Cuckoo Safaris

5.0/5 – 134 Reviews

$3,520 pp (USD)

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Cuckoo Safaris

5.0/5  
(134 Reviews)
Office In:
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
Size:
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Tour Types:
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Botswana BW
Namibia NA
Zambia ZM
Zimbabwe ZW
Hosted Journeys to extra ordinary places

Hosted Journeys to extra ordinary places

Cuckoo Safaris, headquartered in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, operates tours across Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia. The company provides safari experiences encompassing adventure, culture, and heritage, meticulously customizing itineraries and packages to align with guests' preferences. The objective is to offer a holistic African safari experience, balancing wilderness and luxury, tailored to individual needs.

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Absolutely superb in every department
5/5

Looked after us and gave us the best possible experience

Excellent service during a 7-night safari trip
5/5

Just returned from a 7-night safari trip in Zimbabwe booked through Cuckoo Safaris and they were fabulous to work with. I had so many questions and had to make several changes but Tatenda was always patient and willing to help.

After being picked up at Victoria Falls airport, we spent two nights at the Hwange Safari Lodge. We had three game drives during the two days and saw amazing animals. Our guide, Laz, was informative and knowledgeable. The lodge itself was beautiful and comfortable. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We are not fans of buffet meals and unfortunately, they seem to be the standard at hotels in Zimbabwe. We were able to order from an a la carte menu, and while it was limited, the food was good. The lodge has a watering hole in the back, so wildlife viewing was abundant right on the property.

We transferred back to the town of Victoria Falls and stayed at the wonderful Samanzi boutique hotel. This is perhaps the nicest hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Only 16 rooms, each with pool access and sun beds, and a beautiful attention to detail. The food here was wonderful, including cooked-to-order breakfast in addition to self-serve items. While in Victoria Falls, we had a tour of the falls with a terrific guide Simon; he was also able to assist us with several errands. We also had a sunset cruise hosted by Pure Africa which included canapes & drinks; the local gin is wonderful. Finally, we had an evening game drive & BBQ at the Stanley & Livingston game reserve. Our guide, Africa, did an excellent job and the food was tasty. We had one completely free day, and which we enjoyed relaxing at the hotel.

Finally, we transferred to the Cresta Mowana Safari Resort in Kasane, Botswana. Our driver, Shelton, handed us off to his counterpart in Botswana who helped us with the border crossing. We really appreciated this assistance; we could have done it on our own but having his experience made the process simple. We had two game drives in Chobe National Park that were guided by Figo. He did a good job with the drive but was perhaps a bit fast; however, this may have been because he knew we had seen a lot in Hwange and was specifically trying to find us a leopard. Cresta Mowana was our least favorite lodging location due to its size and food quality. This property seemed to cater to large bus groups and didn’t seem to know what to do with a group of just 2 people. Our final activity was a boat safari guided by July who was excellent finding and getting great views of the animals. He was very knowledgeable about the different species of wildlife. This was one of our favorite activities because we were able to see the animals from a different perspective.

We had one more transfer back to Victoria Falls airport with Shelton. Both he and Simon were excellent at sharing the local culture and customs. We enjoyed learning from them and getting a broader world view.

Throughout the entire trip we were able to be in contact with the Cuckoo Safari office through WhatsApp. All our questions were quickly answered, and concerns were addressed. I would recommend using them and wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again in the future. A huge thank you to all their staff for make our trip to Zimbabwe so memorable.

They aim to please.
5/5

All of the drivers, Simon, Shelton and Louis were on time, friendly and knowledgeable. They gave lots of information along the way to our destinations. Safaris were high quality and well organized. All of the food was delicious. Our accommodation at Samanzi was incredible. My one complaint is that I wish information was given about the visa process. I had bought a single entry visa that was good for 60 days but since we crossed into Botswana I needed a multi entry. Because I had the wrong type I spent an additional $90 for 3 more visas.

Trip of a Lifetime!
5/5

Our group of 8 booked a customized tour directly with Cuckoo Safari. They were able to accommodate all our requests and make this a trip of a lifetime. We would 100% recommend them - you will not regret it!

We really appreciate the choice of accommodations and the great communication. Simon and Tatenda were available to answer any questions quickly via WhatsApp. It was the best level of service we have experienced on a group tour. All our guides were spectacular - Blessing, Shelton, Bheki, Lewis, Teach, Evans and especially Simon-who was with us from start to finish and really went above and beyond to make the trip memorable and special.

The variety of activities made the trip an exciting adventure, from seeing the Big 5 on the Safari drives at Hwange and Chobe (Botswana) and the rhino walk (Matobo) to hiking the Ancient City, enjoying the dinner cruise on the Zambezi, hiking the beauty of Matobo, and experiencing Victoria Falls up close and by helicopter. Thanks Cuckoo Safari & Simon for the trip of a lifetime!

Great service with excellent accommodations and transportation.
5/5

The trip was amazing. Accommodations were top notch. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Everything was on time and delivered as described

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