Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"This was a great trip, where we did traditional game drives in the Masai Mara and gorilla trekking in Rwanda." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 5 on a Rwanda safari

"The lodges were excellent. The transfers were acceptable apart from the last one from Mkulumadzi to Blantyre which was appalling." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Malawi trip

"An absolutely amazing trip and honeymoon. We are now so glad that we decided to go on honeymoon to Africa- the people are lovely, and the food is amazing and the lodges made us feel special on our honeymoon.

After having so many concerns and worries, your knowledge and willingness to answer our questions made us feel much more at ease. We got one bad puncture with the car but an african person (tyre garage person!) stopped and changed it for us - so there was nothing to worry about. It was also amazing to learn about the guides lives both at the lodges - their training, their families back home - and the guides who work at government run attractions. We gave a lift to two people who had finished their shift (one at burn mountain, and one at petrified forest) and needed to get back home. Although dubious about this at first, they are genuine people who don't have a car and do hitch a lift - its amazing how much they know about English football (more than us!). The food was also amazing - eating at Joes beerhouse and the Tug in Swakopmund are both places we would go back to, and the wilderness lodges do an amazing job.

I think one highlight was the dunes and hot air balloon, and I really enjoyed seeing the animals, especially getting close to them in Damaraland and the Okonjima.

We now feel that we are ready to go on another African adventure, and with all our stories I think I have persuaded my parents to go on their first next year as well! At least for our next African holiday I won't have to do the initial research of who we go with - I will certainly be getting in touch with you again!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip

"We were away for a month on what was undoubtedly the trip of a lifetime.

We have learned so much about a part of the world unknown to us prior to this trip and it has certainly had an impact on the perspective that we now take about certain issues. We met some wonderful people, both inhabitants of the countries and fellow travellers, and the animals and birds that we encountered were magnificent.

It was humbling and impressive and I wish that everyone could be lucky enough to have such a fantastic opportunity.

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At the point of booking there were times when Tracy was clearly very busy and we had to wait for responses to our questions. Her passion for Namibia and Botswana always came through and we felt fortunate to have the benefit of this.

We had need to contact her a couple of times while we were away and her response on these occasions was extremely prompt, thorough, helpful and reassuring - we were very appreciative of her care and attention we received." Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip

"Expert Africa and Freddie Sutton put everything together just like we asked for. The trip was everything that we had hoped for and more. We have a wonderful time.

Thank you very much,

Robert and Joan" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari

"First visit to Zambia, but have been to other game parks in Southern Africa.

July seemed to me a good time to have gone - slightly chilly at the start of the morning drives, soon warmed up but was never unbearably hot. Water low enough to ensure good concentration of game - this has to be the best place in the world for 'up close' leopard viewings, and lots of other game there too, including two good lengthy sightings of wild dogs.

Centre of the park where I started seemed to have more tourists there, but sightings never crowded, and the more northerly sector hardly saw anyone else whilst out on game drives. Would definitely recommend it." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari

"The holiday was perfect.

The two places we stayed were amazing and the travel arrangements worked seamlessly." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"We had a wonderful three weeks in Namibia.

The accommodation was generally of a very high standard and everything ran smoothly.

I had expected that driving such long distances would be tiring but in a 4WD and with little other traffic this did not prove to be the case." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Namibia trip

"Our honeymoon was many months in the planning but boy, was it worth it.

We had an absolutely epic adventure in Kenya and Zanzibar - we saw and experienced so much. We are truly fortunate to have been able to visit such extraordinary places and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others any of the places we visited. The trip of a lifetime!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari

"Maruska selected very nice but reasonable accommodation. It made it hassle free by having car, accommodation, most meals and a few tours all packaged up for us. Well done.

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Just one - on your guide book it states the closest fuel station to refuel the hire car is Windhoek. Well the good news is a new one has opened right near the airport and its 24 hour service." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip