Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr & Mrs M
NL
"My Nov 2016 trip"
I visited Zambia between 13 Nov 2016 and 30 Nov 2016
"The trip was beatiful with fine lodges and camps. Everywhere we had excellent guides and the transfers between the several lodges were excellent and punctual."
Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Keith & Rachael
UK
"Amazing visit to South Luangwa"
I visited Zambia between 8 Nov 2016 and 13 Nov 2016
"We had an amazing time and it was all we had hoped for, and we had high expectations :)
We could have just booked directly ourselves but I think using Expert Africa really helped us to make the most of our short time in South Luangwa. We felt that Eleanor really listened and understood us and what we were looking for from the experience and as a result was then able to give specific advise to point us in the right direction in terms of lodges that would best fit with that." Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari
We could have just booked directly ourselves but I think using Expert Africa really helped us to make the most of our short time in South Luangwa. We felt that Eleanor really listened and understood us and what we were looking for from the experience and as a result was then able to give specific advise to point us in the right direction in terms of lodges that would best fit with that." Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Newark
"Fabulous South Luangwa"
I visited Zambia between 2 Nov 2016 and 11 Nov 2016
"Very well organised, everything worked smoothly and we had no problems at all. Ellie is a pleasure to deal with and was tremendously helpful.
Planning and booking a trip with Expert Africa is a really easy and pleasurable experience and the planning pays off!
Great trip!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Planning and booking a trip with Expert Africa is a really easy and pleasurable experience and the planning pays off!
Great trip!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C
Harvest
"Exactly what I planned"
I visited Zambia between 31 Oct 2016 and 12 Nov 2016
"I saw what I came to see (except for the aardvark and pangolin). Everything was very smooth, and there was minimal wasted time."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The C Family
Ireland
"My Oct 2016 trip"
I visited Zambia between 26 Oct 2016 and 3 Nov 2016
"Our overall trip way exceeded our expectations but we didn't know what to expect as we hadn't done a safari before. It was certainly expensive but I think we got value for our money. We loved all our guides and found Ruth in Nsefu specially pleasant.
The animals were on parade for us and we were very lucky to see almost everything the first day and could relax after that and just enjoy the drives for what turned up and plenty did. We didn't get to see the wild dogs but that will be our reason to return
The only sour note in the entire trip were the staff on the SAA flight from Joburg to Heathrow who appeared to think that the customers were there just to get in their way, they were so rude & unhelpful that we have sworn to never fly with them again!
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That's a difficult one!
We are struggling to think of anything but have come up with nothing.
We would definitely use Expert Africa and recommend you to our friends. But most of them are wimps and wouldn't appreciate hippos against the tents and frogs in the bathroom but we loved every second!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
The animals were on parade for us and we were very lucky to see almost everything the first day and could relax after that and just enjoy the drives for what turned up and plenty did. We didn't get to see the wild dogs but that will be our reason to return
The only sour note in the entire trip were the staff on the SAA flight from Joburg to Heathrow who appeared to think that the customers were there just to get in their way, they were so rude & unhelpful that we have sworn to never fly with them again!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
That's a difficult one!
We are struggling to think of anything but have come up with nothing.
We would definitely use Expert Africa and recommend you to our friends. But most of them are wimps and wouldn't appreciate hippos against the tents and frogs in the bathroom but we loved every second!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms P
London
"Getting away from it all"
I visited Zambia between 8 Oct 2016 and 18 Oct 2016
"North and South Luangwa are my favourite parks in Africa, and I've been to a few. A ten-day break, with no access to email or news, felt like a month away from the messy world we live in."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
Reading
"Back to Zambia afte a long absence"
I visited Zambia between 8 Oct 2016 and 24 Oct 2016
"We had a really wonderful trip and the Expert Africa arrangements slotted in perfectly with the segment that we arranged on our own, the renting of a house on the outskirts of Lusaka.
What was especially impressive was the way Expert Africa arranged our various transfers to and from the airports. Our arrival at Lusaka where apparently there are often delays was lightened by the person who met us insisting that we join the queue for diplomats in the hope of hastening the the process.
A minor observation on our transfer from the Royal Livingstone to the the Livingstone airport. It may be an idea if Expert Africa used the hotel mini-buses rather than Wild Africa.
The Commissionaire was quite distressed when he could not contact Wild Africa's office by phone; he finally made contact with the driver by radio. There was no delay and we arrived at the airport in good time.
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We really do think that you have a wonderful product and will not hesitate it to our friends.
We were particularly impressed with how wel the segment that we arranged, the hiring of a house in Lusaka, slotted in with the rest of the holiday arranged by Expert Africa.
We would like to thank Expert Africa for sending us a copy of Bradt's Guide of Zambia which we enormously enjoyed reading.
Finally our especial thanks to Lucy Copson who was always at hand to help and who we had the pleasure of meeting at Kiango." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
What was especially impressive was the way Expert Africa arranged our various transfers to and from the airports. Our arrival at Lusaka where apparently there are often delays was lightened by the person who met us insisting that we join the queue for diplomats in the hope of hastening the the process.
A minor observation on our transfer from the Royal Livingstone to the the Livingstone airport. It may be an idea if Expert Africa used the hotel mini-buses rather than Wild Africa.
The Commissionaire was quite distressed when he could not contact Wild Africa's office by phone; he finally made contact with the driver by radio. There was no delay and we arrived at the airport in good time.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We really do think that you have a wonderful product and will not hesitate it to our friends.
We were particularly impressed with how wel the segment that we arranged, the hiring of a house in Lusaka, slotted in with the rest of the holiday arranged by Expert Africa.
We would like to thank Expert Africa for sending us a copy of Bradt's Guide of Zambia which we enormously enjoyed reading.
Finally our especial thanks to Lucy Copson who was always at hand to help and who we had the pleasure of meeting at Kiango." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs L
Spain
"My Oct 2016 trip"
I visited Zambia between 7 Oct 2016 and 11 Oct 2016
"My trip as very good as usual."
Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C & Mrs M
Cheshire
"Overview"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 4 Oct 2016 and 20 Oct 2016
"We had a fabulous trip. it was all we had hoped for and went without a hitch.
It seems that it is standard practice in safari camps to eat 'family style', hosted by members of the camp staff. On talking with other guests at both camps we nearly all agreed that we would have preferred to eat separately. We realise that this is not something that Expert Africa can control but maybe worth passing on to the camps that you deal with.
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A little more clarity on visas would have helped. I was told that for Malawi we could get visa on arrival but your literature advises to get it in advance. In the event we went for 'on arrival' and it was no problem.
Also a little more clarity of what airport taxes we would need to pay would have saved a call or two to your office to find out." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
It seems that it is standard practice in safari camps to eat 'family style', hosted by members of the camp staff. On talking with other guests at both camps we nearly all agreed that we would have preferred to eat separately. We realise that this is not something that Expert Africa can control but maybe worth passing on to the camps that you deal with.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
A little more clarity on visas would have helped. I was told that for Malawi we could get visa on arrival but your literature advises to get it in advance. In the event we went for 'on arrival' and it was no problem.
Also a little more clarity of what airport taxes we would need to pay would have saved a call or two to your office to find out." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K
UK
"South Luangwa & Kafue Oct 2016"
I visited Zambia between 3 Oct 2016 and 15 Oct 2016
"Trip was fantastic. Freddie had really taken on board the type of trip we were looking for with small remote bush camps, and walking safaris focussing on the ecology of the bush. The variety and interest were ideal for us.
Although the parks are quite far apart, we are really glad we visited 2 different ones. South Luangwa had the highest concentration of game you can imagine, but also the highest temperatures. Kafue was refreshingly cooler, with some different species, and still plenty of the larger game.
We loved Zambia and would definitely go back again, and certainly use Expert Africa to plan our itinerary.
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No - great job - MANY THANKS" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Although the parks are quite far apart, we are really glad we visited 2 different ones. South Luangwa had the highest concentration of game you can imagine, but also the highest temperatures. Kafue was refreshingly cooler, with some different species, and still plenty of the larger game.
We loved Zambia and would definitely go back again, and certainly use Expert Africa to plan our itinerary.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No - great job - MANY THANKS" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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