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Zambia is well known for excellent guiding and top-class walking safaris.

...while some bushcamps in the South Luangwa exclusively offer walking safaris.

There's always plenty of time in between activities to relax with a drink...

...and watch the local wildlife!

From the smaller animals...

...to the biggest - there's a huge amount of game to be viewed in the different parks.

...you can find more luxurious lodges here as well...

...and every camp goes the extra mile to provide special touches to your safari.

Zambia

Zambia: reviews from our travellers

Unedited reviews written by our most recent Zambia travellers

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Msrvp
harrow

"Superb"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 3 Jun 2016 and 15 Jun 2016
"We had a fabulous trip with no disappointments at every stage. The trip was very varied with a range of different excellent game viewing in different environments. The staff everywhere were welcoming with the best trained being the And Beyond staff. The quality of the game viewing ( e.g. three separate lion kills!) was exceptional. In addition to game drives the most memorable and instructive activities were the photographic safari on the Chobe, bush walk and star gazing in the Kalahari.

I do think that the flora aspect of these places are a resource to be developed as their was little information on them unless one asked questions. Premises should label plants important to the animals and the community as it is part of the narrative of the environment.

We would like to thank Lucy Copson for the time and trouble she took to tailor a Safari that met our needs which resulted in two very happy travelers!

We would be happy to recommend Expert Africa to anyone wanting to visit Botswana." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
SoCal Girl
USA

"My May 2016 trip"

I visited Zambia between 13 May 2016 and 23 May 2016
"The staff at Expert Africa did a great job assessing my needs and handling all aspects of my trip." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Lovers of Africa
UK

"Botswana and Zambia, May 2016"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 3 May 2016 and 18 May 2016
"This was a much anticipated and long-awaited trip, and undoubtedly our most expensive holiday to date, but it probably exceeded our expectations. We appreciated the Botswanan approach to tourism (high income, low volume) which we believe preserves the "goose that lays the golden eggs" - the richness of its wildlife and the distinctive personal nature of its camps. We loved the variety of terrain, accommodation and wildlife that we experienced, which was what I had requested when we first started discussing the itinerary.

We chose Expert Africa because of its intimate knowledge of the area, and I appreciated the personal information and advice I received from Lucy, who obviously travels regularly to Botswana and could talk to me about the camps from her personal experience. All the arrangements worked like clockwork and so we could just relax and enjoy the experience.

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One aspect that we found a little difficult was tipping. Some camps had trackers as well as guides, and others had additional offerings that could be rewarded, e.g. the Bushmen at Camp Kalahari while others did not, and it was difficult to budget as we went along. I did not realise that in most cases the staff managed their gratuity box themselves, without reference to the management, so I think this could be explained more clearly in your information before travelling." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Wantage

"Southern Africa"

I visited Botswana and 3 other countries between 28 Apr 2016 and 15 May 2016
"All of expert Africa's arrangements went to plan very smoothly. Really enjoyed the trip but think we underestimated the amount of travelling we'd undertaken. Maybe 3 countries was one too many!

Zambia and Botswana in particular were great countries and loved getting to know some of the people we met. Had picked camps with a good chance of lion activity but were not lucky in that regard. Did feel at Vumbura that other jeeps seemed to be having a better experience and that our driver - who was lovely - was low down in the pecking order and perhaps being directed to the quieter areas of the reserve.

Didn't help that for the last 3 or 4 drives we had a community overseer on our trips who didn't speak to us really and it cast a bit of an atmosphere. We actually preferred Machaba which was not what I was expecting! Have passed your brochure to my boss as I can't fault your end of things." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr&MrsJ
Rugby

"Our Zambia Safari"

I visited Zambia between 24 Apr 2016 and 8 May 2016
"This was without doubt the very best of our safari,s" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Warks

"Our green(ish) safari Apr/May 2016"

I visited Zambia between 24 Apr 2016 and 6 May 2016
"Fabulous safari all round. Visited Nkwali and Kapamba in South Luangwa (3 nights in each) and finished with 4 nights in Lower Zambezi at Old Mondoro. Both parks are still amazing, but South Luangwa edges it for us.

We chose to go at the end of the rainy season in the hope of seeing the bush green rather than dry and brown. We were not disappointed - it was beautiful. The animals all looked healthy and relaxed and we loved it.

Once again, Expert Africa were as normal - efficient, friendly and knowledgeable - thanks again Ellie." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
KK&J
UK

"My April 2016 trip"

I visited Zambia between 10 Apr 2016 and 17 Apr 2016
"Brilliant

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You are doing everything really brilliantly. You also have the advantage of the best country in Africa.

I hope the staff are well paid for their troubles." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Cornwall

"Zambia trip"

I visited Zambia between 10 Apr 2016 and 20 Apr 2016
"Our 5th visit to South Luangwa and this was probably the most enjoyable." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Jane
Colne

"April 2016"

I visited Zambia between 1 Apr 2016 and 11 Apr 2016
"I think in retrospect 5 days in South Luangwa in two river camps 45mins apart was 2 days too many and I should probably have tried Kafue/Malawi for half the trip so we had a change of habitat." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr E
Guildford

"My Mar 2016 trip"

I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 21 Mar 2016 and 1 Apr 2016
"All as planned. Transfers etc like clockwork

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Not one of your more-challenging itineraries, but it all worked. Thanks Nick." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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