Travel reviews by R & G from United Kingdom
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
0
My Jul 2024 Luangwa trip
Zambia between 11 Jul 2024 and 28 Jul 2024
"We were very pleased with our Expert Africa experience.
Everything went smoothly and the trip was just as we expected.
This safari experience, in both the south and north, was very special. All the staff were very welcoming and Vel immediately made us feel at home.
As we moved from camp to camp we found each guide and team to be extremely knowledgeable. We learnt such a lot and saw such a lot and, although we frequently got things wrong, Amon was very patient and always thanked us for trying!
We had everything provided for a seamless stay in all the camps and needn't have brought hand-wash, bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, washing powder and insect repellent - and water bottles.
The food in each camp was amazing. So much choice and always freshly prepared. The garden at Tafika has inspired us to try our hand at growing sweet
Our thanks to everyone for such a memorable trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Not really. We could only think that perhaps knowing about the toiletries provided would have saved us weight in our luggage for the RAS flight. Not a big deal!"
Everything went smoothly and the trip was just as we expected.
This safari experience, in both the south and north, was very special. All the staff were very welcoming and Vel immediately made us feel at home.
As we moved from camp to camp we found each guide and team to be extremely knowledgeable. We learnt such a lot and saw such a lot and, although we frequently got things wrong, Amon was very patient and always thanked us for trying!
We had everything provided for a seamless stay in all the camps and needn't have brought hand-wash, bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, washing powder and insect repellent - and water bottles.
The food in each camp was amazing. So much choice and always freshly prepared. The garden at Tafika has inspired us to try our hand at growing sweet
Our thanks to everyone for such a memorable trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Not really. We could only think that perhaps knowing about the toiletries provided would have saved us weight in our luggage for the RAS flight. Not a big deal!"
Arranged By Amanda Bond
Ciela Resort and Spa
"Ciela Resort and Spa review"
1 night
Arrived
12 Jul 2024
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Service
Good
Tafika
"Tafika experience"
3 nights
Arrived
13 Jul 2024
"We received a very warm welcome and felt that nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff.
The camp is open to the surrounding bush and a visit from some elephants as we arrived made an exciting start to our safari!"
The camp is open to the surrounding bush and a visit from some elephants as we arrived made an exciting start to our safari!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
10+ sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
10+ sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Spotted Hyena
4 sightings
Wild dog
2 sightings
Wildebeest
1 sighting
Zebra
5 sightings
Chikoko Tree Camp
"Chikoko Tree Camp experience"
2 nights
Arrived
16 Jul 2024
"A very different feel at this walking camp and, with excellent guiding, we learnt a lot and had some exciting encounters with wildlife."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
Many sightings
Hippo
1 sighting
Lion
2 sightings
Big Lagoon Camp
"Big Lagoon Camp experience"
2 nights
Arrived
18 Jul 2024
"A beautiful setting, peaceful and relaxing.
The food and accommodation was outstanding and varied walks made for an interesting stay.
We now know how to make a fire with sticks and are experts at recognising animal droppings!"
The food and accommodation was outstanding and varied walks made for an interesting stay.
We now know how to make a fire with sticks and are experts at recognising animal droppings!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
3 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Takwela Camp
"Takwela Camp experience "
3 nights
Arrived
20 Jul 2024
"We enjoyed the combination of a morning walk followed by an afternoon/night drive at this camp.
The birdlife was amazing and we were lucky enough to see a Pel's Fishing Owl.
Porcupines and an Aardvark made for a memorable stay."
The birdlife was amazing and we were lucky enough to see a Pel's Fishing Owl.
Porcupines and an Aardvark made for a memorable stay."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
Many sightings
Hippo
10+ sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Mwaleshi Camp
"Mwaleshi Camp experience"
2 nights
Arrived
23 Jul 2024
"A different feel to this more remote camp.
Walks were by the river and we enjoyed crossing the Mwaleshi to search for lions on the other side."
Walks were by the river and we enjoyed crossing the Mwaleshi to search for lions on the other side."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
2 sightings
Elephant
6 sightings
Hippo
10+ sightings
Wildebeest
1 sighting
Tafika
"Tafika 2"
2 nights
Arrived
25 Jul 2024
"As previously described this camp is in a spectacular setting.
We loved walking around the two large gardens and seeing the impressive kitchen and workshop."
We loved walking around the two large gardens and seeing the impressive kitchen and workshop."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
2 sightings
Hippo
10+ sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Zebra
Many sightings
It was slightly let down by the tired looking bathroom."