​User Reviews – Zambia

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Mrs Aysha Lakhi   –  
Zambia ZM
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Sep 22, 2022

Email Mrs Aysha Lakhi  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Zambia in the sun, the rugged side of Africa
Overall rating
4/5

We visited the Royal Zambezi Lodge as a family group of 8. A very long, bumpy, dusty ride. 4WD vehicles essential to traverse the rugged terrain and seeing elephant and buck roaming in the GMA. Check-in was pleasant and efficient and activities very efficiently organised. HALAL MEALS were accommodated and of excellent standard. Chef willingly shared a recipe or two! The monkeys in dining area, became tedious and downright annoying with their antics of pouncing down from the trees and making off with our food. This applied to relaxing on our private deck too as crunching on a snack out there was out of question. Chalets and facilities tastefully decorated and the thrill of walking to the boma with the possibility of encountering an elephant was exciting . Staff were always at hand to escort guests to and from their chalets making it calm and safe. I was in the Frontier Suite where elephant, hippo, buck and baboons were literally grazing under the balcony/deck.

Halley   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2019 Reviewed: Nov 30, 2019

Email Halley  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Beautiful spot on the River
Overall rating
4/5

The safari overall was spectacular, just so much fun seeing all the animals in their natural habitats. The time we were there (mid October) was very hot, we felt it and so did the animals. So because of the heat many of the animals were not out and about, but still very much enjoyed everything Lower Zambezi had to offer!

Hakan Olsson   –  
Sweden SE
Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Oct 9, 2019

Email Hakan Olsson  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Even better than expected, we had a wonderful but too short visit to South Luangwa.
Overall rating
4/5

We have travelled a lot in Southern and Eastern Africa visiting most of the great parks and South Luangwa stands out as one of our favourites after a previous visit. An Eden of scenic beauty and this time during high season there was wildlife everywhere and something to see behind each corner. And the park is never crowded. Flatdogs and Nkonzi are truly nice places, well managed with excellent food and comfortable safari tents. Elefants and hippos sharing the camp grounds are part of the bush feel. Guiding was superb including walking safaris and night drives.

Wild Edu   –  
Spain ES
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Dec 28, 2018

Email Wild Edu  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Greg Sensei   –  
Canada CA
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Aug 3, 2018

Email Greg Sensei  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Good place to go, but hard to access. Additionally, they are still connected to trophy hunting which will result in me not returning in the future.

Paul Sivley   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: Jun 9, 2017

Email Paul Sivley  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

South Lwange was amazing in May, Kafue had good wildlife sightings, but far fewer
Overall rating
4/5

I traveled via Cross Country Safaris to Zambia in May 2017. I visited 3 camps in Kafue and South Lwange. Cross Country chose beautiful camps in Chichele Lodge and Flatdogs Camp. Amazing wildlife sightings and great service and comfort at these two camps. I've been on about 6-7 wildlife safaris, and this ranked first or 2nd best. I wish Cross Country had told me more about Kafue, despite the fact that I read it had less wildlife. We did see typically one good game sighting each drive, but far less density of sightings than at South Lwange. If I went back to Kafue, it would be in September. Tseste flies were quite noticeable in Kafue. I found camp staff a little less well trained at Kafue than at South Lwange, and thought it was wierd that they have live shooting practice for rangers inside the park, rather than in the Game Management Area.

Achim Visited: September 2014 Reviewed: Apr 8, 2015

Overall rating
4/5

Wildlife sightings and photo opportunities are more rare because of the fact that the animals are not as much used to safari jeeps in their area. So they kept quite a distance to us. There were plenty of elephants in the various parks and it was great to watch them in the wild nature.

Natalie Visited: June 2013 Reviewed: Sep 10, 2013

Overall rating
4/5

We did not have time to go and see some of the plains animals because of the time of the year. Other than that it was all good.

Steefo555   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: December 2011 Reviewed: Aug 13, 2013

Email Steefo555  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

The travel from Lusaka into the wildlife areas was very simple and you were not having to travel long distances. Once inside the Kafue National Park there was a great diversity of wildlife and often you wouldn't see too many other tourists so sighting of the wildlife could be quite personal.

Martijn Boss   –  
Zambia ZM
Visited: June 2013 Reviewed: Aug 1, 2013

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Many Parks, each with their own atmosphere and highlights. Zambia is the real Africa with Savanna areas, wetlands, large rivers and very dry areas. Tourism is less developed, which make it more adventurous but also very expensive if you are not ready to sleep in your own tent. It is nearly impossible to go to most parks without your own car. People are generally very friendly and easy going. Politically stable. No real urban highlights, although you could spend a couple of days in Lusaka without getting bored. Especially eating, drinking and markets are good (if you are into that).

Average User Rating

  • 4.6/5
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