Reviews of safaris to Lower Zambezi National Park
341 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lower Zambezi.
Mr & Mrs E
Birmingham
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I visited Zambia between 26 Jun 2010 and 10 Jul 2010
"the balance of a week in the peaks at Robin Pope Camps in South Lunganga and six night at sausage tree was just right and provided good value.
Pioneer Camp would have been fine when the weather was hot but not during the coldest month of the year. it was a sad end to a wonderful trip and as cost wasnt an issue for this night then poor advice from you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Pioneer Camp would have been fine when the weather was hot but not during the coldest month of the year. it was a sad end to a wonderful trip and as cost wasnt an issue for this night then poor advice from you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
E Sussex
"Overall"
I visited Zambia between 2 Jun 2010 and 17 Jun 2010
"We had a super time - the second week was memorable in so many ways. As a result, we hope to return in 2011.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not at at the moment." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not at at the moment." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs E
Glos.
"Zambia the perfecy safari destination"
I visited Zambia between 30 May 2010 and 17 Jun 2010
"We really cannot fault any aspect of our safari.
We have been to Zambia on a number of occasions since 1998 and to say we have fallen in love with the country would be an understatement.The people the country and the wildlife have to be experienced.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:.
None. Just keep up the service which we cannot fault." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
We have been to Zambia on a number of occasions since 1998 and to say we have fallen in love with the country would be an understatement.The people the country and the wildlife have to be experienced.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:.
None. Just keep up the service which we cannot fault." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The D Family
Ontario
"We had a great holiday"
I visited Zambia between 7 Nov 2009 and 14 Nov 2009
"We very much enjoyed our trip to Africa organized by Expert Africa. I was just trying to be honest with the different places in remarking on observations, but overall we had a great time.
Thank you Claire very much for organizing this memoriable trip for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No suggestions - we had a great time. All of our questions were answered before we left and we were very well prepared. Thank you." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Thank you Claire very much for organizing this memoriable trip for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No suggestions - we had a great time. All of our questions were answered before we left and we were very well prepared. Thank you." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Edinburgh
"Zambia/Namibia Trip - Amazing!"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 23 Oct 2009 and 16 Nov 2009
"We had an absolutely amazing trip to Zambia and Namibia and a lot of this was thanks to the excellent advice and recommendations from the Expert Africa Staff and the reviews of previous customers on the website.
Everything worked like clockwork and we would definitely use Expert Africa again. Indeed we have already recommended you to a couple of our friends planning Africa holidays....
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We were very impressed with the service - cannot fault it. It was especially helpful getting notes on the trip, maps etc prior to departure." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 6 on a Namibia trip
Everything worked like clockwork and we would definitely use Expert Africa again. Indeed we have already recommended you to a couple of our friends planning Africa holidays....
Suggestions for improvements:
We were very impressed with the service - cannot fault it. It was especially helpful getting notes on the trip, maps etc prior to departure." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 6 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Glos
"Taylor feedback"
I visited Zambia between 5 Oct 2009 and 15 Oct 2009
"Overall, this trip fulfilled our wishes.
We got to see a lot of leopards and we returned to one of the best places we've stayed at in Africa - Chiawa." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
We got to see a lot of leopards and we returned to one of the best places we've stayed at in Africa - Chiawa." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs B
Herts
"Overall comments on our Zambian trip"
I visited Zambia between 3 Oct 2009 and 15 Oct 2009
"Unbelievable! This trip exceeded our expectations by a long way, and we can't wait to go back.
One tiny comment: As a keen photographer making maximum use of the "sweet" light a couple of hours after sunrise, and an hour or two before sunset, is crucial to getting good photos. If there was any way in which the guides could be given basic training in this, and how to best position the vehicle for the best light angle, this would make a difference between an "excellent" and a "superb" drive.
For us, it's not so much seeing the big cats on every drive, but the opportunity to take those "once in a lifetime" photos, even if it is"just" a family of baboons doing what baboons do but in the superb early morning or late afternoon light. Some guides were superb at this - both Patrick and Freya at Kaingo and Mwamba, for example, and Alex and Bryan at Tafika, and all guides were more than willing to try to get the best position when requetsed.
We didn't quite feel that the guide at Sausage Tree had the same intrinsic sensitivity, although this is a minor comment on a truly expert and experienced guide. We appreciate it can be difficult when there are several couples on the same vehicle, and compromises may need to be made to meet the objectives and expectations of everybody involved. This feedback is given in a psotive spirit with the objective of making a superb experience even better.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing specific. Everything was extremely well organised and went superbly smoothly. Claire was incredibly helpful in arranging our preferences, with excellent communications all round." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
One tiny comment: As a keen photographer making maximum use of the "sweet" light a couple of hours after sunrise, and an hour or two before sunset, is crucial to getting good photos. If there was any way in which the guides could be given basic training in this, and how to best position the vehicle for the best light angle, this would make a difference between an "excellent" and a "superb" drive.
For us, it's not so much seeing the big cats on every drive, but the opportunity to take those "once in a lifetime" photos, even if it is"just" a family of baboons doing what baboons do but in the superb early morning or late afternoon light. Some guides were superb at this - both Patrick and Freya at Kaingo and Mwamba, for example, and Alex and Bryan at Tafika, and all guides were more than willing to try to get the best position when requetsed.
We didn't quite feel that the guide at Sausage Tree had the same intrinsic sensitivity, although this is a minor comment on a truly expert and experienced guide. We appreciate it can be difficult when there are several couples on the same vehicle, and compromises may need to be made to meet the objectives and expectations of everybody involved. This feedback is given in a psotive spirit with the objective of making a superb experience even better.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing specific. Everything was extremely well organised and went superbly smoothly. Claire was incredibly helpful in arranging our preferences, with excellent communications all round." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T & Ms G
Kent
"A great trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 28 Sep 2009 and 15 Oct 2009
"We really loved our trip and would not hesitate to use Expert Africa again or to recommend you. We really appreciate the extra advice you gave us when planning our trip.
It would be handy on the itinerary if more details could be given on transfers for example that the flight from Livingstone to Luangwa was via Lusaka and the approximate length of the onward transfer by jeep - it is good to know what to expect!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
It would be handy on the itinerary if more details could be given on transfers for example that the flight from Livingstone to Luangwa was via Lusaka and the approximate length of the onward transfer by jeep - it is good to know what to expect!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
B x 6
Seattle
"Boyd Group - Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 14 Sep 2009 and 30 Sep 2009
"An excellent experience overall.
Pls. see prior comments on suggestions." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Pls. see prior comments on suggestions." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs MB
Farnham
"Trip of a life time."
I visited Zambia between 10 Sep 2009 and 21 Sep 2009
"From my first contact with Expert Africa via Lucy, I was impressed. Lucy went out of her way giving us advice. She listened to what our requirements were (flushing loos and hot showere!) and advised accordingly.
Our disappointment was, as I have said ,Tafika and maybe this is because they are suffering with the recession. Also the other places were so welcoming and accommodating it was made worse by the comparison." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Our disappointment was, as I have said ,Tafika and maybe this is because they are suffering with the recession. Also the other places were so welcoming and accommodating it was made worse by the comparison." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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