Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"It was a fabulous experience and, as honeymoons should be, unforgettable. We felt really spoilt and didn't have to think about anything which was great after weeks of detailed wedding planning. Although we only had 8 nights in total; it felt much longer.

We were wined, dined and given a wealth of memorable experiences to recount to friends. Although most of these are about the animals (such as being stuck between a leopard, her baby and a pack of hungry wild dogs), we were also charmed by many of the local people we met.

We also felt the combination of our 3 camps was good - the intimate rustic charm of the Kwando-run Little Kwara, the outstanding quality of Wilderness-run Duma Tau and the Wilderness marketed 'franchised' Tubu Tree which probably had the best balance in terms of intimacy and quality but sadly lacked animals.

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We are very happy with the service we got from Expert Africa and Megan in particular. Can't be faulted. In a good way, there were no real surprises to our trip - the picture was as she had painted it. We appreciated this. Thanks Megan.

On this feedback form when I pressed 'back to previous page' for the first time (when I was on page 3) I lost all of the comments on page 3. I may be wrong but I don't think I was warned about this. Perhaps below the 'back to previous page' button you could say please save first." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari

"One of the best holidays of my life. This thanks to three important factors:

1) Namibia. What a beautiful country. Landscape out of this world, close up with wild animals, great food and fantastic activities.

2) The people of Namibia. So friendly, so peaceful, you will not find it hard to make friends there.

3) Expert Africa. WOW, what a service they provide. Overall fabulous. We are so happy with all the planjing and reccomendations that next time we will travel to that area I will put all the planning in their hands. Will not even quiestion the suggestions. Also, we encountered a car break down, and Expert Africa did EVERYTHING they could to help us (even though it happened on a friday evening..). And it all worked out just fine with them helping us!" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip

"Our first ever visit to Africa, and if our health and finances allow, this will not be our last" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari

"Brilliant.
Wonderful.
Flawless.

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Keep on doing what you've been doing. I have recommended you on numerous occasions. I could not imagine a trip to a country in your portfolio without going through you." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari

"As long-time travellers to Southern Africa, we are amazed that each trip seems to be more incredible than the last and keep thinking that our good fortune must end at some time.

Not yet - this was our most enjoyable safari in every way.

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Nothing - our experience with Expert Africa is always excellent" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari

"The trip as a whole was very well organised and everything was as expected. All of the camps and accommodation were excellent and would have no hesitation to recommend them.

The only negative point was that the road trip to the Meru national park took much longer than the 5 hours that was expected. It realistically took us 6 hours plus the time from the gate to the camp, so in total it was roughly 7hours. It was interesting to see Kenyan life but it is a very long drive after an overnight flight. After speaking to the camp manager they have not experienced any problems with the flying option but we understand that it was our choice to take the road option but just wanted to make you aware when advising clients that the journey is very long." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari

"One of us was a little reluctant to go on safari but now would happily go on another one.

Would very happily recommend Expert Africa and take their advice.

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Continue with rigorous monitoring and gathering feedback, continue to trust professional, experience based, judgements." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

"This whole trip really filled the bill. The aim was to achieve one good safari holiday - and this certainly was what we got.

Tip Top Trip. and Two Thousand Photographs!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"We had such a good time, it's difficult to put it into words. Namibia was incredible and the camps were terrific. We had very high hopes for the holiday and they were more than exceeded.

Our highlights were the visit to the desert adapted elephants from Mowani, a day of kayaking with the seal colony and getting driven over the dunes of Sandwich Harbour with a champagne and oyster lunch (which we organised directly with Sandwich Harbour 4 x 4), and the time spent at Okakuejo waterhole.

Our lowpoints - getting enveloped by a dust devil at Okakuejo." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip

"Zambia is a great country to visit and offers a very diverse and great safari experience. The Luangwa valley is a superb park but beware Tsetse flies! We last visited the Lower Zambezi in 2007 and stayed outside the park and did not enjoy the experience so it was great to return and stay at two great camps inside the park.

Old Mondora, Nsefu amd Tafika are all great places to visit." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari