Cuckoo Safaris

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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

Pick-up From Victoria Falls Town, Kasane or Airport - Safari Boat Cruise

Pick-up From Victoria Falls Town, Kasane or Airport - Safari Boat Cruise

After your long journey, you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing safari cruise to ease into the adventure ahead. Upon arrival at Kasane Airport, our team will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation. To ensure a seamless pickup, kindly share your flight details with us in advance so we can coordinate your transfer time.

We also arrange pickups from Victoria Falls town or Livingstone town for your convenience. Once you embark on the Chobe River cruise, you’ll drift along one of Africa’s most iconic waterways, where wildlife thrives. Look out for pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and a dazzling variety of birdlife as you soak in the tranquil beauty of the river.

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

Day 2

Chobe Morning Game Drive and Chobe Sunset Cruise

Chobe Morning Game Drive and Chobe Sunset Cruise

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park, the perfect time to spot big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Tea and coffee are served either before or during the drive to keep you refreshed as you explore. After the safari, between 9:30 and 10:00 am, a full breakfast awaits you.

Later in the afternoon, set out on a breathtaking sunset cruise along the Chobe River, starting at 3:00 pm. This unique experience allows you to watch wildlife from the water, bringing you closer to elephants, hippos, and other animals as they gather by the riverbanks. It’s one of the most memorable ways to experience Chobe’s natural beauty.

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

Day 3

Morning Chobe Game Drive and Transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge

Morning Chobe Game Drive and Transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge

Guests will begin the day with a morning game drive at 5:30 am. The early departure increases the chances of spotting big cats while they are still active and hunting. The drive lasts about 3 hours, offering excellent opportunities to encounter elephants, antelopes, buffalo, impalas, and many other species. Tea will be served during the excursion.

Afterwards, guests return to the lodge for breakfast before departing for Elephant Sands Lodge, located approximately 260 km from Kasane. As its name suggests, the lodge is set within an area renowned for its free-roaming elephant population.

Upon arrival, guests will check in and enjoy some time to settle in. Later in the afternoon, they will embark on another game drive, either in the lodge’s private concession or in the national park, depending on the guide’s recommendation for the best wildlife viewing experience.

Main Destination:
Elephant Sands
Accommodation:
Elephant Sands Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located at Elephant Sands
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Transfer to Maun and Okavango Aerial Flight

Transfer to Maun and Okavango Aerial Flight

You will be picked up after breakfast at 8:30 am for the drive to Maun. The journey is approximately 300 km through the park and is a safe and scenic drive. You are expected to arrive in Maun at around 12:00 p.m., where you will check in at the Cresta Maun Hotel.

After check-in, guests will settle into their rooms and enjoy lunch at the hotel. At 2:30 pm, the first activity begins with an aerial flight over the Okavango Delta, offering a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of this iconic ecosystem. Following the flight, guests will be transferred back to the hotel for a relaxed evening.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Moremi National Park Game Drive Safari

Moremi National Park Game Drive Safari

Guests will embark on a full-day game drive in Moremi National Park, offering an excellent opportunity to encounter diverse wildlife. The park is home to big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as elephants, zebras, kudus, antelopes, and many more species. A packed lunch will be served in the park during the drive, allowing guests to maximize their time in the wild. The game drive will conclude at 4:00 pm, after which guests 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:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Maun International Airport Drop-off

Maun International Airport Drop-off

After enjoying breakfast at 8:30 am, guests will prepare to check out of the hotel at 10:00 am. An airport transfer will be arranged to ensure guests arrive at the airport on time for their onward flights 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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