Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"We fell in love with Africa. The good trip is when everybody in the family is happy. When we sat in our return flight from Namibia to home and the first question of our kids was that when we come back to Africa - it was clear that we had a very good trip.

The older generation of our family was really impressed by the beautiful nature, the very friendly people who really cared if we enjoy our trip, the good food and by the cleanliness.
I did not expect that Namibia is such a perfect destination if you travel with kids. We were really impressed by the beautiful nature (which is really very special - we had not seen such places before, and so many wild animals) and since everything was very clean (even if you have the biggest sandpit on the earth which is questionably clean than it is not really the one of a lifetime experience) the kids could play very well - so everybody could find something interesting.

We were very surprised by the very good food, the good meat, the homemade bread (which is I presume a practical solution for big distances) and also homemade desserts and also the `house wine` was very good everywhere (which was of course South African wine but with overall good quality) - and everywhere was kids` menu available.

Everywhere we really liked the design of the camps and lodges, they were always very unique and matched with the surrounding nature and they were at very good locations.

So all in all and last but not least I think that you are really experts of Africa because you proposed us a brilliant itinerary, we saw very different places with each of them being beautiful, interesting and unique and very good camps and lodges to stay. We were extremely happy with the perfect organisation, everything was easy to understand and follow we received all the relevant info - I do not think that something was missing or not relevant.

We had an excellent time. Thank you very much!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip

"We loved this trip. Our guests had a fabulous time and things went well all around." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari

"Had a great time and enjoyed the contrasts of the Kalahari, Delta and Savuti.

Good choice of camps and lodges and guiding was great.

Our first safari in wet season but was not normal as had been drier than usual which reduced options for activities in the delta but on the flip side made finding cats easier." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

"Had a lovely short (4 day) africa trip booked at the last minute on a whim.

Would totally recommend Savute, especially if the channel starts to flow again. But be aware that you're in a national park so not totally away from other visitors and some restrictions (no off-road, back by dusk). But nothing we weren't aware of ahead of time and in no way an issue for us.

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would be nice to have the booking form online and not need to fill it in again every time we take an Expert Africa trip :-)" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari

"Exceeded our expectations - a perfect way to celebrate my 70th birthday." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari

"Game viewing at first 2 camps was disappointing, probably due to the drier "wet " season - nobody's fault" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari

"Fantastic! I wish we were young enough to return.

I don't think anyone should go to South Africa, without also visiting Botswana. I don't know which "season" is best, but it was great when we went. We enjoyed meeting many interesting people, we enjoyed having the knowledgeable guides join us for meals.

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I knew who I wanted to arrange our trip, Maruska, so didn't really inquire or read your brochure, nor check your website.

It was also very nice to meet Ellie Dunkels [Ed: one of our team - as she was on a trip to review and inspect camps] in several of our camps." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari

"This was one of the best holidays I have ever taken, I thank Chloe for the choice of the camps and the itinerary worked brilliantly. i really enjoyed visiting the different types of camp and seeing (if only briefly) the different areas of Botswana. I know I will be back.

Even though I gave some negative comments, I truly believe if Vumbura renews the furnishings and improves their maintenance it will be a Premium camp. The location and wildlife were some of the best on the trip, also the managers were really trying to do their best in a changing situation in the midst of construction.

I don't intend to let the attitude of the managers at the Savute Safari Lodge affect my enjoyment and memories of the time I spent there, I met some interesting and friendly guests at the lodge and saw great wildlife and the third guide OB was one of the better guides of the trip. Travelling as a single person has it's challenges and I know that, it was the unexpected contrast with how I had been treated at the other camps that made it such an unpleasant surprise.

All in all it was a great experience and I would repeat it tomorrow if I had the chance!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 14 on a Botswana safari

"Expert Africa could not have been more helpful - this is our second trip with them and we would definitely use them again.

Namibia is an amazing country. The people are friendly, the roads are ideal for self-drive with a little bit of adventure thrown in, and the lodges are consistently of good quality.

There is something for everyone here - deserts, wildlife, tranquility and excitement. Highly recommended." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip

"Very good." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari