Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"Planning a trip like this can be overwhelming when visiting for the first time. A random phone call to Expert Africa resulted in the trip of a lifetime.

I was able to discuss desires and options with knowledgeable people who really helped sort out all the choices. Our agent Maruska really cared about our trip. The choices she suggested were based on the information she received after asking " tell me a little about what you guys like to do". The itinerary she created was based on first hand knowledge by someone who had been to the area.

All of our transfers and arrangements were flawless and everyone involved (drivers, boatmen, hotel staff) were very friendly and accommodating. Our overall expedience was unforgettable and magical.

We would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you all." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari

"A great trip." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a South Africa trip

"It met and exceeded our expectations.

All the accommodation was larger in real life than the photos suggest. It was all well maintained and presented.

All staff were focused on wanting to make our stays as enjoyable as possible." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 15 on a South Africa trip

"It was a lovely experience. We always felt safe by traveling alone. Every transfer was perfect.

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I Think you cannot do better!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip

"Many people see Namibia by fly-driving. We didn't want to spend long hours on the road (Namibia is a big country!) and since we had enjoyed travelling previously on Rovos Rail a rail safari seemed to tick all the boxes. We think our trip as a whole was a balance of luxury travel with well organised excursions and we came home with some lovely memories.

The wildlife, and especially birdlife, is magnificent. Our days before and after the train were also well organised and enjoyable and we can thank suggestions from Expert Africa for that." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 2 on a Namibia trip

"I was so pleased to work with Expert Africa. The main purpose of our trip was to do the Cape Epic mountain bike race in South Africa, but we wanted to stay and travel for a short time afterwards and had Namibia in mind. I bought the Bradt guidebook, but never having been there I felt lost trying to figure out a realistic itinerary. When the guidebook mentioned the option of using a tour operator to help create a self-driving trip I thought "BINGO!" I called Expert Africa and the rest is history. Megan Green was our Rep. She was a delight -- she had great ideas, and even helped me with flight suggestions even though we were booking our own flights. The process was so easy -- we went back and forth with different ideas, but rather quickly settled on a good itinerary and it all worked out perfectly. Thank you Megan!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip

"Just what we had hoped for.

Although there were only two other guests in the camps on two out of our 10 nights, we still received dedicated and outstanding service at all three camps; making us feel quite special. Experiencing two National Parks and three camps was just the right mix of variety for us. Staying 3 or 4 nights in a camp seemed optimal.

Having been on other safaris later in the year it is clear more wildlife sights are likely in the dry season, but the greeness and the dust-free air of April made the challenge of finding the animals a worthwhile counterbalance." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari

"Absolutely fine." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari

"We had the trip of a lifetime and are already looking at coming back to Africa." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari

"Fantastic!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari