Zimbabwe: reviews from our travellers
Original reviews written by our most recent travellers to Zimbabwe
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 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
Mrs D
Southampton
"My Oct 2014 trip"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 30 Oct 2014 and 25 Nov 2014
"A great experience, most enjoyable.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Our only comment would be that in your brochure, trip examples and prices seem to be top end and expensive, which could easily stop potential clients actually contacting you. Some mid range price examples might be a good idea.
We almost did not contact you in the first instance as we thought you would be too expensive, when in fact you are very competitive.
We were very pleased with the help and knowledge we received from Tracy, and hope to travel with Expert Africa again in the future." Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Our only comment would be that in your brochure, trip examples and prices seem to be top end and expensive, which could easily stop potential clients actually contacting you. Some mid range price examples might be a good idea.
We almost did not contact you in the first instance as we thought you would be too expensive, when in fact you are very competitive.
We were very pleased with the help and knowledge we received from Tracy, and hope to travel with Expert Africa again in the future." Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Guidford
"Truly memorable"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 10 Oct 2014 and 20 Oct 2014
"A very well constructed trip, with great diversity of terrain and a very distinct feel to every camp.
The logistics worked very well as did the advice on what to expect. We would come back for advice on future African trips." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
The logistics worked very well as did the advice on what to expect. We would come back for advice on future African trips." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana 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 C
Middlesex
"My Oct 2014 trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 3 Oct 2014 and 15 Oct 2014
"This was our first safari and it exceeded our expectations by a very long margin. The fact that we saw so much wildlife was not down to luck but to on-the-ground expertise by all concerned. The three camps that we visited were all first class and the variation in habitat was ideal.
The advice given to us regarding the choice of country and the compilation of the trip by Nick was first class and the organisation of every element was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending Expert Africa to anyone considering a wildlife safari in Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep-up the good work" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
The advice given to us regarding the choice of country and the compilation of the trip by Nick was first class and the organisation of every element was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending Expert Africa to anyone considering a wildlife safari in Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep-up the good work" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
W Midlands
"My Oct 2014 trip"
I visited South Africa and 2 other countries between 1 Oct 2014 and 21 Oct 2014
"First of all we must complement Expert Africa for helping us choose where to go and where to stay, we have had a fantastic time, so many memories . . . .
Everything worked like clockwork - flights, transfers and car hire.
A bonus was being able to dip out of the programme to stay with my sister for a couple of days.
Each element of the holiday - Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, the Cape were all different but enjoyable in their own way.
One thing that worked particularly well was to have the leisurely stop at Victoria Falls at the beginning of the holiday, and the leisurely shopping stop in Cape Town at the end." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Everything worked like clockwork - flights, transfers and car hire.
A bonus was being able to dip out of the programme to stay with my sister for a couple of days.
Each element of the holiday - Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, the Cape were all different but enjoyable in their own way.
One thing that worked particularly well was to have the leisurely stop at Victoria Falls at the beginning of the holiday, and the leisurely shopping stop in Cape Town at the end." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Arlington
"My Sep 2014 trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 29 Sep 2014 and 13 Oct 2014
"The trip was fantastic; all that was expected and more. We thoroughly enjoyed how well everything flowed on this trip and how seemless it was.
All the arrangements were timed perfectly and everyone knew who we were and where we were expected to be. This made for such an enjoyable trip.
We would highly recommend Expert Africa to anyone who has not been to Africa before, or just needs some assistance in planning a trip." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
All the arrangements were timed perfectly and everyone knew who we were and where we were expected to be. This made for such an enjoyable trip.
We would highly recommend Expert Africa to anyone who has not been to Africa before, or just needs some assistance in planning a trip." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Ms H W
Calgary
"My Sep 2014 trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 18 Sep 2014 and 26 Sep 2014
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
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