Coral Tree Travel
Information about Coral Tree Travel
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 9h-17h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: 9h-12h
Our comment from TraTraTravel UK about Coral Tree Travel:
Coral Tree Travel is an exceptional travel company specializing in bespoke safari and holiday experiences in Africa. With a focus on personalized service, their team of experts, including Mike and Tess, goes above and beyond to ensure every client’s needs are met. Customers rave about their attentive and responsive approach, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Here are some key highlights of what makes Coral Tree Travel stand out:
- Personalized itineraries tailored to individual preferences and budgets.
- Extensive knowledge of African destinations, ensuring clients have a memorable experience.
- Responsive and efficient communication, with quick turnaround times on queries.
- Special attention to families, providing tailored advice and itineraries to meet their specific needs.
- A network of contacts in Africa that enhances the overall travel experience.
While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few clients mentioned minor adjustments during the planning process, which were handled efficiently by the team. Overall, Coral Tree Travel is highly recommended for anyone looking to create unforgettable memories on a safari or beach holiday, making them a top choice for travelers seeking adventure in Africa.
Coral Tree Travel: Reviews
Fantastic experience: We had the most wonderful holiday with Coral Tree. We were in Kenya to run a multi-day race and wanted a post run holiday to relax and unwind and explore the beautiful wildlife and Coral Tree put together the perfect package. We had time relaxing at Diani Beach which was lovely, and then back into the Masai to stay at the amazing Secluded Africa lodge and see all the incredible animals. Great accommodation and really friendly to deal with.
Fantastic experience: I've booked to go to Vic Falls, the Okovango Delta and the Kalahari with Coral Tree. I've been impressed with the care taken over my bookings, and the willingness to make sure my itinerary, which included a number of changes I asked for, was the right one for me. I'm now looking forward to the trip!
Dear Julian, Thank you for the kind words. It's been a pleasure working on this special trip for you, and we look forward to hearing all about it. Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: Mike's expertise and knowledge meant we had a truly wonderful experience on safari. The arrangements were carefully planned and organised around our requirements and everything went so smoothly. A perfect way to celebrate a successful ascent of Mount Kenya. Highly recommended!
Hi Anthony, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing these lovely pictures of your family celebration. We were so happy to be able to help turn this dream into a reality. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: We used Coral Tree for a trip to Uganda 2 years ago and we are back seeking Mike's expertise in Tanzania. For me this speaks volumes about how highly we value their knowledge and professionalism. Mike and Tess have lived and worked out there and so they can offer a personal take on lodges, parks, weather you name it!! Once again Mike put together an fantastic itinerary which we played around with a little but by version 2 we had everything we needed within our budget. We really couldn't fault them and would whole heartedly recommend to anyone looking to organise a trip to Africa. Counting the days now :)
Hi Sue, Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot. :) So pleased to have been able to put together another wonderful trip for you and we look forward to hearing all about it. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: I couldn't of asked for more from Cameron at Coral Tree. We are so thankful for his expert knowledge and personal contacts which has helped to plan our once if a lifetime safari trip. From our first contact Cameron has been very efficient, taking into consideration our complicated time scale and has managed to pull off a very impressive trip! We are very excited to say the least, thank you so much.
Thank you, Vanessa, for your kind words. It's been a pleasure putting this trip together for you and your family. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: Tailored advice
Thank you, David! Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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.
Thank you, Rutika, for your kind words. It's been a pleasure putting this very special trip for you both and I look forward to being there to assist every step of the way. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: Excellent tailored service. Charlie was super helpful and understanding of our requirements.
Dear Ali, Many thanks for your kind review; we really appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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.
Dear Alana, Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review; we really appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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. BACK FROM THE MOST AMAZING SAFARI HOLIDAY. Unfortunately, I don't have enough words and space to sing my PRAISES. Everything was perfect, the care, the places, the stuff, food, drinks, animals...ALL BRILLIANT. We shall go again next year. Thank you Coral Tree Travels. Vivien
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: Mike was brilliant the whole way through the process. Very knowledgeable, very responsive and organised us the honeymoon of a lifetime.
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
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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!
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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!
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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!
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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
Dear Tom and Kate, Thank you so much for the kind words, we really appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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.
Dear Andrew, Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated! Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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!
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: 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.
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
Fantastic experience: 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...
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 Kelly CEO & Co-Founder
Fantastic experience: Rosanna was brilliant with us when choosing a safari - full of knowledge and great ideas and very patient with all my questions - thanks Rosanna!
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 Kelly Co-Founder Coral Tree - Unique Family Safaris
Fantastic experience: 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.
Dear Belinda, Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with this special trip for you all. Best wishes, Mike Kelly Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to the Coral Tree Travel team for organizing my family trip. Your availability and responsiveness reassure me in my choice to entrust you with the organization of this unique moment. Given the exchanges and the way we built this trip together, I am convinced that this moment was organized with taste and professionalism. A special thank you to Tess and Rosanna!!! Can't wait for July!!!
Dear Olivier, Thank you for the beautiful review and the positive words. It was a pleasure to work on this special trip for your family and we look forward to hearing all about it once you travel. Best wishes, Tess Kelly
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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!
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 Kelly Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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
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 Kelly CEO & Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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
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 Kelly CEO & Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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!
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-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder & CEO, Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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. :-)
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 Kelly Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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!!
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 Kelly Co-Founder, Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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 trip Thanks
Dear Jeremie, Thank you so much for the kind words; we really appreciate your support. Best wishes, Mike Kelly
Fantastic experience: Mike Kelly has been incredibly helpful and efficient - we are very grateful.
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
Fantastic experience: 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!
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
Fantastic experience: 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
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
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly CEO & Co-Founder, Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly CEO & Co-Founder, Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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.
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 Kelly CEO & Co-Founder, Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: 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.
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
Fantastic experience: 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!
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
Fantastic experience: 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.
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
Fantastic experience: 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.
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
Fantastic experience: 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!!
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
Fantastic experience: 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!
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
Fantastic experience: 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.
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
Fantastic experience: 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.
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
Fantastic experience: 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.
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
Fantastic experience: Truly great service, fast, efficient and very professional! Rossana Organized a great trip for us, as per all our specifications, in only a few days. Both Rossana and Mike were very pleasant, responsive and helpful. Highly recommended agency.
Dear Nissim, It's been our pleasure planning this special trip for you. We can't wait to hear all about it. Best wishes, Mike
Fantastic experience: Mike went above and beyond to organise the holiday of a lifetime that was tailored to our needs!
Hi Kate, Thank you for the kind review. I'm sure you're both going to have a wonderful time! :)
Fantastic experience: I was really impressed with Mike's creativity and knowledge in designing a dream trip for us. My first time doing business with a tour operator outside of my home country, but we had many WhatsApp calls and messages and it felt actually more personal than many other experiences with local companies.
Hi Frank, Thanks so much for the kind and thoughtful review! Best wishes, Mike
Fantastic experience: Myself and my fiancé were looking to book a safari and beach honeymoon and Mike was so so helpful, after a phone call discussing what we were hoping for and Mike offering some amazing advice he then sent us a personalized itinerary also chatting that through, he made sure it was perfect for us and within our budget. Such a great service and will definitely be recommending. Thank you so much and we cannot wait to go on our honeymoon! Emma and Taylor
Fantastic experience: Mike is a great travel agent. Always ready to help you and he will walk the extra mile to deliver you an outstanding holiday! Enjoy his service because you are worth it and book your holiday with Coral Tree Travel you won’t regret it!
Hi Cécile, Thank you for the lovely review! It's always a pleasure working with you and your family. Best wishes, Mike
Fantastic experience: Mike's careful preparation, attendance and overall manner of work really contributed to our unique journey. Thank you so much to everyone who made it possible for us to be there!
Thank you, Bert! It was such a pleasure planning and hosting your special celebration in the Maldives. I'm so glad you had a wonderful time! :) Best wishes, Mike Co-Founder Coral Tree Travel
Fantastic experience: We just came back from Kenya, a family safari trip perfectly organized by Mike & Tess. The level of personal assistance & attention to detail is just fantastic. That, combined with their incredible knowledge, made for an experience beyond our expectations. We were even lucky enough to share a bush sundowner together, it doesn't get more personal than that...:-). I would recommend Coral Tree Travel to anyone!
Hi Gert, Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure planning this holiday for you, and the icing on the cake was being able to meet up for that lovely sundowner! :) Best wishes, Mike & Tess
Fantastic experience: Coral Tree Travel provided exemplary service and support to me and my family when planning our travel to Kenya. I have worked in Kenya before, but had no idea where to start in planning a family holiday, particularly in the midst of a pandemic and all the uncertainties this brings. Tess took time and care to understand what the family wanted from the holiday and tailor-made a set of choices for us, through which we settled on our final, fantastic programme. she walked us through everything we needed to prepare from flights to insurance to COVID and vaccination requirements. It was like working with an old friend. She kept in touch while we were there and when we got back to make sure all was well. I cannot recommend Coral Tree highly enough. We had a truly wonderful holiday thanks to Tessa's guidance.
Hi Philippa, Thank you so much for this thoughtful and lovely review. It was such a pleasure helping you plan this special family safari holiday to Kenya. Best wishes, Tess & Mike
Fantastic experience: Fantastic product knowledge, Mike and Tess really knew what they were talking about and helped guide us through each step of our holiday planning. Having never been on a safari and being incredibly green to the aspects of 'how to book', Mike coached us the whole way showing us five superb options that all hit the mark. We very much look forward to heading out in March! 5* - Highly recommend.
Hi Peter, Thanks so much for the kind words. It's been a pleasure working with you on this special trip, and I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time! Best wishes, Mike & Tess
Fantastic experience: Mike was lovely and helpful. We had discussions about what I wanted for our family trip. and he made sure everything Was to our needs while also suggesting things we didn’t think of based on his experience.
Hi Daniel, Thanks so much for your kind words. It's been a pleasure helping you. Looking forward to hearing all about your incredible family holiday.
Fantastic experience: I'm so glad I chose Coral Tree for a very special three generation family holiday in Kenya. All the travel arrangements worked seamlessly, the recommended accommodation exceeded expectations and everyone who looked after us was friendly and professional. We had an amazing time at two safari centres and at a beach resort. Thank you so much Tess and Mike for organising a dream trip.
Dear Marion, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that we've been able to help plan such a special trip for you and your family. Best wishes, Mike & Tess
Fantastic experience: Mike and Tess are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and experienced. We had a vague idea of what our holiday might look like but had no real detail. Initially I chatted with Mike on the phone to talk through our initial ideas. Mike asked a host of searching questions: age of our kids, confidence? Travel experience? Expectations? Budget? Time frame? Worries? Non negotiable’s? To craft a detailed and bespoke proposal presenting 4 options. We then had a zoom call to talk through the features and benefits of each option. The digital proposal surpassed my expectations and has an incredible amount of detail within it. This review is only as far as getting our Safari booked. I will update it following what I know will be the trip of a lifetime! I am so pleased to have the privilege of booking our dream family safari with Coral Tree.
Thank you, Matt, for your very kind words. It's been a pleasure planning your family safari and we're looking forward to hearing all about it when the time comes. Best wishes, Mike & Tess
Fantastic experience: Coral Tree have compiled an itinerary for a family holiday beyond our wildest expectations to be taken next June. With three generations travelling together our requirements and concerns were listened to and addressed at every juncture. Mike really listed to what we wanted and found destinations we never could have done on our own. Tess has offered her support from the travelling as a family point of view, and both have been responsive, enthusiastic, and professional throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend Coral Tree to those wanting a special family holiday.
Dear Gina, Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful words. We've loved helping to plan your dream family adventure, and will be with you every step of the way. Best wishes, Mike & Tess
Fantastic experience: one inquiry was all it has taken for a response from mike and Tess . I told them what i was planning with an 9 year old grandchild plus daughter and son in law . Mike came back with options and gave us all plenty of advice especially as we had the little one to think of . The professional way it was done the contact and phone calls , everything first class ,could not fault it . The knowledge and expertise they brought to the chats was amazing. The week on the beach that he sorted after a lot of looking was a superb choice . After all this was done no one could beat his price or the way he has done this for us . I and my daughter would recommend them to any one who is thinking of going to Africa Can not rate him high enough , it was like we have made a great friend
Hi Chris, Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful review. We are so excited about your family safari adventure and it's been a pleasure planning it with you! Best wishes, Mike & Tess
Fantastic experience: Family friendly and responsive service, arranged previous safaris and trips to Kenya, Zanzibar, Mnemba and Mozambique... I will use again in future...
Thank you, John. Looking forward to when we can plan your next trip!
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