Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park
896 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.
Mr T & Ms G
Kent
"A great trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 28 Sep 2009 and 15 Oct 2009
"We really loved our trip and would not hesitate to use Expert Africa again or to recommend you. We really appreciate the extra advice you gave us when planning our trip.
It would be handy on the itinerary if more details could be given on transfers for example that the flight from Livingstone to Luangwa was via Lusaka and the approximate length of the onward transfer by jeep - it is good to know what to expect!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
It would be handy on the itinerary if more details could be given on transfers for example that the flight from Livingstone to Luangwa was via Lusaka and the approximate length of the onward transfer by jeep - it is good to know what to expect!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Glos
"Overall feedback"
I visited Zambia between 21 Sep 2009 and 6 Oct 2009
"Norman Carr Safaris were excellent - facilities and food first rate. They are however overprotective of guests and , if you have done any independent self drive and camping, their safety precautions are OTT and risk spoiling the experience. So be beware.
For first timers they would be great. The walking was really good and our guides were generally excellent. The ZAWA scouts did a great job.
N Luangwa was really relaxed and more of a wilderness experience. Highly recommended." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
For first timers they would be great. The walking was really good and our guides were generally excellent. The ZAWA scouts did a great job.
N Luangwa was really relaxed and more of a wilderness experience. Highly recommended." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr M
Twickenham
"Zambia and Malawi revisited"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 14 Sep 2009 and 30 Sep 2009
"The trip was excellent and very much enjoyed.
Everything worked well and the trip was tailormade for us in a sensitive and thoughtful manner, thanks to Anna who really knows her clients and their preferences. Definitely to be recommended" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Everything worked well and the trip was tailormade for us in a sensitive and thoughtful manner, thanks to Anna who really knows her clients and their preferences. Definitely to be recommended" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
B x 6
Seattle
"Boyd Group - Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 14 Sep 2009 and 30 Sep 2009
"An excellent experience overall.
Pls. see prior comments on suggestions." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Pls. see prior comments on suggestions." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Leeds
"Zambia - Lower Luanga - Best Safari Ever!!"
I visited Zambia between 12 Sep 2009 and 22 Sep 2009
"Expert Africa have become the one agent we would recommend to everyone. Your knowledge of Africa (we have travelled with you to Tanzania and Zambia so far) is outstanding. Having listened to our preferences your choice of camps was perfect.
The standards of all aspects of this trip were really outstanding. Even where we have rated below top marks, it is as much to differentiate between the camps as to penalise any.
Zambia/the Lower luanga has so far been our best safari. we rarely visit a destination twice, but I sincerely hope we return, at least to Zambia and ideally to Tafica if not others in the Lower Luanga.
Thanks particularly to Chris who spoke to me and recommended the camps personnally (we are not the easiest customers). Having spoken to a number of other Expert Africa customers, it seems he somehow finds time to speak personnally to most of them - incredible - long may this continue!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
The standards of all aspects of this trip were really outstanding. Even where we have rated below top marks, it is as much to differentiate between the camps as to penalise any.
Zambia/the Lower luanga has so far been our best safari. we rarely visit a destination twice, but I sincerely hope we return, at least to Zambia and ideally to Tafica if not others in the Lower Luanga.
Thanks particularly to Chris who spoke to me and recommended the camps personnally (we are not the easiest customers). Having spoken to a number of other Expert Africa customers, it seems he somehow finds time to speak personnally to most of them - incredible - long may this continue!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Hampshire
"Two Golden Leopards"
I visited Zambia between 10 Sep 2009 and 22 Sep 2009
"An excellent trip overall, there were certain goals which included a photograph of a leopard in day light up a tree, this was the only thing not achieved, we did however find two golden leopards (lions) up a tree.
We thought last years trip to Botswana would be hard to beat but our trip this year to Zambia has exceeded all our expectations and we haven't stopped smiling since. We met some great people and everyone connected with all the camps were very helpful, knowledgeable and always smiling. Can't wait to go back.
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Only negative comment to make would be the pick up on the morning of our return flight to UK, having paid for B&B could not take part in breakfast as restaurant opens at 5.30am at Taj Hotel and the company used to transfer us to the airport also picked us up at this time, whereas we could had made use of the shuttle bus service of the hotel, therefore allowing us time to enjoy a breakfast before the flight home." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
We thought last years trip to Botswana would be hard to beat but our trip this year to Zambia has exceeded all our expectations and we haven't stopped smiling since. We met some great people and everyone connected with all the camps were very helpful, knowledgeable and always smiling. Can't wait to go back.
Suggestions for improvements:
Only negative comment to make would be the pick up on the morning of our return flight to UK, having paid for B&B could not take part in breakfast as restaurant opens at 5.30am at Taj Hotel and the company used to transfer us to the airport also picked us up at this time, whereas we could had made use of the shuttle bus service of the hotel, therefore allowing us time to enjoy a breakfast before the flight home." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms W & Mr L
Northants
"South Luangwa with Norman Carr Safaris"
I visited Zambia between 10 Sep 2009 and 18 Sep 2009
"We have always wanted to go on a safari holiday and it has taken several years of planning and saving up to finally do it, but this has definitely been the most enjoyable holiday we have ever had and lived up to all our expectations in every way.
We really wanted to be pampered and spoiled, see all the animals in beautiful surroundings and to see as few other people and vehicles as possible and try and get a feel for Africa. South Luangwa delivered the locations and animals and Norman Carr Safaris was staffed by amazing people and run to a higher standard than we could possibly have hoped for. We would recommend it to anyone and plan to go back ourselves in the future.
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No, everything was perfect." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
We really wanted to be pampered and spoiled, see all the animals in beautiful surroundings and to see as few other people and vehicles as possible and try and get a feel for Africa. South Luangwa delivered the locations and animals and Norman Carr Safaris was staffed by amazing people and run to a higher standard than we could possibly have hoped for. We would recommend it to anyone and plan to go back ourselves in the future.
Suggestions for improvements:
No, everything was perfect." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs MB
Farnham
"Trip of a life time."
I visited Zambia between 10 Sep 2009 and 21 Sep 2009
"From my first contact with Expert Africa via Lucy, I was impressed. Lucy went out of her way giving us advice. She listened to what our requirements were (flushing loos and hot showere!) and advised accordingly.
Our disappointment was, as I have said ,Tafika and maybe this is because they are suffering with the recession. Also the other places were so welcoming and accommodating it was made worse by the comparison." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Our disappointment was, as I have said ,Tafika and maybe this is because they are suffering with the recession. Also the other places were so welcoming and accommodating it was made worse by the comparison." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs C
Henley
"do repeat a success"
I visited Zambia between 7 Sep 2009 and 22 Sep 2009
"It was great to be back with the Tafica team and their 3 bushcamps. Walking is the activity to do at every opportunity, once you have seen most animals from a truck.
Suggestions for improvements:
lets talk about next year's trip and how about an increasing discount for faithful clients?" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Suggestions for improvements:
lets talk about next year's trip and how about an increasing discount for faithful clients?" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Chris
Bath
"Overall"
I visited Zambia between 7 Sep 2009 and 25 Sep 2009
"Outward flight was awful and not a good start to our holiday.
Both Shenton Camps were excellent - special to Tom in the bush camp - he was a wonderful host.
6 nights at Chongwe was too long, but this happened due to the Bush Buck Camp not opening.
Return flight very uncomfortable - in fact BA was the only reason our level of satisfactory was not higher.
Suggestions for improvements:
No - you are doing a good job!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
Both Shenton Camps were excellent - special to Tom in the bush camp - he was a wonderful host.
6 nights at Chongwe was too long, but this happened due to the Bush Buck Camp not opening.
Return flight very uncomfortable - in fact BA was the only reason our level of satisfactory was not higher.
Suggestions for improvements:
No - you are doing a good job!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Good
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