Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
D & M
Munich
"Emerald Season at Nkwali"
I visited Zambia between 21 Mar 2019 and 2 Apr 2019
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Colorado
"An amazing adventure!"
I visited Zambia between 9 Feb 2019 and 20 Feb 2019
"Overall, we had the most incredible experience during the Emerald Season in Zambia. This area, which surely feels remote and wild in the dry season, felt like an even more special adventure because of how inaccessible the area comes due to flooding.
Each drive and boat ride was an adventure, and we loved the atmosphere and unpredictability of the rainy days. Watching the mighty Luangwa river rise, and getting rained out of one camp proved to be an adventure, and our broken down boat will be a night to remember forever! We had marvellous sightings of lions and leopards and enjoyed the lush, green background provided.
While the number of sightings may not be as great as visitors expect during the dry season, the stunning background should make up for this to all photographers. Another phenomenal trip arranged by Expert Africa!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Each drive and boat ride was an adventure, and we loved the atmosphere and unpredictability of the rainy days. Watching the mighty Luangwa river rise, and getting rained out of one camp proved to be an adventure, and our broken down boat will be a night to remember forever! We had marvellous sightings of lions and leopards and enjoyed the lush, green background provided.
While the number of sightings may not be as great as visitors expect during the dry season, the stunning background should make up for this to all photographers. Another phenomenal trip arranged by Expert Africa!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs F.
London
"Zambia and Zimbabwe safari"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 7 Jan 2019 and 23 Jan 2019
"I try not to anticipate nor expect too much so I won't be disappointed - this trip far exceeded anything I could have imagined, I enjoyed it all so much and it all ran smoothly except the weather the first day but then I would not have experienced Latitude 15.
Thank you for organising such a wonderful itinerary, Freddie, did a great job." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Thank you for organising such a wonderful itinerary, Freddie, did a great job." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr K-Prof V
Michigan
"Fantastic Trip to a Fantastic Place"
I visited Zambia between 21 Dec 2018 and 1 Jan 2019
"We have traveled extensively throughout Africa on own and with local guides. Some of our trips were arranged without help and were fine, but Expert Africa definitely added value to this trip by first asking about our likes and preferences and then matching us with great safari camps.
Since I had never been to Zambia, the local knowledge that Expert Africa supplied made the difference between a good trip and a great trip. The pre-trip documentation was excellent and the overall trip went like clockwork.
I plan to use Expert Africa for future trips and we already look forward to our next trip to Africa." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Since I had never been to Zambia, the local knowledge that Expert Africa supplied made the difference between a good trip and a great trip. The pre-trip documentation was excellent and the overall trip went like clockwork.
I plan to use Expert Africa for future trips and we already look forward to our next trip to Africa." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs. E.
Zurich
"A gem in africa"
I visited Zambia between 15 Nov 2018 and 2 Dec 2018
"Fantastic! Great first trip to Zambia, more to follow."
Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T
Johannesburg
"My Nov 2018 trip"
I visited Zambia between 15 Nov 2018 and 19 Nov 2018
"Loved our trip. Spoilt with game viewing. Had some amazing sightings, a lot of them on our own with no other vehicle with us."
Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B.
Blumenthal
"My Nov 2018 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 5 Nov 2018 and 18 Nov 2018
"It was the first time with Expert Africa and definitely not the last time. Everything worked perfectly.
Even when we had a serious delay on our own arrival, the pick up from the airport was well organized." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Even when we had a serious delay on our own arrival, the pick up from the airport was well organized." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K from
Wales
"Excellent trip"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 31 Oct 2018 and 15 Nov 2018
"Excellent trip"
Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Good
Dr and Mrs P
Greece
"My Oct 2018 trip"
I visited Zambia between 26 Oct 2018 and 5 Nov 2018
"I enjoyed it very much despite the numerous bites I had at the end of the trip. S. Luangwa is a lovely park, amazing for leopard lovers. But it gets very hot this time of the year and hence, it is difficult to enthuse yourself and other guests to walk.
It was the first time to travel alone and I may say that I kind of liked it... I also liked the fact that the camps were pretty empty, I was only with one more guest. The downturn is that one of my fellow guests that I shared drive with she is an avid wildlife photographer, hence I had to compromise or stretch my patience often.... but as we say life is a compromise!
The night drives are interesting as well and it works out well as it gets dark by 6pm, so you can go about for an hour after the sun-downer before you return to the camp. You see wildlife that you wouldn't otherwise ( e.g beautiful genets)
If I return, most likely I will skip the Luangwa river camp." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
It was the first time to travel alone and I may say that I kind of liked it... I also liked the fact that the camps were pretty empty, I was only with one more guest. The downturn is that one of my fellow guests that I shared drive with she is an avid wildlife photographer, hence I had to compromise or stretch my patience often.... but as we say life is a compromise!
The night drives are interesting as well and it works out well as it gets dark by 6pm, so you can go about for an hour after the sun-downer before you return to the camp. You see wildlife that you wouldn't otherwise ( e.g beautiful genets)
If I return, most likely I will skip the Luangwa river camp." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Carol M
Illinois
"Unbeatable Itinerary Even With the Road Trips"
I visited Zimbabwe and 2 other countries between 23 Oct 2018 and 30 Nov 2018
"This was my third African safari adventure and – aside from the fact that I still have not crossed the Aardvark, Pangolin or Pel's Fishing Owl off my "must see" list – the trip exceeded my expectations in many ways. I liked the wide range and variety of camps and the mixture of air and road transfers, even if two of the latter were, to put it mildly, arduous. I don't regret having experienced the long drive from Amalinda to Somalisa or the one from Mkulumadzi to Pumulani, but I wouldn't want to do either of them again.
I'm happy I returned to Zimbabwe and Zambia – two outstanding wildlife countries with exceptionally skilled guides – and I very much enjoyed my introduction to Malawi. The Majete Wildlife Reserve is still in its infancy but holds great promise, and I found Lake Malawi breathtaking to look at and fascinating to explore.
Working with the Expert Africa team – and particularly with Freddie Sutton – to plan my month-long itinerary was great fun and very rewarding. Freddie is experienced, knowledgeable, patient and, above all, flexible. He responded quickly to all of my requests for changes and updates, and he always found an attractive alternative where one was needed. Even when a slight glitch arose during my time away, he immediately resolved it and all went well." Read full review: 38 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
I'm happy I returned to Zimbabwe and Zambia – two outstanding wildlife countries with exceptionally skilled guides – and I very much enjoyed my introduction to Malawi. The Majete Wildlife Reserve is still in its infancy but holds great promise, and I found Lake Malawi breathtaking to look at and fascinating to explore.
Working with the Expert Africa team – and particularly with Freddie Sutton – to plan my month-long itinerary was great fun and very rewarding. Freddie is experienced, knowledgeable, patient and, above all, flexible. He responded quickly to all of my requests for changes and updates, and he always found an attractive alternative where one was needed. Even when a slight glitch arose during my time away, he immediately resolved it and all went well." Read full review: 38 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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