Hosted Journeys to extra ordinary places
Cuckoo Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great places, great people, wonderful time
We chose a 12 day tour of Zimbabwe and Botswana which proved to be an excellent option; although some parts of the drive journey were quite long, we had a very friendly and inspiring guide and a very good storyteller too, Simon, who knew how to capture our attention and tell us about African places and traditions. The safaris were excellent and I mention here Bhecki (the guide in Hwange) and Africa (the guide in Victoria Falls) who made it possible for us to see The Big Fives in the first two days :))
The accommodations were excellent, the places varied, the price-quality ratio very good, everything was organized down to the smallest detail and the people responded promptly to all our needs and questions.
So Thank you Cuckoo Safari, Thank you Simon for a memorable vacation and certainly if I were to go back there I would make the same choice!!!
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Email Horia Manolea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome
The tour was professionally organized, balanced in activities and the way it was carried out was according to plan. A special note for the guides who took care of us. Especially Simon, who was attentive to our needs, made small adjustments to the program according to the needs of the moment and especially provided us with both important information about the places visited and a spectacular immersion in the cultural world of the places. His stories about local traditions and especially his qualities as a storyteller will remain in our memory as a bonus of a memorable trip.
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Email Claudia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari experience with Cuckoo Safaris and our amazing guide, Simon
We’ve just returned from a fantastic trip through Zimbabwe and Botswana, organized by Cuckoo Safaris, and it truly exceeded all our expectations. Everything was impeccably arranged, from logistics and accommodation to the activities and the carefully chosen routes.
One of the biggest highlights of this journey was without a doubt our guide, Simon. He was not only an excellent guide, but also a wonderful person—professional, attentive, passionate about his work, and always ready to share fascinating information about nature, wildlife, and local culture. We felt safe, well taken care of, and constantly inspired by his stories and explanations. His presence made the entire experience truly special.
The accommodations were very good, comfortable, and thoughtfully selected, each with its own charm—from lodges with stunning views to peaceful places right in the heart of nature. The activities proposed by Cuckoo Safaris were varied and well-balanced: exciting game drives, walks through reserves, cultural experiences, and visits to spectacular locations. Every day brought something new and memorable.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Cuckoo Safaris for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. And if you’re lucky enough to have Simon as your guide, you’re in for a truly authentic, enriching, and unforgettable experience.
It was a wonderful journey—one we will never forget!
Amazing holiday with Cuckoo safari.
We booked the 5 day quadruple package. Wonderful holiday with knowledgeable Thuba as our guide in Zimbabwe and attend to our needs and requests. Itinerary was according to booking. Almost every leg of the itinerary was filled with excitement and surprise. starting from the airport. 2nd day game drive with Nixon was excellent, and the bush dinner was a great experience. 3rd day morning river cruise in a boat on Chobe river with July as our guide was amazing. We seen hippo, croc, big herd of elephants and the beautiful scenery, Thanks to July experience navigation on the river. We are all thrilled. Very important, bring child birth cert if traveling with them. Custom Legal requirements to prevent child trafficking in Africa. Overall a very enjoyable and satisfied holiday with family.
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Visited Victoria falls in November. Despite this time of the year counts as low season, we still enjoyed the views. Also our guide Thumba was very kind and answered all our questions, made wonderful work. Thank you!
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Email Luciana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip from arival to the end.
Very good.value for money, Nice guys and they did a great job looking after us. Amazing safaris!!!
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Email Graham | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value introduction to Africa
Very attentive and helpful personnel, always willing to answer our questions and very well informed about their nature and wildlife. Great 👍
Email Makanaka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pleasant person
I enjoyed the tour as well as my friends. I gained more from having a guide opposed to a self tour.
The guide gave us really interesting facts and history.
My friends and i found her pleasant. Really cheerful person.
This was really value for money.
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Email Scott | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well-coordinated. Friendly. Professional. Flexible.
Coordination with Shelton was always clear and sorted the evening before the next day’s events. Most safari events were in very small groups, which made interaction with the guides easier. I thought the value for money was very good—it saved me from trying to coordinate several different safaris and accommodation by myself. We experienced very good reliability! The driver was almost always at the departure point before we were The tours were mostly magical. The Zambezi River sunset cruise offered a split screen of the storied river and its wildlife side-by-side with 21st century tourism. The staff onboard were delightful and serenaded us with a lovely Shona song at the end of the cruise.
We had such a great driver on both full days taking us to the Botswana border and back and then the next day to Hwange National Park and back in very ugly driving conditions. Our thanks to him for accommodating us on a long day.
The land portion and the water portion of the Chobe National Park were great. Even if the weather limited some sightings, we saw three of the big five that day, and it was pretty magical to reflect on where we were along the Zambezi River As we waited for others to join the safari at the Botswana border, the tour guide improvised and took us to see the impressive bridge over the river where Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet.
The next day we visited Hwange National Park and had a wonderful time in the company of our guide, Spencer (Spenc). We saw so many iconic animals and had a great morning tea break and picnic lunch out in the park. There were just two of us on the tour with an entertaining guide who took us to interesting parts of the park that receive fewer visitors. This day safari was the highlight of our tour package.
Our guided tour of Victoria Falls on our last day in Zimbabwe was fun! Our guide steered us clear of the hordes of tourists and allowed us to enjoy many of the vistas on our own. Thuba was entertaining and energetic and we enjoyed his company. He was also flexible and we extended the walking tour to include a stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge. The driver who drove us to the airport was delightful and pointed out several things of interest along the way.
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Email Joel Alvarado | 35-50 years of age
Reliable, entertaining, and organized
This experience was very interesting and fun, I mean, seeing Victoria falls so close and from both countries. It was amazing, a dream come true! The whole trip, exploring nature, walking so close to the falls, and the adventure of seeing both sides of Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe and Zambia was fantastic. Our guides were Mike from the Zambian side and Thuba from the Zimbabwean side. Both Mike and Thuba were so kind, organized , knowledgeable, and fun. Thuba and Mike made sure we enjoyed our tour and were safe. They also guided and helped us through the border process, which was a little bit cumbersome, but we made it quite quick with their help. We had such an unforgettable and cool time during this tour.