Travel reviews by Mrs I from Clitheroe
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
3
Countries visited
3
Lodges stayed in
8
Excursions taken
0
My Apr 2025 trip
Zimbabwe between 6 Apr 2025 and 16 Apr 2025
"All was great.
We didn't realise our transport from Vic Falls to Hwange would be so early so we lost out on some of the offerings at Vic falls Hotel, like a free massage we couldn't book and a morning river cruise we had hoped for. This early flight could have been communicated earlier for optimal day planning. But apart from that minor issue we were very pleased with everything as always!"
We didn't realise our transport from Vic Falls to Hwange would be so early so we lost out on some of the offerings at Vic falls Hotel, like a free massage we couldn't book and a morning river cruise we had hoped for. This early flight could have been communicated earlier for optimal day planning. But apart from that minor issue we were very pleased with everything as always!"
Arranged By Tom Morris
Victoria Falls Hotel
"Victoria Falls Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
6 Apr 2025
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Somalisa Camp
"Somalisa Camp review"
4 nights
Arrived
7 Apr 2025
"Perfect safari camp on the luxury end yet retaining a sense of wilderness.
Guiding was on the highest level experienced in Southern Africa and that says a lot.
The lodge staff was extremely friendly and exuded a fun, team-spirited atmosphere which can only come from great leadership.
We would return tomorrow if we could."
Guiding was on the highest level experienced in Southern Africa and that says a lot.
The lodge staff was extremely friendly and exuded a fun, team-spirited atmosphere which can only come from great leadership.
We would return tomorrow if we could."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
Many sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Nyamatusi Camp
"Nyamatusi Camp review"
4 nights
Arrived
11 Apr 2025
"Very spacious and luxurious rooms yet still offering a genuine feel of safari flair. The staff was excellent.
Our guide here, Mash, was one of the best we've ever experienced in many years traveling to Southern Africa as working photographers and our walking approaches to all wildlife were unforgettable.
The location on the Zambezi River is fabulous."
Our guide here, Mash, was one of the best we've ever experienced in many years traveling to Southern Africa as working photographers and our walking approaches to all wildlife were unforgettable.
The location on the Zambezi River is fabulous."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
Many sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
Many sightings
My Aug 2022 trip
Zimbabwe between 8 Aug 2022 and 18 Aug 2022
"Everything went perfectly and we appreciated that Little Vundu especially knew what we wanted as photographers before we arrived so we got the best guiding experience ever.
We did ask the staff of Little Vundu to please stop using one way plastic bottles and use refillable bottles."
We did ask the staff of Little Vundu to please stop using one way plastic bottles and use refillable bottles."
Arranged By Tom Morris
Little Vundu
"Little Vundu review"
5 nights
Arrived
9 Aug 2022
"Little Vundu is the best of old world Africa. Situated in a very isolated part of Mana Pools you can go days without seeing another game drive vehicle.
The mopane woods beyond the lodge are incredibly beautiful and the elephants wander around the camp site perfectly relaxed. The camp has no unnecessary luxury distracting from the experience but absolutely anything one needs. The food was plenty and delicious.
One of the best guiding experiences we've ever had in Africa!"
The mopane woods beyond the lodge are incredibly beautiful and the elephants wander around the camp site perfectly relaxed. The camp has no unnecessary luxury distracting from the experience but absolutely anything one needs. The food was plenty and delicious.
One of the best guiding experiences we've ever had in Africa!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
1 sighting
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Changa Safari Camp
"Changa Safari Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
14 Aug 2022
"Changa is extremely luxurious and the rooms are amazing. The food is top notch. We enjoyed getting thoroughly pampered.
The only negative feedback is that it's got a bit less of a safari feel and more of a hotel/lodge.
We missed sharing a table with other guests but on the other hand enjoyed the catered experience for a romantic few days."
The only negative feedback is that it's got a bit less of a safari feel and more of a hotel/lodge.
We missed sharing a table with other guests but on the other hand enjoyed the catered experience for a romantic few days."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
February kalahari/Chobe Trip
Botswana and 1 other country between 7 Feb 2018 and 17 Feb 2018
"As professional photographers, we felt every penny was well spent to get the absolute maximum out of a eight night safari.
We were thrilled.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Expert Africa should add some images to both brochure and website to give people an even better idea of camps and more to look forward to."
We were thrilled.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Expert Africa should add some images to both brochure and website to give people an even better idea of camps and more to look forward to."
Arranged By Megan Green
Nxai Pan Camp
"Nxai Pan Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
8 Feb 2018
"The staff was beyond welcoming. Management was some of the best and nicest I've come across in Africa.
The rooms are lovely and clean, of a simplicity in furniture and the more beautiful for it. Very comfy beds! Food was excellent.
Our guide, Chester, being aware we are photographers, knew how to position his vehicle to put all our animals into the best light."
The rooms are lovely and clean, of a simplicity in furniture and the more beautiful for it. Very comfy beds! Food was excellent.
Our guide, Chester, being aware we are photographers, knew how to position his vehicle to put all our animals into the best light."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Tau Pan Camp
"Tau Pan Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
11 Feb 2018
"We thoroughly enjoyed Tau Pan, especially as the difference in surroundings to Nxai Pan was significant.
We noticed how many other guests had little idea of it being a desert environment and thus were surprised at the infrequency of wildlife sightings. The sightings there are were spectacular however. The people are stellar from guides to management to kitchen."
We noticed how many other guests had little idea of it being a desert environment and thus were surprised at the infrequency of wildlife sightings. The sightings there are were spectacular however. The people are stellar from guides to management to kitchen."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Chobe Princesses
"Chobe Princesses review"
2 nights
Arrived
14 Feb 2018
"The best part of the Chobe Princess was the ease with which we could arrange our own program. We were there to take photos and could re-arrange the program accordingly. The photographer's boat with built in tripods is out of this world amazing.
The guide was very good at spotting birds and animals and putting us into the right angles. We had the front facing room which was super.
There are differences in the cabins with the front one and upper deck one being a notch higher than side-cabins."
The guide was very good at spotting birds and animals and putting us into the right angles. We had the front facing room which was super.
There are differences in the cabins with the front one and upper deck one being a notch higher than side-cabins."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Facilities
Good
The rooms are beautifully appointed. The staff is very accommodating.
I regretted the loss of the direct footpath access to the Falls National Park."