Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"I went to three bases in 13 days and it felt like I’d been away a month
It was brilliant from start to finish
Expert Africa organised everything and it worked like clockwork

It was early season just after the rains and lodges were quiet
The wildlife sightings were great as was the scuba diving in the Indian Ocean" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari

"Overall it surpassed expectations.

Would love to return in the future maybe to view the Crossings.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No" Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"The whole trip could not have gone better-in preparation, a huge thanks to Amanda who produced an amazing itinerary in the limited time we had-all arrangements went like clockwork and we had a fruitful and very positive time at Kitwe Teaching hospital where we trained 20 young surgeons in safe surgical techniques which was well received-we will return!" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 1 on a Zambia safari

"A very memorable trip and one I wanted to do for many years.

I was booked on a trip the year the Bradt guide was published and it was cancelled due to lack of interest.
[Ed: the trip referred to here wasn't with Expert Africa.]

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Not really" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Rwanda safari

"I knew what to expect. I had come back to see friends and to bring a little book of photographs taken by my late wife to leave at the camp for others to enjoy.

Despite being alone the time I was never lonely and met some lovely travellers as well as being welcome back by the staff, who made me feel very much at home.

I am already thinking about yet another return." Read full review: 40 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari

"Remote Africa Safaris provide a truly exceptional experience combining superb wildlife sightings with first class service." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari

"This was our first real experience of a safari and it was outstanding, we both enjoyed it immensely.

The opportunity to see many animals in their natural setting, and having knowledgeable guides and trackers helping us to enjoy the experience, made for a great trip.

The accommodation and food exceeded our expectations. We expected to get great animal sightings, but did not expect such outstanding food and accommodation.

We would have enjoyed some experience of local food, as we were in Botswana." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari

"Our information and discourse was always with Maruska who was meticulous, knowledgeable and detailed in the planning with regard to our trip. We cannot thank her enough for the planning that was executed flawlessly, that reduced the anxiety of the multitude of transfer and connection flights that occurred within our itinerary.

The execution on the ground and air by the operators was flawless and any oddities that occurred were developments that could not be predicted by Expert Africa or their employees. Updates are required by direct observation and on site verification. We hope that we have provided them for you in this review in an objective manner that is factual without any bias or drama. Of course, there are always two sides to a story and after submission of our comments to any of the operators, if there is a discrepancy of the events that occurred, we are happy to respond or reply in kind. Our comments are also documented by photos of the elephants on the walkways and streets near the Vic Falls Hotel and in the case of the excessive call to prayer by the Imam near the Machweo hotel, we have a live, timed recording to document this annoyance.

Otherwise, it would be hard to improve upon the suggestion of camps recommended by Maruska in the Kalahari or Zambia for the quality of service and most importantly, for the wildlife that was observed.

We think we are seasoned travelers and it is not often that we would ever lavish such praise upon a an individual or company that helped us so much with the arrangements but Expert Africa and Maruska are to be commended. So please accept our sincerest thanks for an itinerary well planned and executed. If Maruska can put in the time and effort to plan this trip, we can certainly take the time and effort to evaluate in kind. Thank you.

Greg & Kathy

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: We never looked at brochures, website or general literature etc. from Expert Africa. Perhaps we missed something. I think we have already given our suggestions in this extensive evaluation process on how to improve such trips. Fortunately, there was not much need for that." Read full review: 36 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

"We had a fabulous trip to Botswana. It mostly lived up to expectations, in that we felt that we got a "Real Africa" experience, while staying in some spectacular lodges. All our thanks to Maruska for the arrangements. There were absolutely no hick-ups, all travel arrangements fell into place like clockwork" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari

"I finally made the trip to Namibia and am full of praise of it.

The arrangements by ExpertAfrica were made with knowledge and experience which made a solo trip rather easy and worry free. Despite the serious drought Namibia is a beautiful country with much to offer. Wildlife, varied scenery, ancient cultures and friendly people everywhere were the main highlights.

I wished I had allowed more time for the trip. I am thus thinking of coming back as soon as I can and visit other places not included in this trip." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip