Cuckoo Safaris

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$2,750 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

Pickup from Maun Airport to Planet baobab

Pickup from Maun Airport to Planet baobab

Once you arrive at Maun Airport, 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. Depends with arrival time, after settling into your cosy 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 may apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP

GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Planet Baobab
  • Mid-range bungalow located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Visit the Meerkats and Explore the Ntwetwe Salt Pans

Visit the Meerkats and Explore the Ntwetwe Salt Pans

You will get up close and personal with a resident gang of habituated meerkats. 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. Even though 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.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Accommodation:
Planet Baobab
  • Mid-range bungalow located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfers from Planet Baobab to Thamo Telele

Transfers from Planet Baobab to Thamo Telele

On this day you will rest at your hotel, and you can as well book optional activities at the hotel through the assistance of hotel staff. This intimate and comfortable lodge was recently refurbished and opened its tent-flaps again in March 2022. With an enviable location bordering the Thamalakane River, Thamo Telele can accommodate 22 guests and offers space for relaxation and tranquillity, making it the ideal stop-over either side of any safari.

Main Destination:
Maun (City)
Accommodation:
Thamo Telele Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located in Maun (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

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
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s 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
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Thamo Telele Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Game Drive Safaris in Moremi Game Reserve

Game Drive Safaris in Moremi Game Reserve

You will do a full-day Moremi Game Reserve game drive. The activity will give you an opportunity to see more wildlife. There are more cats for example lions, cheaters, leopards and other wildlife such as antelopes, zebras, kudus and elephants. A packed lunch will be served while enjoying the game drive. At 4:00 p.m. the game drive will end, and you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s 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
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Thamo Telele Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Maun international Airport Drop off

Maun international Airport Drop off

After morning breakfast at 08:30 am guests will prepare to check-out from the hotel at 10:00 am, an airport transfer will arrange so that guests will go to the airport on time for their 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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  • This tour is offered by Cuckoo Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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