Reviews of safaris to Mana Pools National Park
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Mr & Mrs H
Hampshire
"First trip to Zimbabwe"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 28 Aug 2014 and 9 Sep 2014
"Our objective for this trip being our sixth safari was to get closer and more interactive with the animals for the purpose of photography. This was achieved with many good photographs taken, the camps we stayed at were all different and all had their positive points.
We are starting to plan our next trip and Zimbabwe is at the forefront. The only point for Expert Africa is if they are routing people from Zimbabwe to Zambia by road at the bridge please take time out to see the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side, especially at this time of year, we didn't and this was a slight disappointment." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zimbabwe safari
We are starting to plan our next trip and Zimbabwe is at the forefront. The only point for Expert Africa is if they are routing people from Zimbabwe to Zambia by road at the bridge please take time out to see the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side, especially at this time of year, we didn't and this was a slight disappointment." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zimbabwe safari
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
Ms TG
London
"A Good Return to Zimbabwe"
I visited Zimbabwe between 15 Jul 2014 and 26 Jul 2014
"The trip was well organised and on the whole satisfactory.
Game viewing was a little disappointing, in that it wasn't very abundant. On the other hand, though, the scenery was breath-taking." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Game viewing was a little disappointing, in that it wasn't very abundant. On the other hand, though, the scenery was breath-taking." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Good
K
Austria
"Mana Pools and Vic Falls"
I visited Zimbabwe between 3 Jul 2014 and 9 Jul 2014
"everything ran smoothly"
Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Good
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 C & Mr A
London
"My Jun 2014 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe and 2 other countries between 7 Jun 2014 and 21 Jun 2014
"One of the best trips we've done. Loved every minute of it."
Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Shropshire
"Amazing Zimbabwe"
I visited Zimbabwe between 21 Oct 2013 and 28 Oct 2013
"This trip was everything we had hoped for and more. The lodges we stayed at and the whole seemlessness of the logistics to facilitate it was excellent!
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This was our first experience of a tailor made safari and it has certainly made me feel confident to do this again. I had been slightly worried about how it would all link together and who would meet us and help us get from place to place and this could not really be faulted. I felt that even if I had been travelling alone I would have felt happy that someone was there to help me." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
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This was our first experience of a tailor made safari and it has certainly made me feel confident to do this again. I had been slightly worried about how it would all link together and who would meet us and help us get from place to place and this could not really be faulted. I felt that even if I had been travelling alone I would have felt happy that someone was there to help me." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Anglesey
"My Oct 2013 trip"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 20 Oct 2013 and 6 Nov 2013
"Very interesting and everything worked like clockwork with times and diet requirements all perfect. Tours Africa in Lusaka were excellent as well when we arrived early from Shiwa Ngandu.
Temperatures were a challenge at times but the itinerary worked better than I ever expected and ticked every box!
Thank you." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Temperatures were a challenge at times but the itinerary worked better than I ever expected and ticked every box!
Thank you." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs P
Agde, France
"My Aug 2013 trip"
I visited Zimbabwe between 25 Aug 2013 and 6 Sep 2013
"It was our first stay in Zimbabwe but not the last. The country is very beautiful, and people are so kind and friendly!
The flights (a little long), the camps, everything was perfect. A grade A pass to Expert Africa."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
Illlinois
"Another Mind Blowing Safari"
I visited Zimbabwe and 3 other countries between 13 Aug 2013 and 6 Sep 2013
"My trip couldn't have been better. Nick Hobbs did a superb job of arranging all the logistics so that almost everything went smoothly. I have to send my special thanks to managing director Chris McIntyre for sending me my binoculars after I misplaced them on a flight between Tuba Tree Camp and Lagoon Camps. I received them at City Lodge and Chris even paid for shipping them. I was truly impressed by his kindness and generosity.
This was my second safari with Expert Africa and I'm already going to another one next year. I've already been on five safaris, but I still have along bucket list of locations in Africa I want to either visit or revisit.
I love the fact that unlike it's numerous competitors in Great Britain, the United States, and South Africa Expert Africa places the emphasis as much as possible on visiting unfenced national park or concessions, and staying at lodges which aren't fenced as well. This in my experience and many other safari goers I've met greatly improves gong on safari.
I will undoubtedly take more safaris with ExpertAfrica." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zimbabwe safari
This was my second safari with Expert Africa and I'm already going to another one next year. I've already been on five safaris, but I still have along bucket list of locations in Africa I want to either visit or revisit.
I love the fact that unlike it's numerous competitors in Great Britain, the United States, and South Africa Expert Africa places the emphasis as much as possible on visiting unfenced national park or concessions, and staying at lodges which aren't fenced as well. This in my experience and many other safari goers I've met greatly improves gong on safari.
I will undoubtedly take more safaris with ExpertAfrica." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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