G'Day with Ian Swain

In Episode Ten, Ian speaks with Roddy Meiring, General Manager of Victoria Falls River Lodge, from the shores of the mighty Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. Ian and Roddy discuss the magic of experiencing Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwe and Zambia side of the river, the amazing wildlife experiences surrounding the lodge, the beauty of staying in an Island Treehouse, and how travelers can get involved in the lodge's community by supporting its local school, Zambezi Crescent Pre-School.

In Episode nine, Ian speaks with Tom Butler, General Manager of Blanket Bay, from the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand's South Island. Located just outside Queenstown, considered the adventure capital of the world, many of the region's activities are available directly from the lodge which is situated on Lake Wakatipu. Join Ian and Tom as they discuss what makes Blanket Bay and its surrounding community so special.

In Episode Eight, Ian speaks with Adine Roode, Owner and Managing Director of Jabulani Safari and HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development) in South Africa. Adine has been awarded 2020 Woman of the Year by Relais & Châteaux for her dedicated service to vulnerable wildlife species, and empowering travelers to make the world a better place. In this week's podcast, Adine takes us deep into the life of the elephant herd at Jabulani, and the tireless work that she and the team have been undertaking to develop a program to rehabilitate orphaned elephants which is sustained through tourism.

In Episode Seven, Ian speaks with Juan Walker, Owner and Guide of Walkabout Cultural Adventures from his home in Queensland, Australia. Learn about how Juan and his team incorporate Aboriginal culture and survival techniques into tours of the world's oldest living rain forest, largest coral reef system, and northern beaches of Australia.

In Episode Six, Ian speaks with Alistair Leuner, General Manager of Safari Products at Tintswalo Lodges, which is a collection of luxury lodges located in stunning locations across South Africa. Learn why game drives continue without guests, the rigorous requirements to become a Tintswalo field guide, and how Tintswalo is supporting South African communities through feeding schemes.

In Episode Five, Ian speaks with Craig Wickham, Owner and Managing Director of Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Craig's team are experts in touring this iconic island off the coast of South Australia which offers a microcosm of Australia's infamous landscapes and wildlife. Ian and Craig discuss how life on Kangaroo Island has been recovering from the bushfires in the respite provided by the pandemic.