Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr & Mrs L
Ilkley
"Our May 2012 Zambia Trip"
I visited Zambia between 23 May 2012 and 4 Jun 2012
"We had a great trip.
In the future we think we would spend less time travelling to different places but rather spend more time in certain localities. It all goes so quickly that time spent travelling between places feels like lost time.
This trip certainly confirms for us that we much prefer being in owner led, authentic, well managed, unpretentious lodges or camps like Tafika. We would certainly want to spend more time their on our next visit, there was so much to do and it would be good to do it at a more leisurely pace.
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We feel that Expert Africa is as good as it can possibly be, we have always been extremely satisfied with your service and would not wish to use any other company to help us with our trips to Africa.
The level of knowledge processed by the team is second to none and is borne out of first hand experience which is invaluable." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
In the future we think we would spend less time travelling to different places but rather spend more time in certain localities. It all goes so quickly that time spent travelling between places feels like lost time.
This trip certainly confirms for us that we much prefer being in owner led, authentic, well managed, unpretentious lodges or camps like Tafika. We would certainly want to spend more time their on our next visit, there was so much to do and it would be good to do it at a more leisurely pace.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We feel that Expert Africa is as good as it can possibly be, we have always been extremely satisfied with your service and would not wish to use any other company to help us with our trips to Africa.
The level of knowledge processed by the team is second to none and is borne out of first hand experience which is invaluable." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs S
Cheshire
"My May 2012 trip"
I visited Zambia between 19 May 2012 and 28 May 2012
"This was around our seventh trip to the valley, and everything was managed the way it should be. A very enjoyable holiday.
The ground agents made our progress through immigration on the way out and check-in on the way home, quick and easy" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
The ground agents made our progress through immigration on the way out and check-in on the way home, quick and easy" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Dr V
Oxford
"An experience to cherish for the life time"
I visited Zambia between 7 Apr 2012 and 14 Apr 2012
"AS above - once in a life time experience apart from the last day of our stay.
But then, we are glad that we met some very good people in the safari parks, ate amazing food, fortunate enough to see all Big 5s and were looked after by 2 very good teams in the lodges.
Will certainly consider RPS again." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
But then, we are glad that we met some very good people in the safari parks, ate amazing food, fortunate enough to see all Big 5s and were looked after by 2 very good teams in the lodges.
Will certainly consider RPS again." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Harrow
"Trip to Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 5 Apr 2012 and 12 Apr 2012
"All arrangements worked out perfectly, the ground handling was greay all in all a very positive experience"
Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The Sand Martins
Oxon
"Nkwali and Nsefu in the Emerald Season"
I visited Zambia between 15 Mar 2012 and 24 Mar 2012
"Having visited the South Luangwa, and these camps, in the dry season, we wanted to experience them in the Emerald Season. The trip exceeded our expectations. We saw many different birds, and although the animals are, in principle, harder to spot in the lush bush, we were rewarded with some spectacular sightings, due to the skill of our guides: Braston at Nkwali and Daudi at Nsefu.
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I can't think of anything to add!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I can't think of anything to add!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs B
Herts
"Luangwa in the Emerald Season"
I visited Zambia between 16 Feb 2012 and 25 Feb 2012
"Great short trip at a very different time of the year to the main tourist season. The stark contrast between the brown of the dry season, and the lush greens of this time of year was most striking. It was alike a completely different place. The light was clear - little dust in the air - great for photographs. The weather was a little variable - first few days were overcast with occasional light rain and one very rainy day. The second part of the trip brought bright sunshine every day.
Watching an already high Luangwa River rise by around 2 metres in a day and a half was quite memorable. Plenty to see - lots of the larger animals and birds around, all looking very healthy. The big cats were inevitably more elusive although we had a great leopard sighting on our way in, and a couple of lion sightings while we were there. Best of all, though, it was like having our own private safari - we were the only guests in each camp, and the staff were all very welcoming and accommodating of our requests and interests. It also meant we could spend as little or as much time as we wanted on each sighting without worrying about the needs and interests of other guests.
If you've been on safari a few times in the dry season, we'd most definitely recommend visiting at this time of year.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None we can think of. We keep recommending you to others, so that's certainly an endorsement!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Watching an already high Luangwa River rise by around 2 metres in a day and a half was quite memorable. Plenty to see - lots of the larger animals and birds around, all looking very healthy. The big cats were inevitably more elusive although we had a great leopard sighting on our way in, and a couple of lion sightings while we were there. Best of all, though, it was like having our own private safari - we were the only guests in each camp, and the staff were all very welcoming and accommodating of our requests and interests. It also meant we could spend as little or as much time as we wanted on each sighting without worrying about the needs and interests of other guests.
If you've been on safari a few times in the dry season, we'd most definitely recommend visiting at this time of year.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None we can think of. We keep recommending you to others, so that's certainly an endorsement!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms B
Birmingham
"Zambia trip"
I visited Zambia between 2 Dec 2011 and 15 Dec 2011
"Wonderful experience, would certainly recommend this to friends and family.
South Luangwa is am amazing place, and has a high density of game, with very knowledgeable and obliging guides, and a very high quality og ecotourism. Visiting in the low season also meant that there were no crowds and I had the guides almost all to myself.
Victoria Falls absolutely amazing, both from land and air.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, just keep up the great service!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
South Luangwa is am amazing place, and has a high density of game, with very knowledgeable and obliging guides, and a very high quality og ecotourism. Visiting in the low season also meant that there were no crowds and I had the guides almost all to myself.
Victoria Falls absolutely amazing, both from land and air.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, just keep up the great service!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Prof & Mrs S
Scotland
"Zambia - again"
I visited Zambia between 11 Nov 2011 and 19 Nov 2011
"Good. We found the heat a bit difficult, but this was a function of our travel dates.
Game viewing was mixed - some real highlights and some not very exciting. Bryan at Tafika is excellent, and Sebastian at LRC was very good when we had him to ourselves." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Game viewing was mixed - some real highlights and some not very exciting. Bryan at Tafika is excellent, and Sebastian at LRC was very good when we had him to ourselves." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Good
Richard/Mary
England
"final"
I visited Zambia between 31 Oct 2011 and 17 Nov 2011
"Very good guides and game. How it will develop under the new owners - time will tell. They need to keep up the standard and support the team.
RPS needs a dress code for the table meals. I have never had dinner sitting next to man in a vest and would not intend to repeat the experience.
I await to hear the result of this comment." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
RPS needs a dress code for the table meals. I have never had dinner sitting next to man in a vest and would not intend to repeat the experience.
I await to hear the result of this comment." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
Bristol
"On principle it remains- ZAMBIA."
I visited Zambia between 21 Oct 2011 and 3 Nov 2011
"Zambia, after its recent elections seems to be heading in the right direction, generally. It can only be hoped that the national park/game reserves can be maintained by the right people and in the right way. Zimbabwe is not an option on principle while the beautiful people there continue to suffer.
Zambia- the South Luangwa valley is one of(certainly my favourite) game reserves in Africa. NormanCarr safaris have the best guides and the combinations of different bush camps give one the best experiences of safari in Africa.
Thank you to everyone associated with NormanCarr safaris." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Zambia- the South Luangwa valley is one of(certainly my favourite) game reserves in Africa. NormanCarr safaris have the best guides and the combinations of different bush camps give one the best experiences of safari in Africa.
Thank you to everyone associated with NormanCarr safaris." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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