Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"Everybody enjoyed our family trip to Zambia. The service and accommodation was first class and we were lucky enough to view a lot of game." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari

"Yet again Expert Africa did a wonderful job!

There did seem to be a breakdown in communication though with dietary requirements (some places weren't aware and then struggled to cater accordingly).

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We have no further comments other than to say we've never hesitated in recommending Expert Africa." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"Were happy with all the arrangements which went like cloakwork, without exception, which in a country like Tanzania, can be no mean feat!

Were very pleased that we decided to drive across the Senegeti rather than fly. Although a long drive, we certainly had a great feel for the place and gives you a better idea of the different types of scenery.

I am usually fairly critical but could find no fault. It was certainly the most we have paid for a holiday and I would have been very disappointed if the arrangements had been poor.

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none" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"A holiday full of experiences - some good, some bad - but all memorable. The bad ones will become great 'dining out' stories." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

"Thank you for arranging a really excellent itinerary. There were no problems at all.

The choice of accommodation was perfect and the range of activities was really good. Absolutely no complaints.

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Not really as it all went prefectly. Gwynneth was very helpful and patient. She managed to get the bookings that we required and arranged a very good itinerary.

Thank you" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip

"I had researched quite carefully what I wanted from this holiday, but even so this trip did exceed and surpass expectations.

We were very happy with everything, and on reflection wouldn't have changed anything. We spent some time discussing the options with Ellie before we made a final decision on our itinerary, and felt that the eventual overall balance of the different lodges, camps and locations chosen worked very well for us, providing an excellent overview for a first African safari and visit to Tanzania.

I am very glad that we made the decision to opt for a private safari, especially when we saw how crowded some safari vehicles were, as we really appreciated having our own space and being able to stop as and when we wanted. Albert was a very knowledgeable guide, and an excellent and careful driver - put to the test on the day it rained so heavily and we had to ford a suddenly much swollen stream in flood which had risen rapidly, to get back to camp.

We very much enjoyed going our own way by day, but meeting up with other guests for sociable evenings back in the camps and lodges. I would certainly go for this style of holiday if we decide to take another African trip in the future.

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No, very pleased with it." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari

"This was always going to be a big holiday for us - a holiday with a difference, a holiday surpassing our normal family holidays and it lived up to all expectations and more. We loved Zambia, we learnt a lot about the country and its people and its animals.

Our flights all left on time, we had no illness (apart from a few teste fly bites). Taking 2 boys aged 13 and 9 to somewhere so different was always going to be a bit of a gamble - would they enjoy it, would they get bored after a few days would they be able to cope with the heat.....No worries They loved it as did Lawrence and I and we have so many special memories to treasure for the rest of our lives.

It was a holiday of a lifetime for us and it didnt disappoint. In fact it was better than I had dared hope. If i had to be very critical the only thing i would have changed would have been to have spent 4 days at S. Lwangwa Nat. Pk and 6 days at the Zambesi. There just a greater variety of activities to do there.

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Anna, you were wonderful.You cant improve on perfection!
Well done and thank you." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari

"Fulfilled all our hopes - what stunning scenery." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip

"The trip was a delight with the vast majority of things going very smoothly indeed. All the camps were good and I would recommend any one of them to people going to South Luangwa.

I personally preferred the smaller camps further north but that is not to say that there was anything wrong with the others." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari

"This was a holiday of a lifetime. A real experience before Namibia becomes too popular, and nothing can beat meeting 'real' wild animals.

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The feedback on the web site is very helpful in choosing the right place to stay.

Gwynneth was great for suggesting Mushara outpost rather than staying in Namutoni rest Camp, 3 nights at Namutoni would be a lot less pleasant than 3 nights at Mushara! Mushara was a very comfortable lodge.

I would strongly suggest though that you reccommend 4 wheel drive cars for 4 guests travelling together in future. The cost is a lot more, but we would gladly have paid it for the peace of mind. As you know, areas in Damaraland etc are extremely remote, and I dreaded breaking down there, and it was a real concern for us. At Etendeka we met a couple, also with a Toyota yarris, who were also having a lot of trouble driving on the gravel roads." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip