Africa: Reviews from our travellers
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"My Aug 2017 trip"
The recommendation to combine a wet camp with a dry camp was an excellent suggestion, maximising our Delta experience. Support in finalising pre-trip arrangements was superb (Lucy) and ground staff in Kwara Camp and in Maun went out of their way to assist Don with his special needs, enabling him to rejoin our safari group." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
"First safari"
Everything extremely well organized, no surprises, great locations, fantastic game drives, smooth transportation between the camps..
Everything was exactly as James had explained us it would be. James helped us pick locations and activities that we loved, hard to come up with anything other than glowing compliments
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no... we loved your service. Will definitely use it again for our next safari!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
"21 today!"
We had hoped for a better flower season but, booking relatively early because of our need to spend some time in Cape Town, we had to take our chances. At least the variable weather at that time of year was kind to us. And we did see flowers aplenty in West Coast National Park; and we did find a good range of birdlife.
In short this was a very worthwhile trip not only in its own right but also as a scouting mission for a return." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 5 on a South Africa trip
"Namibia - a two week tour."
We traveled with three children, aged 10, 13 and 15 and our route, accommodation and destinations worked for us all. It is not easy finding places to accommodate a family of five and we appreciate that every lodge was ready with the extra beds and big rooms.
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The main roads were easy to drive on and although parking in towns can be a little confusing with some people claiming to be there to 'watch' the car while you leave it there, and then expect you to pay them, we never had any problems and if in doubt we found residential streets to park on.
Take a cool bag/blocks in your luggage! We used these every day and the lodges were happy to freeze the blocks for us for our picnics each day.
Two weeks is just enough time to see a great deal of Namibia and if we could have extended by a week then maybe we could have made it to the Caprivi Strip; but like all things in life you have to cut your cloth accordingly and we managed to fit so much into our two weeks." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
"The Best Experience "
"Expert Africa provided excellent advice"
Olivia went beyond the call of duty to make all arrangements and advice work perfectly for our group." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
"Fantastic country for kids to see some Africa"
Even in early spring, our kids found the temperaturte difficult in the middle of the day, but the mornings and evenings were fine - so think carefully about when to go and when to travel. Five is a difficult number to travel with - but everywhere we stayed, the accommodation worked well. We could have travelled less, avoided Damaraland, or stuck more to the tar - but that would have detracted from the overall experience.
Overall, excellent.
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Couldn't really fault it.
Thank you." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
"My Aug 2017 trip"
"August 2017 trip"
It is a stunning, dramatic, beautiful and haunting country. Mountains, canyons, deserts, seascape and fantastic wildlife, all coupled with welcoming friendly, warm and engaging people.
We'd encourage anyone to go - and probably go now before development changes Namibia irrevocably.
A major part in our trip being such a success was the guidance, planning, support and recommendations provide by Expert Africa and especially Josh Flatman. To put is in some context Josh arranged a fantastic agenda for two of us, which was then changed to be the whole family - he approached this difficult task with relish and was able to find fabulous accommodation for us all with the minimal of fuss. I cannot praise him highly enough.
It is clearly the collective experience at Expert Africa, research trips undertaken by the staff to Namibia and the connections that they have in country which enable them to provide a first class tailored service. Thank you all, and Josh especially, so much.
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Only two suggestions; one minor, one more important:
- Minor. Please mark exactly where Bullsport is on the map. We had a in impression is was north of the junction of the D1206/C14, coming from Reheboth, and took the wrong turn. It's some 300 m south of that junction!
- More material. The B1 road south between Okahandja and Windhoek is currently undergoing major works to turn it into a highway rather than a regular road. This causes long delays for blasting etc. and the works do mean that there is some dangerous driving from locals when overtaking. Do leave plenty of time when returning to Windhoek for the airport etc.
We were warned to expect this by the staff at Erongo Wilderness Lodge so left plenty of time but don't be tempted to think it will be quick based on the road being tarmac." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
"Family trip to Tanzania 2017"
Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday

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