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Lusaka-based MTT Safaris offers tailor made safaris within Zambia. We specialize in accommodated safaris which explore Zambia by road in a private 4WD with an experienced driver. But we will arrange any safari which is right for you, including by air. MTT also works in Zambia's neighbours. We are the East, West, Central, and Southern Africa specialist.
Lusaka, Zambia
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crf_ch
St. Gallen, Switzerland58 contributions
Aug 2022
We have booked a 15 days tour to 3 camps in Zambia with Leslie to Kafue (Busanga Plains), South Luangwa (Nsefu Sector an Mfuwe Main Gate). Having been on several safaris I had a fixed idea of want I was looking for. In addition to my idea, I sent Leslie a detailed client profile, listing all the destinations and activities. Leslie confirmed the receipt of my request and all further mails the same day. She offered me exactly what I asked for and in addition made some suggestions for me to consider. Having travelled to Zambia on a self-drive safari before I trusted in her advice and thus went for all of her suggestions. What a good choice! Her approach to organizing our stay in Zambia was straightforward and extremely professional. As a former travel agent and consultant, I can gladly confirm that for me her service and attitude towards tourism ranks among the very best that I have encountered worldwide over the years.
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Written September 23, 2022
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LanCReviews
Los Angeles, CA106 contributions
Jun 2022
MTT Safaris led by Leslie Nevison exceeds expectations in every way. I've done two big African safari trips with MTT. The first one was a month in 2019 in Kenya for the Great Migration and Uganda for the gorilla trekking and Zambia/Zimbabwe for Victoria Falls and an exceptional catchall of everything glorious in South Luanga games in Zambia. The second one was in 2022: Namibia, South Africa, Botswana. MTT's vast knowledge, expertise, cosmopolitan outlook and cultural sensitivities resulted in trips that fit our own stated wishes while also expanding our outlook with MTT's own recommendations. I would trust MTT to listen to clients, respond, as well as advise and the result you get will be a spectacular experience in everything Africa that you can dream of.
Written August 19, 2022
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Jeff B
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Leslie did a terrific job of recommending lodges and handling logistics, including suggesting that we stay a night in Lusaka before heading to our safari camp. Good thing we had the extra day, because our initial flight in the US was delayed. Leslie's cottage is a delightful place to stay while recovering from long flights and little sleep. South Luangwa is a game dense area and the sightings are frequent and close. Highly recommended!
Written September 4, 2023
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CA92115
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Sep 2022
MTT Leslie was recommended to us by Chikunto Safaris. Leslies made some great recommendations and basically rerouted our trip so that it was more cohesive and less travel time. She booked our hotel in Lusaka, found us a driver for our time there, booked two additional Safari Camps each a little different giving us a better understanding of the Mfuwe area. I can't recommend MTT enough for any Zambian travel.
Written November 20, 2022
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Roger P
Seattle, WA57 contributions
Jun 2022
I have been to 30 countries in Africa and I lived in the Congo and Rwanda for several years. However, the trip we recently completed with Mama Tembo Tours was truly outstanding. The trip was in the planning stage for 3 years and was twice postponed because of the pandemic. Leslie Nevison did an incredible job of booking and rebooking our destinations.
We first went to Rwanda and, although our luggage decided to spend a few extra days in Amsterdam, everything else worked like a Swiss watch. The coordinator/driver that we got through Mama Tembo, Musa, was excellent. In addition to coordinating our reunion with our luggage, he was a master of logistics and very knowledgeable of the country. Our first destination was Mugashi in Akagera National Park and the lodge was outstanding. Incredible wildlife viewing, amazing food and spectacular tent cabins on the lake. After 4 nights there, we went to Volcanoes National Park and Amakoro Songa Lodge. We did 2 mountain gorilla treks and 1 golden monkey trek. Again, Musa did a great job of coordinating with the park guides and managed to get us to a very close group on the second trek (we were all exhausted after the first trek).
After Rwanda, we went to Zambia and visited 3 national parks: Lower Zambezi, Kafue and South Luangwa. All 3 game lodges that Mama Tembo booked were amazing. At Potato Bush, my husband and I celebrated our 29th anniversary and the staff did a spectacular job of making our day special, including decorating our cabin while we were gone and pouring us a hot bubble bath. One morning, I went after tigerfish with a guide and caught three. The next two camps, Musekese and Lion Camp were just as great. I could go on for days about all the unbelievable wildlife sightings.
Overall, I very highly recommend Mama Tembo Tours and Leslie Nevison. Leslie can make your dream African safari come true.
We first went to Rwanda and, although our luggage decided to spend a few extra days in Amsterdam, everything else worked like a Swiss watch. The coordinator/driver that we got through Mama Tembo, Musa, was excellent. In addition to coordinating our reunion with our luggage, he was a master of logistics and very knowledgeable of the country. Our first destination was Mugashi in Akagera National Park and the lodge was outstanding. Incredible wildlife viewing, amazing food and spectacular tent cabins on the lake. After 4 nights there, we went to Volcanoes National Park and Amakoro Songa Lodge. We did 2 mountain gorilla treks and 1 golden monkey trek. Again, Musa did a great job of coordinating with the park guides and managed to get us to a very close group on the second trek (we were all exhausted after the first trek).
After Rwanda, we went to Zambia and visited 3 national parks: Lower Zambezi, Kafue and South Luangwa. All 3 game lodges that Mama Tembo booked were amazing. At Potato Bush, my husband and I celebrated our 29th anniversary and the staff did a spectacular job of making our day special, including decorating our cabin while we were gone and pouring us a hot bubble bath. One morning, I went after tigerfish with a guide and caught three. The next two camps, Musekese and Lion Camp were just as great. I could go on for days about all the unbelievable wildlife sightings.
Overall, I very highly recommend Mama Tembo Tours and Leslie Nevison. Leslie can make your dream African safari come true.
Written August 19, 2022
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Grcormn
Chicago, IL17 contributions
Aug 2022
When my husband and I decided that it was time to take that trip of a lifetime and finally go on the African safari that we had always dreamed of, we got a bit overwhelmed with the many options available to us, e.g. which lodge, what country or countries, timing, seasons, flights, etc. We turned to Leslie at MTT Safaris and never looked back. She makes it a point to get to know her clients so that she can best meet their expectations and tastes. With us, she suggested that after doing a safari in South Luangwa, Zambia, we take advantage of our proximity to Victoria Falls and see one of the great wonders of the world. She also suggested a 3 day visit to another safari lodge in Botswana to complete our experience. What great suggestions! Leslie arranged everything - flights, transfers, hotels. She made our trip seamless. Another HUGE plus in going through MTT Safaris is that Leslie offers for rent the loveliest guest house on her property in Lusaka, Zambia. We stayed there upon our arrival from the USA before embarking on our safari the following day, and we stayed there on the last day of our trip before returning home. The guest house is just perfect - it is quiet, cozy, comfortable, impeccably furnished and incredibly clean. It is just beautiful. It was a great way to start and end our visit to Zambia. Leslie provides meals since the guest house is located away from the noisy and busy city center.
We are so very pleased with all that Leslie did to make our trip everything we hoped it would be. We loved her recommendations and we are happy that we chose MTT!
We are so very pleased with all that Leslie did to make our trip everything we hoped it would be. We loved her recommendations and we are happy that we chose MTT!
Written September 10, 2022
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Diane J
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
MTT was incredible. Leslie listened to our dreams and with her experience put together a trip that far exceeded our expectations! Tips for travellers: carry lots of smaller USD bills. If you bring USD $100 bills bring the new ones with the metallic strip. Some businesses and banks don't take the old ones. Get a micro SD card for your phone so you can take a ton of pictures and video! It will be the trip of a lifetime.
Written November 12, 2022
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Amy D
Belgrade, MT4 contributions
Jul 2022
MTT helped us plan our first ever trip to Africa, and the entire experience was absolutely amazing!!!! It far exceeded our expectations, and the MTT crew was a key part of that. Leslie was always available to answer our questions and provide the sort of guidance and support that only someone who actually lives in the area can give.
As an added bonus, we overnighted at the Cheza guest house in Lusaka, and it was an absolute delight. We had originally thought we would be in an apartment by the airport, but were gloriously surprised with a lovely little apartment filled with art, textiles, and adventure memories. To be honest, the guest house was second only to the safari on our list of Africa favorites. We're already talking about our second visit to Africa which will most certainly include some additional time at the retreat of MTT Cheza in Lusaka. You can't go wrong with using this group and having Leslie on your team.
As an added bonus, we overnighted at the Cheza guest house in Lusaka, and it was an absolute delight. We had originally thought we would be in an apartment by the airport, but were gloriously surprised with a lovely little apartment filled with art, textiles, and adventure memories. To be honest, the guest house was second only to the safari on our list of Africa favorites. We're already talking about our second visit to Africa which will most certainly include some additional time at the retreat of MTT Cheza in Lusaka. You can't go wrong with using this group and having Leslie on your team.
Written August 21, 2022
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Paulo Testolini
Brooklyn, NY8 contributions
Aug 2022
I've been traveling with MTT Safaris for years now, and there's no one else I would trust more for my African trips! I just got back from a trip in Northern Tanzania, and it was nothing short of a dream. Leslie organized an itinerary that truly included everything me and my friends were looking for - extremely scenic lodges and camps, safaris across Ngorongoro and different parts of the Serengeti, hikes through parts of Ngorongoro that few tourists visit and endless connection with nature. It's hard to write a short review because I feel like I could write an entire book about our experiences inTanzania. Special shout out to Dunia Camp in Central Serengeti, which is fully run by women and provided with some of the most memorable and special experiences on the trip!
Leslie's knowledge of the continent is unparalleled, and while I've been back for a few days only I am already looking forward to the next trip! I'm still dreaming of the landscapes of Tanzania, memories that will keep on inspiring me for years to come!
Leslie's knowledge of the continent is unparalleled, and while I've been back for a few days only I am already looking forward to the next trip! I'm still dreaming of the landscapes of Tanzania, memories that will keep on inspiring me for years to come!
Written September 17, 2022
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Kim M
Melb, Aus17 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Planning a trip that covered 4 countries (Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi) over 4 weeks, for a group of 6 people was never going to be simple. We knew we needed someone on the ground in Africa to make this possible, and as soon as we started emailing with Mama Tembo Tours we knew we had found the right person. Leslie’s knowledge of Zambia is legendary, but she is equally experienced and knowledgeable about so much more of Africa.
With really prompt email responses, amazing suggestions, and so many great options provided for us to consider along the way, the 18 months of planning for this trip was easy and fun. We were a group with really varied travel experience, and for some of us this was going to be the first visit to Africa. Leslie shared our enthusiasm and really understood the trip we were hoping to achieve.
Once we were in Africa everything was seamless. We had absolutely no issues or complaints across our entire trip, and we even managed to catch up with Leslie in Lusaka to thank her in person.
We could not recommend MTT, and Leslie, more highly, and have already started discussing plans our next African adventure with her…!
With really prompt email responses, amazing suggestions, and so many great options provided for us to consider along the way, the 18 months of planning for this trip was easy and fun. We were a group with really varied travel experience, and for some of us this was going to be the first visit to Africa. Leslie shared our enthusiasm and really understood the trip we were hoping to achieve.
Once we were in Africa everything was seamless. We had absolutely no issues or complaints across our entire trip, and we even managed to catch up with Leslie in Lusaka to thank her in person.
We could not recommend MTT, and Leslie, more highly, and have already started discussing plans our next African adventure with her…!
Written September 16, 2023
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