Overview
An African Trilogy
Begin your adventure in Zambia, on the banks of the great Zambezi River before it thunders down Victoria Falls. A real must-see, the area also hosts a great mix of activities from languid cruises to heart-pounding rafting expeditions.
Then head south to Botswana for a six-night safari in the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Wildlife viewing here is some of the very best on earth – huge elephant herds, big cats, plains game, iridescent birdlife and more.
End in Cape Town, chilling out in the city at your leisure and being shown around the Winelands and Peninsula by a private guide.
With intimate camps in beautiful settings throughout, this is a great first time safari or romfantic African honeymoon.
Highlights
Trip highlights
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See both sides of the epic Victoria Falls – a wonder of the natural world
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Big cats, wild dogs and more in the Moremi Reserve
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Explore the Okavango Delta’s waterways by mokoro canoe
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Be shown the best of Cape Town and its surroundings on private tours
Inclusions
What's included
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Twelve nights of luxury accommodation
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Tours, experiences and safari activities
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Internal flights and private transfers
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Price per person based on two adults sharing
An unforgettable trip with a positive impact
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Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
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Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
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Footprint
Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Days 1 — 3
Marvel at Victoria Falls
Begin your adventure at a luxury safari camp alongside the meandering Upper Zambezi above the mighty Victoria Falls. Known in the local Lozi language as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning ‘The Smoke That Thunders’, and in Tonga as Shungu Namutitima, or ‘Boiling Water’, the 108m tall and 1,700m wide roaring wall is a wonder of the natural world.
Try out some of the many exciting activities in the area such as white water rafting and scenic flights over the falls, and relax with a sunset river cruise on the lookout for elephants and hippos.
Days 3 — 6
Safari in Botswana’s Moremi Reserve
Hop aboard a light aircraft for a flight across the border into Botswana and the Moremi Reserve, a huge protected area that sits to the east of the Okavango Delta. It has a drier landscape than its neighbour, with a patchwork of woodland, savannah and lagoons where you can find a great diversity of wildlife on day and night game drives and exciting walking safaris led by an expert guide.
It’s a great spot to see wild dog packs on the prowl and leopard sightings are common. It’s also the area where black and white rhinos have been reintroduced in recent years making it a true ‘Big Five’ area.
Days 6 — 9
Discover the Okavango Delta
Another short and scenic light aircraft flight to your next camp, deep in the Okavango Delta. Each year, the Okavango River flows into northern Botswana, spilling out over the Kalahari to create the world’s largest inland delta. This creates a huge, dynamic ecosystem of islands and channels that are a haven for wildlife and the setting for one of the very best safari experiences in all Africa.
Discover the Delta with an exciting mix of land and water-based activities surrounded by pristine wilderness, encounter exciting wildlife such as elephants in their hundreds, red lechwes, rich plains game, lions, hippos, giraffes and more.
Situated in a diverse, wildlife-rich, private concession Sandibe Lodge melts into the surrounding delta scenery.
Days 9 — 13
Explore Cape Town
Cape Town is a wonderful way to end your trip. See the best of the city and its stunning surroundings on privately guided tours with plenty of time to discover the buzzing waterfront, art galleries, scenic viewpoints and restaurant scene together.
Spend days out indulging in the Winelands with a local expert and explore the Cape coastline, sharing a beach with penguins with a chance to spot whales from the shore.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
