Falls, Delta and Desert - the perfect combo

Embark on an epic journey with Feline Fields

Three wildly different landscapes, one seamless journey. Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and the Kalahari may seem worlds apart, but together they form an intoxicating contrast of water, wilderness, and wide-open space. They also combine perfectly in our amazing Falls, Delta and Desert package. More than a journey, this package offers an immersion into Africa’s extremes, where roaring torrents give way to meandering channels, and lush floodplains fade into vast, arid horizons. Let's find out more... 

It all starts at a small town in Zimbabwe, named for the epic wonder of the natural world that marks its border with neighbouring Zambia - the Victoria Falls. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “The Smoke That Thunders” the falls are more than a marvel to witness; they're a force to be felt! 

You'll spend two nights at the beautiful Mbano Manor - enough to give you a taste of what makes Victoria Falls such a special destination. Locally owned and owner-run, it's a testament to Zimbabwe's enduring spirit and wonderful brand of hospitality and provides an excellent base from which to discover the magic of this place.

It was legendary explorer David Livingstone who honoured his queen by giving the falls her name. He was the first European to lay eyes on them on 16 November 1855. The sight of them has not changed - they are every bit as impressive!

The largest body of falling water in the world, the sheer volume of water surging over the basalt cliffs, more than 500-million litres per minute at peak flow, creates a roar that resonates through the bones. Towering sprays of mist rise into the sky, forming rainbows that dance in the sunlight. The rainforest at its edge, nourished by this perpetual mist, is an anomaly in this part of the world - a lush green oasis where trees reach skyward, and the air is thick with birdsong. 

Vervet monkeys leap through the canopy, and bushbuck step cautiously through the undergrowth. Just beyond, the Zambezi River draws in elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, reminding visitors that this spectacle of water and power is only part of a larger wilderness. We've included a guided tour of the falls as part of the package!

Of course, while the falls command attention, the Zambezi offers more subtle magic. A cruise along the Zambezi at sunset reveals a different side of the landscape - serene, golden, and brimming with life. Hippos surface with theatrical snorts, crocodiles glide by, and elephants wade through the shallows, silhouetted against the dying light. A helicopter flight over the falls delivers an entirely new perspective, where the full scale of this natural wonder becomes apparent - a vast chasm cutting through the landscape, with torrents of whitewater crashing into the abyss. 

From here, the journey shifts from thundering falls to the hushed beauty of the Delta. After a road transfer from Victoria Falls to Kasane in Botswana, you'll take a short flight into the breathtaking Khwai region that reveals an entirely different world, where water moves not in a furious cascade but in gentle channels that cut through sprawling floodplains. Feline Fields Vintage Camp offers a front-row seat to this ever-changing wilderness, where the rhythms of the Delta dictate each day. 

Morning game drives might bring sightings of lions moving through the open savannah or elephants crossing the Mbudi Channel in a slow, deliberate procession. Mokoro excursions glide through lily-covered lagoons, where jacanas tiptoe across floating vegetation, and malachite kingfishers flash brilliant blue in the sunlight. At night, the wilderness comes alive with the sounds of frogs and distant roaring lions, and the sky unfurls into a dazzling canopy of stars.

Then comes the transition - perhaps the most exhilarating part of the journey. A scenic helicopter flight between the Delta and the Kalahari offers an unrivalled view of Botswana’s shifting landscapes. Water gives way to dry earth, floodplains transform into the vastness of the semi-arid heart of Botswana, and the expanse of the desert stretches endlessly towards the horizon. 

In the middle of this spectacular wilderness, Feline Fields Lodge sits in splendid isolation, a retreat surrounded by silence and space. Here, the landscape is stripped back to its raw essence, sculpted by the elements and the soft sands of the Kalahari basin - endless vistas that seem to swallow time. The Kalahari is not empty but alive with movement, from the stealthy tread of a leopard to the flitting of a myriad birds amongst the dry, low scrub dotted with small trees. Evenings unfold around a fire, where stories are shared, and the vastness of the desert night presses in, a reminder of how small and fleeting human presence is in this ancient land. 

While here, you'll explore with Africa's First People - the fabled San Bushmen, learning more of their culture and animistic beliefs... You'll sleep out under a canopy of starlight where the silence is almost deafening and discover the secrets of this incredible place that's alive with possibility and purpose.

When it's time to say farewell, we'll drive you back to Maun in time for your connecting flight, bringing this amazing journey to its end. But we know you'll be back!