Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mrs D
London
"Zambia, October 2011"
I visited Zambia between 19 Oct 2011 and 29 Oct 2011
"Fabulous. Thank you.
Claire, Chris and Elllie were very helpful in finding just what we wanted, which was quite specific. We discussed Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe, before choosing to go again to Zambia. And although I had a good idea of where we wanted to go, having been there quite a lot, Claire was able to help me structure the visit and i think part of its success was very much in the sequence. The arrangements made were absolutely spot on and apart from the ghastly Pamodzi, everthing was absolutely FANTASTIC. It couldn't have been better.
Thanks also for the Bradt guide, which we read constantly and found really helpful.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really.
I suppose the cost was the only snag but then we were flying on a private plane and staying in top lodges, a really exclusive tailor made holiday, so what do I expect?" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Claire, Chris and Elllie were very helpful in finding just what we wanted, which was quite specific. We discussed Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe, before choosing to go again to Zambia. And although I had a good idea of where we wanted to go, having been there quite a lot, Claire was able to help me structure the visit and i think part of its success was very much in the sequence. The arrangements made were absolutely spot on and apart from the ghastly Pamodzi, everthing was absolutely FANTASTIC. It couldn't have been better.
Thanks also for the Bradt guide, which we read constantly and found really helpful.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really.
I suppose the cost was the only snag but then we were flying on a private plane and staying in top lodges, a really exclusive tailor made holiday, so what do I expect?" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Sevenoaks
"Amazing trip !"
I visited Zambia between 17 Oct 2011 and 27 Oct 2011
"We had a wonderful trip to Zambia. The wildlife was amazing and we were glad to have the recommendation of 2 Shenton camps plus Mondoro as they complemented each other very well.
Everything went to plan and we will certainly choose Expert Africa again.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Some slightly more detailed advice on photography would be useful. For example on the Shenton web site (not Expert Africa) the emphasis is on top of the range cameras with big lenses. Yes some people have this but they are very expensive. We purchased a 55-300mm telephoto lens which proved adequate for all but the photographing of birds as we got pretty close to most animals. Maybe you could give a counterbalance to the Shenton information to ease the mind of the everyday photographer." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Everything went to plan and we will certainly choose Expert Africa again.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Some slightly more detailed advice on photography would be useful. For example on the Shenton web site (not Expert Africa) the emphasis is on top of the range cameras with big lenses. Yes some people have this but they are very expensive. We purchased a 55-300mm telephoto lens which proved adequate for all but the photographing of birds as we got pretty close to most animals. Maybe you could give a counterbalance to the Shenton information to ease the mind of the everyday photographer." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms D & Mr B
Berks
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I visited Zambia between 17 Oct 2011 and 27 Oct 2011
"A good trip with great lion sightings.
In comparison, the general level of service isn't as good as Robin Pope's, but the cakes are better!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None. I think you're an excellent company and one I've recommended to friends." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
In comparison, the general level of service isn't as good as Robin Pope's, but the cakes are better!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None. I think you're an excellent company and one I've recommended to friends." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs J
WMD
"Aincredable experiance."
I visited Zambia between 16 Oct 2011 and 27 Oct 2011
"We have been on numerous trips with Expert Africa always satisfied with the service and commitment given but probably for obvious reasons we consider this to be one of if not the best exxperiances to date.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, we are of the opinian you are more than capable fulfilling your obligations." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, we are of the opinian you are more than capable fulfilling your obligations." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F
Dublin
"Excellent"
I visited Zambia between 12 Oct 2011 and 24 Oct 2011
"Excellent trip and I enjoyed every moment .
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really - just keep up the good work." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really - just keep up the good work." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr A
Cambridgeshire
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I visited Zambia between 10 Oct 2011 and 27 Oct 2011
"Thoroughly enjoyed all of it and by the end was remembering many of the dozens of birds , trees and plants from my old bush days. I especially enjoyed the walking and getting back to the smaller things in the bush and all the interactions.
Although expensive and by my standards very luxurious , I enjoyed being pampered !
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Very little to add as everything went swimmingly and everyone I dealt with was most pleasant and flexible. Only the delayed BA flight back , together with leaving behind most PACS luggage in Lusaka ( arrived 4 days later ) , was a negative factor but this is not your problem." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Although expensive and by my standards very luxurious , I enjoyed being pampered !
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Very little to add as everything went swimmingly and everyone I dealt with was most pleasant and flexible. Only the delayed BA flight back , together with leaving behind most PACS luggage in Lusaka ( arrived 4 days later ) , was a negative factor but this is not your problem." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr M & Ms O
UK
"Brilliant adventure"
I visited Malawi and 1 other country between 9 Oct 2011 and 28 Oct 2011
"Bostin trip!
Thank you so much Chris and Claire. Realise you did us a big favour.
If you in the future you need some guinea pigs we are more than happy to accommodate at the right price!
smilin
Prob go Madagascar Feb (got own excellent ground agent there and if you want to expand can help!). Check out Grace tours.
Cheers
Me and Loz" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 6 on a Malawi trip
Thank you so much Chris and Claire. Realise you did us a big favour.
If you in the future you need some guinea pigs we are more than happy to accommodate at the right price!
smilin
Prob go Madagascar Feb (got own excellent ground agent there and if you want to expand can help!). Check out Grace tours.
Cheers
Me and Loz" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 6 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs B & Ms W
Surbiton
"The whole trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 5 Oct 2011 and 20 Oct 2011
"The itinerary worked really well - from a gentle start at Nkwali for my first time in the bush through to Nsefu, then microlighting at Tafika and culminating in an adventurous conclusion at Zebra Plains.
Seeing how local communities live also enhanced my experience as a whole.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
In the pre-departure information, there was very litttle about Zimbabwean visas. Although my daughter knew about these, I didn't and other customers may not." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Seeing how local communities live also enhanced my experience as a whole.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
In the pre-departure information, there was very litttle about Zimbabwean visas. Although my daughter knew about these, I didn't and other customers may not." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms W
Berkley, CA
"Wonderful vacation in Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 29 Sep 2011 and 13 Oct 2011
"The level of service and attention to detail made this vacation something we remember as long as we live."
Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The W Group
Berkshire
"Fantastic experience with Expert Africa"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 26 Sep 2011 and 21 Oct 2011
"Tracy had worked really hard to put together a wonderful itinerary, building to a great climax. All our venues had a wow factor and it would be hard to choose a favourite.
Travelling through Namibia, Chobe And Zambia gives an amazing variety of experiences.
One needs to watch the waistline as one is fed relentlessly on delicious fare.
Many thanks for great service, best wishes, Jane Westermann
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Luggage allowances were a problem as we were given different advice. Photographers need to know that they won't be separated from their precious stuff. There is obviously a difference between v small flights and the Proflights to Mfuwe. This doesn't necessarily relate to you but it was the only thing on which we were unclear." Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Travelling through Namibia, Chobe And Zambia gives an amazing variety of experiences.
One needs to watch the waistline as one is fed relentlessly on delicious fare.
Many thanks for great service, best wishes, Jane Westermann
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Luggage allowances were a problem as we were given different advice. Photographers need to know that they won't be separated from their precious stuff. There is obviously a difference between v small flights and the Proflights to Mfuwe. This doesn't necessarily relate to you but it was the only thing on which we were unclear." Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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