Africa: Reviews from our travellers

"We had an excellent overall experience that exceeded our expectations in every way.

It really paid off going to a number of different lodges to give us experiences in different environments where the animal life was varied.

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No. You're doing a good job." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari

"Our trip was originally planned as a last big family holiday for 2020 - following Covid and various travel restrictions our trip took place in 2022.

It was definitely well worth the wait, we all had a wonderful time and wouldn't hesitate to recommend a similar trip to anyone considering such a holiday.

Namibia is a beautiful country and has so much to offer - the people are friendly and cannot do enough to help, the food was fantastic (we had 2 vegans in our group and they were very impressed), the accommodation and additional excursions were all very well planned.

The only slightly negative comment is that the prices quoted in the guidebooks for entrance fees etc are now outdated. Speaking to some of the local guides it seems that relatively large increases were introduced in April of this year and they have also expressed their concern?!

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Thank you Tom for all of your help and advice over the last couple of years - we finally made it!!

We all had a memorable holiday and all of us intend to visit Africa again at some point in the future - we wouldn't hesitate to use yourself and Expert Africa again and have already recommended you to friends." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip

"Wonderful trip, planned two years ago and delayed by covid restrictions.

Sadly, my husband had died in the meantime so went on the trip with a friend who had not done this type of safari before. Everything excellent and my friend was encouraged by all staff on the rare occasions when she had a nervous moment." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari

"Everything great, but why on earth do you recommend the Latitude Hotels?" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari

"Ive had the most wonderful adventure! As a solo traveller who had never travelled long haul, been to Africa or done a safari, I’ve been welcomed & looked after with such commitment & care I couldn’t have felt more safe & secure.

I’ve learnt so much I’ve already forgotten half of it! I’ve seen animals I never knew existed. I’ve been humbled by the sights I’ve seen & in awe of nature & the beautiful wildlife in the South Luangwa National Park. I’ve loved being outside for 2 weeks from sunrise till after sunset with no Wi-Fi or internet to interrupt or distract. I’ve met so many lovely, funny, generous people, from those working in the camps to many of the guests!

I really appreciated the routine the Robin Pope Camps set up, their practise, their 28-day menus, their modus operandi! It made travelling from camp to camp so much easier, knowing the routines of the day! Breakfast over a camp fire at sunrise, the line up of staff waiting to receive you on each return from a game drive, offering a wet towel & wanting to hear how the drive went!

The fresh cakes & pastries & biscuits made every day to accompany the coffee or sundowner picnics on the drives. The host & guides sharing the table at meal times after a long day of driving the jeep over such terrain. The attention to detail made this adventure all the more special.

It is certainly 2 weeks of my life I’ll never forget. And an experience I’d like to have again. Thank you so very much for everything!

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I was extremely grateful & happy to be met at the airport at Lusaka, & helped re visas etc. The pick ups & handovers were excellent & made me less anxious about the travelling. Thank you for that too! So professional so thoughtful!

I was thanked so many times …”thank you for coming to my country”. Humbling!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari

"We were drawn to this firm after reading the Namibia Travel book by Chris and felt they were the right agency. During our previous Safaris we had used two other high end agencies and tough satisfied felt the trip to Namibia with Expert Africa would be a better option.

Megan was extremely helpful right form the start and I did enact with Chris on several occasions as he was the expert and found this advice e valuable.

We did have a slight hitch but this was promptly resolved.

I will certainly book again with Expert Africa .

One word of caution for those taking a connecting flight via Frankfurt. DO NOT take the short connection time as sold by Lufthansa as you will to get any help at the airport . We along with twelve other passengers from various airports in UK just managed to catch the flight to Windhoek minus our luggage.

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The trip to Tywfelfontein from the Damarland is worthwhile and it takes only half an hour each way. You are allowed only 45 mins at the site. This information needs to be widely circulated" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip

"We were very happy with the level of service and professionalism shown. We had a very clear idea of what we wanted and Maruska listened and delivered, suggesting perfect alternatives where necessary. It was a truely magical experience and worth every penny.

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Remove aardvark or pangolin from your questionnaire and add kudu or a bird instead. The guides were fed up being asked to find such rare animals.

Give some guidance on what is expected on a walking safari as we had guests walking off on their own, chatting and coughing which wasnt ideal. Maybe they wouldn't read your guidance but some seemed completely unaware of how to behave to maximise sightings." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari

"Superb trip, planned to introduce my wife to Africa.

Once we finally got to go, it couldn't have gone better. Wildlife spectacular, multiple Leopards every day and all animals very calm and easy to observe.

Flatdogs, Mwamba and Kiango thank you for the wonderful memories." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari

"I planned my trip two years ago, then COVID struck and I needed to defer.

I was returning to one camp, Namiri, now a lodge - all other destinations were new. The standard of guiding was excellent and I was thrilled by the number and quality of animal sightings. Spending time on Mnemba Island was a perfect and relaxing interlude before ending in Stone Town. Overall, the experience was remarkable, wonderful.

Some of the airstrip transfers were a tad chaotic, but my luggage and I arrived as planned on each occasion. The meet and greet at Kilimanjaro was great and made for a totally stress free experience.

Thank you Expert Africa, and Lyndsey, in particular." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday

"We had waited so long for this holiday due to Covid postponements that we wondered if it would come up to expectations.

We need not have worried. As usual Expert Africa arrangements were spot on and we had a marvellous holiday.

Our joy at showing our daughters something that we treasured was the icing on the cake.

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No, you do everything right" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari