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Travel reviews by Mr P & D from Australia

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Total number of trips

1

Countries visited

1

Lodges stayed in

4

Excursions taken

0

Zambia - July 2022

Zambia between 10 Jul 2022 and 29 Jul 2022

Trip rating: Excellent
"The trip was great. Zambia was really a great safari experience - beats Namibia, Botswana, Sth Africa but not the Congo (Gorrillas in Odzala were next level amazing), sorry.

Megan and the team at Expert Africa - you kept in touch, we felt at ease that our trip booked in 2019 was going to happen, albeit the Covid speed bump. Only took 2 extra years. We just wish that the trip cost was cheaper as we would choose these destinations more often.

Maybe consider trips for the "once in a lifetime" traveller or birthday trip versus "been there, done that, don't need the thrills, can stay in the staff quarters" (maybe for photographers etc) 2 levels of travellers? Not sure where the cost is. Is it flights, food, rooms? ......we would go back to Zambia - Kaingo, Mwamba and Old Mondoro in a flash - just the cash is the impediment.

And from Australia - distance is a pain in the bum!"

Arranged By Megan Green


Kaingo Camp

Kaingo Camp

"Amazing Lodge Experience 11/10"

5 nights Arrived 11 Jul 2022
"The accommodation was luxurious and comfortable. We stayed in the First House (family chalet).

Food was amazing - light, healthy, fresh and delicious. Staff attentive. Hosts welcoming. Catherine and kitchen team were great. All the staff and team engaged with us.

Our guide Sly was amazing - best guide we have had in all 4 trips to Africa.

The Elephant hide sleep out was a once in a lifetime experience. Great game sightings and photographic opportunities."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Mwamba Bushcamp

Mwamba Bushcamp

"Authentic bush camp experience"

3 nights Arrived 16 Jul 2022
"Great bush camp - close to nature, relaxed. More relaxed then Kaingo (different style). Rooms were comfortable. The outdoor loo and shower were good, no issues.

Being a smaller setup - it was more intimate and the other guests staying were like minded. That helps. The walk from Kaingo to Mwamba was great - must do.

Food delicious. Open bar.

Sitting by the camp fire after dinner was great too!

Often you need to stop and remember it's a holiday. Sometimes with all the timings and scheduling you forget this."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Chongwe River Camp

Chongwe River Camp

"Picturesque location, nice tent"

5 nights Arrived 19 Jul 2022
"Too many staff, didn't feel sincere, staff robotic, yawning, bored. We changed our guide on 2nd day.

This camp suits first time visitors to Africa - not for photographers or experienced safari travellers. The camp was very large, tents very luxurious and comfortable. We just didn't feel the vibe here. wished we had only stayed 3 nights and 5 nights at Old Mondoro.

The food was adequate - not great. Staying outside the NP was a waste of travel time each day. Too many elephants, impala and baboons in this part of the park.

We spent a day fishing - that was a good break from the jeep."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location
Average
Service
Average
Activities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Poor
Facilities
Average
Old Mondoro Bushcamp

Old Mondoro Bushcamp

"Great camp, location, hosts & staff"

3 nights Arrived 24 Jul 2022
"The only reason we did not say it was excellent was our guide. We felt Seb was already retired. He had done "this" so many times. We had Mark (the host) take us out on "Dog Day" and the energy was great.

The important thing for the guides is to "bring it" with each guest. Seb didn't position the jeep for good photography, we felt he was disengaged and relied on the radio for sightings.

The location was amazing. The forest, haze, sunlight, game sightings was really 10/10. We have an amazing experience with a pack of wild dogs that the BBC were also filming - Mark - you are mental! We have the best pictures on "Dog Day"! Marks energy and passion shone through.

Madelaine was sincere and humble - the 2 hosts are a good fit. The food was great. Sitting by the camp fire and having night caps after dinner was the best. This was a relaxing camp - wished we had stayed 5-6 nights here. The drinks, refilled and flowing.

We felt very welcome here. The tents were luxurious too."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good

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