Zimbabwe: reviews from our travellers
Original reviews written by our most recent travellers to Zimbabwe
"My Aug 2022 trip"
I knew pretty much where we wanted to go but he pieced it all together beautifully and when we got Zimbabwe, everything worked like clockwork. I couldn't fault any of the process, from first conversation, through our holiday and back home.
Zimbabwe was wonderful; varied, fascinating and so full of smiling, enthusiastic locals. There is so much to do here in such contrasting landscapes, it makes for a great holiday, especially with kids who don't want to drive around looking for animals for too many days at a time. Vic Falls is stunning and has ample opportunity to scare and delight,
Matobo is beautiful, especially with the evening sun on the rocks, and Hwange is a great safari destination that feels somehow quite intimate without the hoards of safari vehicles you get in other parks. All in all an amazing holiday!
Thank you!
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You were great! Especially since Tom went off on a trip just as we were tying things up, but others jumped in and sorted the final bits so I felt well supported. And good to talk to Tom on his return too!
Many thanks." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
"Our August 2022 trip of a lifetime"
Despite a complicated itinerary, it went very smoothly, thanks to Expert Africa's partnerships with excellent companies and lodges, but also and especially thanks to the exceptional, proactive, meticulous preparation and guidance by Maruska and the Expert Africa team.
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We have nothing but positive feedback." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari
"My Aug 2022 trip"
The booking process was really efficient, informative and painless thanks to Tracy's help and availability throughout. I had a particular itinerary in mind but was not sure whether it would work in practice. With Tracy's help it became a reality and the girls and I had a very memorable trip of a lifetime with lots of photographs to enjoy for years afterwards.
I couldn't fault any of it - all the connections worked well and no complaints about any aspect.
Thank you so much for all the help and making it a reality. I really hope it will have given my girls a taste for travel in the future." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
"My Jul 2022 trip"
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No, you are the experts!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zimbabwe safari
"My Jul 2022 trip"
Very, very pleased with Tracy Lederer (and Lucy Copson who stood in for her when Tracy was away).
Lodges well chosen with wonderful accommodation, guides, variety of landscape, wildlife and activities." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari
"My Jul 2022 trip"
Tom clearly understood the sort of holiday we were looking for, and his attention to detail was very good." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
"My Jul 2022 trip"
It taught us yet again that as Human Beings we are not separate to Nature but a part of Nature.
Being in the African Bush is always profound but Hwange and the people that work there, we found magical and eye opening as to how we can get lost in the flotsam and Jetsam of life!
Can’t wait to return to Africa !
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Just that we should have talked more to Expert Africa about the clothes we should have taken" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zimbabwe safari
"My Jul 2022 trip"
Expert Africa listened to what we wanted, but provided appropriate advice to ensure that we achieved a balanced holiday" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
"Jul 2022 trip to Zambia"
Early in our trip one member was ill and had to stay an additional day at our first lodge to recover. Maruska was on leave, but Expert Africa answered an email about the problem within 15 minutes. They were able to figure out rebooking the flights to our next camp as well as making sure that all parties involved knew of the problem and new schedule details.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: Wonderful service, no suggestions for improvement." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I can’t say enough about Maruska who worked with us since 2019 to make this trip happen.
We cancelled twice due to Covid, and we are so happy she stuck with us to see it through!
Her recommendations for where to go and how long to stay were spot on for this group. She always communicated in a clear and timely manner. Maruska, I’ll miss working with you!
I also want to give a shout out to Claire who was covering for Marusaka and who stepped in when we had to stay over an extra night in Victoria Falls due to my husband’s illness. She was able to change the flights so we could get to Tafika, she somehow seamlessly arranged the ground transportation to the airport in Livingstone, and when we finally arrived late in Mfuwe, there was someone from Tafika waiting to drive us the 2.5 hour ride to camp. And she checked back in to see how my husband was doing, as did Maruska while she was on her vacation!
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Expert Africa does a superb job. We hope we can plan a future trip with you folks, specifically, Maruska!
Thank you!!!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari