Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr & Mrs R
W Midlands
"The Emerald Season is a real treasure"
I visited Zambia between 24 Feb 2011 and 7 Mar 2011
"Everything worked smoothly and we really enjoyed our visit.
The itinerary planned by Lucy perfectly met our requirements and the Norman Carr team looked after our every need.
We will definitely travel again with Expert Africa.
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Keep it just as it is!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
The itinerary planned by Lucy perfectly met our requirements and the Norman Carr team looked after our every need.
We will definitely travel again with Expert Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep it just as it is!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The R group
London
"A wonderful trip!"
I visited Zambia between 28 Nov 2010 and 6 Dec 2010
"Zambia continues to be one of the great holiday destinations.
The level of professionalism seems to increase each time I visit, and the people, with their charming and helpful attitudes, make a holiday there very special There are too many members of staff in the lodges to mention individually, but our thanks go out to them all for making our stay with them memorable in every way.
Thank you, Lucy, for organising everything, and I will certainly be in touch when organising my next trip to Africa.
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No, you seem to have covered everything." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
The level of professionalism seems to increase each time I visit, and the people, with their charming and helpful attitudes, make a holiday there very special There are too many members of staff in the lodges to mention individually, but our thanks go out to them all for making our stay with them memorable in every way.
Thank you, Lucy, for organising everything, and I will certainly be in touch when organising my next trip to Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, you seem to have covered everything." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs VV-G
Belgium
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I visited Zambia between 5 Nov 2010 and 15 Nov 2010
"Excellent organisation and coordination ( travel connections : plane - car - boat - connecting flights etc )
Wherever we expected someone : he was present, knowledgeable and up to his job.
Very well organised. ( greetings at airports - assistance to jump the VISA queue on arrival in Lusaka )
Quality of the provided services = superb.
In our first contact - by phone - : perfect selection of the camps by Chris McIntyre .
( although a bit handicapped by the timing of the trip : several camps were closed or closing )
Adminstrative follow-up by Lucy Copsen : very efficient , very friendly
It might look as us being easy going , easily satisfied travellers. We are not.
Our quotations are as we feel : Very satisfied.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep us informed by mail and/ or brochure !
We keep telling people how pleased we are." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Wherever we expected someone : he was present, knowledgeable and up to his job.
Very well organised. ( greetings at airports - assistance to jump the VISA queue on arrival in Lusaka )
Quality of the provided services = superb.
In our first contact - by phone - : perfect selection of the camps by Chris McIntyre .
( although a bit handicapped by the timing of the trip : several camps were closed or closing )
Adminstrative follow-up by Lucy Copsen : very efficient , very friendly
It might look as us being easy going , easily satisfied travellers. We are not.
Our quotations are as we feel : Very satisfied.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep us informed by mail and/ or brochure !
We keep telling people how pleased we are." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr W & Mrs Z
NL
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I visited Zambia between 24 Oct 2010 and 15 Nov 2010
"Well-organised, pleasant trip that was in all respects what we had hoped for, no unpleasant surprises, very efficiently organised without any delays. Thank you, Claire
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Maybe some more attention for Kafue would help the development of this enormous park. More facilities and more tourism may help in the struggle against poaching.
The same goes for Kasanka which is interesting for birders." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Maybe some more attention for Kafue would help the development of this enormous park. More facilities and more tourism may help in the struggle against poaching.
The same goes for Kasanka which is interesting for birders." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
WhiteChapel
"Zambia trip 2010"
I visited Zambia between 17 Oct 2010 and 28 Oct 2010
"As usual, the whole process, from deliberating on which trip to take, to arriving home, was stress free. Ellie Dunkels was extremely helpful in organizing the trip, contacting Tafifka etc. Personally, one of the reasons I am a repeat customer is due to the extremely professional, knowledgeable, yet very approachable staff, would love to come to staff Xmas party!
Tafika, as before was great. Many thanks to Heather, Bryan, John, Carol. Rhona, Stephen, Alex, Clever, Special, Laurence's, Godfrey, and all the other staff, who work so hard, and make it all seem so effortless.
Fantastic trip, cheers!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Tafika, as before was great. Many thanks to Heather, Bryan, John, Carol. Rhona, Stephen, Alex, Clever, Special, Laurence's, Godfrey, and all the other staff, who work so hard, and make it all seem so effortless.
Fantastic trip, cheers!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs B.
Cambridge
"A thoroughly enjoyable holiday"
I visited Zambia between 10 Oct 2010 and 21 Oct 2010
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms B
Herts
"Best holiday ever"
I visited Malawi and 2 other countries between 7 Oct 2010 and 24 Oct 2010
"Loved it, wouldn't have changed a thing - thank you so much for all your hard work organising everything :)
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Yes I think you should start thinking about where we can go next time when we've saved a few pennies lol" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 6 on a Malawi trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Yes I think you should start thinking about where we can go next time when we've saved a few pennies lol" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 6 on a Malawi trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Derbyshire
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I visited Zambia between 3 Oct 2010 and 15 Oct 2010
"We are indeed home safely after a wonderful holiday. Logistically, it was perfect; flights on time, terminal guides appeared when required and performed as necessary. The four lodges could not be faulted for accommodation, food and hospitality and all contributed to the holiday which was advertised.
Let me finish by re-iterating that Jeanne and I have had a wonderful holiday and would like to thank you for your efforts which made it happen." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Let me finish by re-iterating that Jeanne and I have had a wonderful holiday and would like to thank you for your efforts which made it happen." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Luxborough
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I visited Zambia between 3 Oct 2010 and 14 Oct 2010
"From the research we had done beforehand, we had high expectations of both Shenton Safaris and Chiawa camp. Both exceeded our expectations.
The locations were spectacular, the wildlife encounters outstanding and the standard of accommodation, service and hospitality first class.
The abiding memory of this holiday will, of course, be the wildlife. We were fortunate enough to see many memorable things including: several successful hunts by lions, 2 prides of lions disputing territory and a kill, leopards, large herds of buffalo and elephants at (very) close quarters, etc, etc. Due to the locations of the camps being deep within the National Park(s), none of these sightings were shared with large numbers of tourists. At no time were the lions outnumbered by the tourists and on the vast majority of occasions ours, with 6 guests, was the only vehicle present; there were never more than 2 vehicles at any sighting at the same time.
This was a truly memorable experience, our thanks go to all who made it possible.
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We really can't fault it, many thanks for your help." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
The locations were spectacular, the wildlife encounters outstanding and the standard of accommodation, service and hospitality first class.
The abiding memory of this holiday will, of course, be the wildlife. We were fortunate enough to see many memorable things including: several successful hunts by lions, 2 prides of lions disputing territory and a kill, leopards, large herds of buffalo and elephants at (very) close quarters, etc, etc. Due to the locations of the camps being deep within the National Park(s), none of these sightings were shared with large numbers of tourists. At no time were the lions outnumbered by the tourists and on the vast majority of occasions ours, with 6 guests, was the only vehicle present; there were never more than 2 vehicles at any sighting at the same time.
This was a truly memorable experience, our thanks go to all who made it possible.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We really can't fault it, many thanks for your help." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
UK
"Another excellent trip"
I visited Zambia between 24 Sep 2010 and 14 Oct 2010
"Our fourth trip with you and another magnificent holiday in a different country - we're very impressed you can provide consistent excellence over a range of varying trips and destinations. Lucy gave us very good advice on both the camp selection and the balance of the trip (gently refuting a couple of our ideas - you were right!)
Our very positive impression of the company was further enhanced when Ellie came up and introduced herself at Lusaka airport having by chance spotted the luggage labels - many would have just kept there heads down and got on with their own business.
We met many not travelling with you who had admired/used your website but then gone elsewhere and had some minor issues - we suspect some will soon become clients..." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
Our very positive impression of the company was further enhanced when Ellie came up and introduced herself at Lusaka airport having by chance spotted the luggage labels - many would have just kept there heads down and got on with their own business.
We met many not travelling with you who had admired/used your website but then gone elsewhere and had some minor issues - we suspect some will soon become clients..." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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