Zambia: reviews from our travellers

"This was the second time we have used Expert Africa to organise a safari to South Luangwa and I could not fault the service we received. Amanda was extremely efficient, knowledgeable and accommodated our quite complicated arrangements with patience and attention to detail.

The company they use to facilitate all the pick ups and transfers (Africa Tours) were faultless.

We (a family group of 10) chose to stay at Flatdogs camp (the second time we have been there and hopefully not the last). Flatdogs is the most magical place, perfect location along the Luangwa river, beautiful accommodation, fabulous food, superb guides, lovely staff.

The owners, Ade and Jess could not have been more accommodating and made our stay very special. Thank you." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari

"Another fantastic trip to Zambia! All of the connections went smoothly. I had been to all of the camps except Shoebill Island before, many times, so I knew I would be happy there. This was my fist visit to Bangweulu Wetlands, and quite surprised as to the uniqueness of the area's landscape and land use. I was happy to have been able to see a shoebill in the wild and to visit the African Parks Shoebill Program." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari

"This trip was very well organised and everything ran smoothly. We can't fault any of it.

Expert Africa kept in touch and was always available to answer any queries that cropped up before we went.


Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:No. Everything ran smoothly from the planning, to paying and to going off to Zambia." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari

"From the first phone call, Amanda gave great advice. worked hard to find camps within our budget and was always quick to respond.

The camps picked were excellent and everything was better than we imagined.

We were always met at the airport by local staff and were looked after well." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari

"We very much enjoyed our second trip to the Luangwa Valley and saw the leopard that had eluded us last time.

If you want a more active safari (ie walking) that looks at the large animals and the little insects, with knowledgeable guides and relatively little chance of seeing other people, we would strongly recommended Remote Africa Safaris." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari

"We were very pleased with our Expert Africa experience.

Everything went smoothly and the trip was just as we expected.

This safari experience, in both the south and north, was very special. All the staff were very welcoming and Vel immediately made us feel at home.

As we moved from camp to camp we found each guide and team to be extremely knowledgeable. We learnt such a lot and saw such a lot and, although we frequently got things wrong, Amon was very patient and always thanked us for trying!

We had everything provided for a seamless stay in all the camps and needn't have brought hand-wash, bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, washing powder and insect repellent - and water bottles.

The food in each camp was amazing. So much choice and always freshly prepared. The garden at Tafika has inspired us to try our hand at growing sweet

Our thanks to everyone for such a memorable trip.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Not really. We could only think that perhaps knowing about the toiletries provided would have saved us weight in our luggage for the RAS flight. Not a big deal!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari

"None of us on the trip had ever enjoyed a holiday more and we are all seasoned travellers with experience of safaris elsewhere.

The fact there was a maximum of 4 persons per vehicle was a big plus point for us. We would particuarly commend Megan who was always cheerful patient and enthusiastic when finalising our schedule and answering our many queries.

All the arrangements worked seamlessly, a great credit to her organisation. Her considerable knowledge of Zambia gave us great confidence that we were booking the right trip and that confidence was fully borne out in practice.

The only downside is how to choose another safari holiday that will live up to these standards. All our expectations were met and in many cases exceeded.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No other than expand your wonderful services to other continents" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari

"The tie between BA and Airlink works extremely well and makes travelling beyond SA straight forward.

We enjoyed the ethos of Remote Africa Safaris very much. Good camps and staff and a lovely remote feel.

The wildlife in north luangwa is skittish and elusive. But we enjoyed the walking very much, and the more prolific and habituated wildlife of the South Park.

We enjoyed the RAS flights with Lian very much. He is very personable as well as a good pilot and a great asset to RAS." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari

"This was a very enjoyable bucket list trip. It was thoughtfully planned, and everything went smoothly.

My special thanks to Maruska for sharing her breadth of detailed knowledge, for considerable patience, good listening, clear communication, good recommendations, and kind encouragement." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari

"This is our 6th trip with Expert Africa (5 to Zambia) across 27 years. We have been helped by a great deal of useful and detailed info to help us craft each trip, and this one lived up fully to our usual expectations. (On one trip to Namibia, EA sorted out a local problem promptly and effectively, so our confidence is well founded).

Two different style new camps this visit and both were excellent. We twice had a morning walk - as in past visits - and every time we learn yet more fascinating detail about ecology as well as animals, and hear, see smell and feel more of Luangwa, and recommend any visitor to take a walk. It's also safer than the roads of Sussex.....

Our 2 adult daughters joined us for the first time. They were blown away by the whole thing. Even after all our visits here, we are ever more impressed by the guides at every camp we stay in. They drive very skilfully and carefully for our comfort and safety, while scanning the landscape near and far, the sky above, the dust below for animal tracks, and conversing amiably as they do so. Then they not only spot something far away, or half hidden, or in deep shade - they will often anticipate the animal's next move and go to the perfect place to see it emerge from the bush and for us to observe. They are brilliant in Luangwa. Zambia takes a lot of time to reach, but well worth the effort.

Two years ago we had our final trip to Luangwa. Then this year (pensioners of 77) our final final trip, and one to savour till we are no longer able to make another.

Never say never? Perhaps....." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari