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Tailor-made Zambia Safari by Seaspray, 7 Jul 2025
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Zambia safari trip

Safari holiday though the parks in Lower Zambezi and along the Chongwe River followed by a stay in South Luangwa regions at two excellent camps, both along the riverside. Daily excursions to wildlife viewing

Safari holiday though the parks in Lower Zambezi and along the Chongwe River followed by a stay in South Luangwa regions at two excellent camps, both along the riverside. Daily excursions to wildlife viewing

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An organised trip to Lower Zambezi and South Luangua with multiple stay accommodation and internal travel by car and small planes. Expert Africa are indeed experts at organising this type of trip and the detailed documentation and follow ups leave nothing to chance, Their destination guide also takes care of some tricky questions like tipping, what to pack, visas and more. Expert Africa offer a personal service and leave nothing to chance, always there for you even if the questions seems trivial. Expert Africa is clearly our go to agent for Africa holidays

Expert Africa responded to this review on 22 Jul 2025:

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback Chris. We're delighted you had another wonderful trip with Expert Africa and to the South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi national parks.

Tailor-made Namibia Safari by lostintheshadows, 3 Jul 2025
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Spectacular holiday to Namibia

We had a 17 night self-drive holiday in Namibia in May 2025 to celebrate a retirement and recovery from illness. We stayed at a variety of lodges ranging in style but all were friendly, clean and comfortable. The trip was a mixture of visiting scenic areas and wildlife viewing. Everything went smoothly, we felt very well looked after and some of the places we stayed at were nothing short of stunning.

We had a 17 night self-drive holiday in Namibia in May 2025 to celebrate a retirement and recovery from illness. We stayed at a variety of lodges ranging in style but all were friendly, clean and comfortable. The trip was a mixture of visiting scenic areas and wildlife viewing. Everything went smoothly, we felt very well looked after and some of the places we stayed at were nothing short of stunning.

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If we had tried to plan this trip ourselves (our usual preference) then it would have been nowhere near as amazing as what it was. Our itinerary would have been too ambitious and we would have missed out on some delightful places as they were not promoted as heavily as others or we did not think we would enjoy them. All interactions were pleasant, straightforward and timely and we had no issues at all with payments to Expert Africa or at the lodges. Everything they arranged for us went swimmingly.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 08 Jul 2025:

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us to help plan this incredible adventure! I’m thrilled everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the mix of different styles of camps. I'm especially glad that Anderssons at Ongava was delightful and so laidback!

Knowing how meaningful this safari was to you both, I am thrilled it went beautifully. Very warm wishes, Sabina @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made N. Tanzania Safari by Jenny, 24 Jun 2025
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Another fabulous trip!

I returned to Namiri Plains (an Asilia camp), Tanzania. It was a magical experience. I visited in May/June and saw many cheetah, mostly mothers with one or more cubs and a lion pride with 12 cubs - watching them play was just amazing. There were many different and wonderful sightings, including two cheetah on a rock at sunrise. One of the most unexpected and delightful sightings was of a family group of hyena playing in a water hole. After Namiri ...

I returned to Namiri Plains (an Asilia camp), Tanzania. It was a magical experience. I visited in May/June and saw many cheetah, mostly mothers with one or more cubs and a lion pride with 12 cubs - watching them play was just amazing. There were many different and wonderful sightings, including two cheetah on a rock at sunrise. One of the most unexpected and delightful sightings was of a family group of hyena playing in a water hole. After Namiri Plains, I relaxed at Legendary Lodge, Arusha, for a couple of days.

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This is my sixth trip with Expert Africa. I enjoy the personalised service and, apart from once, have had the same specialist to help plan my trip. Each specialist listened to what I was most interested in and suggested various options. Their knowledge of individual camps and detailed information on their website is extremely valuable. As a solo traveller, I especially like the 'end to end' service, which I have always found to be well planned and organised.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 24 Jun 2025:

I'm are so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful return trip to Namiri Plains. I know you specifically wanted to look for cheetahs and big cats, and it sounds as if Namiri really delivered. I'm pleased that we were able to arrange a talk on cheetah conservation during your stay too. Thanks so much, and we'll look forward to planning your next safari to Africa.

Tailor-made Namibia Safari by PG-Leyland, 23 May 2025
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Namibia - Expert Africa

Firstly we must give thanks to Karen and Tracey for all their help and advice, making this trip a fabulous experience. Our trip consisted of 3 nights at Little Kulala in the Namib-Nauklult National Park and 3 nights at the Ongava Tented Camp near to the Etosha National Park. The trip was bookended by a night at the beginning and end of our visit at the Weinberg hotel in Windhoek, staying on a bed and breakfast rate. The highlight of our ...

Firstly we must give thanks to Karen and Tracey for all their help and advice, making this trip a fabulous experience. Our trip consisted of 3 nights at Little Kulala in the Namib-Nauklult National Park and 3 nights at the Ongava Tented Camp near to the Etosha National Park. The trip was bookended by a night at the beginning and end of our visit at the Weinberg hotel in Windhoek, staying on a bed and breakfast rate. The highlight of our time spent at Little Kulala was a Hot Air Balloon flight, whilst at Ongava lots of animals were spotted, Overall an amazing experience one that will remain in our memories for ever. Both places we stayed at where both peaceful and relaxing environments, this helped to switch off and enjoy the accommodation and the facilities offered.

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Expert Africa made this trip a fabulous experience :-)

Expert Africa responded to this review on 02 Jul 2025:

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure for Karen and me to help you plan this special trip to Namibia. It sounds like you had a wonderful balance of adventure and relaxation, from the hot air ballooning over the Namib dunes to the fantastic wildlife sightings at Ongava. I’m so pleased you found both places peaceful and the perfect setting to switch off and enjoy the experience fully. Thanks again for sharing your feedback, and I hope we can help plan your next adventure when the time is right.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 02 Jul 2025:

It's our pleasure.

Tailor-made Botswana Safari by TJ, 21 May 2025
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Fantastic safari in Botswana

Expert Africa gave us excellent service from beginning to end. The safari experience was wonderful with some of the lodges/camps exceeding our expectations. We saw a wonderful range of wildlife, ate magnificent food and were well looked after all round.

Expert Africa gave us excellent service from beginning to end. The safari experience was wonderful with some of the lodges/camps exceeding our expectations. We saw a wonderful range of wildlife, ate magnificent food and were well looked after all round.

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The booking arrangements and pre booking advice was excellent. They were always at the end of the phone or email to respond quickly to our queries. All arrangements on the trip worked perfectly.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 23 May 2025:

Thank you ever so much for your comments, Tim. I’m thrilled that your first safari to Botswana exceeded your expectations – and how fantastic that you saw all the big cats from Chobe to the Delta and the Central Kalahari! It was a real pleasure planning this trip with you, and I’m so pleased you felt well looked after throughout. I do hope you’ll be back to Africa one day – we’d love to help again. Very best wishes, Lucy @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by AF, 1 Apr 2025
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10 year anniversary trip in Kenya

8 day trip in Kenya, spread between 2 days in Nairobi and 6 in the Masai Mara. We stayed in three excellent accomodation across locations, with stunning facilities and amazing staff. It was evident that the Expert Africa team had heard what we wanted from this trip and had tailored the itinerary perfectly to reflect this. The whole experience was also seamless, making for a truly stress free and once-in-a lifetime trip.

8 day trip in Kenya, spread between 2 days in Nairobi and 6 in the Masai Mara. We stayed in three excellent accomodation across locations, with stunning facilities and amazing staff. It was evident that the Expert Africa team had heard what we wanted from this trip and had tailored the itinerary perfectly to reflect this. The whole experience was also seamless, making for a truly stress free and once-in-a lifetime trip.

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Excellent team with strong knowledge and communications skill. Worked with us collaboratively from day 1 to give us all of our options in our budget and to guide us on what is the best combination based on our expressed preferences for the trip. Everything felt tailored and looked after, with the personal notes during our stay in one lodge being a special touch on top of it all!

Expert Africa responded to this review on 03 Apr 2025:

Thank you very much for your lovely comments, Artemis. I’m so pleased that you rated your special anniversary trip “the best trip you ever had”. It was a pleasure planning this trip with you – our focus is on providing the best possible experience that best suits what you were looking for, so I am thrilled that your trip worked well for you. I look forward to helping you with planning another African adventure in the future. Best wishes, Claire @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Zimbabwe Safari by Felipe, 29 Mar 2025
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Zimbabwe & Botswana Adventure.

Remote secluded camps in Hwange NP & NE Delta. Great guiding, accommodations, food & camp staff. Especially enjoyed walking, boat & Mokoro safaris.

Remote secluded camps in Hwange NP & NE Delta. Great guiding, accommodations, food & camp staff. Especially enjoyed walking, boat & Mokoro safaris.

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Expert Africa. Seamless arrangement of travel details. Second trip with EA and again they got it so right. Many thanks.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 02 Apr 2025:

Thank you for your review, Phil. It’s wonderful to know that the excellent special deal we were able to make use of for you to Hwange in Zimbabwe and the north east Delta in Botswana resulted in such a memorable safari. I’m particularly delighted that the wonderful guides you had really highlighted the best of the green season for you. I look forward to helping you plan your next safari adventure! Best wishes, Maruska @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by East Africa Safari , 16 Mar 2025
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Amazing trip to Kenya and Tanzania

A magical holiday with so many amazing memories! We visited amboseli, the mara and the Serengeti before heading to Zanzibar.

A magical holiday with so many amazing memories! We visited amboseli, the mara and the Serengeti before heading to Zanzibar.

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Fantastic company. Service levels were exceptional and our trip was flawless. Parita looked after every element and made the daunting tasks of planning a complex safari a pleasure.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 17 Mar 2025:

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Neil. It was a great pleasure working with you on your safari itinerary. I'm very happy that the safari surpassed your expectations, and you had so many great experiences - from the evening view of Kilimanjaro with sundowners, to the balloon flight over the Mara with champagne breakfast, and a rare sighting of a black rhino in the Serengeti. I hope you’ll visit Africa again, and I look forward to helping you arrange your next adventure there. Many thanks, Parita @ Expert Africa.

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by Dr and Mrs P, 10 Mar 2025
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Trip of a lifetime

Amazing 3 centre safari holiday in Kenya, followed by a beach stay in Zanzibar. All organised by Expert Africa. Stayed in three national parks and conservancies with outstanding camp facilities, fabulous service and a wildlife experience that could not have been better. Simply fantastic.

Amazing 3 centre safari holiday in Kenya, followed by a beach stay in Zanzibar. All organised by Expert Africa. Stayed in three national parks and conservancies with outstanding camp facilities, fabulous service and a wildlife experience that could not have been better. Simply fantastic.

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Expert Africa have all the experience, knowledge, contacts and collaborators that you need to have a superlative safari experience. They ensured a smooth and unforgettable holiday and left us with wonderful memories of Africa.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 20 Mar 2025:

Thanks so much Andrew for taking the time review your trip to Kenya and Zanzibar with us. We are so pleased we were able to assist with your trip, and it has been such a pleasure to read that the camps and wildlife lived up to your expectations. We’re so appreciative of the personal feedback you have shared with us separately on each of your guides (we love being able to celebrate those that go the extra mile to make our travellers’ trips special, and it sounds like Juma, Martin and Rinka certainly helped make this a special experience). I hope it goes without saying that if you’d like to try your luck with more ‘just-in-the-nick-of-time’ leopard sightings or Zanzibari cooking courses, we’d be delighted to assist! All the best, Jessica @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Botswana Safari by BV, 3 Mar 2025
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Botswana 2025

Very nice trip in a very challenging season.

Very nice trip in a very challenging season.

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EA knew what we wanted and deliverd just that. We traveled with them before and will do so again.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 17 Mar 2025:

I’m so pleased that you had such a great trip, especially in the sometimes-challenging green season. I know the zebra migration was a top priority for you, along with time in the Delta and birdwatching - and the rainy season is perfect for both. Your love for small, well-located camps with top guiding always makes for a wonderful experience, and I’m delighted this trip delivered, rains and all! Seeing the migration in Nxai Pan and adding new bird species to your list must have been a real highlight. Looking forward to planning your next adventure! All the best, Tracy @ Expert Africa