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African safari holidays, crafted for your family, by ours.

Africa has many sides to her. She is playful, serene, colourful, and, of course, wild.

She offers each one of us experiences that are as individual as we are. For you and your family, a luxury African safari can shape your memories forever, forging bonds that last a lifetime.

We have spent years living and working in the African tourism industry and specialise in luxury family safari holidays.

Each journey is individually designed, and we also believe firmly in giving back to support the wildlife and communities we cherish.

Whether it’s your first-time, or you’re an old hand, we will curate a memorable luxury family safari, just for you.

Why Coral Tree?
African safari holidays, crafted for your family, by ours.
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Why travel with Coral Tree?

We are the specialists in luxury family safari holidays.

Africa experts and also parents, we understand what makes a memorable family adventure.

Our knowledge and connections are unsurpassed.

We have been living and working in Africa tourism for over two decades.

Every journey is tailored with your specific wishes in mind.

No off-the-shelf packages or cookie-cutter itineraries. Unique African safaris, designed by experts.

Each trip funds grassroots conservation and girl's education projects.

You pay no more for the privilege, we support causes close to our hearts.

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Mike has been very helpful in planning our special holiday. He took the time to listen to our requirements and tweak the itinerary to suit our needs perfectly. He has been very prompt and has worked with us to make us an itinerary that we are looking forward to.Having never experienced an African safari, the planning seems very daunting, but Mike has reassured us and walked us through the steps beautifully.
Excellent tailored service. Charlie was super helpful and understanding of our requirements.
Response from the owner: Dear Ali,Many thanks for your kind review; we really appreciate it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
I would highly recommend Coral Tree. Rosanna and Mike were so helpful when planning my Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach holiday. Very efficient and knowledgeable!!! Get yours booked 🙌
Response from the owner: Hi Imogen,Thanks so much for your kind review; we really appreciate it!It's been a pleasure working on your tailor-made safari and beach holiday, and we look forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
We have just booked a safari trip with Coral Tree Travel for our honeymoon and couldn’t recommend the team highly enough! Charlie was amazing, he took time to get to know us and understand what was important to us. His knowledge of the country and the animals was outstanding. He put together an itinerary that delivered everything we asked for and managed to keep it all within our budget. We were absolutely delighted with the service and we cant wait to go, knowing everything has been taken care of. Thank you Charlie & all the team.
Response from the owner: Dear Alana,Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review; we really appreciate it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
We are about to embark on a what's going to be a fabulous adventure - Safari trip to Kenya combine with beach holiday in Zanzibar.So far, all I have are praises for Coral Tree Travel, especially Charlie Potter, who was right from the first contact, very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Above all, Charlie LISTEN and deliver exactly what we asked for.We have travelled with other companies in the past, but Coral Tree is going to be are GoTo company. I hope that they have more Charlie's for other countries.Leaving in a few days, so watch this space.Vivien
Response from the owner: Dear Vivien,Many thanks for your lovely review, we really appreicate it.I know Charlie has thoroughly enjoyed designing such a special itinerary for you, and we're looking forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
An excellent service from start to finish. Mike was friendly, helpful informative and his expertise meant we have the perfect honeymoon lined up. We are so looking forward to our trip.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Marcus, for this lovely review.It's been a pleasure working on this very special honeymoon for you both and I look forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
As a parent searching for a first safari for myself and my son, I have to admit that I didn't know where to start... I did some research, contacted a few travel operators but ended up feeling more confused than when I started. So I decided to search for a more family orientated trip and it was then that Coral Tree came up so I thought why not fill in the enquiry form..... And I am so happy I did! I had a conversation with Mike, the first of a few, and immediately felt at ease and more knowledgeable and informed on many aspects that I was previously worrying about. Mike gave me ideas of itineraries and options that I would never have thought about and I never felt rushed or like I was asking too many questions. I have now booked our dream holiday to Kenya and zanzibar with Coral Tree and we absolutely cannot wait! If you are a bit green when it comes to travelling, don't hesitate to contact Coral Tree, they are so so helpful. Roll on 2024!Fast forward 2 years and yes! Naboisho was everything and more than we could have hoped for.. we saw every animal we wanted and more, the Birdlife is extremely beautiful. These are just a few of the many photos my son has taken during our trip. Thank you again Mike , the whole experience and expertise from you was flawless.
Response from the owner: Dear Debbie,Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review.It's been a pleasure designing this life-changing adventure for you and your son and I'm sure you're going to have the most wonderful time together.Best wishes,Mike
Mike was brilliant the whole way through the process. Very knowledgeable, very responsive and organised us the honeymoon of a lifetime.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for these kind words, Ollie. It was such a pleasure creating a very special honeymoon safari for your both. Best wishes,Mike Kelly
Charlie and Mike at Coral Tree Travel were amazing. Mike even had the courtesy of returning my emails from a flight he was on! Charlie was super helpful with a host of knowledge in Africa. He even knew some of the accommodation owners personally. Both Mike and Charlie were patient with my frequent and persistent questions and delivered a bespoke holiday that felt like it had a personal touch. Pricing was also very good, compared to some other quotes I had received. A very positive experience.
Response from the owner: Dear Mike,Thank you so much for these kind words, we really appreciate it.It's been a pleasure working on this very special trip for you and we look forward to hearing all about it when the time comes.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
We're first-time safari goers, just returned from the most memorable two weeks of our lives; all made possible by Charlie at Coral Tree. From his initial patience with our many changes of itinerary to his fabulous attention to detail, everything just came together in spectacular fashion. The camps were each exceptional, Amalinda for the Rhinos, Sable Valley for the up close and emotional experience with elephants and John's Camp for the amazing day spent with Boswell the famous 'stand-up' elephant and in the afternoon an entire pride of 9 lions. Flights, transfers and organisation were faultless and we are enriched with so many new friends and wonderful memories. Can't wait for the next one.
Response from the owner: Dear David,Many thanks for this lovely review and for sharing the beautiful photos - what a stunning experience you had! :)We look forward to helping you turn your next dream safari to reality.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
Update to the initial comments below: we have just returned from our holiday to Tanzania, and I am delighted to confirm that the itinerary and arrangements made by Mike and Coral Tree Travel were exemplary. The choice of hotels (Gibb's Farm near Ngorongoro Crater, Oliver's Camp in Tarangire National Park, and Tulia in Zanzibar) was excellent, and made for a truly varied and memorable experience. The vital linking arrangements - multiple road and air transfers, and a wonderful personal guide from Asilia for 5 days - were also faultless. Mike was additionally happy to accommodate several modifications to the standard timing and transfer arrangements very efficiently, and also arranged memorable birthday celebrations at the various venues.In short, I cannot recommend Coral Tree Travel highly enough if you are looking for a personal yet professional 'turnkey' travel consultant to East Africa...------Although we have not yet started our holiday, just wanted to say that Mike has been very helpful indeed. We approached three operators with a detailed brief (we have been to East Africa several times) and were very impressed by the care he took to learn our requirements and preferences and come up with a creative and interesting itinerary while respecting our budget. He also made sone very valuable negotiations with hotels about check in/out to accommodate our inconvenient international flight times. We are looking forward to the trip very much, and with confidence that it will be a memorable one...
Response from the owner: Dear Tony,Thank you so much for the kind words.It's been a pleasure working on this lovely safari and beach itinerary for you and the family and I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time.Best wishes,Mike KellyCEO & Co-Founder
Just booked a very exciting 3 generation family vacation. Such a pleasure to work with Coral Tree, who patiently proposed places they have actually been to and recommend different options to ensure all of our needs are met, including variety of landscapes and experiences, transport and accommodation options, etc. The budget is hard to swallow for 1st time safari-goers and Coral Tree clearly took us through where all the costs go into so that we could create a budget our family was comfortable with, without compromising any of the experience. We can't wait for our travels!
Response from the owner: Hi Sonia,Thank you so much for this kind review; your words mean a lot!We've enjoyed designing this incredible itinerary for you and the family and looking forward to hearing all about it!Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
I honestly cannot thank Charlie enough he has been so patient and considerate when going through the options for this holiday. It was very important we got this right as we may never do it again and when travelling with 3 young children I was conscious to make sure we had an itinerary that catered for us all and Charlie did not disappoint. He took the time to ensure everything was perfect and within our budget. We really appreciate all the help he gave us to arrange this Safari we are so excited to go!
Response from the owner: Dear Karla,Many thanks for your lovely review, we really appreicate it.I know Charlie has thoroughly enjoyed designing such a special itinerary for you all, and we're looking forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
As safari first-timers, travelling with kids, I wanted to find a company that had comprehensive knowledge of options that would suit family needs. Charlie at Coral Tree was very quick to respond to my initial enquiry, provided great advice and answers to my many questions and has put together an exciting itinerary for us.The partnerships and personal experience that Coral Tree have with local accommodation providers and safari guides gives peace of mind that we'll be well looked after in Kenya and Zanzibar. We're looking forward to our trip!
Response from the owner: Dear Susan,Thank you so much for the kind words.We've really enjoyed putting together such a special trip for you and your family.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
Our experience with Coral Tree Travel from the beginning has been perfect. Within 24hrs on contacting them we had a video call with Rosanna to discuss our thoughts on the holiday which was very quickly responded to with various options and prices for our family holiday. I would highly recommend Coral Tree for exciting family adventures. Tom & Kate
Response from the owner: Dear Tom and Kate,Thank you so much for the kind words, we really appreciate it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
Rosanna has been extremely helpful, responsive and knowledgeable when organising my honeymoon. She really listened and was able to provide first hand experience and advice to make sure we have a trip of a life time! As a result, I would highly recommend Coral Tree Travel.
Response from the owner: Dear Andrew,Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated!Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
Rosanna and Mike have both been absolutely superb in helping me plan a very special family safari to South Africa. They have been very patient, extremely responsive and both really understood exactly what I wanted from the holiday; Nothing has been too much bother. Their knowledge of safari holidays and South Africa is extensive and has been invaluable. I really feel that Coral Tree understand the importance of making sure the holiday fits around my young children, whereas most other companies expect the children to fit around the holiday. They worked within our budget and I really feel that we have got excellent value for money. The whole experience has been very personalised and the service I can't fault. My family really can't wait until our holiday and I know that it will be a very special. I would highly recommend Coral Tree Travel and hope this isn't my last holiday with them! Thank you so much! Julia and family
Response from the owner: Dear Julia,Thank you for such a lovely review.It's been a real pleasure working on this special trip for you and your family; your words about designing the holiday around the needs of the children mean a lot to us.Looking forward to hearing all about your unique family safari holiday.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
Huge thanks to Charlie for making our first safari booking go so smoothly. He has been on hand to answer all of our questions and guided us with his knowledge. We highly recommend Coral Tree!
Response from the owner: Dear Martin,Thank you so much for your kind words about Coral Tree and Charlie; they are very much appreciated.Looking forward to hearing all about your wonderful family safari holiday.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
Rosanna has been so very patient, friendly and helpful in preparing an itinerary for a South Africa family holiday. We made a few iterations and I felt she really listened and understood my requirements and adapted the plan without question if I wanted to change something. I felt in good hands as she has experience of travelling to the area we booked to visit with her own family so she gave really useful tips and ideas.I feel really well looked after with Coral Tree pre-travel, and have a good feeling about their support when we get to our destination from the information they have provided.
Response from the owner: Hi Claire,Thank you for your kind words, which are very much appreciated.We're all looking forward to helping you and your family have a wonderful time in South Africa.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder
Most importantly Mike listens to one’s personal requirements and aspirations, and then works hard to deliver on budget using his extensive knowledge and experience of East Africa. He responds quickly to queries and Coral’s presentation of itineraries is second to none. Mike has done a fine job. Very highly recommended.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Phil, for the kind words.It's been a pleasure working on this special trip for you and the family; I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time.Best wishes,Mike Kelly
Excellent travel company. Booked a family tailored Africa safari trip. Highly responsive, accomodating and oustanding service. Also really knowledgable with first-hand experience of the location. Highly recommended !
Response from the owner: Dear Richard,Thank you so much for the kind words, it's been a pleasure working on this special itinerary for you the family.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree Travel
Rosanna was brilliant with us when choosing a safari - full of knowledge and great ideas and very patient with all my questions - thanks Rosanna!
Response from the owner: Dear Amber,Thanks so much for your kind words; it's been a pleasure helping you plan this special trip, and we can't wait to hear all about it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree - Unique Family Safaris
We would not hesitate to use Coral Tree Travel again. Rosanna Pile has been truly amazing in organising our holiday to Kenya. Nothing has been to much for her and has always been at the end of the phone for any queries. Everything has been organised for us immaculately . Thank you Rosanna and Coral Tree Travel.
Response from the owner: Dear Belinda,Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with this special trip for you all.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree Travel
Merci infiniment à l'équipe de Coral Tree Travel pour l'organisation de mon voyage en famille. Votre disponibilité, et réactivité me conforte dans mon choix de vous confier l'organisation de cet instant unique.Au vu des échanges et de la manière dont nous avons construit se voyage ensemble, je suis convaincu que ce moment organisé avec gout et professionnalisme.Un merci spécial à Tess et Rosanna !!!Vivement Juillet !!!
Response from the owner: Cher OlivierMerci pour la belle critique et les mots positifs.Ce fut un plaisir de travailler sur ce voyage spécial pour votre famille et nous sommes impatients de tout entendre une fois que vous voyagerez.Meilleurs vœux,Tess Kelly
Fabulous service from Mike at Coral Tree Travel. He took on board all our thoughts/preferences and gave us excellent advice and suggestions for accommodation and activities during our zoom chats. We ended up with a perfect itinerary incorporating 4 nights in a tented camp in Kenya followed by a week on the beach in Zanzibar. Our family of four, including children aged 12 and 17, cannot wait to go. I feel very confident that all the necessary arrangements will be made and our complex itinerary will all go smoothly when the time comes. Thank you Mike and Coral Tree Travel.
Response from the owner: Dear Liz,Thank you so much for the kind review.It's been a pleasure working with you on this special and I'm sure you're all going to have a wonderful time.Best wishes,Mike Kelly
Charlie and Mike went above and beyond to make our booking experience smooth and easy. We booked our very special holiday and were advised all the way from flights, hotels, safaris and even the correct clothing. I would recommend Coral Tree Travel to anyone I know. Thanks to everyone involved.
Response from the owner: Dear Alan,Thank you so much for the kind words. It's been a pleasure working on this special trip for you and the family; I'm sure you're all going to have a wonderful time! :)Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree Travel
Highly recommend booking a trip through Coral Tree Travel. Mike and his team have a highly tailored and personalised approach to planning incredible safari holidays. We went on a trip to Kenya & Zanzibar through Coral Tree this year and have already booked our next trip with them!
Response from the owner: Hi Daniel,Thanks so much for this lovely review. It's been a pleasure working with you on your two Africa trips with us so far.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree Travel
Mike is really responsive and patiently deals with all manner of questions and queries. With two children who have additional needs booking a safari via Mike has enabled us to feel confident that the children will cope with the holiday as will we as parents so we can now all focus on having a great time.
Response from the owner: Dear Amy,Thank you so much for this lovely review.It's been a pleasure planning your unique family safari holiday, and I look forward to hearing all about your adventures.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree Travel
Charlie has been absolutely brilliant in helping us to plan for our honeymoon next year. He is very knowledgeable and we’re really looking forward to our time in Tanzania! Booking with Coral Tree has helped put our minds at ease and reduced our to-do list greatly! Thank you so much! Amelia and Louis
Response from the owner: Dear Amelia and Louis,Thank you so much for this lovely review and your kind words.It's been a pleasure working with you to design a tailor-made honeymoon to Tanzania; looking forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes to you both,Mike KellyCEO & Co-FounderCoral Tree Travel
Our experience with Coral Tree Travel has been absolutely superb! My fiancé and I have dreamed of going on safari as part of our honeymoon, and the team at Coral Tree have made this a reality. When initially thinking about our trip we spoke to both an independent one-man-band high street travel agency and one of the luxury travel companies, and neither came close to the service delivered by Charlie at CTT.He made the whole experience so easy - listening carefully to what we were looking for, providing an exciting range of options within our budget, detailing all the pros and cons of each option (which we found incredibly helpful as newbie-safari-goers) and was prompt and clear in all of his responses. Every question and tweak to the itinerary felt like no problem at all, and in the end we had created a honeymoon that we both were absolutely buzzing with excitement about.Thank you so much to Charlie and the team at Coral Tree Travel - you're true experts in safari holidays both for families and honeymooners! A & S
Response from the owner: Hi Alison,Thank you so much for such a lovely review; that's incredibly kind.I know Charlie has loved working with you both to plan this unforgettable experience and we look forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes,Mike KellyCEO & Co-FounderCoral Tree Travel
We could not recommend Mike and the team at Coral Tree Travel highly enough. Experts at what they do and the service they provide is second to none! Personable, relaxed and understanding of every question we asked, no matter how small. Booking our honeymoon is probably the most important holiday of our lives and there's no one I'd trust more. We're so excited for our trip, thank you Mike!
Response from the owner: Dear Alex,Thank you so much for the kind words.It's been a pleasure planning such a special holiday for you both and I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time.Best wishes,Mike Kelly,CEO & Co-FounderCoral Tree Travel
We have settled on a South African adventure with Coral Tree Travel to celebrate my sons 30th Birthday next year. I’d come across them by chance whilst doing some research online and would recommend them highly.Charlie has put together the most amazing, bespoke trip to Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls, just for us. Nothing has been too much trouble and we have been communicating via WhatsApp and email as well as all patching in to a video call which was great to share, and air and to meet Charlie (which they don’t get to do in ‘Charlie’s Angels’) 😉.We will leave another review on our return.
Response from the owner: Dear Cathryn,Thank you so much for the kind review, which is lovely to read.Sounds like an incredible trip Charlie has been planning for you; I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time.Looking forward to hearing all about it when you go.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder & CEO,Coral Tree Travel
We could not have been happier with the service we received from Charlie and Coral Tree Travel. He listened to our requirements and delivered a trip that was beyond our expectations. I will not hesitate to recommend them and hope to use them ourselves again soon.
Response from the owner: Dear KanD,Thank you so much for the kind words about the service you received from Charlie. Your feedback is very much appreciated.We were all so pleased you had a wonderful trip and created many amazing memories, and we hope to help plan another one in future.Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree Travel
I had been scouring the internet to find quality travel providers for a family safari holiday. Believe me I had contacted a good few! I stumbled across Coral Tree and I'm so glad I did. Mike has been incredibly helpful and nothing has been too much trouble. He was very knowledgeable without being pushy and managed all my little quirky requests with good humour. I feel that after weeks of "finalising" we have the holiday of a lifetime that we were looking for and I cannot wait to go. I'll review the trip once we return. 🙂
Response from the owner: Hi Caroline,Thanks so much for the kind words!It's been a pleasure working on your trip with you and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it once you travel. :)Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-FounderCoral Tree Travel
We've just returned from Tanzania and Zanzibar arranged by us by Mike at Coral Tree Travel. This is a hands-on company, we would say the real deal. Mike clearly knows East Africa well and also how to make the most of a holiday there. We can confidently recommend Coral Tree Travel. They are honest, reliable and personally available to answer questions at all times!! As the holiday went on, we realised what a good job Mike had done. The places he recommended for us were just what we wanted. He listened and delivered. We're already looking at where to go to in Kenya next year ... with Coral Tree.Thanks Mike and well done!!
Response from the owner: Hi Sue,Thank you so much for these kind words, they really mean a lot!It's been a pleasure working on this trip for you and I'm looking forward to the next one. :)Best wishes,Mike KellyCo-Founder, Coral Tree Travel
We have just booked our first family safari to Botswana through Rosanna at Coral Tree. Rosanna could not have been more helpful. Her vast knowledge of Africa in general but in particular her first hand experience of family safari meant that she was confidently able to answer all our questions and we had great confidence in her advice. Would highly recommend booking through Coral Tree if you are travelling with kids and would like a bespoke safari experience.
Response from the owner: Hi Chloe,Thank you so much for this lovely review and your kind words about Rosanna.Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures in Botswana.Best wishes,Mike KellyCEO & Co-Founder,Coral Tree Travel
Just booked my trip with Coral tree, they were really helpful and understanding of my wishes. Charlie was really understanding and I feel like he tailored made my tripThanks
Response from the owner: Dear Jeremie,Thank you so much for the kind words; we really appreciate your support.Best wishes,Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly has been incredibly helpful and efficient - we are very grateful.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Katy, for the kind words; we really appreciate it.It's been a pleasure working on this special trip for you and the family, and I look forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes,Mike Kelly
Mike was brilliant helping us organise our honeymoon. He worked around our budget and planned our ideal holiday. He took all the stress out of it. I can't recommend them highly enough to anyone looking to book a safari holiday!
Response from the owner: David, thank you so much for the kind words, we really appreciate it.I'm sure you are both going to have the most amazing honeymoon.Looking forward to hearing all about it.Best wishes,Mike Kelly
Mike was full of knowledge and worked hard to find us the perfect option! We booked a luxury honeymoon safari with him and can’t wait to go to the Masai Mara straight after our wedding 😍
Response from the owner: Hi Holly,Thanks so much for your kind words. It's been a pleasure working on this special honeymoon safari for you and Jordan. I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time in the Masai Mara - my favourite part of Africa! :)Best wishes,Mike Kelly
As inexperienced Safari travellers we knew it would be better to use a reputable company to help organise our holiday. One of our party was not keen on going at all but after a long zoom call where all questions (no matter how trivial) were answered and worries swept away we are now going to Africa for the first time. Mike at Coral Tree was helpful, informative, understanding and patient. He knows his safaris and was so supportive in tailoring the right kind of trip for our family. If you are thinking of a safari and not sure where to start, get in touch with Coral Tree Travel. It will save you time and sleepless nights. I will leave another review when we get back from out trip.
Response from the owner: Hi Amanda,Thanks so much for this lovely review; we really appreciate your support.It's been a pleasure working on this special trip for you and the family, and guiding you through the process. I'm sure you're all going to have the most wonderful time.Best wishes,Mike KellyCEO & Co-Founder,Coral Tree Travel
Our holiday in Masai Mara, Kenya was organised by Coral Tree Travel, a UK based company. My wife found an article in the Sunday Times about Safaris to Africa and a review of the company. They were a company highly recommended by the Times.Our initial point of contact was Rosanna Pile from Coral Tree Travel. After many emails and several phone calls, we decided to go for a single destination safari in Masai Mara, Kenya. The options were many. We wanted some advice on the destination, the weather, the type of safari, wildlife seen, etc. There was absolutely no pressure on us to book, and we took our time to make sure we were entirely happy. Safaris are, of course, not inexpensive, and naturally, we wanted to make sure of many things, including value for money. We were also taking our 11 year old daughter with us as a treat after her 11+ exams in the UK, and that was also a consideration.Communications with Coral Tree were excellent, and on many occasions, I was messaging Mike Kelly, the owner of the company, via WhatsApp. The response time was often in minutes! It was obvious that they had in-depth knowledge of the individual areas and camps and loved doing what they did.I was based in Qatar, and my family were in London, but we all flew from Doha. Apart from the flights to Nairobi from Qatar, they arranged everything else for us. Once we had booked, we had an in-depth schedule and online access to the entire holiday using an app. We had advice about visas to Kenya and vaccinations as well as advice about clothing and luggage. There was a lot of information about travelling as well as our holiday.From the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the time we left a week later, everything was sorted out. We were met at the international airport when we arrived and because we had a few hrs spare before our internal fight from Wilson airport to the game reserve, we were taken to an elephant orphanage as well as a Giraffe sanctuary in Nairobi. These were excellent mini excursions. We had a driver and transport throughout. The elephant orphanage trip was booked by Coral Tree in advance since you cannot just turn up and enter the orphanage.We were eventually taken to Wilson Airport, and we caught a flight on a small plane to the airstrip near our camp.My review on the &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp has been written separately due to the word count limit.Would I like to do a safari again one day? That would be a resounding, yes! Would I seek specialist advice from a company like Coral Tree if I had no local knowledge of the countries, areas, and camps? Again, I would say yes. There are many camps around the region and when you are committing quite substantial funds to such an adventure, then having people who really do know what they are taking about and frequently travel to these areas and camps in my opinion is the preferred option.
Response from the owner: Dear Roshan,Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful review.We all really enjoyed planning this trip for you and your family and I'm delighted you had a wonderful time.Best wishes to you all,Mike KellyCEO & Co-Founder,Coral Tree Travel
Rosanna at Coral Tree has been an absolute delight to deal with. She provided a number of options for our consideration which met all of our family’s requirements and our budget. We can’t wait to travel to Mauritius in a few weeks and enjoy our first family holiday since the pandemic. Would heartily recommend speaking to Rosanna and the Coral Tree team about your next family holiday.
Response from the owner: Dear Lucy,Thank you so much for the kind words.It's been a pleasure planning this trip for you and the family.Best wishes,Mike Kelly, Co-Founder
Mike and Tess at Coral Tree Travel couldn't have provided us with a more personal service. We met Mike for a coffee to discuss what we'd like from our trip, which ended up going far beyond our expectations. Mike was always willing to answer any questions we had and stayed in touch throughout, just to make sure we had the best time. If you're thinking of going on safari (do it!) don't hesitate to pick Coral Tree Travel as you'll have the trip of a lifetime!
Response from the owner: Hi Sam,Thank you so much for this fantastic review; we really appreciate it.It was such a pleasure putting together this wonderful safari honeymoon for you both and I'm delighted you had the most incredible time. The photos are amazing! :)Best wishes,Mike
We had an excellent week split between the safari and the beach. The hotels and the safari tours were brilliant, but also the organisation of the whole trip, which involved a lot of moving from place to place was spot on and meant the whole holiday went off without a hitch. We would definitely recommend Coral Tree.
Response from the owner: Dear Chris,Thank you for the kind words; it was such a pleasure planning your family safari holiday and great to know that it all went off without a hitch.Best wishes,Mike Kelly
We would definitely recommend Coral Tree Travel. The personalised and responsive service we have received during the booking process has been fantastic. They really listened to our requirements and helped to think of different solutions to meet our travel needs. We can't wait to go!!
Response from the owner: Dear Hywel and Emma,Thank you so much for the kind words. We've really enjoyed working on this special holiday for you all and can't wait for you to experience an African family safari!Best wishes,Mike Kelly
We have just booked a family safari trip to South Africa with Rosanna and Mike. They totally put my mind at ease with all the many questions and anxieties I have doing this kind of trip with children, and have been patient and helpful throughout. I had them looking at all sorts of different options, however in the end settled for almost the exact itinerary they originally gave! We cannot wait for our trip next year!
Response from the owner: Dear Leila,Thank you so much for your kind words. We've really enjoyed working with you on this special trip and we're sure you're all going to have a wonderful time!Best wishes,Mike Kelly
Mike has been great in helping us plan our safari holiday to Kenya. We probably planned this a little later than most but after an initial Zoom meeting he very quickly came up with a proposal for our trip. For a couple of items we asked for extra options but on each occasion, after reviewing these, we returned to Mike’s original suggestion. From our initial conversation we had our holiday booked within 2 weeks. The process couldn’t have been easier.
Response from the owner: Dear Ben,Thank you so much for the kind words.It's been a pleasure helping you design the perfect family safari holiday, and I'm sure you're all going to have a wonderful time.Best wishes,Mike Kelly
I have been liaising with Mike for a few weeks now, putting together an itinerary for a family trip to Tanzania next summer, and I have been impressed by how patient he has been with all of the changes we've made, and how flexible he has been with how we finally decided to put it all together. He's really taken his time to find out what we want (even when we weren't sure ourselves!) and this has meant we now have a truly bespoke holiday to look forward to. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Dear Amanda,Thank you so much for the kind words.I've really enjoyed working with you on this speical trip for you and the family. I think you've got a wonderful holiday to look forward to! Best wishes,Mike Kelly
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A few of our favourite itineraries...
  • Kenya safari and beach holiday

    Combine the world-famous Masai Mara with some time on Kenya’s gorgeous coastline with our signature Kenya family safari and beach holiday.

    Guide Price From £3,950 | $5,150 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 10 nights
    Best Months July - October
    Region Nairobi, Masai Mara, Kenya Coast,
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  • Highlights of South Africa luxury holiday

    South Africa’s highlights – the perfect luxury holiday and safari for first time visitors.

    Guide Price From £4,500 / $5,850 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 9 nights
    Best Months June - October
    Region Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sands Game Reserve,
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  • Tanzania family safari holiday

    This classic Northern Tanzania safari circuit takes in some of the most breathtaking wildlife spectacles and landscapes imaginable.

    Guide Price From £3,785 | $5,150 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 8 Nights
    Best Months July - October
    Region Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Highlands, Serengeti National Park,
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  • Luxury Gorillas and Masai Mara safari

    The magic of the mountain gorillas, followed by the ultimate Big Five safari destination.

    Guide Price From £5,480 | $7,510 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
    Duration 7 nights
    Best Months July - February
    Region Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Masai Mara, Nairobi,
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  • South Africa Private Reserve Safari

    Two of the country’s finest game reserves followed by the beach – the ideal way to experience South Africa’s diversity

    Guide Price From £5,400 / $7,250 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 10 nights
    Best Months June - October
    Region Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal Coast,
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  • Southern Tanzania safari holiday

    Experience a unique and memorable family safari adventure in Tanzania’s southern parks.

    Guide Price From £4,255 | $5,785 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 7 Nights
    Best Months July - October
    Region Ruaha National Park, Nyerere National Park,
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  • South Africa malaria-free family safari holiday

    Search for the Big Five in a malaria-free private reserve, and experience the inimitable cityscape of Cape Town

    Guide Price From £2,795 | $3,775 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 8 nights
    Best Months June - October
    Region Johannesburg, Madikwe Game Reserve, Cape Town,
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  • Bucket list family safari Tanzania

    Our ultimate Tanzania bucket list family safari takes in all this incredible country has to offer.

    Guide Price From £6,165 | $8,385 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 14 Nights
    Best Months July - October
    Region Arusha, Ngorongoro Highlands, Serengeti National Park, Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar Islands,
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  • Eastern Cape family safari holiday

    Head out for an adventure along the Garden Route from Cape Town, climaxing in a family-friendly private game reserve.

    Guide Price From £3,450 / $4,485 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 9 nights
    Best Months June - October
    Region Cape Town, Garden Route, Kwandwe Game Reserve,
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  • Barefoot and boutique luxury beach holiday

    Our barefoot & boutique Seychelles luxury beach holiday, brings the best of the Indian Ocean in two sensational resorts.

    Guide Price From £4,630 | $6,295 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 8 nights
    Best Months March - December
    Region Mahé, Private Islands,
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  • Kenya bucket list safari and beach holiday

    Our Kenya bucket list safari and beach holiday combines the world-famous Masai Mara with beautiful scenery and incredible conservation successes in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, followed by a private villa beach escape on the Kenyan coast.

    Guide Price From £5,500 | $7,480 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
    Duration 10 nights
    Best Months July - March
    Region Nairobi, Lewa and Laikipia, Masai Mara, Kenya Coast,
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