5-Day Explore Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana
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120 hours
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Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey that takes you across three remarkable countries — Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. This safari is the perfect blend of adventure, nature, and relaxation, crafted for travelers who seek to immerse themselves in the wild beauty of Southern Africa.
From the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls to the rich wildlife of Chobe National Park and the unique encounters in Zambia, every moment is designed to leave you with lasting memories. On this trip, you’ll have the rare opportunity to track rhinos on a thrilling night game drive, followed by a magical bush dinner under the African stars. With each destination, you’ll get closer to Africa’s most iconic wildlife, offering you the chance to witness the Big Five in their natural habitat.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Dinner
4 nights at Dzimbahwe guest Lodge
Victoria Falls (Zambia side)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side)
Victoria Falls Sunset cruise
Chobe National Park
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Victoria Falls Airport
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge
703 Aerodrome Road Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
What To Expect
Pick-up from Victoria Falls Airport and sunset cruise
Accommodations
Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge
Victoria Falls
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. In the afternoon, you will be collected for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River—pick-up is at 15:30 in winter and 16:00 in summer. Relax and enjoy the tranquil flow of the river with finger foods and an open bar, while spotting birdlife and wildlife along the riverbanks. The experience is perfectly crowned by a breathtaking Zimbabwean sunset. Meals and drinks: Snacks served during sunset cruise; soft drinks during cruise Transfers and activities: Airport to hotel: ~20 minutes Sunset cruise: 3 hours
Day 2 - Zimbabwe and Zambia: Guided tour of the falls from both sides and Livingstone Zambia City tour
Accommodations
Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you will embark on a guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides. This immersive experience allows you to appreciate the full grandeur of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, with each side offering unique perspectives, trails, and viewpoints of the cascading falls and surrounding rainforest. After the falls tour, you will proceed into Livingstone, Zambia, for a cultural and historical city tour. Highlights include a visit to the Livingstone Museum—the oldest and largest museum in Zambia—where you will learn about Dr. David Livingstone’s legacy and the region’s fascinating past. You will also explore the local markets, showcasing Zambian crafts, fresh produce, and traditional artistry. Meals included: Breakfast Activity: Guided tour of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe and Zambia sides) Duration: ~7 hours
Full day Chobe trip, Botswana from Victoria Falls
Accommodations
Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Chobe National Park
This tour departs from Victoria Falls to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will be transferred to the Kazungula border where their Botswana Guide will meet them. From there you proceed straight to the River where you will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. Tea, coffee & biscuits are provided. The morning cruise ends at around 12.30hrs and clients are then taken to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, clients board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where they will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. After the game drive, you are taken back to the Kazungula Border where you will be met by their Zimbabwean Guide for their return transfer to Victoria Falls, arriving at approximately 17.30hrs. Please note: Due to the previous night’s sightings, the order of the activities might be changed, i.e. start with a Game drive and finish with the Boat Cruise.
Victoria Falls cultural village tour and night game drive with bush dinner
Accommodations
Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Victoria Falls
Begin the day with a cultural immersion, exploring the rhythms of daily village life in Zimbabwe. Visitors are encouraged to bring thoughtful gifts such as stationery, clothing, or sweets as tokens of goodwill for the community. At 16:00, continue the adventure at Nakavango Private Game Reserve with an afternoon game drive across breathtaking landscapes. As the sun sets, unwind with refreshments and light snacks before venturing deeper into the reserve. With the aid of a spotlight, discover the nocturnal wildlife that comes alive after dark. The evening concludes under the stars with a 3-course barbecue feast, blending authentic flavors with the magic of the African wilderness. Meals included: Breakfast, dinner Activities: Village tour – 3 hours Night game drive and bush dinner – 4 hours
Victoria Falls International Airport Drop off
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Victoria Falls
Transfers back to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) will be provided after the wonderful adventure. Pick-up times depend on the flight details. Cuckoo Safaris normally picks up clients 2 hours before the departure time. Meals: Breakfast Duration for airport transfers: 20 minutes
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5-Day Explore Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana
Pickup included
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well organized tour,...
Tezera B,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized tour, courteous staff, careful, experienced drivers drivers. The only downsize was the visa process was not synchronized and our tour of Zambia on the 2nd day was unsuccessful. We were told visas could be arranged upon arrival, it wasn't for a family member with an Ethiopian passport.
Excellent, full experience with fantastic tour leader
Amanda H,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00No hassle, well planned experience. Knowledgeable tour guides and great resort. Shelton was fantastic.
Couple 4 night luxury safari
jaydo2017,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00WOW the four day luxury safari was such an experience for our honeymoon. The accomodation was 5 star and it’s literary perfectly crafted - we saw the big 5!! Big shoutout to our guide Shelton for the amazing service, knowledge and friendship. Truly unforgettable- highly highly recommend.
African Experience
kimberly g,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience has lots of amazing activities and wonderful guides - Shelton did a phenomenal job driving us around and explaining and sharing his country. Cuckoo Tours does a wonderful job accommodating special requests and working with us to privatize our experience.
Amazing African Adventure
Kimberly G,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent an amazing few days visiting Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. Everything was laid out and planned perfectly. Shelton was our guide and driver. He was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout our time together. He worked with us to add and adjust according to our wishes - always had a smile and a special way in which to accommodate us!
Amazing Experience, Great Service
984sh,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing 6 day tour with Cuckoo Safaris. The tour components in both Victoria Falls and Botswana were excellent. Accommodation in VF and Botswana were lovely and the itinerary had the right balance of activity and down time. Shelton, our guide in Victoria Falls was knowledgeable, on time and good company. The afternoon game drive and dinner in VF was a highlight. The 3 days in Botswana was also amazing. Guides for the safari drives and boat cruise were excellent and we saw an incredible amount of wildlife. Each drive had something different that made it special in its right. The whole experience was something we will never forget. Cuckoo were very good with communications. They were accommodating when we had issues with card payment and found a way to make it work. The assistance from the Cuckoo staff at the border crossing into Botswana made the things very easy.
Very organized
karem f,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very organized tour! Great communication via whats app! They coordinated pick up and drop off, very smoothly! Our group of 9 stayed at DZimbabwe guest lounge for 4 nights. Breakfast was included. Not much to do around the place. But is at 10 Min drive from Victoria Falls city center. First day after pick up they took us to a sunset river cruise-luxury cruise ($10) Day two we went to Victoria falls Zimbabwe side $50 entrance fee, and later to Zambia $15 fee. Have to cross border/immigration. After that we did a small visit to Livingston Zambia . Once the tour was finished On our own we booked Victoria Falls Theatre Featuring Simunye, to experience a show: The Spirit of Africa at 8 pm. Day 3: we went to Chobe national park (entrance $20) had a Game drive after that we went for Lunch and Chobe River cruise.. which were excellent. On our own we had Dinner at 3 monkeys… highly recommended Day4, was very relaxing we went to tour a small village. For 2 hours .. we decided to go back to 3 monkeys for lunch… and at 7pm we went to BOMA dinner (included) this was an excellent experience.. it’s about 2.5 hr Day 5: transfer to airport
614hermank,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect lodges and beautiful sightings. Chobe’s wildlife is something else. And the dinner cruise on Zambesi river is a must
Great time
Chelsea P,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a great time on our 5 days. We were traveling as a group of 8 with family and friends. All the activities were as described and our guides were great. The accommodation was good. Nothing fancy but the staff were excellent and the place was clean. The only downside was that on the day of the falls tour it ended up taking longer than expected and we missed the Livingston museum tour because the museum was closed by the time we got there. Our day in Botswana also was cut short because the immigration line to get in was very long due to computers being down. It’s a lot to pack into 5 days but the falls are 100% worth seeing. Beautiful place and wonderful people. The village tour was authentic and the family that we met shared their culture and home with us which we all enjoyed.
Great Trip
nnimlo,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We booked the 5-day tour of Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. The accommodation throughout was lovely, and we were met with genuinely warm hospitality from all the staff. One of the highlights was the sunset river cruise on the Zambezi River, an absolutely unforgettable experience. Visiting Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides was another major highlight. Just be warned: you will get absolutely soaked on the Zimbabwe side, but it's all part of the fun! All our drivers were friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming, we really appreciated their insight and energy. However, a few things could have been better. Having travelled extensively through Africa, we found it quite unusual not to have a consistent guide for the full tour. At times, we were simply dropped off and handed over to a new driver or guide, which made the experience feel a bit disconnected. Perhaps it was due to border crossings, but clearer communication around this would have helped. Also, having drinking water available in the vehicles would’ve been appreciated, especially in Africa. The biggest letdown was the Chobe "safari" day. Unfortunately, we found it disappointing and far from what we would consider a genuine safari experience. Having done a 12-day safari in Tanzania previously, this felt more like a theme park ride than a wildlife adventure. At one point, there were 11 vehicles lined up in a convoy. It was chaotic and, honestly, quite stressful, especially when surrounded by elephants. We witnessed a clearly agitated elephant cow trying to shield her calf from the crowding vehicles, and another elephant reacting aggressively to a car that came too close. While we understand that Cuckoo Tours are not the direct operators in the park, it's worth reconsidering this part of the itinerary. There are likely more ethical and immersive day safari options elsewhere. Lastly, travellers should be aware that park entry fees are charged at nearly every stop, often around $50 USD per person per park, something that can add up quickly over multiple days. Make sure you do your research and have a KAZA visa, which gives you unlimited access into these countries, otherwise that would be an additional cost each time your passport is stamped. In all, the trip had some memorable and special moments, but there are a few areas where the experience could be improved for future travellers.
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