Reviews of trips to Livingstone & Victoria Falls
567 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Livingstone.
Mr N & Ms S
Zambia
"Our eleventh Expert Africa experience"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 28 Dec 2012 and 12 Jan 2013
"This, our eleventh, trip with Expert Africa was arranged at very short notice. As always EA in general and, in thjis instance, Claire Scott in particular, pulled out all the stops to find an itinerary which worked for us and we were delighted with the results.
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We are very impressed by the outcome of the upgrading of the website. And we welcome the addition to the EA portfolio of Kenya, which we are currently actively investigating with an eye to our twelfth EA-arranged trip." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
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We are very impressed by the outcome of the upgrading of the website. And we welcome the addition to the EA portfolio of Kenya, which we are currently actively investigating with an eye to our twelfth EA-arranged trip." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Nottingham
"My Nov 2012 trip"
I visited Zambia between 20 Nov 2012 and 2 Dec 2012
Overall trip
Excellent
The Y family
Surrey
"Safari Trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 21 Oct 2012 and 30 Oct 2012
"We could have done with a bit more advice on tipping at the camps. We were a little unprepared as to this cost but certainly did not begrudge anyone their tips!
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Thank s to Megan for all her superb help." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
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Thank s to Megan for all her superb help." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R & Ms M
Houston
"My Oct 2012 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 20 Oct 2012 and 26 Oct 2012
"The trip was very good.
The Silver Tours transfer to and from the Hwange Main Camp were 1/2 to 1 hour late each way. Next time, we would likely schedule and earlier pickup time than 10:30 AM, since they're likely to be late anyway. We would also fly in and out of Livingstone Airport. Even with the construction, it seemed better to us than Victoria Falls Airport. We would probably arrange the Devil's Pool activity later in the day, since it includes breakfast on the island in the morning - when we already have breakfast provided at the hotel." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zimbabwe safari
The Silver Tours transfer to and from the Hwange Main Camp were 1/2 to 1 hour late each way. Next time, we would likely schedule and earlier pickup time than 10:30 AM, since they're likely to be late anyway. We would also fly in and out of Livingstone Airport. Even with the construction, it seemed better to us than Victoria Falls Airport. We would probably arrange the Devil's Pool activity later in the day, since it includes breakfast on the island in the morning - when we already have breakfast provided at the hotel." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The OR family
Ireland
"Zambia - amazing country"
I visited Zambia between 19 Oct 2012 and 31 Oct 2012
"Zambia was amazing and I would highly recommend it to people who want to go on safari in Africa.
Expert put together a great trip for us. Everything was so well arranged, we didn't have to think or worry about anything from the time we arrived to the time we left.
Robin Pope Safaris are a great company. They have everything planned and thought out for you. The staff are amazing, from the hosts to the guides to the chefs and the waiting staff. No stone is left unturned. You are made to feel totally at home when you arrive at the camp. I travelled with my parents and for them it was a trip of a life time. They didn't know what to expect so were totally blown away when they arrived.
Thanks to everyone for a great holiday
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Nothing comes to mind!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Expert put together a great trip for us. Everything was so well arranged, we didn't have to think or worry about anything from the time we arrived to the time we left.
Robin Pope Safaris are a great company. They have everything planned and thought out for you. The staff are amazing, from the hosts to the guides to the chefs and the waiting staff. No stone is left unturned. You are made to feel totally at home when you arrive at the camp. I travelled with my parents and for them it was a trip of a life time. They didn't know what to expect so were totally blown away when they arrived.
Thanks to everyone for a great holiday
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Nothing comes to mind!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss K & Mr G
London
"October 2012 trip to Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 12 Oct 2012 and 3 Nov 2012
"We enjoyed our trip to Zambia.
Expert Africa did a great job with the organisation and recommendations." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
Expert Africa did a great job with the organisation and recommendations." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs B
Cheshire
"Truly fabulous holiday"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 12 Oct 2012 and 22 Oct 2012
"This was our first trip to Africa and first safari trip. Expert Africa had been recommended by a friend, and after the first discussion with Nick Hobbs, I had no desire to explore further travel agents.
The brochure, whilst lovely, is confusing when you've never done this before - there are so many options. This on top of the website gives an overwhelming set of options even when you have narrowed it down to the country you want to visit. This is where Nick's knowledge and skill really came into its own. He listened to what I told him regarding what we wanted, and also to what I didn't explicitly say about my own values etc. He put together a holiday for us that was truly fabulous. Not only did we see incredible wildlife (including wild dogs which I particularly wanted to see) but also the choice of the Kwando Safari camps whose ethos of recruiting locally and responsible tourism was in line with my personal values. The staff at both Kwando Safari camps were exceptional, partly due to their strategy of recruiting a certain type of person.
The way the trip was organised by Nick made this a completely stress free holiday for us - it was quite complicated but everything happened when it was supposed to and I didn't feel I need to worry about a thing (it only started going wrong on the bits after the safari which I booked myself!)
I cannot recommend Nick and Expert Africa highly enough.
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I can't think of a single thing." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari
The brochure, whilst lovely, is confusing when you've never done this before - there are so many options. This on top of the website gives an overwhelming set of options even when you have narrowed it down to the country you want to visit. This is where Nick's knowledge and skill really came into its own. He listened to what I told him regarding what we wanted, and also to what I didn't explicitly say about my own values etc. He put together a holiday for us that was truly fabulous. Not only did we see incredible wildlife (including wild dogs which I particularly wanted to see) but also the choice of the Kwando Safari camps whose ethos of recruiting locally and responsible tourism was in line with my personal values. The staff at both Kwando Safari camps were exceptional, partly due to their strategy of recruiting a certain type of person.
The way the trip was organised by Nick made this a completely stress free holiday for us - it was quite complicated but everything happened when it was supposed to and I didn't feel I need to worry about a thing (it only started going wrong on the bits after the safari which I booked myself!)
I cannot recommend Nick and Expert Africa highly enough.
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I can't think of a single thing." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Wimbledon
"A great experience and very enjoyable"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 21 Sep 2012 and 2 Oct 2012
"We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Botswana which is a wonderful country.
We would recommend it to others." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
We would recommend it to others." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr N & Ms S
Zambia
"Our 10th trip with Expert Africa!"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 20 Sep 2012 and 4 Oct 2012
"The fact that we have now made ten trips with EA since 2006 speaks for itself - and this one was right up there with the best. We continue to have no hesitation recommending Chris and his team to others."
Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs J
W Sussex
"My Sep 2012 trip"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 16 Sep 2012 and 28 Sep 2012
"Efficient and knowledgeable."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 3 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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