Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr & Ms S
Wimbledon
"Return to Kaingo Camp and Mwamba Bushcamp"
I visited Zambia between 19 Sep 2022 and 30 Sep 2022
"The entire trip went smoothly including linking with our independently booked international flights through Expert Africa’s local ground agents, who were punctual and excellent in undertaking the transfers between the airport and hotel in Lusaka.
This was a return to the two Shenton Safaris camps after an interval of 5 years. Expert Africa showed great patience with our repeated rebookings and amendments after our initial booking in December 2019. No sign of any effect of Covid at the camps or at our hotel or at the airports in Zambia. Excellent camps and guides and good companionship amongst staff and guests. It was lovely to be back.
The game experience was wonderful, with plentiful sightings of big cats, ellies and other favourites, excellent friendly, small camps in an area where we only saw two other camps’ game drive vehicles. Part of this area of South Luangwa’s appeal is high density wildlife and low density visitors. A great experience and many highlights and happy memories." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
This was a return to the two Shenton Safaris camps after an interval of 5 years. Expert Africa showed great patience with our repeated rebookings and amendments after our initial booking in December 2019. No sign of any effect of Covid at the camps or at our hotel or at the airports in Zambia. Excellent camps and guides and good companionship amongst staff and guests. It was lovely to be back.
The game experience was wonderful, with plentiful sightings of big cats, ellies and other favourites, excellent friendly, small camps in an area where we only saw two other camps’ game drive vehicles. Part of this area of South Luangwa’s appeal is high density wildlife and low density visitors. A great experience and many highlights and happy memories." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
Kent
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 18 Sep 2022 and 3 Oct 2022
"I've been on many safaris over the years, but this was the best in terms of game viewing and overall experience."
Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss H & Dr B
London
"Big birthday Africa trip 2022"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 18 Sep 2022 and 1 Oct 2022
"Despite travel to Zambia and Malawi being a little challenging (there are no direct flights, so lots of flights and transfers) we regarded all this as part of the adventure and worth it for the experiences we had.
Covid regulations weren't a problem, we were met and escorted at every stage of the journey and all the staff were very helpful and friendly. We love the tiny planes between places and the balance of safari and beach chill-out was fantastic, a very special trip.
Claire was always responsive, pro-active and gave us great advice when planning the trip and answering my questions throughout.
As it was our joint birthdays, the special surprises each location laid on were just lovely and so kind.
I honestly believe EA are the very best at Africa holidays, the knowledge and experience of the advisors are exceptional and their advice is accurate." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Covid regulations weren't a problem, we were met and escorted at every stage of the journey and all the staff were very helpful and friendly. We love the tiny planes between places and the balance of safari and beach chill-out was fantastic, a very special trip.
Claire was always responsive, pro-active and gave us great advice when planning the trip and answering my questions throughout.
As it was our joint birthdays, the special surprises each location laid on were just lovely and so kind.
I honestly believe EA are the very best at Africa holidays, the knowledge and experience of the advisors are exceptional and their advice is accurate." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
UK
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 16 Sep 2022 and 6 Oct 2022
"Our trip to Zambia was absolutely amazing in every way.
It was lovely to enjoy a break away, knowing that we were bringing much needed income back into the parts of the country where families are reliant on tourism.
The camp staff were all so welcoming and the wildlife sightings were exceptional.
We would thoroughly recommend Zambia as a destination for first time safari-goers as well as old hands. Just GO!
Lucy did the most incredible job to put together our itinerary and to adapt it as necessary due to the Covid postponements.
Thank you so much." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
It was lovely to enjoy a break away, knowing that we were bringing much needed income back into the parts of the country where families are reliant on tourism.
The camp staff were all so welcoming and the wildlife sightings were exceptional.
We would thoroughly recommend Zambia as a destination for first time safari-goers as well as old hands. Just GO!
Lucy did the most incredible job to put together our itinerary and to adapt it as necessary due to the Covid postponements.
Thank you so much." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
W. Sussex
"Our Sep 2022 trip to Zambia and Malawi"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2022 and 30 Sep 2022
"What a fantastic way to celebrate our Ruby Wedding anniversary and our thanks as always to the Expert Africa Staff, ( Lucy Copson this time) in helping us plan our trip and making all the arrangements which went smoothly.
Thanks again. X" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Thanks again. X" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr G.
Devizes
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 8 Sep 2022 and 21 Sep 2022
"Our best safari so far and we will quite possibly use Expert Africa again.
We have always planned our own trips in the past to SA, Namibia and Botswana (self drive) but found we needed help with Zambia which you provided amply. This was booked in Feb 2020 and was delayed by 12 months twice due covid so I was particularly pleased when it actually happened." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
We have always planned our own trips in the past to SA, Namibia and Botswana (self drive) but found we needed help with Zambia which you provided amply. This was booked in Feb 2020 and was delayed by 12 months twice due covid so I was particularly pleased when it actually happened." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
S & J
Herefordshire
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 6 Sep 2022 and 20 Sep 2022
"Wonderful trip, planned two years ago and delayed by covid restrictions.
Sadly, my husband had died in the meantime so went on the trip with a friend who had not done this type of safari before. Everything excellent and my friend was encouraged by all staff on the rare occasions when she had a nervous moment." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Sadly, my husband had died in the meantime so went on the trip with a friend who had not done this type of safari before. Everything excellent and my friend was encouraged by all staff on the rare occasions when she had a nervous moment." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms G.
Tring
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 5 Sep 2022 and 18 Sep 2022
"Ive had the most wonderful adventure! As a solo traveller who had never travelled long haul, been to Africa or done a safari, I’ve been welcomed & looked after with such commitment & care I couldn’t have felt more safe & secure.
I’ve learnt so much I’ve already forgotten half of it! I’ve seen animals I never knew existed. I’ve been humbled by the sights I’ve seen & in awe of nature & the beautiful wildlife in the South Luangwa National Park. I’ve loved being outside for 2 weeks from sunrise till after sunset with no Wi-Fi or internet to interrupt or distract. I’ve met so many lovely, funny, generous people, from those working in the camps to many of the guests!
I really appreciated the routine the Robin Pope Camps set up, their practise, their 28-day menus, their modus operandi! It made travelling from camp to camp so much easier, knowing the routines of the day! Breakfast over a camp fire at sunrise, the line up of staff waiting to receive you on each return from a game drive, offering a wet towel & wanting to hear how the drive went!
The fresh cakes & pastries & biscuits made every day to accompany the coffee or sundowner picnics on the drives. The host & guides sharing the table at meal times after a long day of driving the jeep over such terrain. The attention to detail made this adventure all the more special.
It is certainly 2 weeks of my life I’ll never forget. And an experience I’d like to have again. Thank you so very much for everything!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None!
I was extremely grateful & happy to be met at the airport at Lusaka, & helped re visas etc. The pick ups & handovers were excellent & made me less anxious about the travelling. Thank you for that too! So professional so thoughtful!
I was thanked so many times …”thank you for coming to my country”. Humbling!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
I’ve learnt so much I’ve already forgotten half of it! I’ve seen animals I never knew existed. I’ve been humbled by the sights I’ve seen & in awe of nature & the beautiful wildlife in the South Luangwa National Park. I’ve loved being outside for 2 weeks from sunrise till after sunset with no Wi-Fi or internet to interrupt or distract. I’ve met so many lovely, funny, generous people, from those working in the camps to many of the guests!
I really appreciated the routine the Robin Pope Camps set up, their practise, their 28-day menus, their modus operandi! It made travelling from camp to camp so much easier, knowing the routines of the day! Breakfast over a camp fire at sunrise, the line up of staff waiting to receive you on each return from a game drive, offering a wet towel & wanting to hear how the drive went!
The fresh cakes & pastries & biscuits made every day to accompany the coffee or sundowner picnics on the drives. The host & guides sharing the table at meal times after a long day of driving the jeep over such terrain. The attention to detail made this adventure all the more special.
It is certainly 2 weeks of my life I’ll never forget. And an experience I’d like to have again. Thank you so very much for everything!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None!
I was extremely grateful & happy to be met at the airport at Lusaka, & helped re visas etc. The pick ups & handovers were excellent & made me less anxious about the travelling. Thank you for that too! So professional so thoughtful!
I was thanked so many times …”thank you for coming to my country”. Humbling!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
B family
Switzerland
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 5 Sep 2022 and 25 Sep 2022
"Everything great, but why on earth do you recommend the Latitude Hotels?"
Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Solihull
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 5 Sep 2022 and 20 Sep 2022
"We were very happy with the level of service and professionalism shown. We had a very clear idea of what we wanted and Maruska listened and delivered, suggesting perfect alternatives where necessary. It was a truely magical experience and worth every penny.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Remove aardvark or pangolin from your questionnaire and add kudu or a bird instead. The guides were fed up being asked to find such rare animals.
Give some guidance on what is expected on a walking safari as we had guests walking off on their own, chatting and coughing which wasnt ideal. Maybe they wouldn't read your guidance but some seemed completely unaware of how to behave to maximise sightings." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Remove aardvark or pangolin from your questionnaire and add kudu or a bird instead. The guides were fed up being asked to find such rare animals.
Give some guidance on what is expected on a walking safari as we had guests walking off on their own, chatting and coughing which wasnt ideal. Maybe they wouldn't read your guidance but some seemed completely unaware of how to behave to maximise sightings." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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