Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
909 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr J.
United Kingdom
"My Jun 2024 South Luangwa trip"
I visited Zambia between 30 Jun 2024 and 12 Jul 2024
"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 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
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Glos
"My Jun 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia between 30 Jun 2024 and 14 Jul 2024
"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
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
Overall trip
Excellent
Harvey and Jo
Lewes
"My Jun 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia between 21 Jun 2024 and 1 Jul 2024
"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
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
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
UK
"My Jun 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia between 20 Jun 2024 and 6 Jul 2024
"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
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
Overall trip
Excellent
Seema
USA
"Our June 2024 trip to LZ and SL"
I visited Zambia between 19 Jun 2024 and 3 Jul 2024
"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
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 trip
Excellent
Mr. P
NL
"My Jun 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia between 13 Jun 2024 and 28 Jun 2024
"I really enjoyed going on Safari in Zambia for the first time after many safaris in other parts of Africa.
Very friendly and relaxed experience, less commercial and crowded than Tanzania and Kenya.
Visited the Lower Zambezi and South and North Luangwa parks and especially loved North Luangwa which is still an incredibly unspoiled and wild place. A real wilderness experience !
I loved the abillity to do long walking safaris mixed with more traditional game drives and boat/canoe safaris.
Exceptional guiding and overall great game viewing with the highlight being 3 consecutive days of watching a pack of 17 wild dogs hunting/killing buffalo, waterbuck and impala." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Very friendly and relaxed experience, less commercial and crowded than Tanzania and Kenya.
Visited the Lower Zambezi and South and North Luangwa parks and especially loved North Luangwa which is still an incredibly unspoiled and wild place. A real wilderness experience !
I loved the abillity to do long walking safaris mixed with more traditional game drives and boat/canoe safaris.
Exceptional guiding and overall great game viewing with the highlight being 3 consecutive days of watching a pack of 17 wild dogs hunting/killing buffalo, waterbuck and impala." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr and Mrs M
Bath
"My Jun 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia between 13 Jun 2024 and 26 Jun 2024
"Another enjoyable trip to South Luangwa"
Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Leicester
"Our amazing trip - WOW!"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 3 Jun 2024 and 18 Jun 2024
"Dream come true!.
We had the best holiday ever, everything about it from the booking, the flights and pick ups, the accommodations, food, animal experiences and staff - we cannot fault anything or anyone - just perfect.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Absolutely not :)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
We had the best holiday ever, everything about it from the booking, the flights and pick ups, the accommodations, food, animal experiences and staff - we cannot fault anything or anyone - just perfect.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Absolutely not :)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs F.
Australia
"My Jun 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia between 1 Jun 2024 and 6 Jun 2024
"Great staff and excellent service.
Website is fantastic with so much helpful information." Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Website is fantastic with so much helpful information." Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F
Amsterdam
"My May 2024 trip"
I visited Zambia between 26 May 2024 and 14 Jun 2024
"Once again an expertly crafted journey by Expert Africa.
It was very easy to communicate with Maruska, I lost count of the many emails back and forth.
Just before final payment was due our first camp communicated rather vaguely about a change of operations there. Maruska and Chris put in a lot of effort to find out what exactly was going on and how if would affect are stay.
Working with a company that has its feet on the ground in Africa and knows the operators personally was really an advantage here. Eventually we had to change camps because of the situation but that was handled very swiftly." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
It was very easy to communicate with Maruska, I lost count of the many emails back and forth.
Just before final payment was due our first camp communicated rather vaguely about a change of operations there. Maruska and Chris put in a lot of effort to find out what exactly was going on and how if would affect are stay.
Working with a company that has its feet on the ground in Africa and knows the operators personally was really an advantage here. Eventually we had to change camps because of the situation but that was handled very swiftly." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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