Zambia: reviews from our travellers

"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

"A fantastic trip that was over too soon.

All the camps were very good, but the new Mwamba gets the gold medal.

Thanks very much to Lucy for putting it together. Looking forward to the next one." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari

"Amanda was fantastic to work with over the many months leading up to the trip, always quick to respond, very patient to answer my many questions, price the different options, and share her experiences/point of view.

This was a special trip to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and she delivered on all counts - we were able to get the chalets of our choice, were treated to a couple of romantic private dinners at Old Mondoro and Tafika, and had amazing guides at all our camps.

A trip we will hold close to our hearts forever!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari

"Overall this trip was almost exactly as I expected - I'd done plenty of my own research, and Amanda added greatly to this so that by the time I arrived it almost felt like seeing the movie of a favourite book.

The choice of camps and sequence proved to be ideal, not much I would change there. I'd love to return to South Luangwa one day - if I do, there are so many other parts of the park to experience, but it would be a tough choice to avoid returning to any of the places I visited this time." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari

"This was our first experience of Zambia, having been to South Africa, Namibia and Botswana in the past, and we were very impressed. The Lower Zambezi is a wonderful national park and the Chiawa and Old Mondoro camps combined really well. Both camps were excellent and the wildlife viewing and bird life exceptional. Canoeing trips at both camps were a real highlight, as was the Starbed experience at Chiawa. We hope to return in the near future.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Can’t think of anything - you are doing an excellent job and we will continue to use Expert Africa going forward." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari