Reviews of trips to Livingstone & Victoria Falls
567 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Livingstone.
Mrs F
Nottinghamshire
"excellent trip ,well done expert africa again"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 5 Nov 2008 and 25 Nov 2008
"very good all round,no problems.
Thank you Maruska,we highly recommend your firm having done a fly drive twice.
keep up the good work,2 trips were excellet thank you" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Thank you Maruska,we highly recommend your firm having done a fly drive twice.
keep up the good work,2 trips were excellet thank you" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs B
Hampshire
"Namibia and Botswana in Novemer"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 5 Nov 2008 and 25 Nov 2008
"We made the big mistake of putting the trip back from October to November, with the rains arriving very heavily and promptly. We did experience some pretty spectacular storms which sent the animals into the green bush, we must be among the few people who went to Chobe and didnt see an elephant.
It was a lesson to me to research the weather pattern better,and not to be put off by difficulty wih accomodation to push the dates on to a less favourable season
This is not to say that we had a great well organised trip, in which all your arrangemets were well thought out, lodges well selected, and went like clockwork.
We would certainly travel with expert africa again." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
It was a lesson to me to research the weather pattern better,and not to be put off by difficulty wih accomodation to push the dates on to a less favourable season
This is not to say that we had a great well organised trip, in which all your arrangemets were well thought out, lodges well selected, and went like clockwork.
We would certainly travel with expert africa again." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs C
Shropshire
"Victoria Falls & Botswana Safari."
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 4 Nov 2008 and 21 Nov 2008
"This trip was our first to Botswana and our first dealings with Expert Africa (EA).
I can honestly say that all the staff at EA were excellent with sorting out the itinerary for us and giving us advice when asked - everything went just like clockwork with no problems encountered. The paperwork etc. was just perfect explaining many of the things we had doubts about.
The Botswana people were the friendliest we have met anywhere in Africa and because of this we hope to make a return trip soon.
To conclude I would like to thank you all at Expert Africa again for setting all this up for us and making it one of the best safari holidays we have ever had.
Suggestions for improvement:
We did have a worry regarding the number of blank pages required in the passports, but needn't have panicked as I started with 7 blank pages and still had 6 at the end!! We were told that we needed 3 for each country visited." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
I can honestly say that all the staff at EA were excellent with sorting out the itinerary for us and giving us advice when asked - everything went just like clockwork with no problems encountered. The paperwork etc. was just perfect explaining many of the things we had doubts about.
The Botswana people were the friendliest we have met anywhere in Africa and because of this we hope to make a return trip soon.
To conclude I would like to thank you all at Expert Africa again for setting all this up for us and making it one of the best safari holidays we have ever had.
Suggestions for improvement:
We did have a worry regarding the number of blank pages required in the passports, but needn't have panicked as I started with 7 blank pages and still had 6 at the end!! We were told that we needed 3 for each country visited." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
BC, Canada
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I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 30 Oct 2008 and 27 Nov 2008
"We felt that the trip to Botswana/Livingstone was extremely expensive.
We were somewhat dismayed that at every turn someone was there with their hands out. It was particularly annoying to have to tip spotters who did not do anything. We much prefer the European systen of tipping only when something special has been done. All the other people we met on the trip felt the same way. Everyone found the tipping part to be very stressful. This was discussed over sundowners with all the other guests. Since these camps are so expensive, at least make tipping an exception and not the rule." Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari
We were somewhat dismayed that at every turn someone was there with their hands out. It was particularly annoying to have to tip spotters who did not do anything. We much prefer the European systen of tipping only when something special has been done. All the other people we met on the trip felt the same way. Everyone found the tipping part to be very stressful. This was discussed over sundowners with all the other guests. Since these camps are so expensive, at least make tipping an exception and not the rule." Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Average
Mr P & Mr S
London
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I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 24 Oct 2008 and 2 Nov 2008
"We had a fantastic time. the whole trip was wonderful and we are now hooked"
Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss T
North London
"BotsOct08"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 24 Oct 2008 and 2 Nov 2008
"As a whole the trip was excellent. A lot of conversations and emails went back and forth in the planning stage (thank you for your patience!) to get exactly what we wanted and all of that planning was definitely worth it as the camps hit the mark perfectly on what we were looking for. Proving the detailed knowledge basis of the staff was a strong contributor to the trips overall success.
I was cautious particularly since I was introducing some friends to Bots for the first time. I believe they were extremely impressed with what's on offer and will return to Africa again." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari
I was cautious particularly since I was introducing some friends to Bots for the first time. I believe they were extremely impressed with what's on offer and will return to Africa again." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Derbyshire
"Holiday of a lifetime!"
I visited Zambia between 15 Oct 2008 and 27 Oct 2008
"Cannot thank you enough for organising such an amazing holiday for us - it surpassed our expectations in so many ways. We were looked after so well and yet still managed to feel like we were getting the real safari experience.
So many incredible memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you. Thank you. We are recommending you to all our friends!
Suggestions for improvement
Just keep on doing what you're doing - you've got it just right!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
So many incredible memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you. Thank you. We are recommending you to all our friends!
Suggestions for improvement
Just keep on doing what you're doing - you've got it just right!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Camberley
"The S's Great Experiences in Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 8 Oct 2008 and 23 Oct 2008
"A fantastic holiday in a great country.
Laundry service was really excellent and did make taking limited luggage very feasible.
It was great that we could drink the water at the Bush Camps and at the Livingstone Hotel.
Great problem buying postcards - we only really found any in Lusaka at the end of our trip.
Suggestions for improvement:
Mention that when going to Shiwa they only take one party at a time, even if it only consists of one person.
Suggest travellers take pens to give to children. Also could take old training shoes to give away or use as part trade for crafts." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Laundry service was really excellent and did make taking limited luggage very feasible.
It was great that we could drink the water at the Bush Camps and at the Livingstone Hotel.
Great problem buying postcards - we only really found any in Lusaka at the end of our trip.
Suggestions for improvement:
Mention that when going to Shiwa they only take one party at a time, even if it only consists of one person.
Suggest travellers take pens to give to children. Also could take old training shoes to give away or use as part trade for crafts." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Berks
"Out of Africa"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 8 Oct 2008 and 25 Oct 2008
"All well organised and no possible critciisms
Suggestions for improvement
Can't think of any" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions for improvement
Can't think of any" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Bucks
"Our Fabulous Holiday"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 6 Oct 2008 and 24 Oct 2008
"We book a fairly complex itinerary involving many flights, locations and activities. This involved being met at airports for transfers all of which went very smoothly thanks to the organisation and efficiency of Lucy and her colleagues at Expert Africa.
One of our activities included white water rafting at Victoria Falls and what a fantastic experience it was, the climb in and out of the gorge is difficult but well worth the effort. Thank you Expert Africa for arranging our fabulous holiday.
Suggestions for improvement:
As our trip was faultless it is difficult to think of any comments." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
One of our activities included white water rafting at Victoria Falls and what a fantastic experience it was, the climb in and out of the gorge is difficult but well worth the effort. Thank you Expert Africa for arranging our fabulous holiday.
Suggestions for improvement:
As our trip was faultless it is difficult to think of any comments." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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