Cuckoo Safaris

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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

Pickup from Victoria Falls town/Kasane town/Airport and Safari Boat Cruise

Pickup from Victoria Falls town/Kasane town/Airport and Safari Boat Cruise

After a long flight, you'll be greeted with a relaxing and refreshing activity: a safari cruise. Upon your arrival at Kasane Airport, our team will be there to pick you up and transport you to your accommodation. To ensure a smooth transfer, please provide us with your flight details in advance, as the pickup time will be coordinated with your flight's arrival time. We also provide pickups from Victoria Falls Town or Livingstone Town. As you embark on the Chobe River cruise, you'll have the opportunity to witness aquatic wildlife, including the mighty hippopotamus, crocodiles, and a diverse array of bird species.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park
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 Safari Lodge (Botswana)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chobe National Park Game Drive

Chobe National Park Game Drive

A full-day game drive offers you an immersive safari experience, allowing you to savor the entire safari menu of Botswana's diverse ecosystem. You'll venture deep into the heart of the wilderness, specifically the tranquil western part of Chobe National Park, where there's no congestion of vehicles or noise pollution. This location maximizes your chances of encountering a wide range of wildlife, from large to small species. Your safari commences at 6:00 a.m., starting with the early morning sightings of birds and other creatures, and continues until 6:00 p.m., encompassing everything from the first light of dawn to the captivating African sunset. This extended adventure provides ample opportunities to observe both diurnal and nocturnal animals, ensuring a comprehensive and unforgettable wildlife experience.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park
Accommodation:
Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Road Transfer to Planet Baobab and Sunset Bushwalk

Road Transfer to Planet Baobab and Sunset Bushwalk

You will arrive at the Planet Baobab Lodge in Gweta early in the morning. You will drive across the vast grasslands, past lonely baobab sentinels to the edge of Ntwetwe Saltpan. Along the way, your guide will explain the incredible adaptations of the species that are unique to the Kalahari Desert environment. After settling into your cozy and comfy hut, you'll take a stroll with your guide through the surrounding baobab forest, while he explains the local ecology, geology, and of course, the unique biology of the baobabs, which are in fact, not trees but, the largest succulent in the world. You will enjoy a flaming Botswana sunset with a cool drink over a campfire as your guide explains the fascinating geological origins of the Makgadikgadi. This vast saltpan desert, an area that is bigger than Switzerland, was once the largest expanse of fresh water on the planet!

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Best Time To Visit All year (Areas are best at different times)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP

GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Planet Baobab
  • Mid-range bungalow located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Visit the Meerkats and Explore the Ntwetwe Salt Pans and Helicopter flight Over Okavango Delta

Visit the Meerkats and Explore the Ntwetwe Salt Pans and Helicopter flight Over Okavango Delta

You will get up close and personal with a resident gang of habituated meerkats. You'll see how these social, superbly adapted animals interact with each other and their environment. You'll also get the chance to view the desert through the eyes of a meerkat. Despite the fact that it’s only a foot off the ground, is a pretty spectacular vantage point, and definitely one of the most special and memorable game experiences you will encounter in Botswana. You’ll explore the vast nothingness of the Makgadikgadi, a place where the vast expanses of sparkling saltpan extend as far as the eye can see. In the green season, you may be lucky enough to see the zebras and wildebeests of Africa’s second-largest migration. After the Meerkats you will be transferred to Cresta Maun Lodge and you will do a helicopter scenic tour over the Okavango Delta.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Canoeing Experience in Okavango Delta

Canoeing Experience in Okavango Delta

You will do the Mukoro full-day adventure. The activity will allow an up-close opportunity to learn more about the culture and animals that live along the delta waters. You will do the tour on a dug-out canoe. The activity enhances the support of the community, as people in the surrounding areas provide this service. The transfer pickup time is at 7:00 a.m. and the expected time of arrival is 5:00 p.m.

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

Day 6

Maun International Airport Drop Off

Maun International Airport Drop Off

After morning breakfast at 8:30 a.m., you will prepare to check out from the hotel at 10:00 am. An airport transfer will be arranged so that you will go to the airport on time for your flights either to Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Kasane.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun)
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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