Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs S from Leicester
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
0
Our amazing trip - WOW!
Zambia and 1 other country between 3 Jun 2024 and 18 Jun 2024
We had the best holiday ever, everything about it from the booking, the flights and pick ups, the accommodations, food, animal experiences and staff - we cannot fault anything or anyone - just perfect.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Absolutely not :)"
Arranged By Amanda Bond
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Wild Dogs Lodge (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Comfortable and convenient stopover"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
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Tafika
"Faultless in all respects"
All the staff were so lovely and couldn't do enough for you. The Coppinger family have a dream set up here and proved wonderful hosts. The food was outstanding and the accommodation was 5* in a unique and authentic way.
We would like to say a special mention to Vel, she was the perfect host and so friendly and helpful. Also a special thanks to Lloyd whose knowledge and persistence proved to be the perfect and professional guide.
We couldn't have wished for more."
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Buffalo
Many sightings
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Elephant
1 sighting
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Giraffe
1 sighting
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Hippo
Many sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Lion
1 sighting
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Zebra
1 sighting
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Chikoko Tree Camp
"A perfect hideaway"
Chikoko was a perfect, rustic hideaway, with excellent food and staff."
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Elephant
1 sighting
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Hippo
1 sighting
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Big Lagoon Camp
"Big Lagoon - WOW!"
When we arrived at Big Lagoon we came face to face with a view taken from what can only be described as a picture postcard scene with elephants and impala drinking at the lagoon.
The place itself is absolutely outstanding, the food was fabulous and also the staff. Our bags were taken from camp to camp and we didn't have to lift a finger.
The room was perfect and so authentic with perfect views over the lagoon - who could ask for more"
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Buffalo
1 sighting
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Elephant
4 sightings
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Giraffe
3 sightings
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Hippo
10+ sightings
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Lion
2 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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Zebra
4 sightings
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Tafika
"Please see previous review"
[Ed: "From the moment we arrived at Tafika everything about this place was superb. Its location, the views, the people, the food and most of all the wildlife were beyond our expectations.
All the staff were so lovely and couldn't do enough for you. The Coppinger family have a dream set up here and proved wonderful hosts. The food was outstanding and the accommodation was 5* in a unique and authentic way.
We would like to say a special mention to Vel, she was the perfect host and so friendly and helpful. Also a special thanks to Lloyd whose knowledge and persistence proved to be the perfect and professional guide.
We couldn't have wished for more." ]"
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Buffalo
1 sighting
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Elephant
4 sightings
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Giraffe
3 sightings
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Hippo
3 sightings
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Leopard
5 sightings
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Lion
4 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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Zebra
2 sightings
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Potato Bush Camp
"Idyllic location"
I will not go into the surprises as it will ruin it for you but oh boy they are worth it. Set overlooking the Zambezi river - the views are stunning and you can spend your time watching elephants and hippos crossing the river.
Everything about this camp was first class, the food, the staff, the accommodation.
Professor was the most wonderful guide who went over and above to make sure we saw as many animals as we could."
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Buffalo
6 sightings
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Elephant
10+ sightings
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Hippo
9 sightings
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Leopard
2 sightings
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Lion
6 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
4 sightings
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Wild dog
1 sighting
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Zebra
1 sighting
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Ilala Lodge
"Great location for the falls"
We booked various activities from the hotel and they all happened smoothly and on time.
The area is more busy than we had previously experienced on the holiday as quite touristy but the falls are excellent - a must see and in the helicopter gave a different perspective"
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Elephant
1 sighting
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Hippo
1 sighting
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent.
Highly recommend as a rest place between flight days."