Travel reviews by Ms P from London

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A good off-the-beaten-track itinerary

On this trip, I visited Tanzania between 19-Sep-2017 and 30-Sep-2017 and I travelled with 1 other person.

Katavi and Mafia are both fairly off-the-beaten-track, which I loved, although there was quite a lot of travel in between locations. Flight schedules also meant having to spend a day at either end of the trip in Arusha, which was probably not the most efficient use of time, especially for a short holiday.

However, Katavi and Mafia were both places I really wanted to visit and I wouldn't have changed that.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Rivertrees Country Inn, Tanzania 19-Sep-2017 review: Very pleasant	Good
Chada Camp, Tanzania 21-Sep-2017 review: Excellent	Excellent
Pole Pole, Tanzania 25-Sep-2017 review: Great place to chill out	Good
Kia Lodge, Tanzania 29-Sep-2017 review: Convenient	Average

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A good introduction to Kenya

On this trip, I visited Kenya between 11-Mar-2017 and 18-May-2017 and I travelled alone.

Although I have travelled extensively in Africa, it was my first time in Kenya. I'd shied away, mostly worried about huge crowds around sightings. This trip helped dispel that view: it is possible to go to Kenya (so convenient if you only have a short amount of time!) and enjoy the best it has offer in beautiful, remote areas.

Both Kicheche camps were were excellent; I would wholeheartedly recommend them.

And special thanks to Expert Africa for rearranging my itinerary at the last minute, due to safety concerns. I should emphasise that there was absolutely no reason to worry in Ol Pejeta in Laikipia.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Ole-Sereni, Kenya 11-Mar-2017 review: Convenient	Good
Kicheche Laikipia, Kenya 12-Mar-2017 review: An unexpected treat	Good
Kicheche Bush Camp, Kenya 15-Mar-2017 review: A wonderful camp	Excellent

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Getting away from it all

On this trip, I visited Zambia between 8-Oct-2016 and 18-Oct-2016 and I travelled alone.

North and South Luangwa are my favourite parks in Africa, and I've been to a few. A ten-day break, with no access to email or news, felt like a month away from the messy world we live in.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Mwamba Bushcamp, Zambia 9-Oct-2016 review: Heaven	Excellent
Mwaleshi Camp, Zambia 14-Oct-2016 review: Doesn't get better than this	Excellent

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Rwanda rocks!

On this trip, I visited Rwanda between 25-Jun-2016 and 2-Jul-2016 and I travelled with 4 other people.

I absolutely loved Rwanda and couldn't recommend it highly enough.

I am a very experienced safari-goer, and seeing mountain gorillas - spending a full half-hour with a mother and her two-month-old and getting close to the magnificent silverbacks - ranks among any top sightings. But Rwanda is about much more than just gorillas: it's an extraordinary country, stunningly lush and beautiful, and with a dignified people that makes it even harder to comprehend the horror of the genocide. It needs tourist dollars, and that $750 gorilla permit is worth every penny if you can afford it. I urge everyone to consider it for an alternative trip to Africa. (Note: for safari lovers, there are game parks in the south and east that we, unfortunately, did not have time to visit.)

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda 26-Jun-2016 review: Ideal base for Kigali	Good
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Rwanda 27-Jun-2016 review: Superb Sabyinyo!	Excellent
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Rwanda 30-Jun-2016 review: Nice spot to end the holiday	Average

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Unrivalled Zambia

On this trip, I visited Zambia between 9-Aug-2015 and 21-Aug-2015 and I travelled alone.

Zambia is my favourite safari destination, and once again it didn't disappoint. I think I am addicted...

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Kaingo Camp, Zambia 10-Aug-2015 review: Perfect start	Excellent
Mwamba Bushcamp, Zambia 13-Aug-2015 review: Special place	Excellent
Mwaleshi Camp, Zambia 16-Aug-2015 review: Amazing place	Excellent

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Can't get enough of Zambia...

On this trip, I visited Zambia between 23-Aug-2014 and 4-Sep-2014 and I travelled alone.

I keep going back to Zambia because it exceeds my hopes and expectations every time... The game is superb, the scenery stunning, guides are excellent and the small, family-owned lodges offer incredible service.

Would recommend a few days of walking safari for those who really want to get away from it all.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No... always a pleasure!

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Kaingo Camp, Zambia 24-Aug-2014 review: Another great stay at Kaingo	Excellent
own arrangments 27-Aug-2014 review: Chikoko walking trails and Mwaleshi	Excellent

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Unforgettable safari

On this trip, I visited Zambia between 25-Aug-2013 and 7-Sep-2013 and I travelled alone.

Thoroughly enjoyed my holiday, and the game viewing in South Luangwa in late August/early September was truly unforgettable.

Five nights in Lower Zambezi was probably a bit long for me, as the game was not as good, but it is a beautiful area and good for relaxing.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Kaingo Camp, Zambia 26-Aug-2013 review: Unforgettable	Excellent
Mwamba Bushcamp, Zambia 30-Aug-2013 review: Bushcamp luxury at Mwamba	Excellent
Chongwe River Camp, Zambia 2-Sep-2013 review: Stunning setting	Excellent

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Fantastic holiday

On this trip, I visited Tanzania between 18-Nov-2012 and 26-Nov-2012 and I travelled alone.

If you want a stunning park with lots of animals and very few people, Ruaha may well be for you.

I do recommend trying to stay both at Jongomero and at one of the camps in the north is you can: the landscapes (and weather patterns) are different, and it's a wonderful way to get a good sense for the sheer vastness of this wonderful place. Highly recommended.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Kwihala Camp, Tanzania 18-Nov-2012 review: Lovely bushcamp; great game viewing	Good
Jongomero Camp, Tanzania 22-Nov-2012 review: Superb camp in remote Ruaha	Excellent
Hyatt Regency 24-Nov-2012 review: Comfortable base for Dar Es Salaam	Good

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Excellent

On this trip, I visited Zambia between 13-Jun-2012 and 21-Jun-2012 and I travelled alone.

The whole trip was excellent, as you will see from my reviews, and it was seamless, too, thanks to the Tours Africa representative at the airport on arrivals and the pre-arranged taxi services.

Shenton Safaris was everything I wanted, and I can't wait to return.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

For someone who is used to piecing together entire trips on my own, I am hugely impressed by Expert Africa's knowledge and service. When I first contacted Ellie I thought I knew exactly what I wanted, but with just a few emails back and forth she ended up proposing the ideal itinerary - thank you!

I will be recommending you highly, and will certainly use you again for future trips to Africa.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Kaingo Camp, Zambia 14-Jun-2012 review: Brilliant	Excellent
Mwamba Bushcamp, Zambia 17-Jun-2012 review: Unique and brilliant	Excellent
Eight Reedbuck Hotel, Zambia 20-Jun-2012 review: Comfortable Lusaka base	Good