Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr & Mrs TC
Thurlby
"Our 1st Safari which exceeded expectations."
I visited Zambia between 10 Sep 2017 and 20 Sep 2017
"We have said it all in our reviews, but would close by saying that Expert Africa coupled with Robin Pope Safaris gave us a fantastic and memorable Safari which we shall always remember with great affection.
We have travelled extensively around the world but this trip is by far the best we have ever enjoyed!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No improvements as we thoroughly enjoyed your service, the information, advice and support for this our first Safari-well done!
We would not hesitate to travel with Expert Africa and Robin Pope Safaris in the future." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
We have travelled extensively around the world but this trip is by far the best we have ever enjoyed!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No improvements as we thoroughly enjoyed your service, the information, advice and support for this our first Safari-well done!
We would not hesitate to travel with Expert Africa and Robin Pope Safaris in the future." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr V
Birmingham
"September 2017; safari review"
I visited Zambia between 10 Sep 2017 and 20 Sep 2017
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs S
Cheshire
"Our Zambian safari September 2017"
I visited Zambia between 9 Sep 2017 and 23 Sep 2017
"Excellent service from Expert Africa. It's why we keep coming back.
Not mentioned above, but the "meet and greet" at Lusaka on arrival is always welcome and reassuring" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Not mentioned above, but the "meet and greet" at Lusaka on arrival is always welcome and reassuring" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr H
Isle of Man
"Return to the valley 2017"
I visited Malawi and 3 other countries between 7 Sep 2017 and 24 Sep 2017
"We loved Botswana and Malawi but our hearts belong in the Valley. We’re already planning the next trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep up the good work." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep up the good work." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Surrey
"Zambia 2017"
I visited Zambia between 5 Sep 2017 and 21 Sep 2017
"It was a great holiday and we have so many good memories.
We are contemplating a return after the rains to see South Luangwa when it is green." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
We are contemplating a return after the rains to see South Luangwa when it is green." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr L
Bishopston
"Excellent third trip with Expert Africa"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 4 Sep 2017 and 19 Sep 2017
"I think my third trip with expert Africa was probably my best so far.
The South Luangwa in particular exceeded my expectations and was truly an unforgettable experience. I certainly hope to revisit this part of Zambia in the near future. All the arrangements and flight connections worked without a hitch.
On reflection I should probably have selected a stop over on my outward journey as I travelled continuously for more than 30 hours. I think it is worth mentioning that travelling between the lodges in Malawi does involve some lengthy road trips. In my case nearly 6 hours each time. This is not really a problem , but I think should be born in mind.
I learned a great deal about Malawi and the problems facing the country while I was there , and there is a programme of recovery and restocking of wildlife going on across the country in areas that suffered greatly from poaching and neglect in recent decades. African Parks are the main driving force , and are to be congratulated and supported. Therefore I encourage people to visit the parks and lodges in Malawi in support of this project , as well as to visit a very interesting country.
My thanks to Claire in particular at Expert Africa for arranging everything , and for helping me to Plan such a successful trip.
I certainly intend to use Expert Africa again in the future." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
The South Luangwa in particular exceeded my expectations and was truly an unforgettable experience. I certainly hope to revisit this part of Zambia in the near future. All the arrangements and flight connections worked without a hitch.
On reflection I should probably have selected a stop over on my outward journey as I travelled continuously for more than 30 hours. I think it is worth mentioning that travelling between the lodges in Malawi does involve some lengthy road trips. In my case nearly 6 hours each time. This is not really a problem , but I think should be born in mind.
I learned a great deal about Malawi and the problems facing the country while I was there , and there is a programme of recovery and restocking of wildlife going on across the country in areas that suffered greatly from poaching and neglect in recent decades. African Parks are the main driving force , and are to be congratulated and supported. Therefore I encourage people to visit the parks and lodges in Malawi in support of this project , as well as to visit a very interesting country.
My thanks to Claire in particular at Expert Africa for arranging everything , and for helping me to Plan such a successful trip.
I certainly intend to use Expert Africa again in the future." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr A & family
UK
"Return to the South Luwanga "
I visited Zambia between 4 Sep 2017 and 14 Sep 2017
"Excellent will repeat."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs M
Mill Valley, CA
"My trip to Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 31 Aug 2017 and 17 Sep 2017
"Our trip to Zambia was great.
The only things I would do differently next time would be to specify which guide (now that I know them) I wanted at Chongwe (Troy) and Shenton camps (Patrick), and I would not go to Tafika again." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
The only things I would do differently next time would be to specify which guide (now that I know them) I wanted at Chongwe (Troy) and Shenton camps (Patrick), and I would not go to Tafika again." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Leics
"Another great holiday in Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 30 Aug 2017 and 14 Sep 2017
"Once again our trip was well organised and we enjoyed all the places where we stayed. I knew the type of camps we wanted to stay in and the areas we wanted to see and Claire did a very good job in matching these requirements to the appropriate camps. All the transfers and internal flights went smoothly making for a very stress free holiday.
South Luangwa as usual had lots of animals and birds to see and this far into the park there were very few other vehicles around.
It was our first trip to Kafue and I had chosen to go there to try and see more variety of antelope. I was a little disappointed with the game viewing at Musekese - although the camp and the people were great and we loved the river trips - but that is the lucky dip of safaris. There was evidence of lots of animals there we just didn't see them on this trip. Busanga however was better than expected with lots to see although with rather more distance to cover.
The quality of the guides was excellent in all the camps but special mention to Andrew best of them all." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari
South Luangwa as usual had lots of animals and birds to see and this far into the park there were very few other vehicles around.
It was our first trip to Kafue and I had chosen to go there to try and see more variety of antelope. I was a little disappointed with the game viewing at Musekese - although the camp and the people were great and we loved the river trips - but that is the lucky dip of safaris. There was evidence of lots of animals there we just didn't see them on this trip. Busanga however was better than expected with lots to see although with rather more distance to cover.
The quality of the guides was excellent in all the camps but special mention to Andrew best of them all." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Singapore
"Leopardmania in Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 26 Aug 2017 and 6 Sep 2017
"Fantastic trip with more leopard sightings in a few days than in combined ten previous trips. Enjoyed the camps, experienced my first bush walk, my first canoe safari. Having lunch in the Zambezi river and dinner in the Lower Zambezi NP under moon light were exciting highlights of an already spectacular trip. Well taken care off by all camps and Expert Africa before and during the trip!"
Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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