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Karin, Germany.
November 2011
Dear NCS Team, many thanks to everyone for the absolutely fantastic and perfectly organized 10-Night-South Luangwa-Safari through all your camps. It is hard to find out a favourite so I recommend not to miss one!...
Christine and John, UK.
October 2011
Good Morning Christina
We arrived back in London on Sunday morning and although the weather was quite good it is raining today and for the rest of the week I think!!
Siegie and Wendy, Cape Town, South Africa. September 2011
Well, Wendy and I are safely back in Cape Town, where we find that the seasons have definitely changed. Spring is in the air, and it is a beautiful day, just made for lying around doing nothing...
Nick & Angela Mitchell, Kangaroo Island,
S. Australia. August 2011
To everyone we met at NCS. This is a return trip for us and, because we had such a wonderful trip last time, there's always a niggle that 'perhaps' this time wont live up to expectations!! Not a chance! ...
Kevin, Abigail and Kristyna in the UK.
August 2011
Thank you for an amazing week. Sitting here at my desk it feels like my heart is still in Africa. You run a great operation with fantastic staff who looked after us incredibly well. We are still trying to find the words that makes a visit to South Luangwa ...
Rachel Korn, Tel Aviv, Israel.
August 2011
Impressions and advice to those considering Norman Carr and Zambia: This safari enthusiast has just discovered the best way to appreciate Africa - intimate experiences at isolated bush camps in a country in which ...
Bergman Family, Canada.
August 2011
My family and I had the pleasure of visiting Norman Carr Safaris at the beginning of July. As first time visitors to Africa we were excited to visit but not sure of what to expect. The attention to detail by Mindy and ...
Franco and Antonella, Italy.
August 2011
we’re finally back into the real world ...
let us say that our vacation in Zambia is been unforgettable, We want to point out first, all the special and kind people we met in your beautiful NCS camps and also in all the others...
Mr & Mrs Piekenbrock - Hanover, Germany.
August 2011
We would like to thank you for the great experience with you in the wilderness of Africa. Best food, best accomodation, most competent and committed leaders, drivers and other staff made our stay to a perfect ex-perience ...
Mr & Mrs Jones - UK.
June 2011
A wonderful greeting and welcome, arrived just in time for lunch. We loved the rustic room and the marvelous view across the small grassy plain towards the dry Luwi river bed. The location is remote and unrivalled, the walking ...
Gail and Jim, Australia (return guests).
June 2011
So lovely to have eventually met you in person. Thank you for coming down especially to say hi - Mindy too. Such things mean a great deal. It was fun to catch up again.To you and the whole team at NCS...
Motria - Australia. June 2011
Hi Gid and Abraham!!and dear Andrew, Brian, Aubrey, Levy, Surgent, Lovemore, Felix, Kamisa, Edgar, Bwalya, Hendrix, Felix, Tara, Sarah, Katie, Moses, Job, and all the guys, After an epic long journey home I am feeling a little bit lost...
Mia and John Renshaw - Las Vegas, USA. May 2011
If you are looking for the true bush experience of a safari, you can do no better than Zambia --- and particularly the camps of Norman Carr. We have been on 6 safaris in Southern Africa and we find Zambia offers the best viewing, the friendliest people...
Rivers and Rainbows - Mr and Mrs Roberts, UK, February/March 2011
On our first night (at Kapani) we had close views of lion and leopard as well as elephant, giraffe, zebra, impala and more. This surprised us because we thought that game would be scarce in the rainy season. It didn't rain much either! There was excellent...
Rivers and Rainbows - the Casper Family - Tennessee USA. February 2011
The family Casper wish to express their deepest gratitude and admiration for a most exhilarating and educational journey (safari) back to a simpler time. Her Majesty Queen Linda of Fairfield and her court – Sir Bill and Sir John of Boston, Sir Eric of the Columbian District...
Gail and Jim from Australia – private bush wedding, November 2010
Dear Christina and all at NCS –
Jim and I cannot thank you and the wonderful team at NCS for the most perfect wedding experience. In all honesty, it could not have been better in ANY way! It was exactly how we wished it to play out ... the guys and gals were just awesome...
Gaylen, November 2010
I set off in November on a safari trip at Kapani Lodge with my head full of questions. Ever since my last safari trip, which was in Botswana, I had been wondering what would become of these wild places and the people who live near them. I knew animals were being...
Cath Sanders, October 2010
Many, many thanks to everyone at Norman Carr Safaris for an absolutely fantastic 10 days on their 60th Anniversary Safari from the 19th to 29th October. It was by far the best safari trip I've ever been on, and possibly one of the best experiences...
Mike and Pauline, October 2010
We were with you from 16th-25th October and would just like to say what an absolutely fabulous time we had with you while we were there. From the moment we arrived at Lusaka until we flew out again you really...
Ellen and Jacob, October2010
Thank you for your welcome home email! After a nice trip trough South Africa (Kwa Zulu Natal and Cape Town we arrived at home on Monday and now we have found the time to answer you. Indeed we had a incredible night in the Luwi River bed ...
Robin and Valerie, September 2010
A short note to tell you, as Jenny has already done, how much we all enjoyed our recent ten days with Norman Carr. South Luangwa is incomparable – even Simon Barnes’ writings do not do justice to its beauty and its wildlife! Equally...
First President of Zambia His Excellency Dr Kenneth Kaunda, September 2010
From First President of Zambia His Excellency Dr Kenneth Kaunda who stayed at Kapani 18th - 22nd September;
John and Sandy Cavanagh - Queensland, Australia, September 2010
We have just returned from 2 weeks in Zambia. The first week was spent at Nsolo, Mchenja and one night at Kapani.
Eric & Val, September 2010
Just back from Zambia, and wanted to say a huge thankyou for your efforts in ensuring our trip went perfectly - arranging for Kenneth Kaunda to see us off was the icing on the cake! Your recommendation of Pioneer Camp was spot on, both our stays there...
Linda and Jeff, UK, September 2010
We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Zambia which included 6 nights in Kapani, Luwi and Kakuli.
Angelo, August 2010
Here I am back from my trip to South Luangwa Valley! It has been really a wonderful experience, in terms of places visited, people met and service received, so I want first of all to thank all the staff for the assistance received during this holiday.
Kathy, September 2010
My husband, David , and I would like to thank everyone at Kapani Lodge and Kakuli bush camp for the amazing time we had in Zambia . It was our first safari and we will remember it for a very long time. We were especially impressed with our guide, Andrew...
Xiaoyan, July 2010
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the camps. It is true that I saw 5 leopards, and was almost charged by a hippo; and that each night I was serenaded by the lions and the hyenas, and each morning I was greeted by the most beautiful sunrise over the ancient river...
Teresa and Will, August 2010
We have just returned from our honeymoon in Zambia - during which we spent a week with Norman Carr safaris. We wanted to write and say what a fantastic time we had. We booked via Hartley's Safaris in the UK, who recommended Norman Carr to us - and...
Mr and Mrs W, June 2010
On behalf of my wife Rebecca, I'd like to say thank you for a fantastic honeymoon that we enjoyed with yourselves last week. Although British Airways did their best to disrupt our flights, it didn't cast a shadow over our experience, and our first drive into...
Stephen B, January 2010
It took me 19 years to get back to my favourite place in the world- the South Luangwa Valley, once again at a rejuvenated Kapani lodge and having the same guide, the infamous Abraham Banda. Nothing let me down! This was just how I wanted to experience the best...
Anita, September 2009
Wow wow wow - what can I say, we had the most utterly truly fantastic totally brilliant time at your camps. Going direct from London to J'burg, Lusaka, Mfuwe and Nsolo was an amazing experience, with a super warm welcome especially from Priya and...
Adrian B, August 2009
Driving to Mchenja from the airport we were treated to some excellent game. Elephant, Buffalo, lions, Hyena and even wild dogs, all in the space of a couple of hours - fantastic!
Carol D, July 2009
Please thank all your staff at Luwi, Nsolo and Kapani lodges for making our safari so wonderful. The lodges, the food and the guides were marvellous.We wanted a holiday of a lifetime and it was even better than we had hoped for. You kindly said...
Kris, July '09
My father, Ned had a wonderful time and many lovely memories of the bush, walks, and all of you! As a "third time guest", it is beginning to feel more like "family" than just a "tourist destination". All a tribute to the calibre of people, quality of experience, and exquisite environs of NCS. I thought I would take a moment and share some thoughts about our stay, in case this would be helpful...
Trevor Blythe, June '09
My wife Jill and I have just returned from our Zambian holiday, having spent time with your teams at Kakuli, Luwi, Nsolo and Mchenja. We had an absolutely fabulous time. Not only is the South Luangwa a great destination but the Norman Carr service was outstanding. The accommodation and food were terrific and the quality of guiding was truly excellent everywhere...
The Travis Family, January '09
Thank you to all the staff at NCS who have succeeded in changing our lives!! Especially to Levi our guide whose patience and joy in sharing the secrets and wonders of the bush with us and generosity in inviting us to meet his family we will never forget. The children especially left Zambia with their horizons broadened beyond our imagination...
Judy and Bruce Ballard, November '08
Thank you to everyone for making our first visit to Africa so memorable and very special. We have come back with so many memories and hope to return sometime. Thanks to Lucinda and Pam for looking after us so well. Aubrey is a special guide whose knowledge knows no bounds...
Bridget and Mike Munro, November '08
Thank you all for the most amazing holiday. It was our first trip to Africa and we never knew where to look next, it was all so fascinating. We still cannot believe how brilliant our guides were - and how good their eyesight must be! The lodge staff were first class, from our hosts and chefs to the laundry boys...
Amy and Bob Stumpf, October '08
We especially enjoyed Kakuli Bush Camp, with Host & Guide Aubury and all of his assistants. The walking tours & game drives were exciting. The same goes for Mchenja Bush Camp hosted by Richard & Sue (they are engaged) and Guide Levi, very knowledgeable & professional...
Ray Betros, September '08
We had a great trip - and, with 3 (4 if you count a distant sighting) sightings of leopard, you can keep your hat for sun protection!! We saw "Alice" on evening of the second day and then on a night drive a couple of days later a single leopard walking along a clearing. Finally a male eating an impala in a tree, a female with 2 cubs came along...
Paul Smyth, September '08
We have just returned from a holiday of a lifetime in Zambia. During our stay we encountered amazing people and places but unfortunately Kapani would have to be at the bottom of the five camps we stayed at. Although the camp itself was well appointed and comfortable, Paul and I felt that we had gate-crashed a party and were therefore feeling like uninvited guests...
Andrew, Paivi, Kyle & Cameron Blair, July '08
The NCS team certainly made our stay in Luangwa a most memorable and fantastic holiday that we will remember for ever. The hospitality was amazing and everyone has been so friendly and accommodating...
Alison King, July '08
A huge resounding thank you to everyone, Christina, our Guides, Camp Managers and all Camp Staff. It was truly a memorable and exciting visit...
Ernst Schlogelhofer, July '08
My daughter (age 16) and I had a wonderful time with Norman Carr safaris. We spent 6 nights in the remote bush-camps and walked some 100 kilometres in the care of expert guides...
Richard Sooy, July '08
In March 2007 I was the guest of Norman Carr Safaris (NCS) for the Rivers & Rainbows experience. I was so impressed with my visit that in June 2008 I brought my wife and 3 friends back for 10 days of Walk on the Wild Side...
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