Reviews of safaris to Hwange National Park
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Mr J
Guildford
"My Aug 2014 trip"
I visited Mozambique and 2 other countries between 15 Aug 2014 and 29 Aug 2014
"A Zimbabwe activities and safari holiday and then a few days on the beach in Mozambique to end. From start to finish all was excellent. Expert Africa staff made the booking very easy and were readily contactable and kept us up to date at all times.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Many thanks for assisting with a wonderful trip." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 5 on a Mozambique holiday
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Many thanks for assisting with a wonderful trip." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 5 on a Mozambique holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Surrey
"My Jul 2014 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 24 Jul 2014 and 5 Aug 2014
"Our 7th trip to Africa and the 3rd with Expert Africa. Some real highlights, guides were second-to-none, but overall possibly our least favourite trip. Travelling time and stress to reach Zimbabwe was high (2 hours to get through flight connections at OR Tambo was not fun!). Some special game sightings, but we certainly felt there was less game than in other countries and that poaching was a major and growing problem. If we were to return, I'd want to look at a different route to get there. Having said that the light plane flights between camps were flawless, punctual and fun.
I would also say that the trip was not the best value of our trips."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Average
Sir & Lady B
UK
"Trip to Zimbabwe June 2014"
I visited Zimbabwe between 23 Jun 2014 and 7 Jul 2014
"Everything worked seamlessly.
One problem:
The telephone numbers we were given in Harare to contact the air charter to check flight time were either "no incoming calls answered" or unobtainable. Our cousin knew a private lodge operator in Mana, contacted his business partner in Harare who knew the air charter person whom we contacted. She took our details and in fact contacted the lodge to ask them to convey an earlier flight time to us which they did by sending a vehicle to find us and tell us." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
One problem:
The telephone numbers we were given in Harare to contact the air charter to check flight time were either "no incoming calls answered" or unobtainable. Our cousin knew a private lodge operator in Mana, contacted his business partner in Harare who knew the air charter person whom we contacted. She took our details and in fact contacted the lodge to ask them to convey an earlier flight time to us which they did by sending a vehicle to find us and tell us." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr H & Miss M
UK
"A memorable and well-organised trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 22 Jun 2014 and 12 Jul 2014
"We had a great holiday and were happy with all our accommodation choices.....we made small suggestions for improvements but had no cause for complaints.
On reflection we might have changed the length of stays towards the end of the trip e.g. an extra day near Victoria Falls and one day less in Hwange N.P. in Zimbabwe. We very much appreciated the advice provided during the planning of our holiday and the information and service given during this process. The brochure and the travel documents supplied were comprehensive and helpful.
We would certainly consider planning/booking another trip with Expert Africa based on our first experience of the company." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
On reflection we might have changed the length of stays towards the end of the trip e.g. an extra day near Victoria Falls and one day less in Hwange N.P. in Zimbabwe. We very much appreciated the advice provided during the planning of our holiday and the information and service given during this process. The brochure and the travel documents supplied were comprehensive and helpful.
We would certainly consider planning/booking another trip with Expert Africa based on our first experience of the company." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Birdwatcher
UK
"fascinating wildlife,excellent organisation"
I visited Zimbabwe between 11 Jun 2014 and 20 Jul 2014
"excellent start to finish.slick well organised and no concerns at any point.
I liked having regular mail contact with nick hobbs who dealt with things well. the info about changed flight times was invaluable and meant we could re confirm and didnt miss the flight back to harare which would otherwise have happened so thanks for that!!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
I liked having regular mail contact with nick hobbs who dealt with things well. the info about changed flight times was invaluable and meant we could re confirm and didnt miss the flight back to harare which would otherwise have happened so thanks for that!!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R
Somerset
"My May 2014 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 23 May 2014 and 2 Jun 2014
"Thanks to Claire. Claire provided us with the holiday we asked for and it went without a hitch.
As we went through our itinerary we came to understand the background work and knowledge she had put in to our holiday from the connecting flights, boarder crossing to the plane seating and hotel room overlooking the Victoria falls bridge.
She has first hand knowledge and had suggested the Livingstone instead of the Zambezi Sun and she was right I was wrong. Only those of us that have experienced how Africa operates will understand fully how all those involved made this holiday so memorable thanks again Claire.
Bob and Ann Gallop" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
As we went through our itinerary we came to understand the background work and knowledge she had put in to our holiday from the connecting flights, boarder crossing to the plane seating and hotel room overlooking the Victoria falls bridge.
She has first hand knowledge and had suggested the Livingstone instead of the Zambezi Sun and she was right I was wrong. Only those of us that have experienced how Africa operates will understand fully how all those involved made this holiday so memorable thanks again Claire.
Bob and Ann Gallop" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms V
Medford
"My Apr 2014 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 9 Apr 2014 and 12 Apr 2014
"see other comment section"
Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Average
Mrs S
Denver
"Holiday in Africa"
I visited Zimbabwe between 6 Apr 2014 and 10 Apr 2014
"I emailed several safari companies; Expert Africa responded immediately which impressed me. Each time I emailed or called, Nick gave me the information I requested. He was professional and courteous which I appreciated.
Expert Africa is a dependable company that provides the information one needs to make a decision about such an experience. I would highly recommend this business.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Our guide at Camp Hwange asked us to wear clothing that would blend in with the bush--tans, browns, greens. No bright colors or white. It would have been helpful to know that before leaving home so we would have had the proper clothing. You might add this bit of information in your guidelines." Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zimbabwe safari
Expert Africa is a dependable company that provides the information one needs to make a decision about such an experience. I would highly recommend this business.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Our guide at Camp Hwange asked us to wear clothing that would blend in with the bush--tans, browns, greens. No bright colors or white. It would have been helpful to know that before leaving home so we would have had the proper clothing. You might add this bit of information in your guidelines." Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The A family
Florida
"April 2014 in Zimbabwe"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 1 Apr 2014 and 10 Apr 2014
"Our trip was wonderful. It was certainly one that we will remember forever.
We do hope to return to Zimbabwe someday, in particular to safari at the Hide.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We were very happy with Expert Africa. There were a couple times when we couldn't reach Claire because she had gone away, but someone else was kind enough to step in and handle our issues right away.
Any issues we had leading up to the trip, during or after, were handled right away. Everyone we worked with was friendly, knowledgable and very eager to help.
I would certainly use Expert Africa again and recommend them to friends.
Also, not included on this questionnaire, Expert Africa set up ground transfers for us. A long drive from Vic Falls to Hwange and Hwange to Bulawayo, and both of those companies were great as well. Clean vehicles, safe, professional and friendly." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zimbabwe safari
We do hope to return to Zimbabwe someday, in particular to safari at the Hide.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We were very happy with Expert Africa. There were a couple times when we couldn't reach Claire because she had gone away, but someone else was kind enough to step in and handle our issues right away.
Any issues we had leading up to the trip, during or after, were handled right away. Everyone we worked with was friendly, knowledgable and very eager to help.
I would certainly use Expert Africa again and recommend them to friends.
Also, not included on this questionnaire, Expert Africa set up ground transfers for us. A long drive from Vic Falls to Hwange and Hwange to Bulawayo, and both of those companies were great as well. Clean vehicles, safe, professional and friendly." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms A
White City
"My Dec 2013 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 3 Dec 2013 and 6 Dec 2013
"First class service. Cannot fault the trip or Expert Africa's organisation."
Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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