I've used Tribes twice now to book trips to Africa - Tanzania and Malawi. Christine is the best. She really takes time to understand what you are looking for and finds the perfect locations and accommodation to match your desires. The service pre, during and post trip couldn't be better. They take care of everything ensuring a stress free holiday.

Alex designed and booked an amazing trip to Peru, after patiently listening to all our requirements. Service from Tribes excellent throughout, including accommodating a last minute unexpected change. Alex was very knowledgeable and we found Tribes very easy to work with. We did have some communication problems with the local tour agency once travelling, but Alex assisted with getting that sorted.

Attention to detail - great hotel choices

We were sold a holiday of a lifetime but this was not our experience. We had some issues on this holiday which Tribes have not chosen to contact us about since we returned. They were not interested in hearing our feedback, v poor communication. There was no point arranging our holiday through this company as there was little benefits to doing so, each stage was marred by some issue with hotels etc. When things started to go wrong they were dismissive of our concerns. Overall extremely disappointed, would not recommend.

Tribes planned an amazing Safari for us in Botswana. The planning process was extremely easy and hassle free. Tribes put together an incredible itinerary for us and booked everything. While we were away, everything ran seamlessly with absolutely no stress for us. i would highly recommend Tribes and would definitely use them agaiin.

A pleasure to work with Christine planning our trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana. We had already been in touch with another well known travel company who ignored our budget requirement. Christine listened carefully and came up with what was an excellent value itinerary in a very expensive country. She assured us it would a fabulous holiday and indeed it was staying in Victoria Falls and three safari camps in Botswana with the very best saved till last. Truly a holiday to remember. This was the third time we have used Tribes over admittedly a long period and can't fault them.

A fantastic experience from planning to taking the trip. Chris put together a fantastic itinerary and was very helpful when I needed to make some last minute alterations.

Chris and the team organised a perfect trip to Tanzania for our family. Chris considered all our requests and was always on hand to provide expert advice if necessary. Our safari was planned to perfection leading to a totally stress-free experience. With multiple hotels, trips and transfers planned, every detail was organised in advance - all we had to was be in the right place at the right time! Our guides and lodges in Tanzania were outstanding. We would highly recommend Tribes and look forward to using them again in the future.

Extremely impressed with this company's ethos as regards assisting one in selecting an appropriate holiday.
Very patient, honest advice given initially by Will and followed up by Chris. Amazing customer service!
Felt so reassured that the right safari was chosen, can't wait!
Thank you

We've now used Tribes Travel for two holidays to Latin America and can't fault them. This time (Aug 2025) we travelled to Peru, and what can I say?
From the moment we first contacted them, Alex was absolutely brilliant. He understood all our needs and asked the right questions to allow him to plan a superb holiday.
Once there, everything went to plan.
The accommodation was superb - luxury rooms in the cities, comfortable lodges in the rainforest.
The guides were all excellent - very knowledgeable.
The holiday was a mix of culture (Machu Picchu is mind-blowing, the other Inca and colonial sites were awesome), geography (Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, the altiplano) and birdwatching (several dream birds seen, including Inca Tern, Andean Condor, Hoatzin, displaying Andean Kock-of-the-Rock - apologies for the spelling, the correct name is apparently inappropriate).
Although there were early mornings (a necessity to beat the crowds or see the best wildlife) and a lot of travelling, the pace was just right, with time to relax in the evenings.
The food was superb too, whether eating in the hotels or heading into a local restaurant.
I highly recommend booking a Tailor-made holiday with Tribes Travel.

Great company. Good to actually speak to a person who was helpful and answered questions before we went. They helped with my itinerary. All things went very smoothly in Costa Rica,transfers were good and on time or early, the hotels were great and we had a fantastic holiday.

Tribes Travel are, in my opinion, a fantastic travel company. Their ethos, alone, is attractive to me. As a smaller company they conscientiously work with local guides to ensure funding goes back into the communities, rather than some larger cooperate companies that, in my opinion, exploit the locals.

The consultants take the time to understand the needs and desires of their clients, in terms of health needs, preferred locations, budgets, preferred airlines, etc to ensure that each holiday is safe and memorable.

My sister and I have had the privilege and pleasure to work with Christine Mac Dougall (who primarily works with the African Continent) on various occasions. A few years ago, we travelled to South Africa for our mother's birthday. She had always dreamed of going on Safari. Following the sad and unexpected death of our dad, we decided to treat mum. What an incredible experience. We spent time in Johannesburg. Whilst in Johannesburg we went into Soweto and had the privilege of visiting Nelson Mandela's home and meeting one of his childhood friends. We visited a museum that showcased South Africa's turbulent past, but also celebrated the resilience of it's people. We travelled to Pretoria and saw the Presidential Union Square and grand monument to Nelson Mandela. The rich history was deeply moving. Finally we went to Madikwe Safari Lodge (on the border of Botswana). The vibrant cultures, the warmth of South Africans, the diverse beauty of each place, and the animals. It's difficult to put into words. One of the highlights had to be the staff gathering together at Madikwe Safari Lodge and singing, only as South Africans can, Happy Birthday to mum. It was so moving.

Following such an incredible experience in South Africa, we knew we would be in safe hands if we contacted Tribes Travel again. We did not anticipate another holiday as incredible, but we were wrong! We travelled this time, the following year, to Mauritius. Again, Christine Mac Dougall was our wonderful consultant. Christine had already taken great care to understand our needs and learn about our preferences, so she was able to provide several tantalising choices about hotels and itineraries. This holiday was the most adventurous I have ever had. It was in many aspects unprepared, but very exciting and memorable. My sister valiantly climbed a mountain (sadly I only did a quatre....not that adventurous!). My sister and I also walked with lionesses, while mum remained in the beautiful Sugar Beach Hotel and was pampered by the staff.

The hospitality of the Mauritian people is exemplary. They are so generous and warm. Like many cultures, their respect and reverance towards older people is something to behold. The staff treated our mum as if she was their own or their aunty. The natural beauty of Mauritius is simply incredible. I really do not have the words.

Earlier this year we wanted to travel back to South Africa to visit Cape Town and the Western Cape. There was only one company and one consultant who we considered! Tribes and Christine Mac Dougall. Yet again, Christine Mac Dougall went over and above to provide us with a memorable holiday. The hotels were exquisite, especially The Vineyard, which she chose for our mum because it is boutique, beautiful, and had splendid gardens.

This November we're travelling again, to my sister's dream location for her birthday, Mozambique. Christine Mac Dougall has already assisted mum and I in booking the holiday including the flights and accommodation. We are in the process of finalising the excursions. Given our previous experiences, we are excited.

I would highly recommend this company for it's ethical and also bespoke services. The value we have gained from our holidays with Tribes Travel are special memories.

Tribes curated a brilliant itinerary for our adventure to Northern Peru. They were the right partner to design our holiday and showed the best knowledge of our destination.
Our trip was perfectly organised and everything went as planned.

Really well supported and guided by an excellent company. Not a single complaint.

From our brief, tribes planned and then tweaked an amazing celebratory holiday for our family. Would recommend!

Tribes listened really carefully to what we were looking for in a safari and were able to consider many options and propose a fabulous trip for us - aside from considering our overall budget they could talk clearly about pros and cons of lots of aspects of safari and gave me great confidence we'd be heading on a fabulous adventure. Such an amazing trip we'd love to be able to go again! Thanks Tribes!

Great choices for our stays.
Great transfers and activities.

Perfect holiday planned by a superb agent for a first class company who was kind thoughtful and very capable throughout the whole process

Everyone at Tribes Travel was knowledgeable and helpful. As a result our holiday was a fantastic experience

We had wanted to plan a trip to Costa Rica for a long time as a family of 4, with our two teenage boys (15 and 18). Arturo and Tribes made the whole experience stress free. The WhatsApp service whilst there made it easy to check things, all guide and drivers really friendly and well informed, was like clockwork. The planning of the trip was great with help and support to make sure we all got what we wanted with nature, wildlife, adventure and chill time at the beach at the end of the trip. We had not done anything like this as a family before and the support and planning made us feel confident and reassured. Thank you so much for helping us have an amazing holiday that we will treasure forever.