Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"Many thanks to Sabina for her help and patience. Although I've been to Namibia many times and travelled a lot it hasn't previously occurred to me to use a tour operator (I've just booked things on the spot, or just turned up - easy enough in Namibia in February).

This was a good experience, with some definite advantages.

I don't know whether it was less expensive to do it this way than by doing it myself, but valuable the advice and help from Sabina was certainly something I wouldn't have got otherwise." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 5 on a Namibia trip

"This was the first time in five visits where we got our timing wrong regarding the location of the migrating animals (the start of the migration). The weather pattern was slightly different from normal years in that this year there had been a second "short rains season". However, there were enough animals to provide adequate sightings and so the overall experience was good albeit somewhat different from being surrounded by vast numbers of the migrating animals as we have been on previous visits at the same time.

We were pleased to find that you are still able to traverse "off-road" in the Ngorongoro Conservation area (round the Ndutu area) and this enables you to get closer to some of the sightings and to get optimum camera angles. You are not allowed to go off-road in the Crater itself nor indeed in the Serengeti so with somewhat fewer animals in the Serengeti at this time this year we did not get as many photo opportunities as on previous occasions. The number of animals in the Crater does not vary much from year to year as they tend to remain within the crater.

On a personal note we were very pleased with the way in which my wife was assisted as she is partially disabled and the assistance provided at all locations and by our guide ensured she was able to participate fully in all viewings." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari

"We had a fabulous few days in Kenya. As previously when we traveled with Expert Africa everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The camps were great and the experiences varied. the recommendations were perfect for us.

Thank you for organising such a wonderful itinerary!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari

"Lack of rains was severely impacting the country and the Mara area where I spent the week was extremely dry - with knock-on effects to vegetation and animal movements which meant I didn’t see as many spotted cats as usual.

I did though add 2 lifer birds, inc Karamoja Apalis, so a big thanks to the guides and the camp for arranging a special birding trip for me!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari

"We had a great time.

Wish the wallet and package had arrived sooner.

But overall very happy and loved meeting Richard! A bonus. 😊

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Perhaps just earlier mailing of final paperwork." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari

"everything was well handled beginning to end. patience for my dumb questions was high.

flying out of nairobi awful but this was an air france issue." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari

"It was the trip of a lifetime.

Nancie and Richard took care of all of the details and I can't thank them enough!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari

"This was absolutely a trip of a lifetime.

I will never forget the people and wildlife of Kenya." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari

"The trip was well organized with excellent camps, guides and food. It was a trip of a lifetime which far exceeded my wildest dreams of what a safari would be. I had the best experience that I could have." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari

"The overall trip was amazing.

Truly a "trip of a lifetime" but I don't want to say that because I plan to come back!!

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

I would recommend getting materials out much earlier, like the guidebook on Kenya and the travel wallet (which was lovely but we had all already bought one by then). However, the friendly service is much more important to me and it was superb from Richard." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari