Reviews of trips to Livingstone & Victoria Falls
583 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Livingstone.
Family L
Kansas
"Exceptional trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 14 May 2017 and 28 May 2017
"This was a trip I've dreamed of taking for 50 years, and it did not disappoint. Our team member, Maruska, was exceptional--as an example, when I first spoke with her, I rambled for about 15 minutes telling her all I wanted our trip to be. She listened patiently, then said she'd like to summarize what I've said to see if she understood correctly. In 3 minutes flat, she succinctly and accurately summarized all I had said AND attempted to say far more accurately than I did. That was the first indication of her insight, and every single dealing that followed reflected her keen professionalism and knowledge, plus she was always pleasant to deal with. Another example--my husband hadn't done any research on safaris, so was surprised and disappointed at first to learn what the trip should cost, even though the price was quite reasonable by safari standards. I suggested we schedule a conversation with Maruska so that he could discuss his concerns with her. After talking with her for 5-8 minutes, he relaxed, for he could tell from her comments and how she answered his questions and the options she presented that she was well versed in what she did and had truly put together an excellent package for us. When our daughter became ill at our first stop and the medic recommended we delay our trip by a day, so I sent an SOS to Maruska. Within an hour she telephoned me back, and within the second hour she made all of the necessary changes to our itinerary. She is a delight to work with, remarkably knowledgeable, efficient, helpful, and ever so pleasant!
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Can't think of a thing, we are 4 very satisfied customers." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
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Can't think of a thing, we are 4 very satisfied customers." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs P & Mr K
Hamilton
"Totally safisfied "
I visited Zambia between 12 Apr 2017 and 30 Apr 2017
"Really appreciated Maruska's help at putting together our itinerary. We had a fantastic trip and would love to return. Highly recommend Expert Africa (especially for first timers like ourselves)."
Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F
Cowes
"Waterberry lodge Feb 2017"
I visited Zambia between 18 Feb 2017 and 21 Feb 2017
Overall trip
Excellent
Family F
West Harrow
"Feb 17 Africa Trip "
I visited Zambia between 10 Feb 2017 and 20 Feb 2017
"We had been looking forward to this trip for ages, so the expectation levels were very high.
And we needn't have worried as the whole trip was all we could have possibly hoped it would be from the very beginning on arrival at the Avani in Zambia.
It was all organised so well with the smallest of detail included that would prove useful as we went along.
i.e. Knowing beforehand that we could buy a UniVisa in $ on arrival in Zambia & useful info on what to tip the parking attendants, etc
Tracy's idea of us not collecting the hire car on our arrival at night for what was our first time in Cape Town was an insightful choice.
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None I can think of" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zambia safari
And we needn't have worried as the whole trip was all we could have possibly hoped it would be from the very beginning on arrival at the Avani in Zambia.
It was all organised so well with the smallest of detail included that would prove useful as we went along.
i.e. Knowing beforehand that we could buy a UniVisa in $ on arrival in Zambia & useful info on what to tip the parking attendants, etc
Tracy's idea of us not collecting the hire car on our arrival at night for what was our first time in Cape Town was an insightful choice.
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None I can think of" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr Z
Maryland, USA
"honeymoon of our dreams"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 18 Nov 2016 and 3 Dec 2016
"Thanks for making our incredible honeymoon possible.
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The one thing I wished for over and over on the trip was a bit more slack in the plans. There were towns I would have liked to explore, and people I'd have loved to get to know, but we really did not have time. I don't remember it being an option to add in extra time in places, but this would have made the trip more enjoyable for me.
Also, an ATM map and a tip guide would be helpful. But overall, we were very pleased, so thank you." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
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The one thing I wished for over and over on the trip was a bit more slack in the plans. There were towns I would have liked to explore, and people I'd have loved to get to know, but we really did not have time. I don't remember it being an option to add in extra time in places, but this would have made the trip more enjoyable for me.
Also, an ATM map and a tip guide would be helpful. But overall, we were very pleased, so thank you." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
GC
Loule
"First Class"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 1 Nov 2016 and 9 Nov 2016
"Our lasting memories of the trip will be very good. The Botswana safari camps were wonderful and the negative issues of management style raised in the course of this questionnaire are simply matters of personal preference, I fully appreciate the intent was nothing but good and my alternative view has not caused me to feel in anyway negative about the experience as a whole.
Tongabezi simply isn't good enough, thankfully our only interest in that leg of the trip was to see the Victoria Falls so we didn't have to spend too long there." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Tongabezi simply isn't good enough, thankfully our only interest in that leg of the trip was to see the Victoria Falls so we didn't have to spend too long there." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Waterloovi
"My Oct 2016 trip"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 14 Oct 2016 and 28 Oct 2016
"having been on many other safaris can safely say this was right up there with those costing much more
the wildlife has been stunning & if your happy to self drive this is for you
would recommend without question
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do not talk down the government camps in etosha as they are the best if you want instant access to the park & have fantastic water holes" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
the wildlife has been stunning & if your happy to self drive this is for you
would recommend without question
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do not talk down the government camps in etosha as they are the best if you want instant access to the park & have fantastic water holes" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
Reading
"Back to Zambia afte a long absence"
I visited Zambia between 8 Oct 2016 and 24 Oct 2016
"We had a really wonderful trip and the Expert Africa arrangements slotted in perfectly with the segment that we arranged on our own, the renting of a house on the outskirts of Lusaka.
What was especially impressive was the way Expert Africa arranged our various transfers to and from the airports. Our arrival at Lusaka where apparently there are often delays was lightened by the person who met us insisting that we join the queue for diplomats in the hope of hastening the the process.
A minor observation on our transfer from the Royal Livingstone to the the Livingstone airport. It may be an idea if Expert Africa used the hotel mini-buses rather than Wild Africa.
The Commissionaire was quite distressed when he could not contact Wild Africa's office by phone; he finally made contact with the driver by radio. There was no delay and we arrived at the airport in good time.
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We really do think that you have a wonderful product and will not hesitate it to our friends.
We were particularly impressed with how wel the segment that we arranged, the hiring of a house in Lusaka, slotted in with the rest of the holiday arranged by Expert Africa.
We would like to thank Expert Africa for sending us a copy of Bradt's Guide of Zambia which we enormously enjoyed reading.
Finally our especial thanks to Lucy Copson who was always at hand to help and who we had the pleasure of meeting at Kiango." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
What was especially impressive was the way Expert Africa arranged our various transfers to and from the airports. Our arrival at Lusaka where apparently there are often delays was lightened by the person who met us insisting that we join the queue for diplomats in the hope of hastening the the process.
A minor observation on our transfer from the Royal Livingstone to the the Livingstone airport. It may be an idea if Expert Africa used the hotel mini-buses rather than Wild Africa.
The Commissionaire was quite distressed when he could not contact Wild Africa's office by phone; he finally made contact with the driver by radio. There was no delay and we arrived at the airport in good time.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We really do think that you have a wonderful product and will not hesitate it to our friends.
We were particularly impressed with how wel the segment that we arranged, the hiring of a house in Lusaka, slotted in with the rest of the holiday arranged by Expert Africa.
We would like to thank Expert Africa for sending us a copy of Bradt's Guide of Zambia which we enormously enjoyed reading.
Finally our especial thanks to Lucy Copson who was always at hand to help and who we had the pleasure of meeting at Kiango." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Oxford
"My 2016 Africa Trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 26 Sep 2016 and 13 Oct 2016
"We had a truly amazing trip.
Having done 2 safaris before, we had high expectations, but this trip really delivered.
Botswana is an amazing place and the Safari experience there is totally unspoiled and genuine, and gave us many memorable experiences.
Our choice of the 5 camps in Botswana plus the final two in Zambia worked really well, giving us a huge amount of variety. Originally we though that 17 days might be too long, but there were so many different things to see and do that we kept wanting to keep going!
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Well done Sarah, your help in putting this trip together was both excellent and invaluable." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Having done 2 safaris before, we had high expectations, but this trip really delivered.
Botswana is an amazing place and the Safari experience there is totally unspoiled and genuine, and gave us many memorable experiences.
Our choice of the 5 camps in Botswana plus the final two in Zambia worked really well, giving us a huge amount of variety. Originally we though that 17 days might be too long, but there were so many different things to see and do that we kept wanting to keep going!
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Well done Sarah, your help in putting this trip together was both excellent and invaluable." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Hants
"Overall feedback"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 23 Sep 2016 and 7 Oct 2016
"A very memorable trip. The Caprivi Strip is so different to the rest of Namibia. Delightful lodges. Expert Africa very good, as always.
Only two small comments:
1. there was a chap from Wilderness Safaris at Windhoek airport to meet & greet us. This has never happened before, so we walked straight past him. I hope he wasn't offended, but there was nothing from Expert Africa to say that we were being met at the airport. Bit of a surprise.
2. Wild Horizons transfers. Perfect and on-time for each occasion. The problem was communication. We we not given a pick-up time for the transfer to Livingstone Airport. Our previous driver said we would be contacted and informed 24 hours before pick-up. We were not contacted, and none of the telephone numbers given in Zimbabwe was contactable either from a mobile or the hotel's phones. I even tried sending a text, but there was no reply. In the end we had to ask the Avani concierge to phone Wild Horizons local office in Zambia. If Wild Horizons has a local office, why give travellers lots of numbers in Zimbabwe ? (none of which seem to work)." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
Only two small comments:
1. there was a chap from Wilderness Safaris at Windhoek airport to meet & greet us. This has never happened before, so we walked straight past him. I hope he wasn't offended, but there was nothing from Expert Africa to say that we were being met at the airport. Bit of a surprise.
2. Wild Horizons transfers. Perfect and on-time for each occasion. The problem was communication. We we not given a pick-up time for the transfer to Livingstone Airport. Our previous driver said we would be contacted and informed 24 hours before pick-up. We were not contacted, and none of the telephone numbers given in Zimbabwe was contactable either from a mobile or the hotel's phones. I even tried sending a text, but there was no reply. In the end we had to ask the Avani concierge to phone Wild Horizons local office in Zambia. If Wild Horizons has a local office, why give travellers lots of numbers in Zimbabwe ? (none of which seem to work)." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for places to stay in Livingstone & Victoria Falls
Avani Victoria Falls
Just a few minutes' walk from the Victoria Falls, with access for guests included, the Avani features good facilities in peaceful grounds at a modest price.
Royal Livingstone Hotel
Conveniently located just a short walk from the Zambia. side of the Victoria Falls, the colonial-style Royal Livingstone has beautiful grounds and small but quite luxurious rooms.
Tongabezi
Secluded on the banks of the Zambezi, less than 20km from the Victoria Falls, Tongabezi is one of the most exclusive lodges in Zambia.
Waterberry Lodge
Offering great value for money and within easy reach of the Victoria Falls, Waterberry is a small, family-friendly lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Islands of Siankaba
In a lovely location on the Zambezi upriver of the Victoria Falls, Islands of Siankaba provides a tranquil setting to relax at the start or end of a safari to Botswana or Zambia.
Toka Leya Camp
The new Toka Leya Camp stands beside the Zambezi inside Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park – so wildlife often passes through. It's a comfortable tented camp which has great service and includes a range of activities.
The River Club
The River Club, near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, overlooks the Zambezi River.
Sindabezi
Sindabezi, near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls, is an island in the middle of the Zambezi River
Thorntree River Lodge
Rebuilt in 2017, Thorntree River Lodge is one of the best riverside lodges in Livingstone, with a strong sense of the environment and straightforward access to the Falls.
David Livingstone Lodge
The four-star David Livingstone Safari Lodge is in a lovely spot on the edge of the Zambezi River in Zambia, close to the Victoria Falls.
Tangala House
Tangala House, the family home near Zambia's town of Livingstone and the Victoria Falls
Sussi & Chuma
Sussi & Chuma combines a luxurious, laid-back camp with a good location on the Zambezi River, with quick access to the Victoria Falls.
