Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr & Mrs M
Vermont
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 10 Jul 2022 and 25 Jul 2022
"This trip exceeded expectations. The accommodations and service were stellar. Along with outstanding encounters with wildlife, the guides and support staff at the camps were memorable.
I can’t say enough about Maruska who worked with us since 2019 to make this trip happen.
We cancelled twice due to Covid, and we are so happy she stuck with us to see it through!
Her recommendations for where to go and how long to stay were spot on for this group. She always communicated in a clear and timely manner. Maruska, I’ll miss working with you!
I also want to give a shout out to Claire who was covering for Marusaka and who stepped in when we had to stay over an extra night in Victoria Falls due to my husband’s illness. She was able to change the flights so we could get to Tafika, she somehow seamlessly arranged the ground transportation to the airport in Livingstone, and when we finally arrived late in Mfuwe, there was someone from Tafika waiting to drive us the 2.5 hour ride to camp. And she checked back in to see how my husband was doing, as did Maruska while she was on her vacation!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Expert Africa does a superb job. We hope we can plan a future trip with you folks, specifically, Maruska!
Thank you!!!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
I can’t say enough about Maruska who worked with us since 2019 to make this trip happen.
We cancelled twice due to Covid, and we are so happy she stuck with us to see it through!
Her recommendations for where to go and how long to stay were spot on for this group. She always communicated in a clear and timely manner. Maruska, I’ll miss working with you!
I also want to give a shout out to Claire who was covering for Marusaka and who stepped in when we had to stay over an extra night in Victoria Falls due to my husband’s illness. She was able to change the flights so we could get to Tafika, she somehow seamlessly arranged the ground transportation to the airport in Livingstone, and when we finally arrived late in Mfuwe, there was someone from Tafika waiting to drive us the 2.5 hour ride to camp. And she checked back in to see how my husband was doing, as did Maruska while she was on her vacation!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Expert Africa does a superb job. We hope we can plan a future trip with you folks, specifically, Maruska!
Thank you!!!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs M
Appledore
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 10 Jul 2022 and 22 Jul 2022
"I understood I’d been booked to stay at Latitude 15 because there wasn’t an afternoon Proflight service to Mfuwe.
Discovered from fellow passengers that there was and would much rather have travelled straight on for an extra night in the park.
I appreciated the personal service and being kept up to date during the two years since my trip was first booked. Trying times for everyone, I know." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Discovered from fellow passengers that there was and would much rather have travelled straight on for an extra night in the park.
I appreciated the personal service and being kept up to date during the two years since my trip was first booked. Trying times for everyone, I know." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Cristin
Oregon
"Jul 2022 trip to Zambia"
I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 10 Jul 2022 and 25 Jul 2022
"Our trip was orgianally booked in November of 2019 for August of 2020- then the pandemic hit. We briefly considered rebooking for 2021 but ultimately decided on July 2022. Maruska was patient and attentive through all of the contortions of those two years.
Early in our trip one member was ill and had to stay an additional day at our first lodge to recover. Maruska was on leave, but Expert Africa answered an email about the problem within 15 minutes. They were able to figure out rebooking the flights to our next camp as well as making sure that all parties involved knew of the problem and new schedule details.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Wonderful service, no suggestions for improvement." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Early in our trip one member was ill and had to stay an additional day at our first lodge to recover. Maruska was on leave, but Expert Africa answered an email about the problem within 15 minutes. They were able to figure out rebooking the flights to our next camp as well as making sure that all parties involved knew of the problem and new schedule details.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Wonderful service, no suggestions for improvement." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K.
Westbury
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 8 Jul 2022 and 23 Jul 2022
"Excellent trip, nice mix of camps. Nice pre and post hotel in Lusaka. Tours Africa very good also. Logistics worked like clockwork.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Nothing to say, everything was great. Thanks especially to Maruska for all the rework and her patience during the Covid period. We got there in the end and we're very appreciative." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Nothing to say, everything was great. Thanks especially to Maruska for all the rework and her patience during the Covid period. We got there in the end and we're very appreciative." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ian
Hightown
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 6 Jul 2022 and 21 Jul 2022
"A truly memorable trip and a fantastic experience.
The only blot was Airlink!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
The only blot was Airlink!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P & Ms C
USA
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 4 Jul 2022 and 15 Jul 2022
"We love working with Maruska and Expert Africa! This is our 4th trip she has helped us with and she knows exactly what will be a good fit for us. She went above and beyond to make this trip as wonderful as it was. After 3 years of waiting and rebooking due to covid we can't thank Maruska enough for all of her efforts and patience. Can't wait to book our next safari with Maruska and the Expert Africa team.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Nothing needs improving! We've been thrilled with every trip you have helped us with. Hopefully you can add Uganda to your services so we can plan a Rwanda + Uganda gorilla trekking safari." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Nothing needs improving! We've been thrilled with every trip you have helped us with. Hopefully you can add Uganda to your services so we can plan a Rwanda + Uganda gorilla trekking safari." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Bedford
"My June 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 26 Jun 2022 and 19 Jul 2022
"A great trip that was full of amazing sightings, lovely people and wonderful locations.
This trip was originally booked for 2020 but had to be moved due to Covid. It was actually rearranged a number of times with date changes, lodge availability and international flight bookings all having to be taken into account on each occasion.
Expert Africa handled all these efficiently and did their very best to put together an itinerary that worked for us. This was done whilst also handling changes from their other customers.
Many thanks for organising a memorable and enjoyable trip. L&S" Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
This trip was originally booked for 2020 but had to be moved due to Covid. It was actually rearranged a number of times with date changes, lodge availability and international flight bookings all having to be taken into account on each occasion.
Expert Africa handled all these efficiently and did their very best to put together an itinerary that worked for us. This was done whilst also handling changes from their other customers.
Many thanks for organising a memorable and enjoyable trip. L&S" Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Edinburgh
"My Jun 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 22 Jun 2022 and 2 Jul 2022
"This trip has been one of the best experiences of my life. It was utterly amazing. I loved it.
I'd like to thank Claire for her clear communication over the whole pandemic / delayed trips and for arranging such a superb trip. It was truly brilliant." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
I'd like to thank Claire for her clear communication over the whole pandemic / delayed trips and for arranging such a superb trip. It was truly brilliant." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Surrey
"My Jun 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 21 Jun 2022 and 2 Jul 2022
"At last - we got there. We are very grateful to Claire for all her help .
The South Luangwa is one of the most wonderful places we have ever been to" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
The South Luangwa is one of the most wonderful places we have ever been to" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr Logan
Singapore
"My Jun 2022 trip"
I visited Zambia between 18 Jun 2022 and 28 Jun 2022
"Luwangwa park unique and a must visit destination for safari lovers.
Thanks to Claire and that Expert Africa team for putting together a wonderful itinerary for us." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Thanks to Claire and that Expert Africa team for putting together a wonderful itinerary for us." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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