Reviews of safaris to Hwange National Park
We have always listened to our travellers, and now you can learn from them also. Below are links to feedback from recent trips - these are their views, not ours! See what they think of us, and about our trips to Africa:
Mrs G
Amersham
"surpassed our expectations"
I visited Zimbabwe between 2 Apr 2015 and 9 Apr 2015
"Once over the shock of the 2 hour wait to enter Zimbabwe (they are building a new terminal and just cannot cope with the volume of visitors), the trip was absolutely fantastic.
The visit to Victoria Falls and the elephant safari are a must on anyones itinerary. All transfers were very timely and efficient with mineral water always available if needed. Simply our best holiday ever and although a lot of money I now appreciate why safaris are so expensive.
However, for a special occasion it does represent good value for money." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
The visit to Victoria Falls and the elephant safari are a must on anyones itinerary. All transfers were very timely and efficient with mineral water always available if needed. Simply our best holiday ever and although a lot of money I now appreciate why safaris are so expensive.
However, for a special occasion it does represent good value for money." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr E & Mrs H
Botswana
"Report on our trip to Zimbabwe"
I visited Zimbabwe between 25 Feb 2015 and 8 Mar 2015
"We were a little surprised at how few outlets took credit cards. So it is best to bring a lot of dollars or face having to go to ATMs which might well limit you to small withdrawals.
Wherever we went in Zimbabwe the people, of whatever colour or origin, were unfailingly friendly and helpful. And at no time did we ever feel other than safe! All in all we had a splendid trip, such that it is in our minds to return to Zimbabwe at some time in the future.
So, many thanks to Nick Hobbs and all the team at Expert Africa for all your work. We will certainly use your services again in the future." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Wherever we went in Zimbabwe the people, of whatever colour or origin, were unfailingly friendly and helpful. And at no time did we ever feel other than safe! All in all we had a splendid trip, such that it is in our minds to return to Zimbabwe at some time in the future.
So, many thanks to Nick Hobbs and all the team at Expert Africa for all your work. We will certainly use your services again in the future." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
P&L
Hackney
"Our holiday of a lifetime"
I visited Zimbabwe between 17 Nov 2014 and 28 Nov 2014
"This truly was a holiday of a lifetime. We had an absolutely fantastic time.
We saw far more than we'd hoped in terms of the wildlife - they were more numerous, more varied and more close up than we'd hoped. We saw so many birds we almost lost count - 63 species in total that we remembered to write down. Everyone in Zimbabwe was so friendly and made us feel very welcome.
Everything went very smoothly and we felt in very good hands with Expert Africa." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
We saw far more than we'd hoped in terms of the wildlife - they were more numerous, more varied and more close up than we'd hoped. We saw so many birds we almost lost count - 63 species in total that we remembered to write down. Everyone in Zimbabwe was so friendly and made us feel very welcome.
Everything went very smoothly and we felt in very good hands with Expert Africa." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr W & Dr D
Leeds
"My Nov 2014 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 8 Nov 2014 and 24 Nov 2014
"It was a great holiday!"
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
N Yorks
"First time safari following a rafting trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 31 Oct 2014 and 14 Nov 2014
"I found Expert Africa a very reasuring company to use.
Having got a white water rafting trip arranged, I wanted to extend my trip to include a safari. After speaking with both Claire and Nick, they recommended going to Hwange and trying 2 different camps in different areas of the park. They also arranged my flights out to Southern Africa and the transfers from the end of my rafting trip to the start of the safari section of my trip.
In fact, the whole trip ran very smoothly and I was very pleased with all the help and advice I was given and the way the trip proceeded." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zimbabwe safari
Having got a white water rafting trip arranged, I wanted to extend my trip to include a safari. After speaking with both Claire and Nick, they recommended going to Hwange and trying 2 different camps in different areas of the park. They also arranged my flights out to Southern Africa and the transfers from the end of my rafting trip to the start of the safari section of my trip.
In fact, the whole trip ran very smoothly and I was very pleased with all the help and advice I was given and the way the trip proceeded." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T & Mr L
Amsterdam
"An excellent trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 31 Oct 2014 and 9 Nov 2014
"We normally try to avoid late October because of the heat but I'm really glad we made the trip at this time of year. Game viewing was simply excellent and I was surprised how few others were travelling.
It was very hot but the camps had fans and the heat was manageable." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
It was very hot but the camps had fans and the heat was manageable." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Co Durham
"We expected the best."
I visited Zimbabwe between 5 Oct 2014 and 16 Oct 2014
"And we think we got it.
A fantastic 9 day 3 location safari with light aircraft transfers between lodges. Clearly Zimbabwe is going through some troubled times but this in no way detracted from our trip, People are genuinely pleased to see you, none of our camps where full and the parks seemed very quiet in terms of visitors, but plenty of game. We had a fantastic trip that will live long in our memory.
A special word for Rhino Safari camp, spend 2 nights here for a totally different amazing experience.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Difficult to suggest an improvement, our second Expert Africa trip, will definitely return." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
A fantastic 9 day 3 location safari with light aircraft transfers between lodges. Clearly Zimbabwe is going through some troubled times but this in no way detracted from our trip, People are genuinely pleased to see you, none of our camps where full and the parks seemed very quiet in terms of visitors, but plenty of game. We had a fantastic trip that will live long in our memory.
A special word for Rhino Safari camp, spend 2 nights here for a totally different amazing experience.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Difficult to suggest an improvement, our second Expert Africa trip, will definitely return." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Hemel
"My Sep 2014 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 17 Sep 2014 and 4 Oct 2014
"A fascinating experience, very well organised. we not only experienced high quality game drives but also much more of Zimbabwe as well as meeting a very interesting variety of people both local Zimbabwean and from further afield.
We did feel that our requests had been noted and passed on including our celebratory reason for the trip.
There is no separate subheading for transfers and this was an important aspect of our tour. All drivers were efficient, courteous and friendly with the one exception from NJ to Harare airport as already mentioned." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zimbabwe safari
We did feel that our requests had been noted and passed on including our celebratory reason for the trip.
There is no separate subheading for transfers and this was an important aspect of our tour. All drivers were efficient, courteous and friendly with the one exception from NJ to Harare airport as already mentioned." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
PA
"My Sep 2014 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 9 Sep 2014 and 19 Sep 2014
"Starting out at Somalisa was brilliant. It was the basic course that prepared us for the advanced course in bush craft with Stretch at Goliath.
Overall we could not have been more pleased.
The Expert Africa staff, Nick and Claire answered every one of our stupid questions."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr W
Essex
"Go visit Zimbabwe"
I visited Zimbabwe between 2 Sep 2014 and 16 Sep 2014
"Although we were terribly disappointed by the lack of painted dog sightings, especially the puppies, we are obviously well aware that this type of experience can never be guaranteed or, indeed, booked in advance!
We thoroughly enjoyed Zimbabwe and would urge anyone considering a safari, particularly their first, to look at this majestic country. The country is on the mend and the guiding is first class.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zimbabwe safari
We thoroughly enjoyed Zimbabwe and would urge anyone considering a safari, particularly their first, to look at this majestic country. The country is on the mend and the guiding is first class.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Good
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