Cuckoo Safaris

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$3,520 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 Airport pickup and Sunset cruise

Victoria Falls Airport pickup and Sunset cruise

Arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) and transfer to your accommodation. Provide flight details in advance. At 15:30, your driver-guide will take you on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Enjoy the Zimbabwean sunset, watch birds and animals, and savor finger foods with an open bar.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Insika Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Guided Tour of the falls from both sides and Night Game drive and Bush dinner

Guided Tour of the falls from both sides and Night Game drive and Bush dinner

Experience a comprehensive tour of Victoria Falls from both sides of the border with this deluxe package. This guided tour offers an opportunity to explore both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides in one excursion. Admire the Victoria Falls up close and immerse yourself in one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Enjoy the breathtaking views that the landmark provides, overlooking the falls. At 4:00 pm, you will head to a private reserve 7 miles from town for an afternoon game drive. You will ride in an open 4X4 vehicle, stopping at sunset for drinks, snacks, and conversation. As night falls, spotlights will reveal nocturnal activities. The evening concludes with a 3-course BBQ meal.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Insika Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Namibia Impalila Visit, Chobe Boat Cruise & Safari game drive

Namibia Impalila Visit, Chobe Boat Cruise & Safari game drive

At 7:30 am, you will be picked up from Victoria Falls and transported to Chobe for a visit to Impalila Island in Namibia, where you will partake in a village tour. This visit will be combined with a boat cruise along the Chobe River, offering the opportunity to observe various aquatic animals. The activity duration is approximately 4 to 5 hours. Around 14:30, you will be picked up for an afternoon game drive, providing a chance to see a large variety of animals.

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
Accommodation:
Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning Chobe Game drive, transfer to Elephant sands lodge and afternoon game drive

Morning Chobe Game drive, transfer to Elephant sands lodge and afternoon game drive

Guests will do a morning game drive at 05:30 am, the pick-up time is early so that we enhance the chances of seeing cats when they will still be hunting. The game drive will take 3 hours, which will allow more opportunity to see wildlife which include elephant, antelopes, buffalos, impalas and many others. Tea is served during the game drive, after the activity guests will have their breakfast at the lodge. We will drive to Elephant Sands lodge which is approximately 260 km from Kasane, The lodge is in the park which is home to Elephants as the name suggest. On arrival we will check-in and in the afternoon do a game drive either in the private concession or park depending on the guide's recommendation.

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

Day 5

Transfer to Planet Baobab & Optional activities

Transfer to Planet Baobab & Optional activities

You will experience a seamless transfer from Elephant Sands to the enchanting Planet Baobab, just a stone's throw away about 1hour 30 minutes drive. Upon your arrival, immerse yourself in nature with an optional bush walk, available at an additional cost. Discover the beauty of the wilderness and create unforgettable memories.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
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
Show more
HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Planet Baobab
  • Mid-range bungalow located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Maun, Meerkats tour and explore Ntwetwe salt pans and Okavango Aerial flight

Transfer to Maun, Meerkats tour and explore Ntwetwe salt pans and Okavango Aerial flight

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. Despite the fact that 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. After the Meerkats you will be transferred to Cresta Maun Lodge and you will do a helicopter scenic tour over Okavango Delta.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Sedia Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelin Maun (City, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Mokoro dug-out canoeing experience

Mokoro dug-out canoeing experience

You will experience the magic of the Okavango Delta with our Mokoro dugout canoe adventure! Glide through serene waters while marveling at the incredible aquatic life that thrives in this natural wonder. Plus, immerse yourself in the heart of the African wilderness with an exhilarating 5km bush walk. Get ready for an unforgettable journey that connects you with nature in its purest form! Join us for a day of exploration and discovery!

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
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:
Sedia Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Moremi national park game drive safari

Moremi national park game drive safari

Guests will do a full day Moremi national park game drive, the activity will give 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. Packed lunch is served while doing the game drive. At 16:00 pm game drive will end and guests will be transferred back to the hotel.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
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:
Sedia Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Moremi GR (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

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 be 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, Botswana)
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.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • 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.