Zimbabwe: reviews from our travellers
Original reviews written by our most recent travellers to Zimbabwe
"September 2018"
Lucy could not have done a better job of meeting our needs. Her knowledge of the camps allowed her to help us make choices that would be good for us.
If she didn't have the information, she would find a colleague who did.
Everything was seamless." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
"Our August-Sept 2018 Zimbabwe Safari"
Everything was as expected and described, with 2 minor exceptions: our transfer from Batonka Guest Lodge was to arrive at 8 am, giving us time to have breakfast at 7 am, but he arrived at 7 am, so there was a bit of a rush. I would have preferred to know this in advance.
The other exception was certainly to our advantage: apparently the road transfer from Hwange Bush Camp to Somalisa Expeditions is not a comfortable journey, so the owner of Hwange Bush Camp arranged for us to fly, and we were told he covered the cost on his own. He has apparently communicated this to agents (including Expert Africa).
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not much to suggest, only this: perhaps consider updating the general description of Zimbabwe, as a lot has changed in the last year. You should know that when we mentioned we had booked with you, many other travellers (and some of the camp staff) said "oh, they have an excellent website". Thank you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
"Zimbabwe: still beautiful and welcoming"
I suppose the unexpected thing about our trip was that apart from a delightful train journey which gave us double the travel time we had paid for, things actually do work. There were unavoidable delays from time to time, but there were no glitches in the arrangements made for local transfers or accommodation.
All in all it was a wonderful three weeks, and my thanks to EA for their excellent service.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No improvements possible on the service we received from both Freddie and Claire.
We were picky and difficult and not altogether consistent, and they managed us brilliantly, thanks so much." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zimbabwe safari
"Victoria Falls and Camp Hwange"
"Trip of a lifetime - but hopefully not!"
From the moment we got off the plane in Lusaka, and were met by a driver, to the moment we were dropped back at Victoria Falls airport on our last day, the trip exceeded our expectations.
With the number of connections, hotels, drivers, activities etc that we built in, we were expecting complications and disasters, but every single thing happened smoothly, exactly as we were told it would.
We can't thank Lucy enough!!
Given the overall trip, we would return to Mwaleshi and Tafika. We probably wouldn't return to Davisons Camp or to Victoria Falls.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Everything went really well. We were very happy.
Thank you so much for everything you did.
We can't recommend your services highly enough!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
"South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi"
We would gladly go back to Zambia and visit these parks again. We enjoyed every camp, with Kafunta best for driving, Island Bush and Three Rivers best for walking, and Chongwe best for boating and canoeing.
Expert Africa's arrangements worked perfectly, with all transfers on time and no difficulties with any of the reservations." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
"a sfari trip to remember "
We will also remember the great support provided by Lucy Copson when things went a little off schedule - that was really appreciated in a difficult period." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
"Great trip"
Slight problem with transfers:
Transfer from airport involved waiting for others to get through immigration and then stops at various hotels.
Never informed of time of transfer to Hwange.
Transfer from airport at end forgotten.
Never informed of time on last day." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zimbabwe safari
"My Aug 2018 trip"
Everyone was friendly. Seen lots of animals.
And Victoria Falls are beautiful." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 3 on a Namibia trip
"Superb journey with adult family "
The excellent detail on website helped choose with Tracy the best options" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari