Cuckoo Safaris

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$1,430 to $1,650 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 Sunset Cruise in Victoria Falls

Airport Pickup and Sunset Cruise in Victoria Falls

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 collection time will depend on the arrival time of your flight. At 3:30 pm, 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. You will observe the birds flocking to the waters and watch the local animals arrive for their last drink of the day. All of this will happen while enjoying tasty finger foods and a full open bar to wrap up day one.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

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

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

You will 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 Victoria Falls gives you the opportunity to discover both the Zimbabwean side and the Zambian side in one tour. You will get as close as possible to Victoria Falls on this escape to one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders. You'll feel the powerful rush of the falls from the great views the landmark offers, overlooking the falls. You will start your tour at 8:30 a.m. and you will be picked up from the hotel to a guided tour of the falls.

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

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

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 7:30 a.m., you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will go 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. All your luggage will be loaded in a back-up vehicle and our driver guide will help you to check in after the full-day tour. The morning cruise ends at around 12.30 p.m. and 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 where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. After the game drive, you will be transferred to your hotel and do the check-in process.

Please note: Depending on 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 Safari Lodge (Botswana)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Early Morning Game Drive and Namibia Impalila Island 3-Hour Visit

Early Morning Game Drive and Namibia Impalila Island 3-Hour Visit

You will do a morning game drive at 5:30 a.m. The pick-up time is early so that you 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 includes elephants, antelopes, buffalos, impalas, and many others. Tea is served during the game drive. After the activity, you will have your breakfast at the lodge. At 10:30 a.m., you will be picked up from Chobe Safari Lodge to Impalila Island. You will visit a local village on this uniquely positioned island that straddles the intersection where four countries meet.

Main Destination:
Impalila Conservancy (Zambezi Region, Namibia)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Animals easier to spot)
High Season July to November (The area never gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Zambezi Region

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Show more
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HyenaRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Airport Drop Off

Airport Drop Off

You will transfer to the Kasane Airport in time for your onward flight or Victoria Falls Airport.

Main Destination:
Kasane Airport (Kasane, 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.
  • 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.