Zimbabwe: reviews from our travellers
Original reviews written by our most recent travellers to Zimbabwe
"My Apr 2024 trip"
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Nothing I can think of." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
"Shy animals, still loved it."
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
"My Feb 2024 trip"
The two "cat" related lodges Okonjima Bush Camp and Cheetah View Lodge were interesting and worth visiting. I spent 6 days at Cheetah View Lodge, 3 days at both lodges would have been sufficient.
Olive Grove Guesthouse and Ilala Lodge were repeat visits and I enjoyed both.
The disappointment of the tour was the Pangolin Photo Tour. It should have been excellent but the combination of an inexperienced Photo Host and poor drivers at the Ker and Downey camps was not effective. I would recommend the Chobe River as a wildlife photography site, however, I would be less enthusiastic about Pangolin Tour Company unless you were assured of an experienced photo host. The two Ker and Downey camps were OK, however, I've stayed in better camps in the Moremi and Kalahari areas." Read full review: 33 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
"This was truly very special!"
"My Jan 2024 trip"
We can't wait to go back." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari
"My Jan 2024 trip"
Beautiful birds and knowledgeable guides at 2 lodges in particular
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Please provide clearer guidelines on tipping." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
"My Dec 2023 trip"
Looking back, perhaps the most wonderful thing was the feeling that someone was in control and we didn’t have to worry about anything.
It was wonderful. Thanks a lot!!!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
"My Nov 2023 trip"
It was the most memorable time and the organisation from Expert Africa was super.
All connections were seamless with cars to meet planes, planes to meet helicopters and planes to meet planes.
The camps we stayed in were both wonderful and the trip more than matched our expectations" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zimbabwe safari
"Zimbabwe 5 - 15 Nov 2023"
"My Nov 2023 trip"
It was the exact same one we did 10 years ago, which had a very unfortunate start. However, the days that remained were memorable and worth repeating. So we did and were definately not disappointed.
The trip as a whole went very smoothly and brought us exactly what we hoped for. We've come to rely on Expert Africa for just these reasons and will be doing so in the future. In fact, even before ending this trip we started planning the next one. If that's not a vote of confidence, I don't know what is.
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The service is impeccable, I can't think of any suggestions.
Regarding the trips; also pretty difficult. Maybe widen the range of countries you cater to?" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari

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