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Luis Conti   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 3, 2024

Email Luis Conti  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

exellent
5/5

I've gotta say, Tanzania is seriously set up for tourists, especially around the Serengeti and Ngorongoro areas. I chatted with a bunch of companies and heard from lots of folks who've done safaris with a variety of groups. It seems like as long as you pick a company that's legit and has decent reviews, you're pretty much guaranteed a great safari experience with most of them.

What sets Colours apart, however, is their ability to offer safaris that are not only budget-friendly but also venture into less frequented destinations, like Gombe National Park—an absolutely stellar recommendation and a definite highlight of our East African adventure. The team's flexibility with scheduling and their insightful suggestions greatly enhanced our experience. For instance, when we considered additional days at Lake Manyara National Park, they advised us to explore the southern Serengeti instead. This turned out to be excellent advice, allowing us to witness the spectacular great wildebeest migration—a truly unforgettable spectacle.

In a nutshell, not only is this company super competent and trustworthy, but they were also incredibly helpful in planning our trip. This was a godsend for us first-timers in Tanzania. Totally recommend them.

Marius   –  
Germany DE
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 26, 2024

Email Marius

Excellent Service! The entire experience from start to finish was always 100%!
5/5

From start to finish, the trip was incredible. From the airport pick-up, to the safari and then airport drop-off, everything worked super well and seamlessly! Patience was the best guide and because of him, the safari was an experience we will never forget. He shared with us a lot of history, culture and animals we saw and thanks to him we go home having seen the big five and made memories and experiences we will never forget. His kindness and upbeat energy always made the days in the safari fun! The entire organization worked very well and we never had to worry about anything. The lodges were incredible and so were the game drives! Lunch was always very good as well. We go home with incredible memories and experiences! Thank you to you and the entire team for this incredible safari and organization and a special thank you to Patience, we will never forget it! We can only recommend your company and having Patience as a guide - 5/5 stars! ⭐️

Christoph   –  
Spain ES
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 19, 2024

Email Christoph  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A unique experience in the world of the Serengeti
5/5

We chose Colors because they met our budget expectations, were very flexible with all our requests and always responded quickly, and also offered delicious reusable food. And we were not disappointed! We had an unforgettable tour with an excellent guide who was reserved and yet always present for us. The wildlife, especially in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and the Great Migration are simply stunning! In February the grass is quite high: nice for big cats (who hide in it) but especially great for a lush, green landscape and rich species diversity! The choice of accommodation was really good. We can really recommend the tour with Colors Africa without reservation!

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Marie   –  
France FR
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

Email Marie  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Lifetime experience
5/5

We went for our honeymoon and we were not disappointed !! We enjoyed every moment! Drivers (Macha, Sadhi and Frederic) were very nice, and we were impressed by there knowledge of the parks and their inhabitants. The cook, Augustin, did wonders also !!
We spend 2 nights in campsites, real wild experience : rudimentary but so worth it!! Being in the savannah, sleeping to the sounds of roars, visited by buffalos, elephants and hyenas!!
The logde we stayed at for the last 2 nights was also very nice , very welcomed deep in the pool, lovely staff and great food !

Godfather has been very nice to us, explaining every step before the adventure begins and taking time to meet after the journey to collect our impression while taking us to the airport.

Overall a great experience we highly recommend Colors of Africa

Elias & Hylla   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 2, 2024

Email Elias & Hylla  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

World class service end-to-end
5/5

Colour Africa delivered world class service from start to finish.
Before travel: As a foreigner, it is easy to be overwhelmed by amount of operators and options, but Nasra, their customer service representative answered my 50+ WhatsApp messages at all times of the day. Tailoring an optimal itinerary at a very competitive price!
During: our guide, Benjamin, was an absolute rockstar from start to finish. Keep in mind that most operators go to same reserves and drives same cars, but Benjamin separated himself from the others by: a) being extremely well prepared - we helped 4 cars (!!) with mechanical issues since Benjamin had tools and skills others lacked. B) Benjamin is well liked and respected by other guides - enabling him to get information about the best places to go (we saw 2 leopards up close, rhino crossing road in front of us, etc.etc.). c) Benjamin is respectful, humble, and fun to be around - really augmenting the experience (remember you spend 12+ hours in a car with your guide every day) - we heard many examples of tourists that were annoyed or tired of their guides.
After: Benjamin borrowed us a new Camera (!!!) enabling us as unprepared tourists to get amazing photos. He also created a video and sent us all photos at no cost (truly cannot thank him enough!!)
If you are considering safari in Tanzania, there is only one operator you should consider!!!

Matt C   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 22, 2024

Email Matt C  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Marvelous, FIVE STAR experience. Colours delivered a life-changing adventure.
5/5

Hands down, we had a FIVE STAR experience from start to finish with Colours Africa Tours and Safaris. They truly gave my mother and me the adventure of a lifetime, starting with a warm welcome and briefing, followed by several exciting days of game drives. Our tour guide, Ben, always went the extra mile to carefully spot the wildlife and find the best positions to view and photograph. I spent a lot of time researching safari companies and chose Colours because they had the most professional itinerary presentation, were the most competitive on price, and also bent over backwards to accommodate every special request we had. My recommendation: Look no further than Colours for your private safari/tour of Tanzania!

Andrei   –  
Romania RO
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 18, 2024

Email Andrei  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Go with them! You will not regret!
5/5

Awesome tour, I was expecting a dry season but instead, I got a rainy season. Had a mixture of lodge and tent accommodations. Nasra (the contact person from the agency) helped me out with all the questions before the safari, she is such a lovely person. Macha was our driver and guide. He knows what he is doing and he is such a friendly and kind person. Augustin was our chef and boy that kid can cook. Awesome food. Woke up surrounded by water buffalos on the rim of the crater, stalked by hyena and lion in Serengeti lodge and almost charged by an elephant in Lake Manyara. 10/10 would do it again.

Sarita Poltronieri   –  
Costa Rica CR
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Jan 2, 2024

Email Sarita Poltronieri  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Stop looking! this is your Tour ans Safari company
5/5

In summary, everything was excellent. We initiated contact via email and later transitioned to personalized attention via WhatsApp, where Nasra kindly addressed all our questions before and during our journey, providing a five-star service.

During our safari, we were taken care of by Ben (IG: @wildben_tanzania), who went above and beyond to make our tour unforgettable. He took the time to accommodate all our requests, such as taking photos, stretching when necessary, handling purchases (souvenirs, sim cards, jewelry, among others). Additionally, he exhibited excellent time management, allowing us to enjoy the safari and have meals at appropriate hours. His undeniable skill in locating animals made my dream of seeing them all come true. Furthermore, he willingly shared language and cultural insights for each place we visited. We are forever grateful for the care received from our friend Ben.

Speaking of food, we were accompanied by Chef Zule (Don Zule), who prepared everything fresh and delicious. Undoubtedly, it was the best I have ever tasted, with an incredible diversity of flavors, only surpassed by his beautiful personality.

Finally, during our Kilimanjaro tour, Michael attended to us with the same kindness as all the mentioned individuals. He ensured we completed the hike to our goal while engaging in pleasant conversation along the way.

Certainly, using this company was the first step in making this journey a unique experience. Stop looking, this is your company.

Andres   –  
Canada CA
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Dec 17, 2023

Email Andres  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Organized, professional, and courteous
5/5

The tour my wife and I had with Colours Africa was absolutely the most amazing trip of our lives. My wife and I booked the 17 day Safari/Chimp Trek/Zanzibar beach package with 2 days added in Zanzibar, and it exceeded our wildest expectations.

Our safari guide Benjamin took us on five days’ worth of driving through four parks and did a fantastic job of finding really special moments. He had an almost sixth sense for finding things like elephant and lion herds migrating across roads, and at times we’d be the first car on the scene to see something really great. He was also very skilled at getting into excellent position when we came somewhere that already had a bunch of cars on the scene. Our chef Barack, who came with us, made delicious meals, and both Ben and Barack were super welcoming and accommodating.

The trip to Gombe was amazing, and one of the company partners Hamis came with us as we got up close and personal with several of the chimp troupes and stayed in an amazing lakefront “glamping” tent. And Zanzibar was very special, as were the accommodations. And all transportation was arranged and it went very smoothly, and all our drivers were very nice guys.

I spent a lot of time researching safaris and getting quotes, and what really set Colours Africa apart was that they sent a very professional and detailed itinerary and the cost was much less than the other quotes for what we got. Part of the reason for the cost is that the accommodation includes camping, but even after upgrading to staying in luxury tents and upgrading our accommodation in Zanzibar to a nicer resort the cost was still much less than I would have expected. In fact, even before we got to Zanzibar I felt like the trip had paid for itself.

I highly recommend Colours Africa and I am already dreaming of a return to Tanzania!

Erik   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Dec 12, 2023

Email Erik  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing experience with unique personal safaritour!
5/5

Where to begin.. a 5-star rating isn’t even enough! We wanted a 6-day safari, not standard itinerary, and we were not flexible in dates. Yet, Godlisten of Colours Africa Tours customized a tour for us and made it happen. Initially we looked for a group tour, but got the option to go for a private tour, and chose that one. Best call ever; 360 view, unique romantic private experience, full attention from tourguide, etc.

From beginning to end, everything was very well arranged. The on-site briefing, the daily amazing cooking from Baba Tao, the driving and guiding of Benjamin - truly a professional with knowledge and experience of wildlife and nature, unique animal-spotting skills (we have seen more than the big 5), taking al the time to explain and answer your questions -, and lastly the hospitality and helpfulness of them all since we lost our luggage in connecting flights and had to go on safari without it. Lending jackets from the company, and assisting in calling with the airline desk was done without hesitation.

We will be back in another season, and would definitely recommend to anyone to go with Colours Africa Tours, a small local operator who will do anything in their power to give you the fullest and unique experience to remember!

Asante sana!

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