Reviews of safaris to Lower Zambezi National Park
341 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lower Zambezi.
Ms D
Ireland
"Memorable trip to Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 16 Aug 2015 and 3 Sep 2015
"It was with great excitement that I was returning to Zambia (this time from the 17th of August to the 4th of September 2015) and the whole trip was once again a truly fantastic experience. Travelling solo is not a problem and you are made welcome everywhere.
A big Thank you to Freddie Sutton who arranged my itinerary: From our first contact, he was extremely pleasant, helpful & efficient and able to answer promptly (and in detail) any query I had.
On this trip, I visited Kafue for the first time and would recommend Busanga Bush camp as a starting point when travelling to Zambia. I was really looking forward to returning to South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi. By choice, I revisited Chongwe River Camp. The alternative camps suggested by Freddie were an excellent combination.
I was hoping to see Sables and Wild Dogs on this trip, which did not happen, but had plenty of other amazing sightings . The fishing in Lower Zambezi was fantastic, and once again I learnt some more fascinating wildlife facts from the knowledgeable Guides in various camps.
A special thank you also to "Tours Africa": Dave and his friendly team are punctual and efficient. They were also of great help liaising with other people to successfully retrieve and forward my lost luggage. Dave went out of his way to source an alternative camera for me why my own stopped working at the beginning of my trip... Fantastic service
Expert Africa's level of service is beyond expectations with excellent personal touch from start to finish.
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I couldn't honestly think of anything Expert Africa could do better!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
A big Thank you to Freddie Sutton who arranged my itinerary: From our first contact, he was extremely pleasant, helpful & efficient and able to answer promptly (and in detail) any query I had.
On this trip, I visited Kafue for the first time and would recommend Busanga Bush camp as a starting point when travelling to Zambia. I was really looking forward to returning to South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi. By choice, I revisited Chongwe River Camp. The alternative camps suggested by Freddie were an excellent combination.
I was hoping to see Sables and Wild Dogs on this trip, which did not happen, but had plenty of other amazing sightings . The fishing in Lower Zambezi was fantastic, and once again I learnt some more fascinating wildlife facts from the knowledgeable Guides in various camps.
A special thank you also to "Tours Africa": Dave and his friendly team are punctual and efficient. They were also of great help liaising with other people to successfully retrieve and forward my lost luggage. Dave went out of his way to source an alternative camera for me why my own stopped working at the beginning of my trip... Fantastic service
Expert Africa's level of service is beyond expectations with excellent personal touch from start to finish.
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I couldn't honestly think of anything Expert Africa could do better!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
R & C
Aylesbury
"My Aug 2015 trip"
I visited Zambia between 11 Aug 2015 and 26 Aug 2015
"A very enjoyable trip, exceeding expectations.
We would happily re-visit Zambia and all of the camps we stayed at - the standard of accommodation, service and food was excellent throughout our trip. All the guides lived up to their high reputation. As expected, breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner plus snacks was too much for us!
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We used Expert Africa to a large extent because of your enormously informative and easy to use web site. It was a pleasure to deal with Megan.
I would quite like to have seen a breakdown of costs as part of the quotation." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
We would happily re-visit Zambia and all of the camps we stayed at - the standard of accommodation, service and food was excellent throughout our trip. All the guides lived up to their high reputation. As expected, breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner plus snacks was too much for us!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We used Expert Africa to a large extent because of your enormously informative and easy to use web site. It was a pleasure to deal with Megan.
I would quite like to have seen a breakdown of costs as part of the quotation." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs E
Witney
"Our great trip to Zambia 2015"
I visited Zambia between 11 Aug 2015 and 22 Aug 2015
"This trip was all we had hoped for.
Although we understand most people visit Shiwa N'gandu last, we appreciated the relaxed atmosphere there first after our long trip out - no getting up at 5.30 here but a leisurely breakfast at 8.30. We also appreciated the luxury of Anabezi at the end. Three very different camps - all quite remote meaning not much other camp traffic about. we also had different experiences at each with excellent guiding throughout whether in vehicles, in a boat or on foot (an activity we had not experienced before which we really enjoyed}; the guides all worked hard to give us varied and illuminating experiences." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Although we understand most people visit Shiwa N'gandu last, we appreciated the relaxed atmosphere there first after our long trip out - no getting up at 5.30 here but a leisurely breakfast at 8.30. We also appreciated the luxury of Anabezi at the end. Three very different camps - all quite remote meaning not much other camp traffic about. we also had different experiences at each with excellent guiding throughout whether in vehicles, in a boat or on foot (an activity we had not experienced before which we really enjoyed}; the guides all worked hard to give us varied and illuminating experiences." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms M & S
Maryland
"My Jul 2015 trip"
I visited Zambia between 26 Jul 2015 and 1 Aug 2015
"Expert Africa did an amazing job of organizing my trip. I booked at the last minute and I had a lot of questions, but Freddie and Ellie were thoughtful and courteous and always accommodating. They were quick to respond, and they were able to meet the needs I had specified. Everything went without a hitch.
I was delighted with the Kasaka River Lodge, and I would highly recommend others to stay there.
I would use Expert Africa again for travel reservations and information, and I can recommend to others that the company is professional, organized, and knowledgable.
Nope. Loved every minute of my trip!
Nope. Loved every minute of my trip!" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zambia safari
I was delighted with the Kasaka River Lodge, and I would highly recommend others to stay there.
I would use Expert Africa again for travel reservations and information, and I can recommend to others that the company is professional, organized, and knowledgable.
Nope. Loved every minute of my trip!
Nope. Loved every minute of my trip!" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Hants
"Another great trip with Expert Africa!"
I visited Zambia between 30 Jun 2015 and 13 Jul 2015
"Wonderful trip again. Thanks to Chris was suggesting Zambia and to Megan for all her hard work planning the trip. The combination of camps was ideal for us plus the locations and we really felt that you understood exactly what we were looking for.
It was interesting hearing so many glowing comments about Expert Africa from camp staff and another travel agent we met in Zambia. This was all unprompted and really telling of what a great job you do.
Time to start saving for the next one.....
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None" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
It was interesting hearing so many glowing comments about Expert Africa from camp staff and another travel agent we met in Zambia. This was all unprompted and really telling of what a great job you do.
Time to start saving for the next one.....
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None" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr H
Switzerland
"My Jun 2015 trip"
I visited Zambia between 20 Jun 2015 and 4 Jul 2015
"Wonderfull 2nd Trip to Zambia! Great Combination within the Lower Zambezi NP (Chiawa and Old Mondoro) and the Kafue NP (Musakese Camp / Jeffery & McKeith Safaris). This trip was even far better than the South Luangwa NP last year.
The Camps and the Guiding was Top Notch! Very good Combo between the Lower Zambezi and the Kafue. The Experiance was very luxurius in the Lower Zambezi and very relaxed. The Kafue was great fund and a wonderful bush Camp with outstanding Guides and in an outstanding Area...The sightings in general were extremely good and lot of newer stuff....(Pangolin, Liechtensteins Hartebeast, Porcupine, Bushpigs, Serval, etc.) During the whole trip I encountered 8x Leopard Sightings which were unbelievable! Great!
And everything worked out as fine as usual! Thanks for your help and best Regards!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
The Camps and the Guiding was Top Notch! Very good Combo between the Lower Zambezi and the Kafue. The Experiance was very luxurius in the Lower Zambezi and very relaxed. The Kafue was great fund and a wonderful bush Camp with outstanding Guides and in an outstanding Area...The sightings in general were extremely good and lot of newer stuff....(Pangolin, Liechtensteins Hartebeast, Porcupine, Bushpigs, Serval, etc.) During the whole trip I encountered 8x Leopard Sightings which were unbelievable! Great!
And everything worked out as fine as usual! Thanks for your help and best Regards!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Golden CO
"Wonderful Holiday"
I visited Zambia and 4 other countries between 9 Jun 2015 and 18 Jul 2015
"Our safari to eastern and southern Africa was absolutely stunning.
My family has an active, adventurous spirit, which Claire Scott (Expert Africa) picked up on right away as we discussed options nearly nine months prior. Accordingly, Claire recommended camps that met our desires and expectations. I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Expert Africa and how efficiently our holiday played out. Complex logistics were well planned and execution was seamless. Well done!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
My family has an active, adventurous spirit, which Claire Scott (Expert Africa) picked up on right away as we discussed options nearly nine months prior. Accordingly, Claire recommended camps that met our desires and expectations. I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Expert Africa and how efficiently our holiday played out. Complex logistics were well planned and execution was seamless. Well done!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Aberdeen
"Yet again Expert Africa proved EXPERTS"
I visited Zambia between 6 Jun 2015 and 28 Jun 2015
"We must congratulate Ellie and Freddie on putting together and organising our fabulous trip to Zambia. We really enjoyed every day and all logistics went like clockwork.
The itinerary was fantastic with great new places and excellent revisits.
We still don't know how they organise our wonderful animal sightings but we appreciate the fact they do!
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Marcia still wants to see a Pangolin" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
The itinerary was fantastic with great new places and excellent revisits.
We still don't know how they organise our wonderful animal sightings but we appreciate the fact they do!
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Marcia still wants to see a Pangolin" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Thailand
"Six Camps in Zambia!"
I visited Zambia between 1 Jun 2015 and 21 Jun 2015
"What a fantastic trip!
Expert Africa, and particularly my primary contact there, Megan, were patient and extremely helpful in putting together this itinerary. I spoke with Megan many times over the phone regarding the trip and she was always a pleasure to work with.
I will not hesitate to work with Expert Africa for my upcoming trips to Africa, and would HIGHLY recommend their services!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 18 on a Zambia safari
Expert Africa, and particularly my primary contact there, Megan, were patient and extremely helpful in putting together this itinerary. I spoke with Megan many times over the phone regarding the trip and she was always a pleasure to work with.
I will not hesitate to work with Expert Africa for my upcoming trips to Africa, and would HIGHLY recommend their services!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 18 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Victoria
"Expert Africa lives up to its name - again"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 29 May 2015 and 14 Jun 2015
"Our group of seven ran out of superlatives to describe our days early on in the trip - so we just resorted to repeating them!
Everything ran like clockwork, and I don't think there is a thing that, in retrospect, we would have done differently.
Thank you Expert Africa." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Everything ran like clockwork, and I don't think there is a thing that, in retrospect, we would have done differently.
Thank you Expert Africa." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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