Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"We loved our trip to Namibia and driving ourselves around such a challenging and varied country.

Despite the lengths of the drives, we found time disappeared due to the changing landscapes. We felt particularly proud to have made the journey around, but the joy of discovering each are and learning so much from the tour guides, enriched the experience.

It will be a holiday to remember for a long time to come." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip

"A good mix of camps and locations.

Facilities very good at Muchenje and Savuti , ok at Pom Pom. Staff nearly all excellent. Lots of wildlife.

Organisation went like clockwork" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

"The trip was beatiful with fine lodges and camps. Everywhere we had excellent guides and the transfers between the several lodges were excellent and punctual." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari

"Perfect ! Thanks for the good service !" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Namibia trip

"Richard Trillo was very helpful in sorting out our requests: ground transport, safari flights, accommodation at Kicheche Valley Camp, paperwork, etc. We would have welcomed some more detail re our Camp - eg, that it was hosted.

From the point of view re health matters, it should be noted that doctors generally are reluctant, in the UK, to administer Yellow Fever vaccinations to anyone over the age of 60. After I had made an appointment in the UK, had paid a fee and then waited to see a nurse, it became apparent that I was not going to receive the vaccination - because of an increased risk of serious reactions. The medical practice refunded my payment, but I still had had to pay for taxi service to and from the practice, plus having most of an afternoon wasted. It might be wise for Expert Africa to include a bit of information re Yellow Fever & age.

There were a few delays when we requested more information re the booking process, which we felt could have been avoided or made more clear to us." Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 4 on a Kenya safari

"It was brilliant, we saw all the animals we wanted to see and more. It is so easy to drive around as long as you are careful on the gravel roads and the scenery is stunning, there seems to be a different view at every turn.

We found the people there so friendly and the level of accommodation was very good, comfortable beds always help! Although it was very hot - 35 deg on average, the dryness means it is not debilitating.

You can also see animals at the waterholes all day long, as well as in the conservancies , not just the morning and evening, making for a day long game viewing everywhere you went. Very pleased with all the help we received - it was nice to have a contact at the airport in Windhoek as well.

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Not that we can think of at the moment." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip

"There were a couple of issues with our booking, mainly that we did not receive our trip vouchers until our departure date and only after following it up via email.

There was also confusion about our pick up time with Chobe Elephant Camp. We had made arrangements to get to Kasane and be collected at around 10:30am. However, Justin contacted us via email the night before our scheduled arrival and told us that we were being collected at 14:00. We had to arrange to change our transport to Kasane to accommodate this new meeting time.

When we arrived at Chobe Elephant Camp, we were told that they had actually prepared to meet us at 10:30am.

It all ended well, but it could have been handled better." Read full review: 2 nights in Africa; 2 on a Botswana safari

"Really enjoyed the safari. All arrangements were smooth and to plan.

Great to be able to organise the trip by speaking to someone who could advise, rather than just trying to do on line.

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All good!" Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari

"We had an amazing time and it was all we had hoped for, and we had high expectations :)

We could have just booked directly ourselves but I think using Expert Africa really helped us to make the most of our short time in South Luangwa. We felt that Eleanor really listened and understood us and what we were looking for from the experience and as a result was then able to give specific advise to point us in the right direction in terms of lodges that would best fit with that." Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari

"The trip was great. We loved both camps and would happily return." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari