Reviews of holidays to Michamvi Peninsula
86 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Michamvi Peninsula.
The H family
Fulham
"Family trip"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 11 Sep 2016 and 20 Sep 2016
"The trip exceeded our expectations, not often you can say that..
All the places we stayed we would recommend. A great combination of safari and relaxing by the beach." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
All the places we stayed we would recommend. A great combination of safari and relaxing by the beach." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr M
USA
"Zanzibar Sept 10-14"
I visited Zanzibar between 10 Sep 2016 and 14 Sep 2016
"Thanks for organizing this for us. My only concern was double booking of the Stonetown Tour guides."
Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Matt & Barbara
London
"Terrific Honeymoon and unbelievable Memories"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 2 Aug 2016 and 17 Aug 2016
"As honeymoons go, this was the ultimate. We had the seculsion in Selous, the game in Ruaha and the relaxation in Zanzibar. Everything went like clockwork and each part complimented the trip wonderfully well - thank you Ellie & Expert Africa!
First of all Beho Beho and the Selous. Beho Beho is as good as its reputation. Brilliant guiding, brilliant hospitality and in a part of the Selous where you will feel like you have Africa to yourselves. The seclusion is an invaluable feeling and it really hit home just how amazing Africa is. The Selous itself was very different to Ruaha as it was much more vegetated and incredibly beautiful, with rivers, dry gorges, forests and plains. There is plenty of game but it is not the case that you can sit at the top of a hill and scan for your next pride of lion. If you are going to be able to tick game off the list then Selous is not the right choice. You generally have to work for your sightings, which for us, made it all the more special. As Selous is a reserve and not a national park, you can go off-road and track the animals which we found exciting. As a result sightings were so worthwhile and we gained far more insight from BB's excellent guides.
Ruaha was the next stop and was the perfect complement. It seemed much more like a traditional safari area, with game spread across the horizon. The area was much busier than Selous but it was still possible to lose the crowds and go big game hunting. Although we didn't see any leopard, we were incredibly lucky to spot Wild Dog twice and the second time we followed them as they were hunting, which was an unforgettable experience. Mwagusi Camp was brilliant with an amazing location.
We must mention the time of year...perfect! August was start of dry season so there was enough vegetation to keep the dust down, but virtually no mosquitos and the game was starting to congregate around the water holes. Couldn't have been better for both the Selous and Ruaha.
The follow-up in Zanzibar was just what was needed. Relaxation. The Palms was fantastic with great service and food and a very picturesque beach. We would probably not go to Zanzibar in isolation as there isn't too much to do but it definitely complements an East Africa safari!
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We really like the website as it is very simple to navigate with clear links and lots of detail when required.
Based on our experience, we would 100% recommend Expert Africa.
P.s. Thank you for facilitating such a fabulous honeymoon :-)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
First of all Beho Beho and the Selous. Beho Beho is as good as its reputation. Brilliant guiding, brilliant hospitality and in a part of the Selous where you will feel like you have Africa to yourselves. The seclusion is an invaluable feeling and it really hit home just how amazing Africa is. The Selous itself was very different to Ruaha as it was much more vegetated and incredibly beautiful, with rivers, dry gorges, forests and plains. There is plenty of game but it is not the case that you can sit at the top of a hill and scan for your next pride of lion. If you are going to be able to tick game off the list then Selous is not the right choice. You generally have to work for your sightings, which for us, made it all the more special. As Selous is a reserve and not a national park, you can go off-road and track the animals which we found exciting. As a result sightings were so worthwhile and we gained far more insight from BB's excellent guides.
Ruaha was the next stop and was the perfect complement. It seemed much more like a traditional safari area, with game spread across the horizon. The area was much busier than Selous but it was still possible to lose the crowds and go big game hunting. Although we didn't see any leopard, we were incredibly lucky to spot Wild Dog twice and the second time we followed them as they were hunting, which was an unforgettable experience. Mwagusi Camp was brilliant with an amazing location.
We must mention the time of year...perfect! August was start of dry season so there was enough vegetation to keep the dust down, but virtually no mosquitos and the game was starting to congregate around the water holes. Couldn't have been better for both the Selous and Ruaha.
The follow-up in Zanzibar was just what was needed. Relaxation. The Palms was fantastic with great service and food and a very picturesque beach. We would probably not go to Zanzibar in isolation as there isn't too much to do but it definitely complements an East Africa safari!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We really like the website as it is very simple to navigate with clear links and lots of detail when required.
Based on our experience, we would 100% recommend Expert Africa.
P.s. Thank you for facilitating such a fabulous honeymoon :-)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The D family
Essex
"Our February 2016 Safari trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 2 Feb 2016 and 17 Feb 2016
"I have not had an opportunity to comment on our guide and this was a real downer.
He was called Hilary and was really dreadful. He was H&S crazy. He would never allow us off the vehicle even in areas where other people were out of theirs, oh except when the vehicle would not start and we had to get out and push it. This happened twice. We know the risks and would never expect to be off vehicle in areas where there is an element of danger, after all this is our 10th safari.
He drove at a snails pace so that he would not actually get very far from camp. Every vehicle in the Serengeti overtook us. Every vehicle we met he stopped to talk to the guide. He spent half an hour one evening trying to extract another vehicle from a ditch, again people in the other vehicles were out of theirs, we were not allowed to do so. Later when my daughter wanted to take photos of a troop of baboons he told her our time was up. Even though he was knowledgagle mainly with regard to animals he rarely imparted information on wildlife unless asked and he was always either on his phone or radio talking to others. The last 3 days he made no attempt to spot game. He would drive past them without stopping as he did not see them.
We only had one sundowner for the whole week. We eat off dirty tables at picnic lunch as he could not be bothered to produce a tablecloth. Outside of this we had a lovely time." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
He was called Hilary and was really dreadful. He was H&S crazy. He would never allow us off the vehicle even in areas where other people were out of theirs, oh except when the vehicle would not start and we had to get out and push it. This happened twice. We know the risks and would never expect to be off vehicle in areas where there is an element of danger, after all this is our 10th safari.
He drove at a snails pace so that he would not actually get very far from camp. Every vehicle in the Serengeti overtook us. Every vehicle we met he stopped to talk to the guide. He spent half an hour one evening trying to extract another vehicle from a ditch, again people in the other vehicles were out of theirs, we were not allowed to do so. Later when my daughter wanted to take photos of a troop of baboons he told her our time was up. Even though he was knowledgagle mainly with regard to animals he rarely imparted information on wildlife unless asked and he was always either on his phone or radio talking to others. The last 3 days he made no attempt to spot game. He would drive past them without stopping as he did not see them.
We only had one sundowner for the whole week. We eat off dirty tables at picnic lunch as he could not be bothered to produce a tablecloth. Outside of this we had a lovely time." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
M & L
Vancouver, BC
"Feb 2016 trip to Rwanda & Zanzibar"
I visited Rwanda and 1 other country between 30 Jan 2016 and 28 Feb 2016
"We had a great trip. Everything went smoothly. The driver/guide, Sam, from Primate Safaris was excellent. He was a really nice person with a good sense of humour and was able to tell us lots about Rwanda and answer any questions we had. He was a big help in buying books in Kigali for donating to two schools in Musanze. A visit to the Deaf School and to the pre-school at the Faith Foundation were highlights of our visit in that area (as well as the gorillas of course) He was also able to work with the Park Rangers to have us assigned to a gorilla family that didn't require too much trekking, due to my husband's bad knee.
I would like to suggest that Expert Africa promote the School for the Deaf and also the pre-school run by the Faith Foundation, both in Musanze, if any guests want to take school supplies, children's clothing or sports & games equipment for the local village. A visit to one or both of these places is very rewarding.
Pack for a Purpose is a website that also provides information on what type of things to bring. I find it much more useful than Stuff your Rucksack." Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 15 on a Rwanda safari
I would like to suggest that Expert Africa promote the School for the Deaf and also the pre-school run by the Faith Foundation, both in Musanze, if any guests want to take school supplies, children's clothing or sports & games equipment for the local village. A visit to one or both of these places is very rewarding.
Pack for a Purpose is a website that also provides information on what type of things to bring. I find it much more useful than Stuff your Rucksack." Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 15 on a Rwanda safari
Overall trip
Excellent
L family
Texas
"Zanzibar October 2015"
I visited Zanzibar between 17 Oct 2015 and 24 Oct 2015
"Our trip went quite smoothly.
All arrangements were correct and we experienced no problems with accommodations or transfers." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
All arrangements were correct and we experienced no problems with accommodations or transfers." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
Accra
"My Jul 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 2 Jul 2014 and 13 Jul 2014
"Thanks to Ellie for making us a really nice trip that we would not forget."
Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss L
Bedford
"October 2013 trip"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 8 Oct 2013 and 20 Oct 2013
"Absolutely amazing!
Thankyou to Liz for suggesting all of these places to visit. We had the most perfect time for such a special occasion.
We would gladly recommend your company to any of our friends and family wishing to travel to Africa and wouldnt hestiate to also get in touch if we decided another holiday here." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Thankyou to Liz for suggesting all of these places to visit. We had the most perfect time for such a special occasion.
We would gladly recommend your company to any of our friends and family wishing to travel to Africa and wouldnt hestiate to also get in touch if we decided another holiday here." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mick and Jan
Shrops
"My Sep 2013 trip"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 14 Sep 2013 and 27 Sep 2013
"Safari experience exceeded all our expectations, we had a wonderful time.
We hadn't realised quite how close we would get to the animals - 1 meter away from a lion was an unforgettable experience
The beach part of our holiday was extremely relaxing and enjoyable" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday
We hadn't realised quite how close we would get to the animals - 1 meter away from a lion was an unforgettable experience
The beach part of our holiday was extremely relaxing and enjoyable" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
The B family
Swindon
"Wonderful Safari Experience"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 19 Aug 2013 and 31 Aug 2013
"We had a wonderful time, Asilia provided us with an excellent guide for Manyara and Ngorongoro. The camps were good and some brilliant. The beach extension to relax was just right. We can't wait to do our next safari."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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