Zanzibar: reviews from our travellers
Unedited reviews written by our most recent travellers to Zanzibar
Mr & Mrs B
PA
"Brilliant!"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Sep 2010 and 9 Oct 2010
"What we loved about the trip was the variety of locations, living arrangements and geography. It was a nicely mixed bag. The entire trip was seamless. We never had to worry . Someone else was in charge and we transitioned from plane to plane, camp to camp, etc. without a worry. It was brilliant and you will be dealing with us in the future as we are hooked on Africa.
The only downside to the entire trip was Lake Manyara. After the solitude of Selous, it was a culture shock and something we could have taken a big miss on. The Ngogoro Crater was also difficult with its traffic jams but the crater more than made up for that. In the future we will steer clear of "busy" spots because they simply aren't our thing.
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I really cannot think of a thing. Claire Scott did a fabulous job and we will recommend her and Expert Africa to our friends in the US. Sadly, people in the US do not travel nearly enough and can't be counted on for much business." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
The only downside to the entire trip was Lake Manyara. After the solitude of Selous, it was a culture shock and something we could have taken a big miss on. The Ngogoro Crater was also difficult with its traffic jams but the crater more than made up for that. In the future we will steer clear of "busy" spots because they simply aren't our thing.
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I really cannot think of a thing. Claire Scott did a fabulous job and we will recommend her and Expert Africa to our friends in the US. Sadly, people in the US do not travel nearly enough and can't be counted on for much business." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs RW
NW London
"First Safari"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Sep 2010 and 8 Oct 2010
"We went on this holiday with very high expectations. In all cases those expectations were met and were generally exceeded. The information we received from Expert Africa was accurate and timely. We will use you again, and recommend you to our friends.
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We got such good personal advice from Ellie that we hardly looked at the promotional literature. The information pack was excellent and dealt with everything we needed to know.
just one point about Zanzibar. We were recommended to take US$. in fact this was unnecessary. The shops and hotel were all just as happy with the local currency and applying the exchange rates they were quoting, paying in US$ was an expensive option. The museums were all happy with local currency too and there was no saving involved in paying in US$. Please review this recommendation." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
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We got such good personal advice from Ellie that we hardly looked at the promotional literature. The information pack was excellent and dealt with everything we needed to know.
just one point about Zanzibar. We were recommended to take US$. in fact this was unnecessary. The shops and hotel were all just as happy with the local currency and applying the exchange rates they were quoting, paying in US$ was an expensive option. The museums were all happy with local currency too and there was no saving involved in paying in US$. Please review this recommendation." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Danny Jury
Tonbridge
"Summary of Trip to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2010 and 26 Sep 2010
"Couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon.
Location, food and service was truely amazing (you definately get what you pay for) and the ease of transfers was great. Expert Africa were fantastic and spent a lot of time discussing what we were looking for which helped greatly in our decision on which country and locations to go to.
Claire also was not pushy when I advised her that I was going to book the flights myself and was also very comforting when I was worried about the BA strikes. Thank you so much. Only improvement could be the price
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None" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Location, food and service was truely amazing (you definately get what you pay for) and the ease of transfers was great. Expert Africa were fantastic and spent a lot of time discussing what we were looking for which helped greatly in our decision on which country and locations to go to.
Claire also was not pushy when I advised her that I was going to book the flights myself and was also very comforting when I was worried about the BA strikes. Thank you so much. Only improvement could be the price
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None" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Rickmanswo
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I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 11 Sep 2010 and 24 Sep 2010
"We used Expert Africa on a recommendation and found the staff to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We absolutely loved our trip and it fully exceeded all our expectations.
Thank you to the whole team for always answering our queries so patiently!!
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Not really. We were very happy with all the recommendations, received literature and general assistance." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Thank you to the whole team for always answering our queries so patiently!!
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Not really. We were very happy with all the recommendations, received literature and general assistance." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Brockley
"Honeymoon"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 7 Sep 2010 and 22 Sep 2010
"Loved our trip, was a fantastic start to married life.
Selous Impala Camp and Matemwe Beach Village were both outstanding and really made our trip special." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
Selous Impala Camp and Matemwe Beach Village were both outstanding and really made our trip special." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Wilts
"Safari an amazing time"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 4 Sep 2010 and 15 Sep 2010
"We had a wonderful trip. Expert Africa were extremely good and everything was organised to a high standard. We experienced no problems at all.
Our Safari in the Selous game reserve was truely amazing with so many great memories. I can not recommend it enough.
Zanzibar was interesting and an eye opener to how a lot of people live.
Thank you Expert Africa.
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I also had contact with Liz Wollen [Ed: one of the Expert Africa team] who was also very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble even when I changed my requirements in my initial enquiry. Everything was organised and detailed perfectly.
Thank you Expert Africa. I would have no doubts in recommending anyone to you." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
Our Safari in the Selous game reserve was truely amazing with so many great memories. I can not recommend it enough.
Zanzibar was interesting and an eye opener to how a lot of people live.
Thank you Expert Africa.
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I also had contact with Liz Wollen [Ed: one of the Expert Africa team] who was also very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble even when I changed my requirements in my initial enquiry. Everything was organised and detailed perfectly.
Thank you Expert Africa. I would have no doubts in recommending anyone to you." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
A family
Yorkshire
"Zanzibar/Beho Beho"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 17 Aug 2010 and 28 Aug 2010
"Fantastic - an outstanding holiday
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It's hard to find any faults! We have had numerous holidays in Africa and this was probably the best.
Well done." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
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It's hard to find any faults! We have had numerous holidays in Africa and this was probably the best.
Well done." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs F & family
London
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I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 15 Aug 2010 and 27 Aug 2010
"An amazing experience!
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This was our first family trip to Africa, and we're very impressed by the efficient service and accurate info we had from Expert Africa." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
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This was our first family trip to Africa, and we're very impressed by the efficient service and accurate info we had from Expert Africa." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W-J
UK
"We finally made it to Selous!"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Aug 2010 and 5 Sep 2010
"We have been working on this trip for years - and it lived up to every expectation. Great variety of accommodation, excellent game viewing and a bit of swimming at the end. We have already discussed the possibility of going back.
Thank you to all at Expert Africa who have had input to this over the years - Chris, Claire, Penny, Liz and Ellie.
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The trips are excellent, service very good and, despite trying, we cannot better you on price." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 18 on a Tanzania safari
Thank you to all at Expert Africa who have had input to this over the years - Chris, Claire, Penny, Liz and Ellie.
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The trips are excellent, service very good and, despite trying, we cannot better you on price." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 18 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr H & family
London
"A wonderful holiday"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 12 Aug 2010 and 22 Aug 2010
"We had a truly wonderful holiday. The advice that we received from Ellie Dunkels was exceptional. The places that she recommended to us were so "right" it was almost as if she knew us personally. Liz Wollen helped us closer to the time of departure and was very helpful and accommodating as our plans changed.
Tanzania itself was wonderful. The people we met were charming and gracious, the countryside, animals, birds, sea and fish were breathtaking and Stone Town was a fascinating place to end a memorable holiday. For all of us Chole Mjini was definitely the highlight but Lake Manze is pretty hard to fault!
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Every was so good I can't think of any way in which you could improve your service!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Tanzania itself was wonderful. The people we met were charming and gracious, the countryside, animals, birds, sea and fish were breathtaking and Stone Town was a fascinating place to end a memorable holiday. For all of us Chole Mjini was definitely the highlight but Lake Manze is pretty hard to fault!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Every was so good I can't think of any way in which you could improve your service!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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