Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs M from Surrey
My Jul 2014 trip
On this trip, I visited Zimbabwe between 24-Jul-2014 and 5-Aug-2014 and I travelled with 1 other person.
Our 7th trip to Africa and the 3rd with Expert Africa. Some real highlights, guides were second-to-none, but overall possibly our least favourite trip. Travelling time and stress to reach Zimbabwe was high (2 hours to get through flight connections at OR Tambo was not fun!). Some special game sightings, but we certainly felt there was less game than in other countries and that poaching was a major and growing problem. If we were to return, I'd want to look at a different route to get there. Having said that the light plane flights between camps were flawless, punctual and fun. I would also say that the trip was not the best value of our trips.
I stayed at and have reviewed:
Place | Overall rating |
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Rhino Safari Camp, Zimbabwe 25-Jul-2014 review: Rhino Safari Camp review |
Good![]() |
Vundu Camp, Zimbabwe 29-Jul-2014 review: Vundu Camp review |
Good![]() |
Camp Hwange, Zimbabwe 2-Aug-2014 review: Camp Hwange review |
Good![]() |
Ruaha & Selous
On this trip, I visited Tanzania between 22-Oct-2011 and 30-Oct-2011 and I travelled with 1 other person.
We really enjoyed the trip - Our fourth visit to Africa and we wondered beforehand whether it could match previous trips - It certainly did.
The contrast between the two parks was stunning and the camps, although quite different in style, had the common thread that the guiding was brilliant.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps more explanation as to why the specific itineraries have been put together - e.g. Grant's Gazelle programme
I stayed at and have reviewed:
Place | Overall rating |
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Mdonya Old River Camp, Tanzania 23-Oct-2011 review: Mdonya Old River Camp review |
Excellent![]() |
Selous Impala Camp, Tanzania 26-Oct-2011 review: Selous Impala Camp review |
Excellent![]() |
Southern Sun Dar, Tanzania 29-Oct-2011 review: Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review |
Excellent![]() |
Perakani
On this trip, I visited Zambia between 1-Aug-2009 and 13-Aug-2009 and I travelled with 1 other person.
Fabulous holiday, would recommend to anyone with a sense of adventure and an interest in wildlife. We have some great pictures to keep the memories alive.
Suggestions for improvements:
None, I think the fact that Anna knew the places well was crucial to choosing two of the smaller operators and gave us an exceptional holiday
I stayed at and have reviewed:
Place | Overall rating |
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Tafika, Zambia 2-Aug-2009 review: Tafika review |
Excellent![]() |
Crocodile Bushcamp, Zambia 5-Aug-2009 review: Crocodile Bushcamp review |
Excellent![]() |
Chikoko Tree Camp, Zambia 7-Aug-2009 review: Chikoko Tree Camp review |
Excellent![]() |
Kaingo Camp, Zambia 9-Aug-2009 review: Kaingo Camp review |
Good![]() |
Mwamba Bushcamp, Zambia 11-Aug-2009 review: Mwamba Bush Camp review |
Excellent![]() |
Pioneer Camp, Zambia 13-Aug-2009 review: Pioneer Camp review |
Average![]() |