Cuckoo Safaris

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$1,540 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

Airport Pickup and Zambezi Dinner Cruise

Airport Pickup and Zambezi Dinner 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 that you let us know your flight details beforehand, as the pick-up time will depend on the arrival time of your flight. At 4:00 p.m., you will be met by your driver-guide for a pick-up to the dinner cruise. You will experience the beauty and the excitement of one of Africa's most stunning destinations on this Zambezi River dinner cruise. You will get an up-close look at iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this popular river. You will enjoy world-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Pioneers Victoria Falls
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park

This tour departs from Victoria Falls 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 straight to the river where you will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided. The morning cruise ends at around 12.30 p.m. You will then 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. You will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. After the game drive, you will be taken back to the Kazungula Border where you will be met by the Zimbabwean guide for the return transfer to Victoria Falls, arriving at approximately 5.30 p.m. Please note: Due to the previous night’s sightings, the order of the activities might be changed, 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:
Pioneers Victoria Falls
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park

Your pick-up from the hotel is at 6:30 a.m., organize a packed breakfast with the hotel. Hwange day trip will take you through rural villages with traditional huts to view, rural hospitals, schools, and churches. The highlight of the drive will be the Hwange Colliery which exports large amounts of coal across the world. Upon arrival, you will change your vehicle to a 4×4 game drive vehicle and an experienced guide will take you for your full-day game drive. There are beautiful hides that have been strategically built. They afford one that magnificent view of the animals and nature's magnificent terrain. After the first game drive, you will be taken to a picnic area for lunch. As the sun's heat cools down most animals head for the water holes. In pursuit of the game, you'll go on your second game drive. The best time is towards sunset when the wild tends to flock towards watering holes. Hwange day trip ends around 4:00 p.m. After the trip, you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Middle and end of the Dry season)
High Season June to October (Hwange’s main area can become busy)
Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Hwange NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
CheetahOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Pioneers Victoria Falls
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Guided Tour of the Falls, Night Game Drive and Bush Dinner

Guided Tour of the Falls, Night Game Drive and Bush Dinner

This day starts with a morning pick-up at 8:30 a.m. from the hotel reception for a guided tour of Victoria Falls. You will be picked up by a driver-guide. The experience takes you through parts of Victoria Falls rainforest to the cliffs opposite the massive cascade. At 4:00 p.m., you’ll be taken to a private reserve located approximately 7 miles from the center of town. Here you will enjoy a late afternoon game drive until sunset. You'll meander in an open, well-kitted 4X4 vehicle through a changing landscape of scenic basalt plains, to the Kalahari sands, and teak forests of the Nakavango Private Game Reserve. At sunset, you will stop over at a splendid vantage point to enjoy some drinks and snacks, stretch your legs, and chat about the afternoon’s adventures with fellow travelers. At dusk, the spotlight comes out to give you the opportunity to see what happens at night in the African bush. Then you'll have a 3-course BBQ meal complemented by wine, cold beer, and light refreshments.

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

Day 5

Airport Drop Off

Airport Drop Off

On the last day, you will depart from Victoria Falls. You will get the chance to perform other optional activities and visit the local market for souvenir purchases before departure.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
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.