Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr B & Ms M
UK
"My Jun 2013 trip"
I visited Zambia between 14 Jun 2013 and 29 Jun 2013
"Old Mondoro was definitely the highlight, followed by the two bush camps (Chicoko and Crocodile). The wildlife highlights were the elephants in camp at Old Mondoro, and the sighting of three honey badgers together on a game drive.
On completion of the holiday, in hindsight I believe we could have been better advised on a couple of points
1. The split of the days between the two parks, especially as we mentioned about water activities.
2. Kaingo - I didn't appreciate it was a serious photographic camp
and 3. There seemed a reluctance to book Flatdogs
The transfers from BA to Proflight was very tight, it took us absolutely ages to pass through immigration even though we had pre-purchased visas. In fact we had to ask if we could queue jump in order to ensure we got through on time.
Coming home the transfer was even tighter and thanks to one of the ground crew of the airport unofficially queue jumped two massive queues. We felt rather embarrassed, but without this I doubt we would have caught the BA flight to LHR." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
On completion of the holiday, in hindsight I believe we could have been better advised on a couple of points
1. The split of the days between the two parks, especially as we mentioned about water activities.
2. Kaingo - I didn't appreciate it was a serious photographic camp
and 3. There seemed a reluctance to book Flatdogs
The transfers from BA to Proflight was very tight, it took us absolutely ages to pass through immigration even though we had pre-purchased visas. In fact we had to ask if we could queue jump in order to ensure we got through on time.
Coming home the transfer was even tighter and thanks to one of the ground crew of the airport unofficially queue jumped two massive queues. We felt rather embarrassed, but without this I doubt we would have caught the BA flight to LHR." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr V
Chenai, India
"My Jun 2013 trip"
I visited Zambia between 9 Jun 2013 and 17 Jun 2013
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W-J
UK
"Liuwa to Luangwa"
I visited Zambia between 3 Jun 2013 and 15 Jun 2013
"An amazing trip to see one of the last wildlife wildernesses. We feel extremely privileged to have been able to spend time at Liuwa in the company of Jason, Robin, Kanga and the team. The difficulties of the journey to get there are immediately forgotten on arrival; we really hope RPS will restart these trips when the new lodge in the park is built; maybe someone will also construct an airstrip on land firm enough to take planes big enough to get guests and supplies in. The current one can only take the tiny research plane but is otherwise used as a running track as the soil is so soft!
South Luangwa was excellent as usual with some fantastic sightings including a leopard taking her three (!) tiny cubs out for the first time.
All ground arrangements went smoothly as usual though, for us, we found Tours Africa a little too attentive – we really don’t need somebody to shepherd us to the lounge once we’ve passed passport control. And we’re perfectly capable of paying our own departure tax." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
South Luangwa was excellent as usual with some fantastic sightings including a leopard taking her three (!) tiny cubs out for the first time.
All ground arrangements went smoothly as usual though, for us, we found Tours Africa a little too attentive – we really don’t need somebody to shepherd us to the lounge once we’ve passed passport control. And we’re perfectly capable of paying our own departure tax." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs L & Mrs T
Norwich
"A Memorable Zambia experience June 2013"
I visited Zambia between 31 May 2013 and 9 Jun 2013
"A truly memorable experience seeing the wildlife and birds, and also experiencing the friendliness and knowledgeability of the Zambians we met. We also feel we know more about the way of life for some Zambians after visiting the village and school at Kawaza.
All our travelling was planned to go off without a hitch, and we were met and assisted all along the way which was wonderful.
Our thanks to Claire for organising it.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Guidelines are needed about whether to tip the hosts." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
All our travelling was planned to go off without a hitch, and we were met and assisted all along the way which was wonderful.
Our thanks to Claire for organising it.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Guidelines are needed about whether to tip the hosts." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs H
Andover
"My May 2013 trip"
I visited Zambia between 27 May 2013 and 6 Jun 2013
"Very good thank you."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs G
Christchurch
"A great experience"
I visited Zambia between 26 May 2013 and 12 Jun 2013
"The trip was great, exactly what we were hoping for.
I cannot comment on your staff as my husband dealt with them." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
I cannot comment on your staff as my husband dealt with them." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr G
Christchurch, NZ
"My May 2013 trip"
I visited Zambia between 26 May 2013 and 12 Jun 2013
"I found the trip to be a profoundly enriching experience.
The visions South Luangwa offered of at least partially intact natural systems are for me unique" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
The visions South Luangwa offered of at least partially intact natural systems are for me unique" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R
Warsaw
"Zambia Green Season March 2013"
I visited Zambia between 22 Mar 2013 and 30 Mar 2013
"The trip as a whole was very enjoyable. RPS staff and camp were both great.
Game sightings were more patchy than I had expected and OK rather than great over the six days I was there." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Game sightings were more patchy than I had expected and OK rather than great over the six days I was there." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T
Hertfordshire
"A memorable safari"
I visited Zambia between 17 Mar 2013 and 30 Mar 2013
"I had been to Luangwa before, so knew roughly what to expect, and was not disappointed generally. There was not a great quantity of game around (or at least visible), which is perhaps to be expected at this time of year, but everyone tried very hard to ensure a good safari, and the river boat trips provided a very novel experience.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the area, and both RPS and NCS, to anyone contemplating a "real" Africa safari.
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I think you do a pretty good job as it is, no changes necessary." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
I would have no hesitation in recommending the area, and both RPS and NCS, to anyone contemplating a "real" Africa safari.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I think you do a pretty good job as it is, no changes necessary." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Croydon
"ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT"
I visited Zambia between 25 Feb 2013 and 9 Mar 2013
"Ellie did an excellent job organising the whole trip for the four of us. When Chinzombo was unavailable, she organised a very good deal with Norman Carr Safaris which was very much appreciated.
I would highly recommend Expert Africa to anyone who is thinking of going to Southern Africa and I am very pleased to find out that Expert Africa are now going into Kenya, which two of us are hoping to visit shortly.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None at all. Everything was incredibly well organised. Can't fault anything." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
I would highly recommend Expert Africa to anyone who is thinking of going to Southern Africa and I am very pleased to find out that Expert Africa are now going into Kenya, which two of us are hoping to visit shortly.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None at all. Everything was incredibly well organised. Can't fault anything." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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