Cuckoo Safaris

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$4,500 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

Victoria Falls Arrival & Dinner Cruise

Victoria Falls Arrival & Dinner Cruise

Meet your representative at Victoria Falls Airport and transfer to Palm River Hotel. Settle in before boarding a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi. Watch for hippos, crocodiles and river birds as you glide past the banks, then enjoy dinner on board.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Activities:
  • Afternoon boat trip
Accommodation:
The Palm River Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Victoria Falls, Night Safari & Bush Dinner

Victoria Falls, Night Safari & Bush Dinner

Walk through the rainforest with your guide on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, stopping at viewpoints above the waterfall and gorge. After time to relax at the hotel, head to a private reserve for a night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife and a bush dinner beneath the stars.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Activities:
  • Morning nature hike/walk & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Palm River Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Helicopter Flight & Boma Dinner

Helicopter Flight & Boma Dinner

Take in views of Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and the gorge on a proposed 15-minute helicopter flight. Spend the afternoon at the hotel or exploring Victoria Falls town. In the evening, enjoy dinner, live entertainment and interactive drumming at The Boma.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
The Palm River Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Chobe & Boat Safari

Transfer to Chobe & Boat Safari

After breakfast, check out and meet your driver at 10:00 am for the road transfer into Botswana. Check in at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa then head out on an afternoon boat safari. Look for elephants along the banks, hippos in the water and birds along the shore.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit April 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
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Activities:
  • Afternoon boat trip
Accommodation:
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Morning & Afternoon Game Drives

Morning & Afternoon Game Drives

Set out early into Chobe National Park in search of elephants, buffalo, antelope and predators like Lions. Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to unwind, then explore more of the park on an afternoon drive as the light softens for wildlife photography.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water & spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Chobe River Safari & Time to Unwind

Chobe River Safari & Time to Unwind

Start the day with a boat safari on the Chobe River, looking for hippos, crocodiles and birds along the bank. Watch for elephants coming down to the water to drink. Return to Cresta Mowana for a leisurely afternoon by the pool or overlooking the river. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Chobe River (Botswana)
Activities:
  • Morning boat trip
Accommodation:
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel in Kasane (Town, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Check-Out & Onward Journey

Check-Out & Onward Journey

Enjoy a final breakfast at Cresta Mowana before checking out. Your onward transfer will be arranged around your travel plans and confirmed departure airport.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
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.