Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mrs G
Herts
"Brilliant trip"
I visited Zambia between 9 Aug 2013 and 22 Aug 2013
"It all went so well and we saw so much.
We have been enough times to know game sightings are not guaranteed but we saw more than ever before . The guiding all the way round was knowledgeable, tailored very much to our experience , enthusiastic and must have contributed to what we saw. Zambia just seem to have it right.
Walking is our passion and there did seem less on offer than before . Getting a game guard seemed to be a bit of a problem at times but nevertheless we always managed to go when we wanted.
Loved the camps. Can't wait till the next time!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
We have been enough times to know game sightings are not guaranteed but we saw more than ever before . The guiding all the way round was knowledgeable, tailored very much to our experience , enthusiastic and must have contributed to what we saw. Zambia just seem to have it right.
Walking is our passion and there did seem less on offer than before . Getting a game guard seemed to be a bit of a problem at times but nevertheless we always managed to go when we wanted.
Loved the camps. Can't wait till the next time!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The B family
Didsbury
"Did what it said on the tin!"
I visited Zambia between 9 Aug 2013 and 17 Aug 2013
"We got exactly what we asked for with our Expert Africa trip. I am a seasoned Africa traveller and we were taking my mother in law and her 2 grandsons on safari for the first time. To keep the cost down Expert Africa recommended family accommodation and this was great, giving us plenty of space and privacy.
We got a great variety of terrain and game combining South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi (I particularly wanted to be close to rivers for the variety) and I felt Eleanor really understood our needs when recommending Flatdogs and Kasaka River Lodge. Both camps were open so game could walk through which gave it such an authentic feel as we had elephants passing through at both places and could hear the animals during the night.
I have to say the Hippo Pod at Kasaka is one of the finest places I have stayed in Africa!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
We got a great variety of terrain and game combining South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi (I particularly wanted to be close to rivers for the variety) and I felt Eleanor really understood our needs when recommending Flatdogs and Kasaka River Lodge. Both camps were open so game could walk through which gave it such an authentic feel as we had elephants passing through at both places and could hear the animals during the night.
I have to say the Hippo Pod at Kasaka is one of the finest places I have stayed in Africa!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Worcs
"Excellent trip"
I visited Zambia between 7 Aug 2013 and 19 Aug 2013
"Our trip was excellent. Eleanor Dunkels had given us excellent advice. On a number of occasions we commented how the order of the different parts of the trip was just right. Going to Kaingo before Bushcamp was a great order as we had never been on safari before - I think we needed the 'stepping stone' of Kaingo before going right into the bush. Going to the Victoria Falls after safari was just right - some rest and relaxation after the safari. Cannot fault anything.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No - everything was excellent" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No - everything was excellent" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs S & family
Quebec
"Great first time in Africa!"
I visited Zambia between 5 Aug 2013 and 22 Aug 2013
"Great trip.
Loved the country, small lodges, always smiling people." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Loved the country, small lodges, always smiling people." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Hants
"zambia with Robin Pope Safaris 2013"
I visited Zambia between 1 Aug 2013 and 10 Aug 2013
"another great holiday at RPS with wonderful frame, ever attentive staff at both camps and great organisation in UK and Zambia.
Thank you" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Thank you" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
Maidstone
"My Jul 2013 trip"
I visited Zambia between 28 Jul 2013 and 9 Aug 2013
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs I
Cheadle
"My Jul 2013 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 24 Jul 2013 and 9 Aug 2013
"We absolutely loved our time in Zambia. It wasn't just the poor room which disappointed at Kaya Mawa; it just did not live up to what we thought we had booked.
For the future we would take all email correspondence between our agent and us with us - by the time we arrived at the final leg of our holiday we ended up thinking we were wrong. We weren't." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
For the future we would take all email correspondence between our agent and us with us - by the time we arrived at the final leg of our holiday we ended up thinking we were wrong. We weren't." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr T
Suffolk
"An excellent holiday in a wonderful country"
I visited Zambia between 17 Jul 2013 and 27 Jul 2013
"Everything worked like clockwork ( except the Lusaka hotel). I was amazed at the high standard of every aspect in the bush and the super staff eveywhere.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps a different hotel in Lusaka ? I met people who said the Sun Rock was very good. Personally I would prefer an overnight flight both ways." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps a different hotel in Lusaka ? I met people who said the Sun Rock was very good. Personally I would prefer an overnight flight both ways." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr M & Mrs D
UK
"Zambian honeymoon to remember"
I visited Zambia between 14 Jul 2013 and 27 Jul 2013
"Excellent from initial contact to the fine tuning of the final details for our holiday.
Really appreciated the knowledgeable and honest advice.
As a result we had an amazing honeymoon, staying at lovely accommodation in stunning settings and experienced wonderful wildlife encounters." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Really appreciated the knowledgeable and honest advice.
As a result we had an amazing honeymoon, staying at lovely accommodation in stunning settings and experienced wonderful wildlife encounters." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The L family
Jersey
"14 Incredible Days in Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 11 Jul 2013 and 25 Jul 2013
"Exceptional. Truly a holiday of a lifetime made extra special, sharing the experiences as a family.
Ellie was fantastically helpful, even going to the trouble of rearranging our itinerary when she realised that our original booking at Shiwa would have been shared with hunters. Undoubtedly this would have marred our experience there and as it was, we were the only guests, so enjoyed the undivided attention of our delightful host and hostess.
Ellie's suggestions made for a very balanced trip and while the emphasis was on safari, both Shiwa and Livingstone provided contrast, interest and excitement!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. It was perfection." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Ellie was fantastically helpful, even going to the trouble of rearranging our itinerary when she realised that our original booking at Shiwa would have been shared with hunters. Undoubtedly this would have marred our experience there and as it was, we were the only guests, so enjoyed the undivided attention of our delightful host and hostess.
Ellie's suggestions made for a very balanced trip and while the emphasis was on safari, both Shiwa and Livingstone provided contrast, interest and excitement!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. It was perfection." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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