Zanzibar: reviews from our travellers
Unedited reviews written by our most recent travellers to Zanzibar
Mr & Mrs P
Bucks
"Unforgetable introduction to safari holidays"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Jan 2012 and 27 Jan 2012
"Maybe we were just very lucky and fortunate enough to have a guide to ourselves for most of the drives in Selous and Ruaha.
The animals were very co-operative often at very close quarters especially in presenting their young and often in rare situations e.g. a pride of lions with three very young cubs, a cheetah chasing impala and in turn being chased by baboons, a week old elephants being carried across a lake and giraffes fighting.
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Although it turned out that we did have sufficient, we would have appreciated a little bit more guidance on how much money to take with us." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
The animals were very co-operative often at very close quarters especially in presenting their young and often in rare situations e.g. a pride of lions with three very young cubs, a cheetah chasing impala and in turn being chased by baboons, a week old elephants being carried across a lake and giraffes fighting.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Although it turned out that we did have sufficient, we would have appreciated a little bit more guidance on how much money to take with us." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C
Ontario, Canada
"21 Days in Tanzania and Victoria Falls"
I visited Tanzania and 2 other countries between 7 Jan 2012 and 29 Jan 2012
"Overall good trip.
Expert Africa provided excellent seemless and timely pickup and drop-off services from the moment we landed in Africa. With this service, my daughter and I felt very safe; and it also made the trip that much more fun. Eleanor Dunkels did a great job from the time of preparation, advising us what to bring with us and where to go, catering to our requirements.
Please see my photos by clicking here" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Expert Africa provided excellent seemless and timely pickup and drop-off services from the moment we landed in Africa. With this service, my daughter and I felt very safe; and it also made the trip that much more fun. Eleanor Dunkels did a great job from the time of preparation, advising us what to bring with us and where to go, catering to our requirements.
Please see my photos by clicking here" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Norfolk
"Excellent"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 5 Jan 2012 and 27 Jan 2012
"Very good safari and nice break afterwards."
Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The F family
London
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I visited Rwanda and 3 other countries between 23 Dec 2011 and 8 Jan 2012
"Additional Feedback - Patrick our guide was wonderful sometimes his timekeeping was slightly off but he excelled in everything else, the roads through Rwanda were sometimes very poor especially from Nyungwe to Lake Kivu however it was so scenic. he was so knowledgeable and catered to our whims especially with the gorillas,
We have already recommended Expert Africa to so many people after this trip for both the advisory service before and the quality of the holiday. We had the most wonderful holiday surpassing all our expectations. Thank you so much for arranging it.
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We couldnt fault the service" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Rwanda safari
We have already recommended Expert Africa to so many people after this trip for both the advisory service before and the quality of the holiday. We had the most wonderful holiday surpassing all our expectations. Thank you so much for arranging it.
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We couldnt fault the service" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Rwanda safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr L
Bishopston
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 26 Nov 2011 and 13 Dec 2011
"On a whole, the trip was an excellent experience and we enjoyed Tanzania . Hopefully we will return one day!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
It is really difficult to come up with anything substantial.
Information on the camps is comprehensive but maybe a little more about the types of animals which can be encountered and the environment and terrain as well as camp facilities,but this is a small point." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
It is really difficult to come up with anything substantial.
Information on the camps is comprehensive but maybe a little more about the types of animals which can be encountered and the environment and terrain as well as camp facilities,but this is a small point." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms H & Ms D
UK
"Summary comments"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 1 Nov 2011 and 13 Nov 2011
"It was our first safari and was an amazing experience. We particulary enjoyed the wildlife but also the accommodation and the food as well as the people we met. It was also great to be able to combine a safari with being by the sea and visiting Zanzibar.
Many thanks for a great trip!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing apart from improving the service at the Swahili House." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Many thanks for a great trip!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing apart from improving the service at the Swahili House." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Maidstone
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 29 Oct 2011 and 11 Nov 2011
"Despite some of the slightly negative criticisms on the earlier pages we had an excellent holiday. All connections etc worked well, we saw loads of game and birds - which was why we went.
I believe we picked the right game parks - plenty of game but fewer people, which, again, was what we wanted.
Thanks to Expert Africa for helping to make it happen!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Can't think of anything. We were pleased with the service and information provided.
I've mentioned it before, and I wouldn't want to give the impression that these detracted signicantly from our enjoyment but tetses in Mdonya and the non-availability of walking safaris in Mdonya were slight "hiccups".
Thanks to Liz for all your help." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
I believe we picked the right game parks - plenty of game but fewer people, which, again, was what we wanted.
Thanks to Expert Africa for helping to make it happen!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Can't think of anything. We were pleased with the service and information provided.
I've mentioned it before, and I wouldn't want to give the impression that these detracted signicantly from our enjoyment but tetses in Mdonya and the non-availability of walking safaris in Mdonya were slight "hiccups".
Thanks to Liz for all your help." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr O
France
"Trip to Tanzania/Zanzibar"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Oct 2011 and 6 Nov 2011
"Wonderful trip, nice combination of wild life, beach and culture. The trip organization was perfect and everything worked out very smoothly.
I will not hesitate to book another trip with Expert Africa and I will highly recommend them to my friends.
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We would love to see Madagascar added to your portfolio!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
I will not hesitate to book another trip with Expert Africa and I will highly recommend them to my friends.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We would love to see Madagascar added to your portfolio!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs B
Bridgewater
"Safari in Ruaha, Beach in Zanzibar"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Oct 2011 and 26 Oct 2011
"We enjoyed our trip immensely, the safari was the highlight, but the beach lodge on Zanzibar was a wonderful oasis and place to recharge and relax.
Expert Africa again put together a great trip for us!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep doing what you are doing! Keep up to date!
We'll be back soon, when we've saved up for Botswana..." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Expert Africa again put together a great trip for us!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep doing what you are doing! Keep up to date!
We'll be back soon, when we've saved up for Botswana..." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Dr & Mrs H
UK
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 13 Oct 2011 and 26 Oct 2011
"This was one of our best African holidays.
Careful planning (thanks to Liz) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!
It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback
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No" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Careful planning (thanks to Liz) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!
It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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