African Safaris with Trusted Experts

On game reserves and in national parks, visitors should wear neutral colors such as brown, khaki, and beige. Avoid wearing blue as Tstetse flies are attracted to that color. Camouflage patterns should be avoided as only the military wear this.

Game drives tend to last about 3 hours — more if game viewing is good; less if the weather conditions are extreme. Vehicles are open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles. Note that specific vehicles will vary by tour.

Accommodations vary from standard hotels to lodges, tented camps, and even safari boats. These different stays mean different experiences, but they are all carefully selected to get you close to the action.

When you stay outdoors, you may find small creatures like geckos sharing your space.

These things will always be true:

• You’ll always have immediate access to a private bathroom.

• Internet access and air conditioning may be available, but are not guaranteed.

• Electricity is widely available, but can be disrupted. If you require use of a CPAP or breathing support overnight, we strongly recommend a different tour.

Specific vehicles vary across each park and region, but you can count on 4x4 vehicles with pop-up roofs and/or open sides. With six, eight, or at most ten people in a vehicle, travelers are always in a prime position for viewing wildlife.

Yes—each tour has unique size and weight limits for luggage. African Safari: Kenya & Tanzania and The Plains of Africa require travelers to use a soft-sided duffel with a maximum weight of 33 lbs/15 kg. An additional small personal bag is permitted. Duffels with rollers are not recommended because space is extremely limited on safari vehicles and bags need to be flexible to fit.

For other Africa tours, most bags should be under 50 lbs/23 kg and less than 62 in/157 cm total when length, width, and height are added together. Be sure to check your pre-tour travel documents for specific requirements.

We recommend bringing your own universal plug adapter and voltage converter, or appliances that have built-in voltage converters. Common plugs in this region are C, M, D, G, and N.

Most lodges have access to laundry services. Clothing is typically sent out for service and returned the next day, so plan to do it on the first day of a two-night (or longer) stay. All laundry services are payable directly to the lodge.

Most lodges and camps provide mosquito nets. When they are not provided, the property often uses repellents, unless they are unnecessary in city locations.

Travelers are encouraged to discuss antimalarial medication with their medical professional, wear protective clothing at night, and bring repellent that contains up to 30% DEET.

Every Collette safari experience is capped at a maximum of 18 travelers.