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Cuckoo Safaris
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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BWNAZMZW
- Price Range:
- $50 to $600 ppper person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Trymon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jam packed African experience
we had a great time in Victoria falls. I was picked up at Victoria falls airport and from then onwards l knew l was in trustworthy hands. The guides were knowledgeable and always available. I loved every minute and had a such fantastic time. It was a great experience in a wonderful little town. I will definitely back in Victoria Falls. Thank you Cuckoo Safari. I highly recommend the company
Email Mary & Wayne Gokey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Heart of Zimbabwe
Simon and his team were first class professionals. They brought us to the heart of Zimbabwe and into the hearts of the people. Well organized tours with many options for diversions. We dream of Africa.
Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome trip! Simon was best guide
Cuckoo Safaris was amazing! I gave them very little information- how many people, that we wanted private, the month we wanted to go, and that we liked a mix of safari like activities, cultural and mid level luxury. They created the perfect multi city itinerary for us. They kept in constant contact with us throughout the process and I never waited more than a day for a response from them. In country they were responsive to whatsapp and made sure we felt comfortable. We did Zimbabwe with safari, sunset cruise on Zambezi River, and Victoria falls. Then we headed over to Botswana for a multi-day safari where we saw all but one of the Big 5! Simon, our main guide was AMAZING. He was so funny, humble, accommodating and hospitable. He really made our trip special. Our lodging accommodations were perfect. a mix of traditional, safari camp style and more modern/luxury. One that had us so close to the elephants! all of the food we had was amazing. At one point we had 3 buffets in one day! I'm a vegetarian and they made sure to accommodate that and I never worried! 10/10 recommend.
Email Desley Randle | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised and friendly
This trip was amazing from the moment we were collected from the airport until we were dropped off. Our driver Lewis and guide Simon were very friendly and genuinely seemed interested in us personally as well as asking us our priorities of what we wished to see the most. My dietary needs were catered for every day . (except for lactose free milk which seemed to be unheard of in any part of the country). The accommodation was clean with very friendly staff.
Each day we were collected promptly and the tours were absolutely wonderful. The days are long and very good value for money. We saw so much wildlife close up both from the vehicles and from the boat trip. This was the trip of my childhood dreams and it came true.
Email Becca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very knowledgeable and friendly!
The tour was very informative. The family at the homestead was welcoming and we had adequate time to ask questions. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the culture outside of the touristy areas.
Email Luwis k.Dombo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simon was the guide,that guy is so amazing thanx Simo &the driver Lewis.great job guys
Guys I rate u most high so far.prices are very fair and they are more worth the service .I do recomend to turn the holiday to adventure with this team.me and my family n friends we never disappointed.All think goes as they say .
I loved Cuckoo
Email Pablo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect
Excelent experience, always aware of the client, good prices, super recommended
Email Jessica L | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than just a safari
My husband and I went on the 9 day safari tour through Victoria Falls and Botswana for our honeymoon. It was truly one of the best experiences of our lives and the best choice we could have made!
Starting from the beginning, Tatenda was extremely reliable and responded to all of my emails right away. He answered tons of my questions and helped me customize and add additional days on to the tour so we could make the tour just how we wanted.
Then to the tour itself, many of the other tours on safari bookings only include game drives, we chose this tour because it had a ton of variety and were so glad we did! Not only did we see a ton of animals and natural landscapes we also got a chance to do multiple boat rides, cultural experiences and a helicopter ride! Plus the hotels and food included were excellent! They even set up a special honeymoon poolside dinner for us as a surprise for free! Everything was prompt and reliable and they really went out of their way to do everything we wanted. We definitely got value for our money on this tour.
But now to the best part of our tour was our guide Simon! Simon was more than just a safari guide, he also became a friend and an ambassador to Africa as a whole. He went above and beyond to make us comfortable and explained not only the landscape but the history, culture, politics, and customs of all of Southern Africa. The warmth and humor of Africa totally shines through Simons personality and you can tell his passion for his job. We will remember this trip for the rest of our lives, thank you Tatenda, Simon, and Cuckoo Safaris!
Email Paul | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized travel agent
We made a nice 10 day s trip with Cuckoo Safaris.
We first did all kinds of activities in Victoria Falls, like Rafting , Helicopter flight, Jetboat, dinnercruise, ad vissiting both the Zimbabwe and Zabian site of the waterfalls, all highly recommended.
ADVICE, when visiting the Falls, take a poncho and a good umbrella with you, is idial for taking pictures and protecting the camera against the water mist, also for rent opposite the entrance.
After this our tour started with Cuckoo Safaris, we met Tatenda and Simon and discussed the trip.
They have fulfilled all agreements and activities that were offered in the tour perfectly.
Also all hotels we stayed in were excellent.
We also went an extra day to Hwange with Cuckoo Safaris very worthwhile.
ADVICE If you do the tour in june or july bring warm clothes and a winter coat because with a early game drive it is quite cold in the open safari car (8 degrees Celsius).
During the trip Simon told us a lot of interesting facts.
Highlights of the tour, Nakavango privite Game reserve, seeing the rhinoceroses
Game drive and rivercruise in Chobe seeing a lot of different animals, and swimming elephants.
Elephant sands, where we ate 5 meters from e herd of 50 elephants drinking at a waterhole.
Planet Baohab lodge , where we made a game drive to see the Meerkats.
Okavango delta wher we made a 45 minutes helicopter flight over the delta.
Mukoro dug-out canoeing experience through the delta.
Full day game drive Moremi national park where wa saw lions and leopards, and many other animals
All these activeties and more were exellently arranged by Cukoo Safaris, we never had to wait , everything went as agreed.
We did the entire tour privately this is definitely recommended you see and hear much more than with a group you sitting always first class when making foto's and video.
When you make the trip with Cuckoo Safaris , the price is not higher than many providers ask for a group trip.
We have made a wonderful trip with Cuckoo Safaris.
Thanks Tatenda and Simon
Best regards Paul
Email Melody | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip
My best friend and I had a great safari package for my birthday! Simon was a wonderful tour guide and we really appreciated everything Cuckoo Safaris did to make our experience amazing. We felt totally comfortable and taken care of, all of our questions were answered with great communication before and during the trip, and we did everything that we wanted/all of our expectations were met or exceeded
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