Zambia: reviews from our travellers

"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 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

"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

"Everybody enjoyed our family trip to Zambia. The service and accommodation was first class and we were lucky enough to view a lot of game." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari

"This was always going to be a big holiday for us - a holiday with a difference, a holiday surpassing our normal family holidays and it lived up to all expectations and more. We loved Zambia, we learnt a lot about the country and its people and its animals.

Our flights all left on time, we had no illness (apart from a few teste fly bites). Taking 2 boys aged 13 and 9 to somewhere so different was always going to be a bit of a gamble - would they enjoy it, would they get bored after a few days would they be able to cope with the heat.....No worries They loved it as did Lawrence and I and we have so many special memories to treasure for the rest of our lives.

It was a holiday of a lifetime for us and it didnt disappoint. In fact it was better than I had dared hope. If i had to be very critical the only thing i would have changed would have been to have spent 4 days at S. Lwangwa Nat. Pk and 6 days at the Zambesi. There just a greater variety of activities to do there.

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Anna, you were wonderful.You cant improve on perfection!
Well done and thank you." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari

"The trip was a delight with the vast majority of things going very smoothly indeed. All the camps were good and I would recommend any one of them to people going to South Luangwa.

I personally preferred the smaller camps further north but that is not to say that there was anything wrong with the others." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari

"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!

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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

"excellent trip" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari

"Another great time in Africa, it always fascinates and enthralls us. No problems with any of our arrangements inspite of a fairly convoluted itinerary. If anyone has discovered an effective way of dealing with tetse flies we would appreciate their advice.They were quite a problem on the Lower Zambezi this year!

Apart from the flies our only other grumble was having to pay £75 visa charge each for a 6 hour stay in Zambia while en-route to Namibia,and then being charged again when we returned 5 days later.



No, the service and trip lived up to our expectations." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari

"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; 13 on a Zambia safari