Zambia: reviews from our travellers

"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

"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

"Cannot thank you enough for organising such an amazing holiday for us - it surpassed our expectations in so many ways. We were looked after so well and yet still managed to feel like we were getting the real safari experience.

So many incredible memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you. Thank you. We are recommending you to all our friends!

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Just keep on doing what you're doing - you've got it just right!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari

"excellent trip" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari

"Another great time in Africa, it always fascinates and enthralls us. No problems with any of our arrangements inspite of a fairly convoluted itinerary. If anyone has discovered an effective way of dealing with tetse flies we would appreciate their advice.They were quite a problem on the Lower Zambezi this year!

Apart from the flies our only other grumble was having to pay £75 visa charge each for a 6 hour stay in Zambia while en-route to Namibia,and then being charged again when we returned 5 days later.



No, the service and trip lived up to our expectations." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari

"A fantastic holiday in a great country.

Laundry service was really excellent and did make taking limited luggage very feasible.
It was great that we could drink the water at the Bush Camps and at the Livingstone Hotel.
Great problem buying postcards - we only really found any in Lusaka at the end of our trip.

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Mention that when going to Shiwa they only take one party at a time, even if it only consists of one person.

Suggest travellers take pens to give to children. Also could take old training shoes to give away or use as part trade for crafts." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari

"All well organised and no possible critciisms

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Can't think of any" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari

"We book a fairly complex itinerary involving many flights, locations and activities. This involved being met at airports for transfers all of which went very smoothly thanks to the organisation and efficiency of Lucy and her colleagues at Expert Africa.

One of our activities included white water rafting at Victoria Falls and what a fantastic experience it was, the climb in and out of the gorge is difficult but well worth the effort. Thank you Expert Africa for arranging our fabulous holiday.

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As our trip was faultless it is difficult to think of any comments." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari

"Loved our time in the bush, cant wait to go back.

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Very pleased with our experience. Happy for others to contact me." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari

"I have run out of ways of saying excellent............we cried all the way home on British Airways flight.

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I hope that Tafika's recipe of giving the best, not spoiling the dish by overloading the camps, and charging a price that gives them the return they want is the right one for the future.

A costly holiday no doubt; but cheap at the price !" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari