Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"Our trip involved a lot of travelling with complicated logistics and pick-ups/transfers etc and without exception it was all excellent. Extremely well organised.

All flights in small planes were great and lodges in Botswana and Namibia were small, clean, comfortable with extremely friendly staff.

Great 2-weeks! Thanks Expert Africa for organising!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 5 on a Namibia trip

"While a return trip anywhere provides lofty expectations to meet the fond memories of previous journeys, our second adventure to Kenya under Richard's experienced guidance through Expert Africa not only satisfied these expectations, but exceeded them.

Our accommodations in the conservancies balanced comfort with an authenticity you would expect from being in the heart of the Maasai Mara wilderness. Food and beverages were wonderful and catered to every dietary requirement. The wildlife sightings were abundant and we enjoyed all manner of behavior… the majestic presence of elephants, the playful whimsy of lion cubs, the drama of a leopard protecting its kill… and countless times the camera was put aside in favor of the cell phone for photography, as the animals were too close for the zoom lens!

Bottom line, whether you choose to go with family, friends, your partner... or alone... you must simply go! Your only disappointment will be the realization that your time in Kenya has come to an end...

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No further suggestions! Richard was a proactive and enthusiastic member of this team, and his continued correspondence and quick replies to any queries provided continued reassurances throughout this process.

Thank you, Richard!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari

"Overall the trip far surpassed my expectations. Everything from the people, food and wildlife experiences were amazing and so enjoyable. Have already recommended this trip to family and friends. Thank you 🙏" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari

"First safari and it exceeded my expectations!

Loved the contrast between the three camps in terms of terrain, wildlife and very impressed with conservation initiatives. We could watch the animals while respecting their natural environment.

Absolute magic!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari

"Animals seen in Etosha great.

Wine tasting at Rustenberg very good.

Good trip to Boulders beach for penguins and sun birds.

Good views from Table Mountain, allow a few days as low cloud plus wind can prevent a visit." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip

"My trip lived up to my very high expectations, particularly in terms of the stunning and varied desert landscapes. The wildlife I saw in Etosha and elsewhere was a nice bonus.

I wanted to acknowledge the excellent service provided by Tracy and any other team members behind the scenes. Our first long conversation brainstorming and setting up a rough trip structure set the tone for our collaborative partnership in planning the trip over the following 6-8 months. Tracy has a wealth of knowledge about Namibia and was a joy to work with. She went above the call of duty a couple times just before and during my trip with a couple of issues that came up.

Thank you very much for all your help and advice, and I can't wait until the next time we can plan another African trip together." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip

"We had a great trip but the 3/4 months leading up to it were stressful and we had diffiulties getting final details sorted needing to chase for updates. We appreciate that this is in part due to recovering from the difficulties caused to the travel industry by covid. I am not sure that the situation was helped by the fact that you are not keen to do flight inclusive holidays.

Tanzania was again a great experience, Be Ho Be Ho being the highlight but it was good to see the contrast between southern and northern Tanzania. Southern Tanzania being remote africa, northern being busy, plenty of townships and easy game viewing.

Seychelles, pleased we went but a one off experience, it lacks a distinct culture and just seems to be a series of holiday resorts but the highlight was Denis Island." Read full review: 31 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari

"It’s not the first time we have visited Mfuwe Lodge and the bush camps, and will not be our last! As always, all the staff were efficient and friendly, and the guiding was exceptional. It was great to see that people living and working in that environment all the time are still so passionate about the wildlife around them. The available activities of game drives and walks in the bush camps was a good combination.

With all wildlife you can never guarantee what you will see, and it is very much dependent on time of year and weather conditions. Overall, we had an abundant and excellent wildlife experience to make for a really great safari, and one we will never forget! In particular the numerous sightings of leopard, a tiny lion cub being carried out of the bush by its mother, and a pack of 31 wild dogs! I could go on, but there is too much to mention!!

This trip was a long time coming – originally booked pre-pandemic for travel in November 2022 – it was so good to get back to the bush!

We would like to thank both Expert Africa and The Bushcamp Company for happily deferring our trip not just once, but twice, through the pandemic, and the changes to the itineraries it involved. And also, to Chris from Expert Africa, for taking time out to reply to me whilst he was on holiday, to reassure us everything was covered should another outbreak/variant occur. This allowed us to relax a bit more and look forward to a return to Africa after a 3-year absence!" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari

"it was SO lovely to be back in Africa.

I had missed the bush so much--the smells, the sights, the animals.

Babylonstoren was a true delight--a great way to unplug. Cape Town was vibrant and beautiful

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keep giving the great service that we have always had from you. I constantly tell people about expert africa.

Many of my colleagues are "afraid" of travelling to Africa which I find odd.

I keep telling them about how your team looks after ALL the details and that you are always there to sort out any issues that arise." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 16 on a South Africa trip

"It was amazing and am now planning our next trip - thank you!

very good service, thank you" Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari