African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania

I especially enjoyed the Thorn Tree Camp accommodations, as there were zebra grazing and hyenas freely patrolling the grounds. The only drawback was the floor in the bathroom section of the tent, which was quite uneven. The view from our Sangaiwe [Tarangire] tent was amazing!

This safari in Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The guides and drivers were so knowledgeable and skillful in finding the best opportunities to view animals in action in their habitat. The accommodations and choices of experiences were excellent! We were so excited to see a papa lion guarding 11 lion cubs, a leopard leaping out of a tree to chase a prey, and so many elephants and wildebeest in the great migration. We highly recommend this safari with Collette!

The tour was an excellent balance between visiting the local people, local culture, and the game drives. I felt very privileged and honored to experience the hospitality and unique culture of Kenya and Tanzania.

They did an awesome taking us on so many game sightings they we saw even more than we hoped for. The tour manager was top notch and the drivers were the best in sighting all the must see game animals. They all were so engaging that we felt like friends when the trip was over. Way to go Collett!

Felix was knowledgeable and knew where to find the Big 5. The drivers were also very enjoyable and knowledgeable and very accommodating. Food at various locations was excellent. It was very eye opening to visit a Masai village. The people were very warm and friendly. The skill involved in shooting a bird for their first catch of the day was amazing as well as making fire and cooking the bird.

Lots and lots of animals, plus Felix M. was absolutely wonderful!!

It was everything we could’ve wished for. We saw more animals and met a variety of tribes while we were there. We have come away with such an appreciation for Kenya and Tanzania. Your guide was excellent and caring. The drivers were very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is ready for an adventure.

Two of the safari tent camps need to be updated. Very rustic; not 4 star. Box lunches were awful. 5 of us at Fig tree got food poisoning. The boxes were not in a cooler for safety. I also got a parasite from poor prep techniques. Tanzania vehicles need to be mustered out and new ones bought.

The game drives were incredible and we saw so many animals that we were just amazed! We however were disappointed with the accommodations at the Thorn Tree Camp in Karatu, Tanzania. It's a very tired property that needs updating. During our three nights there, we had no hot water for two of them. One additional observation is that the original assignment of vehicles at the very beginning of the tour was chaotic. We were a total group of 18 traveling in 3 vehicles and to our group of five an additional couple was added making for a total of 7 traveling in one vehicle (there was a solo traveler that could have made it a group of 6 in each vehicle but instead we had our 7 in one vehicle, 6 in another vehicle and only 5 in the third vehicle). We were disappointed that the Tour Manager never took control of this situation by assigning 6 travelers to each vehicle.

The tour itself was great. The locations, activities and wild animals made the whole thing very much worthwhile. Some of the lodgings were in tents or lodges without AC, but that's what we expected so no surprise. The food was good but not great. Things to know: 1) the dust in the dry season can be unbelievably bad, 2) there are many other tour operators out there, so you are likely to be in a queue of 20 vehicles all trying to see the same sleeping lion.

Love all of the trip

Getting a good views of a Rhino, plus up close views of all the other animals. Great tour director, and safari drivers. All but one of the accommodations exceeded my expectations. Food was uniformly good throughout the tour.

Alfred was the best tour guide ever!!!! We loved our trip! The food was a bit repetitive, lamb stew, chicken stew. Everyone was so gracious, loved our driver, Raymond!

My most enjoyable tour yet! Everything was perfect. Our tour director was amazing. Together with our wonderful wildlife guide, they gave us the most amazing safari. The accommodations were comfortable, and the food was amazing! It was an experience of a lifetime!

Our expectations were very high since our one other Colette Tour was our favorite trip all-time. This Safari tour did not disappoint. It has rocketed to our best trip EVER. Can’t say enough about our guide, Felix. He is beyond knowledgeable, informative, flexible, and personable.

Overall, it was an amazing experience! Our tour manager Alfred was FANTASTIC! He knew everything & gave us all the amazing facts. He also made sure we knew the plan for each day & what to expect. The accommodations were amazing and we have a great balance of safari drives & culture. Would 100% do this tour again.

My sister researched and found this Collette safari. It was a splurge for us. This safari was the most memorable experience I have had in my travels. I saw all five of the big five, four in just one day. The accommodations were wonderful and well-placed for all of our overnighting. We were blessed with exceptional weather too. Our guide, Alfred, was awesome and full of knowledge about the animals and where we would likely see each kind, the plants in each zone and their uses and what ate them, and the geography of each country and zone we traveled in. We knew the night before where we would journey the following day, where we would rest, and what was on the menu. All of our drivers were also wonderful and our driver throughout Tanzania, Raymond, was a joy for to be with for the 10 days we were together.

Really enjoyed our African Tour, it included the Serengeti, Amboseli National Park and a lot more. Our tour Director was Felix and he did a wonderful job leading our group and keeping us informed as we progressed through Africa. The only downside was the roads for the Safaris they made the ride very difficult and uncomfortable. They were like a washboard and when we were moving at a quick speed it was really uncomfortable. We were not warned in advance that we would need to "pick the flowers" when no formal washroom was available. Felix said that he had toilet paper but he was not in our vehicle when we had to "Pick the flowers". The Glamping was OK, but some of the tents really did not keep the bugs out and the crickets got in and were extremely loud. Also had a bat in one hotel and a very large roach. Food was acceptable but not great. The buffets were almost all the same foods with minor differences and not one could cook chicken. The chicken at every facility was like a rock. My husband took the Serengeti Air ballon Safari and loved it. He felt it should be offered by Collette. In spite of the negatives mentioned here I really loved the experience. Thanks.

The whole experience was amazing. The Serengeti and the Amboseli National park were a wonderful experience. We saw most of the wildlife that you would have expected. The length of time spent on safari was long because we saw the same wildlife repeatedly and the rough roads really made for a very long day. Our tour guide was Felix and he mentioned the east coast of Africa was more of a beach environment and would have made a little more relaxing few days instead of driving on unpaved, dirt, rough roads the entire trip. My average rating for the accommodations is not because the idea of Glamping was bad but the tents themselves were not pleasant to stay in. One of the facilities had wood around the perimeter and it was either rotted or termite invested and allowed bugs to get into the rooms. The food was almost always buffet, ok but not inspired and about the same at all the different places we stayed. Choices were ok, 2 entres were offered at all the places so you did have choices. They should not serve chicken, every place we stayed the chicken was rock hard and dry as the Serengeti. The tour was infact very enjoyable but with reservations.

Tour manager Felix was fantastic- very knowledgeable. We had 3 trucks and he would alternate so we all heard some of his comments about the animals, trees, birds. It would be better if he had a system like whisper tech to allow all of us to hear the info every day. Collette did a great job with lodging, transportation, food and excursions. Great trip,

Once in a lifetime experience! Loved seeing all the animals in their natural habitat. All our accommodations were wonderful and clean. Can’t say enough about our tour manager Felix was so knowledgeable. Always felt safe!

Everything was amazing. Animals, African tribes and people were so friendly!! Loved the Ngorongoro crater, and whole conservation area. Favorite memories are the time spent w African children.

A very physical demanding safari with the reward of seeing more wildlife than you knew existed!

Our tour guide, Titus, was fabulous. ZHos guide drivers were wonderful at spotting game for us to see especially ,Abdicate.

This is truly a trip of a lifetime. Everyday was a Wow day. The experiences we had were priceless. The Massai and Bush men villages were great to visit. We saw the big 5 animals and so much more. This trip leaves a stamp on your Heart that you will never forget .Its my second time here and I’m always ready ti go back!!!

It was a wonderful experience. Our guide and drivers were very knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely recommend this trip.

We had expert guidance from Titus, our tour guide and the drivers. We did see the big five animals and a huge number of others in the Great Migration. The total count was that we saw thirty different lions along with one leopard and a family of cheetahs. The accommodations were great, the food was very good, the people were great and we had a great time.

Our Tour Manager & Drivers were the best as well as fellow companions. The evening meals were delicious. Staff at all locations were excellent

Everything was wonderful.

This was a once in a lifetime trip for me. It was totally different than any other trip I have taken. Going into the villages and seeing how they live was a real eye opener. The volume of animals was so much more than I expected.

Collette delivered on and met my expectations.

The different animals that we saw, & how the tour guide & driver spotted the animals & maneuvered the vehicle to the best vantage point. Both driver & guide were very knowledgeable

We saw magnificent animals, the tour guide was very knowledgeable as was our driver. The only problem was lack of hot water in the morning.

The Tour Manager knew so much about the culture of the people and explained about the geological aspects of the region. Our safari drivers knew a lot about the animals and were very entertaining. My favorite time was at night relaxing with friends and watching the stars

The food wasn't good. The interactions with the various tribes was informative.

Great experience, great guide.

Alfred, the drivers , and the staff went the extra mile for us and saw to our every need.

Organization, Itinerary, Leadership by and through the Guide.

The tour exceeded my expectations.

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Wonderful overview of Kenya and Tanzania with great guides!