Zanzibar: reviews from our travellers

"Thank you again for a brilliant honeymoon. We really enjoy our holiday from start to finish. You really took the stress out. Of organising a holiday where we stayed at several different places so we could just relax." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday

"A great holiday from Expert Africa. We received wise advice, prompt and efficient service and a good price.

Liz quickly picked up what type of holiday we wanted and identified an itinerary that was right for us. Thank you." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday

"Overall we had a fantastic trip and felt well looked after.

However there were a few points in the planning that could have been better explained or handled by Expert Africa;

1. On our safari we were unable to see the Wildebeest migration because it was too far away from Sopa lodge where we stayed for 3 nights. When we planned the trip we believed we were close enough to see the migration. If we had known Sopa lodge was so far away we could have spent 1 or 2 nights there and some the other nights in the Western Serengeti near the migration.

2. We booked our flights through Flight Centre but as Expert Africa had also quoted for the flights we had a double booking on our account which caused our actual flights to be cancelled and so had to be rebooked. We had hoped that this had been sorted out before we left but infact we had trouble checking in to both the outward and return flights, and were held up at check ins for 30 mins or so while the airline verified our tickets.

3. See Unguja Lodge feedback re windy season in Zanzibar." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"Have recommended you to several friends.

Very impressed by the response by Tracey last Saturday when we missed our flight and had to stay in Joburg for a night. Everyone was informed and the trip round Vic Falls was organised for us so that we could get to see the Falls the same afternoon as we arrived.

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Well done! A really excellent service and we had a marvellous holiday. Thank you very much." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zimbabwe safari

"The break was exactly what we asked for. It was top quality and we fully enjoyed it.

Very happy customs at a good price." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday

"The trip was brilliant - no adverse comments at all. Incidentally, the guidebook which you sent us on East Africa was an absolute Godsend and we used it a lot. Thank you very much.

We would definitely travel with Expert Africa again.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No - all good. See above." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zanzibar holiday

"Trip was great, all connections and reservations were carried out seamlessly and on time. One miscommunication on a side tour was corrected to our satisfaction. Eco and Culture transfer vehicles and drivers were excellent, safe, and on time.

It's unfortunate that the local people don't take more effort to keep the trash cleaned up. Plastic bags should be banned as they are in Rwanda. Southern part of the island is cleaner, more green and tropical looking, and a little less humid." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zanzibar holiday

"Great safari really good to see the Selous during green season." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"This was a great holiday which met all our expectations (except perhaps in Zanzibar). We will be going back to Africa with you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari

"Overall this was an incredible experience and we have some amazing memories. Safari was great and Zanzibar very relaxing. We are extremely happy with our trip. Expert Africa organized everything for us very smoothly, all the preparation prior to the trip and the journey itself has been planned excellent. We will definitely refer to Expert Africa on our next trip to Africa.

One additional comment, when checking out from Mchanga Beach Lodge, we've realized that some of our money (rather big amount) was missing. We're not sure when and where this exactly could have happened, so we don't want to make any accusations. We kept it the money all the time in the safe provided by Impala Camp or Mchanga Beach Lodge. Thus, we worry that it has been taken from there at one of the places.

The transfers on Zanzibar was done by ECO Tours. We had the same driver for all our trips and he also organized us a Spice Tour. We were very happy with the local service. The driver was friendly and reliable." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari