Reviews of safaris to Mana Pools National Park
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Luca
Milano
"My Jun 2024 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 3 Jun 2024 and 9 Jun 2024
"The trip as a whole was fantastic, we had a good time in all the locations proposed and the travel was also well organised.
We did not encounter any difficulties before or during the trip, the information that was provided to us in advance was very useful.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We felt that what makes the experience really memorable are the guides working at camps.
Don't know if it's possible to have more details on this somewhere (could be also just the name/surname?)" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zimbabwe safari
We did not encounter any difficulties before or during the trip, the information that was provided to us in advance was very useful.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We felt that what makes the experience really memorable are the guides working at camps.
Don't know if it's possible to have more details on this somewhere (could be also just the name/surname?)" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
J & B
Zurich
"My May 2024 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 12 May 2024 and 26 May 2024
"Everything was great.
No concerns to report." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
No concerns to report." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs A
Yorks
"My Apr 2024 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 28 Apr 2024 and 12 May 2024
"As above, if I had but one holiday left, a tented safari to Zimbabwe would be it.
Can't say better than that." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Can't say better than that." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
P.C
Redlands, Calif
"My Apr 2024 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 10 Apr 2024 and 19 Apr 2024
"We didn’t have to confirm or check on any arrangements — Expert Africa saw to everything and the coordination between the lodges and air flights was seamless.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing I can think of." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing I can think of." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms C.
Redlands
"Shy animals, still loved it."
I visited Zimbabwe between 10 Apr 2024 and 19 Apr 2024
"I have to admit that the wildlife was not overwhelming--I knew the rainy season would have an effect, but I think we were also just unlucky.
I'm sure in the dry season the Hwange camps in particular, with their waterfalls, would offer outstanding experiences. That said, the landscape was lovely--despite the drought, there had been recent rains in Hwange to green up the plains (and also create standing water) and there were several highlights to remember--the group of sable (an antelope I had never seen), the jackals and dozens of vultures diving into the bushes where the remains of a buffalo lay, then exploding outward as someone took fright--the highly vocal lion cubs yowling and yowling--the staredown between a giraffe and lion. . .
I particularly enjoyed the vast open spaces of Hwange and the frequent sense of being alone in the landscape (i.e. no other vehicles around)." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
I'm sure in the dry season the Hwange camps in particular, with their waterfalls, would offer outstanding experiences. That said, the landscape was lovely--despite the drought, there had been recent rains in Hwange to green up the plains (and also create standing water) and there were several highlights to remember--the group of sable (an antelope I had never seen), the jackals and dozens of vultures diving into the bushes where the remains of a buffalo lay, then exploding outward as someone took fright--the highly vocal lion cubs yowling and yowling--the staredown between a giraffe and lion. . .
I particularly enjoyed the vast open spaces of Hwange and the frequent sense of being alone in the landscape (i.e. no other vehicles around)." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Good
Pete & Nancy
Stockton
"Our Oct 2023 trip"
I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 5 Oct 2023 and 2 Nov 2023
"In terms of game viewing experience, quality of accommodations, ease of connecting between camps and overall enjoyment this is the best safari experience we’ve had.
Expert Africa took care of all the details once we landed in Africa, and when we had a flight delay between camps due to weather, our flight schedule and accommodation for an extra night in camp were organized for us without a hitch.
The quality of every camp was just as we expected. The quality of guiding was the highest we’ve experienced. And even after a month of travel we never tired of the delicious and varied menu options.
Expert Africa took care of every detail and Wilderness (plus Green Safaris for one camp) came through in every camp.
The other companies that provided ground and air transportation between countries or camp-to-camp were also efficient and convenient. Excellent trip!" Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Expert Africa took care of all the details once we landed in Africa, and when we had a flight delay between camps due to weather, our flight schedule and accommodation for an extra night in camp were organized for us without a hitch.
The quality of every camp was just as we expected. The quality of guiding was the highest we’ve experienced. And even after a month of travel we never tired of the delicious and varied menu options.
Expert Africa took care of every detail and Wilderness (plus Green Safaris for one camp) came through in every camp.
The other companies that provided ground and air transportation between countries or camp-to-camp were also efficient and convenient. Excellent trip!" Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms AW
SW London
"My Aug 2023 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 25 Aug 2023 and 4 Sep 2023
"I loved Zimbabwe and we had a superb safari with great accommodation and animal viewings. Everything was seamless.
My son and I had the luxury of our own guide and jeep for most of our outings. We found the more experienced guides to be the best and most enthusiastic.
I have used Expert Africa for quite a few safari trips and each has been superb." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
My son and I had the luxury of our own guide and jeep for most of our outings. We found the more experienced guides to be the best and most enthusiastic.
I have used Expert Africa for quite a few safari trips and each has been superb." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Chained Bear
Asia
"My Jun 2023 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 16 Jun 2023 and 24 Jun 2023
"Wonderful trip.
Suggestions to help us improve:
Not really. You are a very good agency. Tom Morris is outstanding - his knowledge of and passion for Africa in general and Zimbabwe in particular is infectious." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Suggestions to help us improve:
Not really. You are a very good agency. Tom Morris is outstanding - his knowledge of and passion for Africa in general and Zimbabwe in particular is infectious." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Brockham
"Our fabulous safari Oct 2022 trip - no. 10"
I visited Zimbabwe between 11 Oct 2022 and 24 Oct 2022
"Our first proper venture into Zimbabwe and we found it a wonderful experience.
We had a side visit to Little Vundu, which we thought was a jewel in Mana Pools." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
We had a side visit to Little Vundu, which we thought was a jewel in Mana Pools." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
E Sussex
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 23 Sep 2022 and 2 Oct 2022
"Very much enjoyed the two camps in Zambia run by Remote Africa, but we were disappointed with Vundu camp and Mana Pools, which was somewhere that I had wanted to go for sometime.
Could not fault Expert Africa who we have travelled with many times and keep coming back to as they are excellent at all the logistics and we never have had a problem.
We never have to worry that we will be stranded on an air strip somewhere!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Could not fault Expert Africa who we have travelled with many times and keep coming back to as they are excellent at all the logistics and we never have had a problem.
We never have to worry that we will be stranded on an air strip somewhere!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Good
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