Cuckoo Safaris

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$3,300 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 transfer to Moremi Game Reserve

Airport pickup and transfer to Moremi Game Reserve

Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and begin your exciting journey into the Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s most diverse and wildlife-rich areas. Enjoy scenic views as you drive through the wilderness en route to your campsite. Upon arrival, settle into your camping accommodation and relax as you take in the sounds of the African bush. In the evening, a delicious dinner will be served under the stars, followed by a campfire the perfect setting to unwind and prepare for the adventures ahead.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives (Moremi)

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives (Moremi)

You'll wake up early for a 3-hour morning game drive, maximizing your chances to see active cats. After returning to camp for breakfast and lunch, you'll have time to relax before another 3-hour afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served under the Botswana stars.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives (Moremi)

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives (Moremi)

Start early, with coffee or tea by the fire, to maximize chances of spotting active cats on a three-hour morning game drive—think lions on the move, leopards returning to cover, and plains game in the golden light. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast and time to unwind: freshen up, recharge cameras, and relax before a light lunch. In the cooler hours, head back out for another three-hour afternoon drive focused on predator activity and elephant herds at waterholes. As dusk settles, return to camp for a delicious dinner served under Botswana’s star-studded sky, followed by stories around the campfire and an early night to be ready for tomorrow’s adventures.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Transfers to Kwai concession and afternoon game drive

Transfers to Kwai concession and afternoon game drive

On this day you will be packing and transferred to Kwai concession for another epic safari experience and in the afternoon after your lunch you will be picked up for any afternoon game drive. It will be a different experience with different land scape.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Best Time To Visit May 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 Khwai Concession

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives (Kwai)

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives (Kwai)

After breakfast, set out on a morning game drive in the Khwai Community Concession, following fresh tracks for lions, leopards, and painted dogs, with plenty of general game along the floodplains (elephant, zebra, giraffe, kudu). Return to camp late morning for brunch and a siesta while the day heats up. Mid-afternoon, head back out as the light softens for another game drive, scanning waterholes and riverine thickets for predators becoming active and herds coming to drink. As dusk approaches, make your way back to camp for a hearty dinner and overnight under the Botswana stars.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Morning game drive and afternoon game drive (Kwai)

Morning game drive and afternoon game drive (Kwai)

Guests are woken early for coffee or tea and rusks at the main camp area, which overlooks the surrounding wilderness. The group departs on a morning game drive and returns around 10:30 for breakfast. After breakfast, guests have free time to read, rest, or observe the landscape. An afternoon game drive is also scheduled.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Transfer to Mababe Game Reserve for camping

Transfer to Mababe Game Reserve for camping

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mababe Game Reserve where you will set up camp for an authentic wilderness experience. Depending on your arrival time and the drive conditions, there may be an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon game drive within the reserve. This is an excellent chance to spot a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat, as Mababe is renowned for its rich game-viewing opportunities and untamed beauty.

Main Destination:
Mababe Concession (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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Mababe Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8

Mababe game reserve - 2 game drives

Mababe game reserve - 2 game drives

Experience the wild beauty of Mababe with two game drives. A morning drive gives the best chance to spot predators and wildlife at their most active, while the afternoon drive explores the floodplains and woodlands as the animals return to the water. Perfect for close encounters with elephants, big cats, and abundant birdlife.

Main Destination:
Mababe Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Mababe Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Early Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Maun

Early Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Maun

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Mababe Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s most rewarding wildlife areas. Watch the bush come alive with the sounds of birds and sightings of elephants, lions, buffalo, and other plains game as the sun rises over the savanna. After breakfast at camp, you’ll journey back to Maun and check in at Sedia Hotel, a comfortable lodge set among lush gardens — the perfect spot to unwind after days in the wild.

Main Destination:
Mababe Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Sedia Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Maun (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 10

Departure from Maun

Departure from Maun

After a relaxed breakfast, you will be transferred to Maun Airport for your onward flight marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure through Botswana’s wilderness.

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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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.