Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
942 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
"Felt in Love with Africa!"
All has started with Claires kind assistance and support with travel Ideas and a wonderfully bespoked service from Expert Africa. Best Service from a Travel Agency ever experienced. The Trip to Zambia, South Luangwa was perfect and the Gameviewing absolutely top notch as all the Camps and Guides. Was very happy,, one of my best trips ever.
Will definately go to Africa again, and definately next year!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
"My Sep 2014 trip"
From the first contact with Megan to arrival back at Heathrow, the trip was professionally organised, exciting and seamless.
We found that visiting South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi was important. Dry and brown versus wet and green. We would have missed out by only visiting one of the National Parks. Zambia was a revelation. It was VERY HOT, as predicted, but we managed and are happy that we chose the dry season.
Catching 5 Tiger fish (largest 10.5 lbs) was great fun. The quantity and quality of game sightings throughout was staggering." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
"Very satisfactory"
Lovely to be met at all stages of the journey, and thank you Ellie and Martha for all your help." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
"Wonderful wildlife but exhausting"
Once we had recovered we had a great trip." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari
"A great holiday in Zambia's best parks"
"Five weeks in Zambia"
The wildlife and birds were incredible most especially at South Luangwa. We thoroughly enjoyed the contrasts between the three national parks and in the case of Kafue the contrasts between Kaingu, Musekese and Busanga Plains. Victoria Falls is not to be missed on any trip to Zambia.
We travelled independently for part of our trip on coaches, local minibuses and taxis. I would like to finish with a tribute to the Zambian people. Everywhere we went the warmth and friendliness of these gentle people shone through. As I said earlier I long to return.
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No everything was perfect" Read full review: 36 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
"Our September 2014 Safari to Zambia"
Worth mentioning: one couple arriving at Kaingo after us (travel agent unknown) had flown with Emirates and said the change in Dubai had been very tight with only 1.5 hours. Having been to Dubai a few times, this made sense to us.
Later, at Sausage Tree Camp, another couple had suffered a slightly late departure from Heathrow and were actually prevented from flying onwards from Dubai because their bags would not make it to the connecting plane. This meant that they missed a night in camp and all the activities for the 24-hour period involved. Extremely disappointing for them.
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It might be worth including in the standard letter as a matter of course that Tours Africa meet your clients airside on arrival at Lusaka.
They waved us through without further queuing, took passports and visa fee to the immigration officer for us, adding on a few extra days in case of emergency and really made the process painless. They were so friendly and helpful with luggage etc. The service was barely different from our visit in 2006." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 20 on a Zambia safari
"Had an excellent time on my trip!"
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Not really - everything went very well. I received the information, support, and planning I needed to make the trip a success. Can't wait for my next African adventure!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
"Rwanda and Zambia - September 2014"
Maruska is excellent. She has great listening skills and an ability to match our desired trip with the Expert Africa offering superbly. Her advice was essential in helping us plan our holiday and the selection she recommended worked well.
Thanks also to Ellie and Chris for their advice on photography and to Ellie for handling our final arrangements.
Primate Safaris - especially Simba - was great in Rwanda. The agent in Kenya was not good and left us waiting at Nairobi airport for a long time when he was due to meet us. Remote Africa run a fabulous, family operation. And Shiwa N'gandu is a quite extraordinary and memorable experience.
The wildlife and experience lived up to all our expectations. The guides and hosts we met as we went around made the holiday for us, providing us with real insights to life in Rwanda and Zambia." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
"An Amazing Trip of a Lifetime"
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