Cuckoo Safaris

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$2,618 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Victoria Falls Airport pick-up and sunset cruise

Victoria Falls Airport pick-up and sunset cruise

Once you arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), you will be picked up and transferred to your place of accommodation. It is important to inform us about your flight details beforehand, as the collection time will depend on the arrival time of your flight. At 15h30, you will meet with your driver-guide for a pick-up to the sunset cruise. On this cruise, you will sail up the mighty Zambezi River as the sun goes down, so you can immerse yourself in the natural delights of the golden Zimbabwean sunset. Observe the birds flocking to the waters and watch the resident animals arrive for their last drink of the day. All of this will happen while enjoying tasty finger snacks provided during the cruise.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Guided tour of the falls from both sides (Zimbabwe and Zambia)

Guided tour of the falls from both sides (Zimbabwe and Zambia)

Get the full experience from both sides of the border on this deluxe tour of everything Victoria Falls has to offer. A guided tour of the falls gives you the opportunity to discover both the Zimbabwean side and the Zambian side in one tour. Get as close as possible to Victoria Falls on this escape to one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders. Feel the powerful rush of the falls with the great views that the landmark offers, overlooking the falls.

You will start your tour at 08h30 when you will be picked up from the hotel for the guided tour of the falls, accompanied by professional guides. The tour starts from either the Zimbabwean side or the Zambian side, depending on which side you will be staying. This gives you the chance to view the waterfalls from both sides in one day. Food and beverages are at your own expense. The hotel pick-up and drop-off are all included.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer from Victoria Falls, Chobe game drive and safari boat cruise

Transfer from Victoria Falls, Chobe game drive and safari boat cruise

At 07h30, you will be picked up at your hotel and proceed to Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will be transferred to the Kazungula border where the Botswana guide will meet you. From there, you'll proceed to the river where you will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. All your luggage will be loaded in a backup vehicle.

The morning cruise ends at around 12h30 when you will be taken to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, you will board a safari vehicle for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. After the game drive, you will be transferred to your hotel. Our driver-guide will assist you to check in after the full-day tour.

Please note: Due to the previous night’s sightings, the order of the activities might change, i.e. start with a game drive and finish with the boat cruise.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit August to October (Best at the riverfront area)
High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
HippoAbundant
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HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Chobe Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning game drive in Chobe and transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge

Morning game drive in Chobe and transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge

Guests will do a morning game drive at 05h30 am. The early pick-up time is so that we enhance the chances of seeing cats when they will still be hunting. The game drive will take 3 hours which will allow more opportunity to see wildlife which include elephants, antelopes, buffalos, impalas, and many others. Tea is served during the game drive. After the activity, you will return for breakfast at the lodge.

We will drive to Elephant Sands Lodge which is approximately 260km from Kasane. The lodge is located in the park which is home to elephants (as the name suggests). On arrival, we will check in and later do an afternoon game drive, either in the private concession or the park, depending on the guide's recommendation.

Main Destination:
Elephant Sands Private Game Reserve (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Elephant Sands
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Elephant Sands GR (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Transfer to Maun and Okavango flight

Transfer to Maun and Okavango flight

After breakfast, you will be picked up at 09h00 to drive to Maun. The distance to Maun town is a safe drive of 300km through the park. The expected time of arrival is 12h00, and check-in will be at Cresta Maun Hotel where you can settle into your room. Lunch will be served at the hotel. In the afternoon at 14h30, you will do your first activity which is the aerial flight over the delta. After the flight, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Mukoro (dug-out canoe) experience

Mukoro (dug-out canoe) experience

Today, you will do a full-day mukoro experience. The activity will allow an up-close opportunity to learn more about the culture and the animals that live along the delta waters. You will do the tour on a dug-out canoe. The activity enhances support to the community, as people in the surrounding areas provide this service. The transfer pick-up time is at 07h00 and the expected time of arrival is 17h00.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Moremi National Park game drive safari

Moremi National Park game drive safari

Today, you will do a full-day Moremi National Park game drive, an activity that will give you an opportunity to see more wildlife. There are plenty of big cats for example lions, cheetahs, and leopards as well as other wildlife such as antelopes, zebras, kudus, and elephants. A packed lunch is served while doing the game drive. At 16h00, the game drive will end and you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Moremi GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Moremi GR (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Maun International Airport drop-off

Maun International Airport drop-off

After breakfast at 08h30, you will prepare to check out from the hotel at 10h00. An airport transfer will be arranged so that you arrive in time for your flight either to Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Kasane.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Cuckoo Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.