Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"A wonderful life changing experience to see the gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.

I was impressed with how smoothly everything was organised from the moment we arrived at the airport. Our stay at Sabyinyo Lodge was a true highlight.

We organised a private guide for these travellers, who commented:

Our guide Patrick - Overall experience: Excellent

Patrick was a wonderful guide for our trip in Rwanda. Smart, funny, he kept us constantly entertained with stories about Rwanda and its people.

We threw a few challenges his way (such as an injury during gorilla trekking) and he managed everything beautifully. We knew we were always in good hands.

He also recommended a fantastic restaurant for dinner and made sure the chef came out to greet us personally." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Rwanda safari

"I absolutely loved Rwanda and couldn't recommend it highly enough.

I am a very experienced safari-goer, and seeing mountain gorillas - spending a full half-hour with a mother and her two-month-old and getting close to the magnificent silverbacks - ranks among any top sightings. But Rwanda is about much more than just gorillas: it's an extraordinary country, stunningly lush and beautiful, and with a dignified people that makes it even harder to comprehend the horror of the genocide. It needs tourist dollars, and that $750 gorilla permit is worth every penny if you can afford it. I urge everyone to consider it for an alternative trip to Africa. (Note: for safari lovers, there are game parks in the south and east that we, unfortunately, did not have time to visit.)" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Rwanda safari

"A fantastic and memorable trip. A very big thank you to the team at Expert Africa but - of course - especially to Sarah Glyde who liaised with me throughout the planning of this safari.

Thank you Sarah for your patience and ideas and i must say, together we managed a trip of lifetime here.

Will ask my kids to upload some photos / videos as they really are special.

Thanks again Sarah." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari

"Whole trip was smooth, exciting, and a true taste of Africa, that we want to experience again. The organisation and help given to us was always first class, and Expert Africa were patient with our queries along the way.

Ruaha is a diverse and beautiful reserve, and you feel like a spectator in a wildlife documentary.

Mwagusi is superb, a five star hotel in a river bed I think that the bar is now set high and we look forward to visiting Africa again.

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We cannot think of anything that could be improved that is within the control of Expert Africa." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"Everything was good. see other comments on Tongabezi.

Our first choice was a different lodge but it was fully booked and we could not be flexible.

We are looking forward to our next trip!" Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zambia safari

"The holiday of a lifetime - such an amazing experience!

Met super people - local and other holiday makers. Took hundreds of photos. Have wonderful memories - would love to repeat the holiday in the future.

Botswana is in a class of its own for wildlife, birds and delightful people." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari

"One word that sums it up AMAZING from the very first moment, trip of a life time and a must do.....

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Keep doing what your doing, created the perfect trip, taking into account all my needs" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari

"Outstanding trip overall, perfectly matching our expectations.

James at Expert Africa listened and probed as to what we wanted and expected from our first safari experience, and then put together several itinerary options that would meet our needs. He was able to answer all our questions, and to provide us with lots of additional information that helped us in selecting the final choices for our Safari holiday." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari

"The trip was outstanding! And Lucy Copson was excellent and responsive, in helping us plan and navigate our way through the whole process.

I would highly recommend Expert Africa in general and Lucy Copson in particular, when looking to book an African adventure.

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Nope - you all get an A+! Thank you very much for a trip of a lifetime." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari

"Great trip.
All logistics worked.
The camps were exactly as billed.
The game was not quiet as plentiful as hoped for with a couple of very quiet days - impala, hippo and the odd elephant - but this is all part of the luck of safaris in large, remote parks with no or one/two other vehicles.
The pre-booking information such as no giraffe in Lower Zam was very valuable. Might be worth stressing more that there is no wifi or signal in the camps. This was not an issue for us at all.
Expert Africa have a good reputation with both Tafika and Potato Bush as an agent who knows what they are doing and for briefing their clients well. It was clear than some other agents are perceived less favourably.
Overall, Freddie and Expert Africa delivered 100% on brief. Thank you." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari