Reviews of trips to Livingstone & Victoria Falls
567 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Livingstone.
Wallington
UK
"Windhoek- Caprivi - Livingstone"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 4 Apr 2018 and 18 Apr 2018
"I bought this trip for my wife's 60th birthday and it was an inspired choice. We usually back-pack so this was exceptionally easy - especially the transfer at the Botswana - Zambia border. Note that the driver told me that I couldn't get a KAZA visa at this border crossing, mentioned in the very good Bradt guide you provided. This was not correct and we were issued one when I enquired. Great choice of lodgings and really loved Okajima, River Dance and Garden Lodge.
Josh clearly explained to me the type of trip we were booked on, particularly that we were not including some of the major game parks, so we were very clear on what we would be experiencing and he sent me a new map free of charge when we found a minor mistake on the first one.
I'm impressed with the service by both Expert Africa and your local agents. Your instructions/information are excellent.
Minor points are raised where applicable in the accommodation reviews, but they in no way spoilt our trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Other than the points raised above, no." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
Josh clearly explained to me the type of trip we were booked on, particularly that we were not including some of the major game parks, so we were very clear on what we would be experiencing and he sent me a new map free of charge when we found a minor mistake on the first one.
I'm impressed with the service by both Expert Africa and your local agents. Your instructions/information are excellent.
Minor points are raised where applicable in the accommodation reviews, but they in no way spoilt our trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Other than the points raised above, no." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mossy 1940
UK
"My Apr 2018 trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 2 Apr 2018 and 14 Apr 2018
"Well planned and good preliminaries by Lucy Copson..
We have already recommended you!!!!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
We have already recommended you!!!!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs H
Kigali
"A wonderful family holiday"
I visited Zambia between 30 Mar 2018 and 9 Apr 2018
"Our trip was fantastic. We spent 10 days in all in Zambia, with a day visit to Botswana. In that time we stayed at 3 lodges, visited the falls, did a helicopter ride, the zipline, the train museum, a rhino walk, Mosi-oa-Tunya park, Chobe park, boat trips and nature walks. Although we did a lot, we also had a lot of time to relax so felt recharged by the end of the trip.
The selection of lodges we stayed at were excellent with outstanding service and hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble.
When we did have a hiccup with a trip to Chobe (the transfer vehicle car broke down so was late and we didn't know we needed children's birth certificates to enter Botswana), Amanda at Expert Africa worked tirelessly to resolve the problems to the best of her ability outside of office hours. She responded instantly to my emails and called me to talk through our options.
We enjoyed every minute of our trip and really recommend Zambia as a great holiday destination for adventurers and families.
Our Response:
We were very sorry to hear of the issue with this traveller’s day trip to Chobe National Park – and were grateful to Waterberry for their assistance in rearranging the trip to Chobe after an initial problem when the driver broke down.
When we offer trips to Botswana we advise of the situation with minors entering the country, but as this trip entered from Zambia this was missed, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused to these travellers. We have now updated our Zambia literature to advise any travellers crossing over the border into Botswana to be aware of the current visa requirements when travelling with children. We were happy to offer recompense to the family for the inconvenience by way of covering the costs for some extra activities whilst they were in Livingstone.
Issues like this happen rarely, but when they do, it’s important to us to make sure that the impact to travellers’ trips is as minimal as possible, whether this is within or outside of office hours. We do appreciate the feedback from this family, and are glad that the rest of their trip was such an enjoyable experience." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
The selection of lodges we stayed at were excellent with outstanding service and hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble.
When we did have a hiccup with a trip to Chobe (the transfer vehicle car broke down so was late and we didn't know we needed children's birth certificates to enter Botswana), Amanda at Expert Africa worked tirelessly to resolve the problems to the best of her ability outside of office hours. She responded instantly to my emails and called me to talk through our options.
We enjoyed every minute of our trip and really recommend Zambia as a great holiday destination for adventurers and families.
Our Response:
We were very sorry to hear of the issue with this traveller’s day trip to Chobe National Park – and were grateful to Waterberry for their assistance in rearranging the trip to Chobe after an initial problem when the driver broke down.
When we offer trips to Botswana we advise of the situation with minors entering the country, but as this trip entered from Zambia this was missed, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused to these travellers. We have now updated our Zambia literature to advise any travellers crossing over the border into Botswana to be aware of the current visa requirements when travelling with children. We were happy to offer recompense to the family for the inconvenience by way of covering the costs for some extra activities whilst they were in Livingstone.
Issues like this happen rarely, but when they do, it’s important to us to make sure that the impact to travellers’ trips is as minimal as possible, whether this is within or outside of office hours. We do appreciate the feedback from this family, and are glad that the rest of their trip was such an enjoyable experience." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R
Los Altos Hills
"Our Dec 17 Safari"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 17 Dec 2017 and 2 Jan 2018
"We had an excellent trip with the exception of our trip / flights from Zambia to Rwanda (via J'burg)."
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms U
Dungannon
"My Oct 2017 trip"
I visited Zambia between 10 Oct 2017 and 22 Oct 2017
"we had a fantastic holiday and would highly recommend EXPERT AFRICA to others"
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Manchester
"Fantastic Africa trip with Expert Africa"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 7 Oct 2017 and 20 Oct 2017
"We have traveled with Expert Africa six times and on each occaison we have had a fabulous holiday and our trip to Zambia this year was no exception.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None that immediately spring to mind" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None that immediately spring to mind" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Salisbury
"A great trip - thoroughly well organised"
I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 3 Oct 2017 and 16 Oct 2017
"We had a fantastic trip. We had a fairly good idea of what we wanted to do from the outset, having travelled reasonably widely in the region before.
Expert Africa listened well, came up with a good itinerary first up and put us in the type of camps that we really like. You can't ask for more than that." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Expert Africa listened well, came up with a good itinerary first up and put us in the type of camps that we really like. You can't ask for more than that." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr S
Cambrai
"My Oct 2017 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 1 Oct 2017 and 17 Oct 2017
"We made a fantastic trip!
I really want to thank Megan for preparing it so well and for all the little attentions paid everywhere for our anniversary.
Thank you specifically for our anniversary celebration at Royal Livingstone that was fantastic.
Already looking forward to our next trip!" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
I really want to thank Megan for preparing it so well and for all the little attentions paid everywhere for our anniversary.
Thank you specifically for our anniversary celebration at Royal Livingstone that was fantastic.
Already looking forward to our next trip!" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D
Witney
"My Sep 2017 trip"
I visited Zambia between 15 Sep 2017 and 3 Oct 2017
"This was our first trip to Zambia and it was a very positive experience. We met a lot of multiple returnees and I can easily see why.
It is a shame it is classified as a malaria area because everywhere we went managers told us they did not have mosquitoes. The other wildlife is fantastic and plentiful at this time of year (late September - October).
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I think your team do a great job at the moment and I certainly recommend Expert Africa wholeheartedly whenever friends are thinking about visiting the area.
As Arnie famously said, I'll be back!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
It is a shame it is classified as a malaria area because everywhere we went managers told us they did not have mosquitoes. The other wildlife is fantastic and plentiful at this time of year (late September - October).
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I think your team do a great job at the moment and I certainly recommend Expert Africa wholeheartedly whenever friends are thinking about visiting the area.
As Arnie famously said, I'll be back!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Surrey
"Zambia 2017"
I visited Zambia between 5 Sep 2017 and 21 Sep 2017
"It was a great holiday and we have so many good memories.
We are contemplating a return after the rains to see South Luangwa when it is green." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
We are contemplating a return after the rains to see South Luangwa when it is green." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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