Reviews of trips to Lilongwe
12 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lilongwe.
Mr M
United Kingdom
"My Aug 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 16 Aug 2024 and 1 Sep 2024
"This was our first time using an agent as we typically like arranging our trips ourselves but we couldn't have managed without the Expert Africa team on this occasion.
We had a wonderful time in Zambia and Malawi and the whole trip fitted together seamlessly.
There was one minor mix up made by the staff in our hotel in Lilongwe which Lucy immediately sorted out with the hotel to get us a partial refund." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
We had a wonderful time in Zambia and Malawi and the whole trip fitted together seamlessly.
There was one minor mix up made by the staff in our hotel in Lilongwe which Lucy immediately sorted out with the hotel to get us a partial refund." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
A&S
Northampton
"My Sep 2023 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 1 Sep 2023 and 21 Sep 2023
"Lucy understood where we had been before and what we were looking for on this trip so we have no complaints at all and would book again."
Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs V.
Leiden
"My Apr 2023 trip"
I visited Malawi between 24 Apr 2023 and 5 May 2023
"This was our fifth trip with EA and we started to plan our sixth one immediately. That probably says a lot.
Though this is not a budget company, in our experience there is no such thing as a cheap Africa trip. At least not if you expect tailor made quality, which is exactly what EA delivers.
Very well informed and in possession of local knowledge and experience. Communication is quick and honest. Unexpected situations are dealt with professionaly.
This makes for a complete package when you're looking for a quality trip to Southern Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I'd very much like an even wider range of countries in your portfolio." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Though this is not a budget company, in our experience there is no such thing as a cheap Africa trip. At least not if you expect tailor made quality, which is exactly what EA delivers.
Very well informed and in possession of local knowledge and experience. Communication is quick and honest. Unexpected situations are dealt with professionaly.
This makes for a complete package when you're looking for a quality trip to Southern Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I'd very much like an even wider range of countries in your portfolio." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
W. Sussex
"Our Sep 2022 trip to Zambia and Malawi"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2022 and 30 Sep 2022
"What a fantastic way to celebrate our Ruby Wedding anniversary and our thanks as always to the Expert Africa Staff, ( Lucy Copson this time) in helping us plan our trip and making all the arrangements which went smoothly.
Thanks again. X" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Thanks again. X" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
B family
Switzerland
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 5 Sep 2022 and 25 Sep 2022
"Everything great, but why on earth do you recommend the Latitude Hotels?"
Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The C family
Dorset
"My May 2022 trip"
I visited Malawi between 26 May 2022 and 5 Jun 2022
"Claire's support and advice were brilliant from the moment I rang Expert Africa to first enquire about safari holidays in Malawi.
Claire ensured we had a family holiday to remember and the overall service and value from Expert Africa was fantastic.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Thanks for a very special holiday." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Malawi trip
Claire ensured we had a family holiday to remember and the overall service and value from Expert Africa was fantastic.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Thanks for a very special holiday." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Caterham
"Long awaited return to Botswana, Zambia and Malawi"
I visited Malawi and 1 other country between 3 May 2022 and 14 May 2022
"As usual with Expert Africa every thing went like clockwork. We recommend you every time!
Only place I was not that happy with was Latitude 13 but not sure what other options there were to get a PCR test done even though we did not need it in the end." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Malawi trip
Only place I was not that happy with was Latitude 13 but not sure what other options there were to get a PCR test done even though we did not need it in the end." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr M & Ms T
Ongar
"My May 2019 trip"
I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 31 May 2019 and 12 Jun 2019
"We enjoyed the whole trip very much although the travel days were very long. Transiting in and out of Mozambique was like something out of a Graham Green novel. Dirt roads, run down buildings but very friendly people"
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms A & Mr M
Lagos
"Another superb trip.."
I visited Malawi between 17 Aug 2018 and 26 Aug 2018
"Malawi is the third trip that we have booked with Expert Africa in the last year following Namibia and Rwanda (incorporating Uganda) and disregarding the issue with the Ulendo flight from Likoma and the miscommunication with Latitude 13, it was another wonderful trip.
Many thanks as always for the organisation and recommendations that have made our trips so memorable and special. We look forward to the preparations for our next one.
Sincerely, Anna & Malcolm
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Pack me in one of your suitcases please.....😊
Its always a pleasure dealing with the staff of Expert Africa!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Many thanks as always for the organisation and recommendations that have made our trips so memorable and special. We look forward to the preparations for our next one.
Sincerely, Anna & Malcolm
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Pack me in one of your suitcases please.....😊
Its always a pleasure dealing with the staff of Expert Africa!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
Hertfordshire
"Excellent support"
I visited Kenya and 2 other countries between 11 Dec 2016 and 28 Dec 2016
"Very well constructed itinerary which for most part ran smoothly.
We were disappointed with Malawi for the reasons mentioned and also for the costs associated with Lilongwe airport. The actual internal flight departure tax is $7 per person and the external departure tax is $35 per person. Visa charge is $75 per person.
Considering the country is regarded as 'poor' and want to encourage tourism the Tourism Board should consider requesting the Government to reduce the fees involved. Suppose the UK equivalent is Air Passenger Duty (APD) which is £13 per person for flights of less than 2000 miles." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
We were disappointed with Malawi for the reasons mentioned and also for the costs associated with Lilongwe airport. The actual internal flight departure tax is $7 per person and the external departure tax is $35 per person. Visa charge is $75 per person.
Considering the country is regarded as 'poor' and want to encourage tourism the Tourism Board should consider requesting the Government to reduce the fees involved. Suppose the UK equivalent is Air Passenger Duty (APD) which is £13 per person for flights of less than 2000 miles." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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