Reviews of trips to Stone Town
351 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Stone Town.
"Fantastic first Safari and trip to Africa!!"
I would reccomend people to use Expert Africa and to visit all the camps we went to!! Thank you for your advice." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
"Happy Travellers"
The trip was extremely well organised, any future trips to Africa will certainly be booked through yourselves.
Thank you Liz for arranging such a memorable holiday." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zanzibar holiday
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Thank you to the whole team for always answering our queries so patiently!!
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Not really. We were very happy with all the recommendations, received literature and general assistance." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
"Honeymoon"
Selous Impala Camp and Matemwe Beach Village were both outstanding and really made our trip special." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
"Safari an amazing time"
Our Safari in the Selous game reserve was truely amazing with so many great memories. I can not recommend it enough.
Zanzibar was interesting and an eye opener to how a lot of people live.
Thank you Expert Africa.
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I also had contact with Liz Wollen [Ed: one of the Expert Africa team] who was also very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble even when I changed my requirements in my initial enquiry. Everything was organised and detailed perfectly.
Thank you Expert Africa. I would have no doubts in recommending anyone to you." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
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This was our first family trip to Africa, and we're very impressed by the efficient service and accurate info we had from Expert Africa." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
"A wonderful holiday"
Tanzania itself was wonderful. The people we met were charming and gracious, the countryside, animals, birds, sea and fish were breathtaking and Stone Town was a fascinating place to end a memorable holiday. For all of us Chole Mjini was definitely the highlight but Lake Manze is pretty hard to fault!
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Every was so good I can't think of any way in which you could improve your service!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
"Overall trip"
I was recommended the Bradt guide to Tanzania and noted that Chris acknowldeged his involvement with Expert Africa and sort of liked that. So got in touch and was very ably advised by Liz Wollen. I was late in doing the bookings but she guided me very competently through the available choices and I cannot fault her recommendations. I
n the event, on several of the bookings, she was able to get us better deals than we thought was possible at the outset. When she left on an assignment to Africa, Ellie seamlessly took over the arrangements. It was a pleasure working with the team and everything, without exception, went as planned.
Not a whinge but a suggestion. The pickup times on the transfers by road were not specified and it wasn't always easy to find a contact at the transfer company who was fully up to speed. Everyone now has mobiles in Africa - when I visit farmers in remote parts, I make the arrangements by mobile - so why not recommend that your clients buy a local sim card and send the details to you. You can then advise hotels, transfer companies etc so they can text collection times and other last minute info as needed.
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It may be me being thick but I lost a couple of versions of this form as I was completing it. You guys are doing a great job." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
"Great help and patience"
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Nothing to add... great service" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
"Ruaha to Zanzibar via Selous"
Go to Ruaha - the game is a s good as Chobe in Botswana. Selous is a good alternative and has the advantage of water activities and walking safaris. Game is harder to find though.
Breezes is great if you have children, its facilities are good, it is safe and the perfect spot to unwind.
I would avoid the Zanzibar Coffee House except for cake and coffee. There are better alternatives - we were moved to Grand Palace Hotel which is brand new (and has a few teething problems) and the Swahili House looked good as well. We had an excellent Italian meal at the Spice House.
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Not really. This is our second trip with you and third with Sunvil group in 4 years. Thinking about next year already." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
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