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| Collette’s Culturally Immersive Tours to Africa Are a Hit With Travelers |
| North America’s Longest-Running Tour Operator has seen an increased interest in exploring the continent. |
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| Pawtucket, RI (July 10, 2023) – Collette’s immersive experiences in Africa have been a hit with travelers in 2023. Tours like “Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land and Water” and “Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Botswana” have seen rave reviews due to the culturally enriched itineraries. |
| As part of the “Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land and Water” tour travelers traverse the area in multiple fashions, plus get the chance to dine with locals. On the 13th day of the tour, travelers pay a visit to a local family in Victoria Falls. During the visit they’ll get to enjoy an authentic, simple, home-hosted meal and learn what life is like for the household. Throughout the tour, there isn’t a shortage of opportunities to absorb the wildlife. Travelers get to ride amongst lions, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife unique to Africa on a 4x4. Later in the experience, travelers will embark on a three-night cruise on a safari boat along Lake Kariba. During the cruise, they’ll be able to observe plenty of birdlife and game species that call the area home. Seats on this tour are still available as early as Aug. 10, 2023, for prices starting at $6,649 USD pp. |
| Over the course of 15 days, travelers are treated to 29 meals as they embark on the “Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Botswana” tour. Some highlights featured on the tour include an authentic bush dinner under the stars in Pilanesberg National Park, a visit to a South African vineyard to sample some local wines, and a visit with a Capetonian family for a home-hosted dinner. Aside from the aforementioned features, the Explorations tour gives travelers plenty of opportunities to take a dive into the local cultures. They’ll be able to enjoy an African Sundowner while they head out on a 4x4 ride into the sunset, pay a visit to an African elephant sanctuary, and take in breathtaking sites during a stop at Victoria Falls. Seats on this tour are still available as early as Aug. 25, 2023, for prices starting at $5,699 USD pp. |
| “Travelers are flocking to explore the continent with our explorations tours,” said Jeff Roy, Executive Vice President of Revenue Management and Pricing at Collette. “What makes Collette’s Africa tours unique is that on top of the opportunity to explore the wildlife, travelers have the chance to enjoy the unique and rich culture of Africa. We’re happy that travelers took the opportunity to save when planning life-changing experiences with Collette.” |
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About Collette: As the longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is the company travelers can trust. Leading with integrity, Collette’s comprehensive travel protection plan, flexible tour pacing, and strong relationships within the travel space set it apart. The happiness of its travelers has been its roadmap since 1918 and today Collette offers over 160 tours to all seven continents and five distinct travel styles, including small group touring and river cruises. This third-generation family-owned business is dedicated to giving back in both local and global communities through its social responsibility platform. For more information, visit www.gocollette.com or call 1(800)-340-5158. |
| Media Contact: Sam LaFrance, Collette Phone: 401.426.3710 slafrance@collette.com |