Cuckoo Safaris

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$1,705 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 Zambezi dinner cruise

Airport pickup and Zambezi dinner cruise

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), you will be transferred to your accommodation. Please provide your flight details in advance, as the pick-up time will be based on your arrival time. At 4:00 pm, your driver-guide will take you to the dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. Enjoy the stunning views of Victoria Falls and Zambezi-style cuisine prepared by an executive chef, with world-class service.

Main Destination:
Zambezi River (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls

Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls

This tour departs from Victoria Falls to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will be transferred to the Kazungula border where the Botswana guide will meet you. The schedule includes a morning game viewing along the Chobe River, with tea, coffee, and biscuits provided. The morning cruise ends at around 12:30 pm, followed by lunch at a hotel on the riverbank. After lunch, participants board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park, with opportunities to observe wildlife. Following the game drive, guests are transported back to the Kazungula Border to meet the Zimbabwean guide for the return transfer to Victoria Falls, arriving at approximately 5:30 pm. Please note that due to previous night’s sightings, the order of activities might be changed, such as starting with a game drive and finishing with the boat cruise.

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:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Hwange national park day trip from Victoria Falls

Hwange national park day trip from Victoria Falls

Pick-up from the hotel is at 06:30 hours. Please organize a packed breakfast with the hotel. The Hwange day trip will take you through rural villages featuring traditional huts, rural hospitals, schools, and churches. A notable highlight of the drive is The Hwange Colliery, which exports significant quantities of coal worldwide. Upon arrival, you will switch vehicles to a 4×4 game drive vehicle. An experienced guide will then conduct your full-day game drive. Several strategically built hides offer magnificent views of the animals and the diverse terrain. Following the first game drive, lunch will be provided at a picnic area. As the midday heat diminishes, many animals head towards water holes, prompting the second game drive. Optimal game viewing typically occurs around sunset when wildlife tends to gather at watering holes. The Hwange day trip concludes around 16:00 hours, after which you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls.

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:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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 four starts 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 tour includes a visit to parts of the Victoria Falls rainforest and the cliffs opposite the waterfall. At 4:00 pm, you will be taken to a private reserve approximately 7 miles from the town center. Here, you will participate in a late afternoon game drive until sunset. The drive takes place in an open 4X4 vehicle through varying landscapes including basalt plains, Kalahari sands, and teak forests of the Nakavango Private Game Reserve. At sunset, there will be a stop at a viewpoint to have some drinks and snacks, stretch your legs, and discuss the afternoon’s activities with other travellers. As dusk falls, a spotlight will be used to observe nocturnal activities in the African bush. This will be followed by a 3-course BBQ meal with wine, cold beer, and light refreshments.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • 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

Airport Drop off

Airport Drop off

On the final day, you will leave Victoria Falls. Prior to departure, there will be opportunities to engage in additional optional activities and visit the local market to purchase souvenirs.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Town (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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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.