Please enter your username and password to logon to the member pages

Expert Africa Traveller Reviews

Reviews of Expert Africa










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.
Rating for tour operator:




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.
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.





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.
Rating for tour operator:




Expert Africa made this trip a fabulous experience :-)
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.
It's our pleasure.





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.
Rating for tour operator:




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.
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





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.
Rating for tour operator:




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!
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





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.
Rating for tour operator:




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





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.
Rating for tour operator:




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.
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.





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.
Rating for tour operator:




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.
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





Botswana 2025
Very nice trip in a very challenging season.
Very nice trip in a very challenging season.
Rating for tour operator:




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





Fabulous vacation to three unique locations in Tanzania!
We recently vacationed at three Nomad properties in Tanzania through Expert Africa — Kuro Tarangire, Entamanu Ngorongoro, and Nomad Serengeti. The density and diversity of wildlife at each location was fantastic, as was the guiding required to find some truly amazing sightings. From planning and pre-trip arrangements to arrival and throughout our trip, we had exceptional service.
We recently vacationed at three Nomad properties in Tanzania through Expert Africa — Kuro Tarangire, Entamanu Ngorongoro, and Nomad Serengeti. The density and diversity of wildlife at each location was fantastic, as was the guiding required to find some truly amazing sightings. From planning and pre-trip arrangements to arrival and throughout our trip, we had exceptional service.
Rating for tour operator:




Expert Africa and Nomad were fabulous! Every detail was tended to and all sites and properties exceeded our expectations.
Thank you so much for your review Kelly! It was a pleasure helping you to organise another safari to East Africa and I am so pleased that you had a wonderful time in Tanzania. It sounds like you were lucky with the wildlife sightings - the mongoose fighting with a spitting cobra is certainly not something you see everyday! I know you are already planning trip number three so it seems like you have been bitten by the safari bug now (the best kind!). Best wishes Jessica @ Expert Africa





Fantastic Kenya safari organised by Expert Africa
Once again I have enjoyed a wonderful safari at great locations in Kenya, put together for me by Expert Africa whose people really are expert in this field. Thanks for all your planning and expertise!
Once again I have enjoyed a wonderful safari at great locations in Kenya, put together for me by Expert Africa whose people really are expert in this field. Thanks for all your planning and expertise!
Rating for tour operator:




Expert Africa are brilliant at making arrangements for wonderful trips to Africa with knowledgeable dedicated agents for different destinations. They have a real understanding of their travellers needs and expectations and in depth knowledge of the various countries and wildlife destinations.
Thank you for your kind words and for supporting us over the past 15 years Steve. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your latest trip to Kenya, visiting the Kicheche Camps as well as Kulalu which you obviously love. It's wonderful that you have taken over a dozen amazing trips with us, most of which have been to Kenya, but also to Zambia and Tanzania, and enjoyed them all so much. Please get back in touch with me when you are ready to plan the next one, and I would be delighted to help you once again. Claire @ Expert Africa.