Reviews of trips to Livingstone & Victoria Falls
567 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Livingstone.
Mr & Mrs McMillan
UK
"My Sep 2015 trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 1 Sep 2015 and 14 Sep 2015
"We thoroughly enjoyed our trip of a lifetime we couldn't have asked for more.
The itinerary was perfect and many thanks to Megan from Expert Africa for her help and knowledge.
My one and only comment on my whole trip would be that our journey home from Abu Dhabi could have been changed and we could have flown back to Manchester which would have been a little easier.
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You are doing an excellent job we had a wonderful holiday with no problems and I am sure if we had you gave us ample telephone numbers and contacts to help us well done Expert Africa.👏👍😃" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari
The itinerary was perfect and many thanks to Megan from Expert Africa for her help and knowledge.
My one and only comment on my whole trip would be that our journey home from Abu Dhabi could have been changed and we could have flown back to Manchester which would have been a little easier.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You are doing an excellent job we had a wonderful holiday with no problems and I am sure if we had you gave us ample telephone numbers and contacts to help us well done Expert Africa.👏👍😃" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms S
Lusaka
"My Aug 2015 trip"
I visited Zambia between 29 Aug 2015 and 8 Sep 2015
"It was a wonderful week + with the family in Zambia. We would have changed a few minor decisions if we had it to do over again, but that said, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget. Everything was well organized, we loved the camps and lodges that we stayed at. We all gained lots of weight because the food was so good.
The wildlife was amazing and we just couldn't believe how much we saw, even just on our first day in the bush. The guides were excellent. Thanks for arranging this vacation with us." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
The wildlife was amazing and we just couldn't believe how much we saw, even just on our first day in the bush. The guides were excellent. Thanks for arranging this vacation with us." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The B family
Leics.
"My Aug 2015 trip"
I visited Zambia between 21 Aug 2015 and 1 Sep 2015
"This was a very well put together trip. Although we spent a minimum number of nights at each camp (2) Robin Pope safaris moved all our luggage seamlessly and we were able to have a transfer and drive at the same time!
I would also highly commend Robin Pope for their ability to help us through Lusaka and Livingston airports.
Particularly helpful was their ability to get us through the diplomatic channel when getting our visa into Zambia!
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No. Well done!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
I would also highly commend Robin Pope for their ability to help us through Lusaka and Livingston airports.
Particularly helpful was their ability to get us through the diplomatic channel when getting our visa into Zambia!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. Well done!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T & Mrs G
UK
"Our Zambezi and Chobe trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 17 Aug 2015 and 23 Aug 2015
"Our trip was fabulous! All the transfers - of which there were plenty and complicated - were excellent. Even down to our final transfer to the airport where our driver David from Wild Horizons gave us a Zambian Quiz to complete our trip!! Great! All the drivers were very attentive and made us feel completely at ease during our 3 country and two river crossings!
Our whole trip went without a hitch and we had a wonderful experience.
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Sorry - I can't. The service from Expert Africa was superb. We will definitely use your expertise again when the time comes for another trip in the future.
Many many thanks" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari
Our whole trip went without a hitch and we had a wonderful experience.
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Sorry - I can't. The service from Expert Africa was superb. We will definitely use your expertise again when the time comes for another trip in the future.
Many many thanks" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Two Travellers
UK
"Botswana and Victoria Falls Aug 2015"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 15 Aug 2015 and 28 Aug 2015
"This was our best trip yet with Expert Africa; thank you so much to Megan (along with Chloe) for really listening to and helping crystallise what we had in mind, and for their patience in putting together such a well balanced programme for us."
Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr g
Illinois, USA
"aug. 2015 botswana and victoria falls"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 13 Aug 2015 and 21 Aug 2015
"An outstanding travel experience.
As a rather independent traveler, I rely on travel literature to plan itineraries rather than merely "purchase" a pre established tour such as those offered by Abercrombie and Kent. With regards to Botswana, I read the Bradt Travel Guide authored by Chris McIntyre and found it to be most informative, especially in the descriptions of the various private concession areas and of the myriad of camps within the concessions. Being directly affiliated with Expert Africa led me to contacting your company and I was put in contact with Nick Hobbs.
Over many months, Nick and I had numerous interactions both by email and on occasion by telephone. In all instances, I found Nick to be very responsive and his personal knowledge of Botswana obviously helpful in narrowing down which camps I ultimately selected.
Having completed our holiday, I can report that every required travel reservation/connection---air from Joberg, ground to zambia hotel, scheduled excursions within zambia, ground/boat/air connection to botswana camps was effected without any problem. And the safari camp experiences was consistent with the written or verbal guidance provided by Expert Africa personnel. And, while this was a most expensive holiday, prices quoted by Expert Africa were competitive with other inquiries I made prior to selecting Expert Africa.
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Expert Africa literature was very informative and helpful.
A minor suggestion-- while gratuity guidance for guides and camp staff is covered. I would add some guidance re ground transportation personnel --- for example, is a gratuity expected for the people providing the ground transportation from Zambia airport to hotel; or, from Zambia hotel to Botswana border; or, the Mack air porter who takes your bags to the small aircraft at Kasane? ( The cost for the ground/private air is included in the aggregate amount paid to Expert Africa but it is vague whether or not an additional gratuity is ""expected"".)
As a traveler, my preference would be, to specifically state in you literature that a gratuity for these incidental services is not expected (and if necessary, add a few dollars/pounds to your fees to the traveler to cover these incidentals)." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
As a rather independent traveler, I rely on travel literature to plan itineraries rather than merely "purchase" a pre established tour such as those offered by Abercrombie and Kent. With regards to Botswana, I read the Bradt Travel Guide authored by Chris McIntyre and found it to be most informative, especially in the descriptions of the various private concession areas and of the myriad of camps within the concessions. Being directly affiliated with Expert Africa led me to contacting your company and I was put in contact with Nick Hobbs.
Over many months, Nick and I had numerous interactions both by email and on occasion by telephone. In all instances, I found Nick to be very responsive and his personal knowledge of Botswana obviously helpful in narrowing down which camps I ultimately selected.
Having completed our holiday, I can report that every required travel reservation/connection---air from Joberg, ground to zambia hotel, scheduled excursions within zambia, ground/boat/air connection to botswana camps was effected without any problem. And the safari camp experiences was consistent with the written or verbal guidance provided by Expert Africa personnel. And, while this was a most expensive holiday, prices quoted by Expert Africa were competitive with other inquiries I made prior to selecting Expert Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Expert Africa literature was very informative and helpful.
A minor suggestion-- while gratuity guidance for guides and camp staff is covered. I would add some guidance re ground transportation personnel --- for example, is a gratuity expected for the people providing the ground transportation from Zambia airport to hotel; or, from Zambia hotel to Botswana border; or, the Mack air porter who takes your bags to the small aircraft at Kasane? ( The cost for the ground/private air is included in the aggregate amount paid to Expert Africa but it is vague whether or not an additional gratuity is ""expected"".)
As a traveler, my preference would be, to specifically state in you literature that a gratuity for these incidental services is not expected (and if necessary, add a few dollars/pounds to your fees to the traveler to cover these incidentals)." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs N
Herts
"My Aug 2015 trip"
I visited Zambia between 2 Aug 2015 and 19 Aug 2015
"Loved Zambia. Very friendly and excellent safari drives."
Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss G
Kent
"Loved it"
I visited Zambia between 1 Aug 2015 and 12 Aug 2015
"I loved my trip, it was my first safari and Claire Scott did a wonderful job in arranging it all for me, and also answering all my questions prior to departure - thanks Claire.
I would definitely recommend Expert Africa and Robin Pope to anyone. All the people that worked at the camps were really really friendly and nice, those that were local to the area especially so. I also like the ethos on the drives of not crowding the animals with to many vehicles, as great as it is to see the animals, it is still their home. All the guides were extremely respectful of the animals and the environment and very knowledgeable.
I think this has probably been my best holiday ever so far, I was extremely lucky with all the friendly people I met either on the plane or at the camps and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, despite being somewhat scared at the start.
Thank you very much to all involved, public facing and behind the scenes." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
I would definitely recommend Expert Africa and Robin Pope to anyone. All the people that worked at the camps were really really friendly and nice, those that were local to the area especially so. I also like the ethos on the drives of not crowding the animals with to many vehicles, as great as it is to see the animals, it is still their home. All the guides were extremely respectful of the animals and the environment and very knowledgeable.
I think this has probably been my best holiday ever so far, I was extremely lucky with all the friendly people I met either on the plane or at the camps and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, despite being somewhat scared at the start.
Thank you very much to all involved, public facing and behind the scenes." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs FP
London
"My Jul 2015 trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 28 Jul 2015 and 9 Aug 2015
"Great - not one single hitch - would recommend Expert Africa without hesitation."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
France
"Zambia trip"
I visited Zambia between 25 Jul 2015 and 8 Aug 2015
"Our trip to Zambia was fantastic & delivered everything & more than we were expecting.
The key to this success, was the great advice & discussion I had with Megan during the booking process. I had a good idea what I was looking for & what I didn't want, she was very good at discussing the pros & cons of each camp & location. I never felt pressured to just make a booking.
In the end the holiday & the camps delivered exactly what were looking for. Many Thanks for a wonderful experience
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Keep on doing the same!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
The key to this success, was the great advice & discussion I had with Megan during the booking process. I had a good idea what I was looking for & what I didn't want, she was very good at discussing the pros & cons of each camp & location. I never felt pressured to just make a booking.
In the end the holiday & the camps delivered exactly what were looking for. Many Thanks for a wonderful experience
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep on doing the same!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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