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Linda   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 10, 2024

Email Linda  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Quick & accurate responses; helpful
5/5

My driver, Manda, was waiting as soon as I stepped off the plane & the adventure began! Light snacks on the Zambezi River to see warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, exotic birds, an amazing sunset & to be on a river that connects 4 countries was incredible! The next morning after breakfast, we were off to see Mosi oa Tunya (The Falls). We saw the Zambia & Zimbabwean side. Our tour guides Martha & Prudence walked us through the rainforest, we saw gorges, baboons, beautiful trees & the sound of the falls was amazing! There were rainbows & incredible photo-ops. We had lunch at Lookout Cafe, what a beautiful restaurant with delicious food & top notch service. We took a helicopter ride over the falls, which was breathtaking. We also made a quick stop at Big Tree. The next day was Chobe, Botswana. We started with a boat ride on the river. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the animals! I learned a lot. After a fabulous buffet, at an all you can eat lunch, we were off to the land safari. Our guide, Mr.O, got us very close to the animals (which is what we wanted). What an extraordinary day! The next day we got to sleep in a little. Pick up time was 10am. We stopped at a local store to buy food & school supplies for the visit to the cultural village. It wasn’t mandatory, but I love to help people. The village chief & his wife were so hospitable & thankful for the items. The chief gave us an in-depth tour & explained how life works. My highlight was visiting the school they opened & meeting the lovely teachers & adorable children. After the village tour, we stopped in town for lunch, coffee & shopping. We then went to the hotel to relax a little & at 7pm we were off to Boma to have fun, dance, eat, play the drums & just enjoy! The next morning was time to say goodbye to beautiful Africa, but we enjoyed every minute. Believe it or not, I left out some details. There was so much to see & do! The only thing I would change would be to upgrade my room at the hotel. But the staff was so welcoming & helpful & the grounds were tropical & well maintained. If you can’t tell yet, you should book this trip!

John   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2024 Reviewed: Jul 29, 2024

Email John  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Cuckoo is a professional tour operator that delivers a luxary experience at a competitive price
5/5

We found our 7 day trip with Cuckoo Safaris to be an incredible value. Traveling to this area is not cheap. However, Cuckoo gives you a very competitive price while also providing excellent service. Prior to traveling, Cuckoo answered all our questions in a very timely fashion. The trip itself was well organized. We visited Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, and Matobo National Park. Each park has it's own character and was a different experience from the previous spot. The hotels and lodges that we stayed at were excellent. Luxurious with great food. Finally, our guide Simon made sure that our trip went as smoothly as possible He was in constant commnication with us via WhatsApp and was able to accomodate all of our last minute whims while still keeping us on schedule. All in all, I would definately recommend Cuckoo Safaris to anyone who wants an individual tour at a reasonable price.

Leigh Stofberg   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Aug 12, 2024

Email Leigh Stofberg  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Absolutely incredible
5/5

The best Vic Falls tour operator. Incredible service from the start. A trustworthy company with valuable knowledge of the area offering amazing activities for the whole family. If you want a highly enjoyable trip with the best look no further than Tatenda and his
brilliant team. I will only book with them going forward knowing we are in safe hands. Ten stars !

Jayme   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 11, 2024

Email Jayme  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Hwange Day Trip
5/5

We enjoyed a terrific day venturing from Victoria Falls to Hwange national park.
Planning was handled very well from Tatenda. He was quick to respond to my various questions and provided thorough information. All our drivers and guides were terrific and we especially loved “Big M” our guide through the park. His infectious enthusiasm kept us engaged plus he is an expert at finding game with his “bush eyes”.

Sasha   –  
Australia AU
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 13, 2024

Email Sasha  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Friendly, organised, helpful and gave us the best experience possible
5/5

Tour is extremely good value for money. We did many things, but never felt rushed and all the staff were professional, helpful and friendly. The tour is very well organised and we visited 4 countries with ease. I highly recommend the Cuckoo Safaris for an excellent experience. Our guides were Simon who provided excellent communication and co-ordination, Shojun and Martha for the Victoria Falls, and our game reserve driver Gift and our guide for the Impalila Island David. We learnt so much about the culture, local people, conservation and animals. Thank you Cuckoo Safaris for sharing your beautiful countries with us.

Natalie & Rosi   –  
Germany DE
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 14, 2024

Email Natalie & Rosi  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Very professional, kind and knowledgeable
5/5

It was very well organized, all guides were kind and obliging. We were very happy with our guide Simon. The Tour through the Victoria Falls was verätz impressing and he could answer all our questions. We had a really fun tour!

Ben H   –  
Australia AU
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 28, 2024

Email Ben H  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A fantastic all round experience
5/5

We did the 6-Day Hwange NP, Victoria Falls & Chobe NP package which was fantastic overall.
Our Zimbabwe driver, Simon (and his offsider), our Hwange safari guide, Bheki, and the Chobe safari guide, Figo, were all amazing as were practically all people who helped us along the way, those part of the tour and those who we met along the way.
The accommodation at Shongwe was a bit more basic than we're used to put certainly had great service and a very welcome pool and the cruise along the Chobe river was certainly more basic too...but once we got over the initial surprises, we had a great time. Thanks all!

EH   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 29, 2024

Email EH  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

They made the trip so easy and enjoyable!
5/5

Everything was perfectly organized. All of the guides and drivers were incredible, and the lodge was beautiful. Everyone was so helpful and communication was great. It was incredible to see all three countries in one visit, and I would book this trip again.

Christian   –  
Austria AT
Visited: December 2024 Reviewed: Dec 14, 2024

Email Christian  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Professional, friendly and attentive
5/5

We did a nice on week trip where we got to see Victoria falls, the Chobe national park, the Kalahari desert and the Okavango Delta. We enjoyed every moment of it and were in awe at what we see in terms of nature and animals.
The accomodations and tour logistics were very good and we had a wonderful time. We would happily book with them again.

Nandini   –  
Austria AT
Visited: December 2024 Reviewed: Dec 14, 2024

Email Nandini  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Responsible, reliable and attentive to detail. Made extra effort so our trip was perfect.
5/5

After telling Cuckoo Safari of our desired activities and destinations, they drew up a great itinerary for me and my husband. Everything was perfect - the activities, the transport between destinations, the accommodation and also our tour operator. It was an unforgettable Safari experience.

I really appreciate the attentiveness and professional of Simon, the tour operator, who drove us between the locations and could share a lot about the history, culture and wildlife. My husband and I always felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip.

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