Reviews of trips to Cape Town
193 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Cape Town.
Mr S & Mrs S
UK
"My Sep 2019 trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 30 Sep 2019 and 1 Nov 2019
"Overall the trip exceeded my expectations. Victoria Falls was good but the helicopter noise ruined it for me.
The safari camps were brilliant and although one was much richer in terms of game viewings, overall the experience was superb.
We met some lovely people as well as part of the journey...
The only negatives were the crossing from Zimbabwe to Botswana was a mix up as there was not guide there to meet us. The itinerary was not in line with local travel staff. Fortunately a local person, who was not part f the company bailed us out and took us to meet the driver who was waiting somewhere else.
There was also a problem with the itinerary when we tried to get off at Omsdorf airstrip for Duba Explorers, as stated. The pilot was insistent that we needed to get off at Vumbara instead. The was ratified by two people getting onto the plane. So we stayed on the plane and in fact they, and not the itinerary from Expert Africa, were correct." Read full review: 32 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
The safari camps were brilliant and although one was much richer in terms of game viewings, overall the experience was superb.
We met some lovely people as well as part of the journey...
The only negatives were the crossing from Zimbabwe to Botswana was a mix up as there was not guide there to meet us. The itinerary was not in line with local travel staff. Fortunately a local person, who was not part f the company bailed us out and took us to meet the driver who was waiting somewhere else.
There was also a problem with the itinerary when we tried to get off at Omsdorf airstrip for Duba Explorers, as stated. The pilot was insistent that we needed to get off at Vumbara instead. The was ratified by two people getting onto the plane. So we stayed on the plane and in fact they, and not the itinerary from Expert Africa, were correct." Read full review: 32 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Graham
Purley
"South Africa and Seychelles with a 4 year old"
I visited South Africa and 1 other country between 13 Aug 2019 and 1 Sep 2019
"We had a really superb honeymoon.
Every flight, connection, transfer, car hire and hotel was planned with our requirements in mind in a totally seamless manner. The recommendations of what to do and see and how to get about were spot on.
Thank you very much Lucy at Expert Africa for such superb personal recommendations which really made the difference.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I really can't find fault with anything at all and look forward to travelling with you again.
We read about you in the Daily Telegraph and look forward to using you again next year." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Every flight, connection, transfer, car hire and hotel was planned with our requirements in mind in a totally seamless manner. The recommendations of what to do and see and how to get about were spot on.
Thank you very much Lucy at Expert Africa for such superb personal recommendations which really made the difference.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I really can't find fault with anything at all and look forward to travelling with you again.
We read about you in the Daily Telegraph and look forward to using you again next year." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Texas Don & Cindy
USA
"My Jun 2019 trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 28 Jun 2019 and 16 Jul 2019
"Our intention was to make this a one time bucket list trip, but now we are talking about going back! It was truly a wonderful experience.
Maruska did a fabulous job of arranging this and was so patient in answering all of our questions." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Maruska did a fabulous job of arranging this and was so patient in answering all of our questions." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Georgia US
"May 2019 Africa Trip"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 9 May 2019 and 21 May 2019
"We knew we needed someone knowledgeable to help us with our first trip to Africa. Claire was fantastic! We were so pleased with all of her suggestions and everything she planned for us. Everything went exactly as planned and we had no concerns during our trip about our plans.
We’ve already passed Claire’s name along to a colleague and she is working with him and his wife now on their upcoming trip. We definitely want to return to Africa, probably as soon as next year, and will plan to contact Claire to see about helping us with that trip as well." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
We’ve already passed Claire’s name along to a colleague and she is working with him and his wife now on their upcoming trip. We definitely want to return to Africa, probably as soon as next year, and will plan to contact Claire to see about helping us with that trip as well." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Maningtree
"Hammerton Family Adventure"
I visited South Africa between 4 Apr 2019 and 25 Apr 2019
"It met and exceeded our expectations.
All the accommodation was larger in real life than the photos suggest. It was all well maintained and presented.
All staff were focused on wanting to make our stays as enjoyable as possible." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 15 on a South Africa trip
All the accommodation was larger in real life than the photos suggest. It was all well maintained and presented.
All staff were focused on wanting to make our stays as enjoyable as possible." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 15 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Prestbury
"My Mar 2019 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 24 Mar 2019 and 14 Apr 2019
"Just what we had hoped for.
Although there were only two other guests in the camps on two out of our 10 nights, we still received dedicated and outstanding service at all three camps; making us feel quite special. Experiencing two National Parks and three camps was just the right mix of variety for us. Staying 3 or 4 nights in a camp seemed optimal.
Having been on other safaris later in the year it is clear more wildlife sights are likely in the dry season, but the greeness and the dust-free air of April made the challenge of finding the animals a worthwhile counterbalance." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Although there were only two other guests in the camps on two out of our 10 nights, we still received dedicated and outstanding service at all three camps; making us feel quite special. Experiencing two National Parks and three camps was just the right mix of variety for us. Staying 3 or 4 nights in a camp seemed optimal.
Having been on other safaris later in the year it is clear more wildlife sights are likely in the dry season, but the greeness and the dust-free air of April made the challenge of finding the animals a worthwhile counterbalance." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs L.
Birmingham
"Feb 2019 - a half term break "
I visited South Africa between 16 Feb 2019 and 25 Feb 2019
"Everything about the trip was fantastic."
Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Milton Keynes
"SA and Zim trip"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 5 Feb 2019 and 18 Feb 2019
"Great trip with some memorable experiences"
Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
France
"My Jan 2019 trip"
I visited South Africa between 28 Jan 2019 and 19 Feb 2019
"A great trip, well organised by Expert Africa. We would use them again.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Cottenham
"Honeymoon Trip"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 16 Nov 2018 and 8 Dec 2018
"We both absolutely loved our trip, and have recommended Namibia to our friends, family and work colleagues.
Personally for us, once we had left Cape Town we were very eager to cross into Namibia. As such we would have been prepared to have driven longer distances to gain an extra day or two in Namibia (e.g. a one night stop half way between Cape Town and Canyon Lodge).
Overall, it was a brilliant itinerary. Tracy was in continuous contact and accommodated our request to be able to explore Kolmanskop. The Expert Africa team are clearly very knowledgeable and well connected, and went out of their way to ensure we could have an incredible honeymoon within the confines of our budget. The pack they sent to us was also very comprehensive (including a detailed road map), and we would recommend them to anyone wishing to explore Namibia (safe in the knowledge their team would be on hand if there were any issues).
Thank you to Tracy and all at Expert Africa - we had the trip of a lifetime and hope to return in the future!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Personally for us, once we had left Cape Town we were very eager to cross into Namibia. As such we would have been prepared to have driven longer distances to gain an extra day or two in Namibia (e.g. a one night stop half way between Cape Town and Canyon Lodge).
Overall, it was a brilliant itinerary. Tracy was in continuous contact and accommodated our request to be able to explore Kolmanskop. The Expert Africa team are clearly very knowledgeable and well connected, and went out of their way to ensure we could have an incredible honeymoon within the confines of our budget. The pack they sent to us was also very comprehensive (including a detailed road map), and we would recommend them to anyone wishing to explore Namibia (safe in the knowledge their team would be on hand if there were any issues).
Thank you to Tracy and all at Expert Africa - we had the trip of a lifetime and hope to return in the future!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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