Cuckoo Safaris

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$2,902 to $2,903 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 Victoria Falls and game drive in Hwange National Park

Pickup from Victoria Falls and game drive in Hwange National Park

You will be meet your guide/driver at 6:30 am in the morning and transferred to Hwange Safari Lodge. The drive will take approximately two hours of safe driving. After check-in, we will embark on a full day game drive in the concession of the famous Hwange National Park depending on game movement. Lunch will be provided at a picnic site. Your full game drive will end around 16:30 hrs.

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:
Hwange Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Hwange full game drive viewing

Hwange full game drive viewing

The day will start with a morning breakfast after start morning a game drive in the in the Hwange National Park. Game drive routes through the park or the concession depend on the guide’s recommendation with regards to where the wildlife is. The game drive will be a full-day safari experience in Hwange National Park. Lunch will be provided at a picnic site. Your full game drive will end around 16:30 hrs.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Hwange Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfers to Victoria Falls and Sunset Cruise

Transfers to Victoria Falls and Sunset Cruise

This will be your last day and you will be transferred by road to Victoria falls. 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 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:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Guided Tour of the falls and Night game drive and bush dinner

Guided Tour of the falls and Night game drive and bush dinner

Day two commences with a morning pick-up at 8:30 am 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 the Victoria Falls rainforest to the cliffs opposite the massive cascade. At 4:00 pm 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. 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 stopover 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 of seeing what happens at night in the African bush. The 3-course BBQ meal is complemented by wine, cold beer and light refreshments.

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 5

Transfer to Kasane, and Afternoon Chobe game drive

Transfer to Kasane, and Afternoon Chobe game drive

At 10:00 you will be picked up from hotel in Victoria Falls and transferred to Kasane Chobe. You will meet Botswana guide at the border, and you will be helped to do all the border processes. After that, you will be transferred to Chobe Bush Lodge for check in and you will relax waiting for your afternoon game drive.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Chobe Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Game drive and Safari Boat cruise

Game drive and Safari Boat cruise

Early morning game drives in the Chobe national park. Tea and coffee is served before the game drive or during the game drive. After game drive at around 9:30am to 10am you will have your full breakfast. It is the best time to see the big cats like lions, leopard and cheater. Late in the afternoon you will embark on boat safari cruise in the Chobe River cruising in the Chobe national park. The trip starts at 3pm. It’s one of the best experiences to watch the game from the boat and you will get closer to the animals.

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

Day 7

Early morning game drive and Afternoon game drive

Early morning game drive and Afternoon game drive

On this day you will be picked up for another yet exciting safari. An early morning game drive gives you an opportunity to encountered animals like lions, hyena, leopards just to mention a few because they are very active during the morning. After a 3-hour morning game drive you will be returning to your hotel and relaxing at your hotel. If you want to arrange another game drive or boat cruise you can arrange but at a extra cost.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
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 8

Victoria Falls Airport drop off

Victoria Falls Airport drop off

Transfer to the Kasane airport in time for your onward flight or Victoria Falls Airport.

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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