Reviews of safaris to Lower Zambezi National Park
341 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lower Zambezi.
Mr & Mrs P
Derbyshire
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I visited Zambia between 3 Oct 2010 and 15 Oct 2010
"We are indeed home safely after a wonderful holiday. Logistically, it was perfect; flights on time, terminal guides appeared when required and performed as necessary. The four lodges could not be faulted for accommodation, food and hospitality and all contributed to the holiday which was advertised.
Let me finish by re-iterating that Jeanne and I have had a wonderful holiday and would like to thank you for your efforts which made it happen." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Let me finish by re-iterating that Jeanne and I have had a wonderful holiday and would like to thank you for your efforts which made it happen." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
UK
"Another excellent trip"
I visited Zambia between 24 Sep 2010 and 14 Oct 2010
"Our fourth trip with you and another magnificent holiday in a different country - we're very impressed you can provide consistent excellence over a range of varying trips and destinations. Lucy gave us very good advice on both the camp selection and the balance of the trip (gently refuting a couple of our ideas - you were right!)
Our very positive impression of the company was further enhanced when Ellie came up and introduced herself at Lusaka airport having by chance spotted the luggage labels - many would have just kept there heads down and got on with their own business.
We met many not travelling with you who had admired/used your website but then gone elsewhere and had some minor issues - we suspect some will soon become clients..." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
Our very positive impression of the company was further enhanced when Ellie came up and introduced herself at Lusaka airport having by chance spotted the luggage labels - many would have just kept there heads down and got on with their own business.
We met many not travelling with you who had admired/used your website but then gone elsewhere and had some minor issues - we suspect some will soon become clients..." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr N & Ms S
Zambia
"Our Fifth Year With Expert Africa"
I visited Zambia between 22 Sep 2010 and 8 Oct 2010
"We had a great holiday."
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The Sand Martins
Oxon
"Sand Martins return to Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 12 Sep 2010 and 27 Sep 2010
"We enjoyed to return to the South Luangwa. The Lower Zambezi was new to us, and was wonderful.
The holiday exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Lucy and all the team at Expert Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We suggest that you include a mention in the Guide to Zambia about the opportunity for visitors to the South Luangwa to help support the Kawaza school and Project Luangwa, if they so wish." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
The holiday exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Lucy and all the team at Expert Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We suggest that you include a mention in the Guide to Zambia about the opportunity for visitors to the South Luangwa to help support the Kawaza school and Project Luangwa, if they so wish." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Croydon
"Whittakers in Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 11 Sep 2010 and 25 Sep 2010
"Very pleased with our trip. Anna selected Shentons for us and it really suited us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no you seem to have thought of everything" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no you seem to have thought of everything" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Kent
"Zambia 2010"
I visited Zambia between 3 Sep 2010 and 13 Sep 2010
"We had a very good time on safari and it lived up to all we were expecting"
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr H
Bristol
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I visited Zambia between 1 Sep 2010 and 11 Sep 2010
"We all really enjoyed the trip and saw leopards for lengthy periods on 2 night drives."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs & Mr H
San Fran
"Wonderful Trip"
I visited Zambia between 31 Jul 2010 and 13 Aug 2010
"Zambia was everything we had hoped for.
The walking was very good. The camps were all small and well run. The experience was unforgettable.
In addition to the superb wildlife viewing, we also enjoyed the atmosphere at the camps. All of the hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Maruska was a great help in planning the trip. We particularly enjoyed being in the bush rather then at a big lodge. It was the perfect experience for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, you were extremely helpful." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
The walking was very good. The camps were all small and well run. The experience was unforgettable.
In addition to the superb wildlife viewing, we also enjoyed the atmosphere at the camps. All of the hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Maruska was a great help in planning the trip. We particularly enjoyed being in the bush rather then at a big lodge. It was the perfect experience for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, you were extremely helpful." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Bucks.
"A safari with a difference"
I visited Zambia between 25 Jul 2010 and 7 Aug 2010
"Both South Lauangwa and Lower Zambezi are stunningly beautiful. The camps we visited gave us a nice mix of locations and options for game viewing. We especially loved the after dark activity and got some of our best sightings in the eveining including Aardvark and African wild cat.
I have more mixed feelings about the bush walks. For photographic reasons and the video I take, I do like to get as close as possible to the animals. Bush walking is about a different experience and is very enjoyable but will not get you close to the animals. When time is limited it takes careful planning to get a comfortable balance and that is not always available. For example In small bush camps they may not have the resources to meet all expectations so you can find yourself doing a bush walk even when you may have wanted to go on a drive. Whilst the quantity of wildlife may not be as prolific as that say in Kenya the big advantage that Zambia has over the Masi Mara for example is that you are unlikely to have to fight for a sighting with lots of other trucks. There is plenty of space.
Personally it was not so much the quality of guiding that stood out, though it is excellent, but the warmth of the Zambian people. All the staff we met loved what they do and will always go the extra mile to make it special for you. Treat them with respect and they will respect you.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
This was our third trip with Expert Africa. Given the turbulence in the travel arrangements due to the BA strikes I cannot speak highly enough of the way in which Claire picked up ( when Anna left) our holiday booking and very efficiently finalised the arraangements.
The whole holiday worked smoothly and was a real pleasure from start to finish." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
I have more mixed feelings about the bush walks. For photographic reasons and the video I take, I do like to get as close as possible to the animals. Bush walking is about a different experience and is very enjoyable but will not get you close to the animals. When time is limited it takes careful planning to get a comfortable balance and that is not always available. For example In small bush camps they may not have the resources to meet all expectations so you can find yourself doing a bush walk even when you may have wanted to go on a drive. Whilst the quantity of wildlife may not be as prolific as that say in Kenya the big advantage that Zambia has over the Masi Mara for example is that you are unlikely to have to fight for a sighting with lots of other trucks. There is plenty of space.
Personally it was not so much the quality of guiding that stood out, though it is excellent, but the warmth of the Zambian people. All the staff we met loved what they do and will always go the extra mile to make it special for you. Treat them with respect and they will respect you.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
This was our third trip with Expert Africa. Given the turbulence in the travel arrangements due to the BA strikes I cannot speak highly enough of the way in which Claire picked up ( when Anna left) our holiday booking and very efficiently finalised the arraangements.
The whole holiday worked smoothly and was a real pleasure from start to finish." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Belfast
"Another excellent trip"
I visited Zambia between 16 Jul 2010 and 26 Jul 2010
"Another excellent trip and with the exception of the minor issue at Lusaka extremely well organised. All three camps were of the highest standard and we would recommend them without reservation. Each of the camps brought its own unique slant on the vists to Zambia and we would have no hesitation in coming back to this country for another safari.
All aspects of the 10 days were excellent, the food, accomdation, game drives, activities but especially the people we met made it a very special trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep doing what you are doing, you are obviously very good at it. Not having been to Zambia before we relied heavily on Anna's recommendation as regards locations for the game parks, but the selection of camps was based on these feedback forms so they certainly helped to determine which camps we came to choose." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
All aspects of the 10 days were excellent, the food, accomdation, game drives, activities but especially the people we met made it a very special trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep doing what you are doing, you are obviously very good at it. Not having been to Zambia before we relied heavily on Anna's recommendation as regards locations for the game parks, but the selection of camps was based on these feedback forms so they certainly helped to determine which camps we came to choose." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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