RajaTours Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari Ever
Raja Tours did not disappoint. It was a wonderful experience for our entire family. Our guide Fredy was the highlight making our experience nothing short of exceptional! Strongly recommend! You must try to stay at Tortillas Serengeti!
AE
Email Elizabeth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Some Highlights and some low-lights
I had a lot of back and forth with Raja in preparation to book our 10 day tour, for my husband and I. We were told several times that everything was included in the price except tips (gratuities) and any additional beverages like soft drinks or alcohol. We were also told that we would need visas. We did out best to research online but trusted Raja to arrange the rest.
Highlights:
Raja chose and organized some pretty amazing accommodations and kind, knowledgeable drivers. We saw all the animals and had some memorable wild life moments and accommodations.
Low lights:
Raja neglected to tell us a few very costly things.
1. We arranged to go to a village tour. We were told that the price was included and that it would be around $30 USD per person. We got to the village and were told (quite bluntly) to cough up the cash before we proceeded any further. And it was going to be $50 USD per person. Upon entering, we had a quick walk around their village. A few unenthusiastic songs. A fire demo (where they tried to convince my husband to buy the stick fire starter for an additional $50 USD-- fat chance). And then we were badgered to "slowly slowly slowly" emphasis on the slowly, walk around their market where they kept saying how everything was homemade in the village. Which was a joke because they had the metal parts for bottle openers and key rings that were obviously mass manufactured. We left very disappointed.
2. Raja neglected to tell us that we needed vaccinations for Tanzania. So at the border, we spent an additional two hours in a sketchy "medical office" where they created "documents" stated we had had our yellow fever shots. Now you might wonder why my husband and I didn't look into it before hand? To be honest we did. Or at least we tried. We were under the impression that we didn't need anything. Again, you might think this was our fault but as a tour operator being paid thousands of dollars and as a local Tanzanian, why didn't he tell us. Every person passing through the border had their yellow fever papers in hand so it's something everyone must do-- thus not exactly a secret.
3. Raja neglected to tell us to get a certain kind of visa in Kenya. There are single entry and multi-entry visas. We started in Kenya, went to Tanzania and then back to Kenya to fly home. Upon attempting to reenter Kenya, we had to pay an additional $50 USD per person for a second single visit visa. As opposed to the multi-entry visa that we could have gotten the first time for $80 USD.
In conclusion, we had a very thorough trip to Africa. WE saw all the animals, even the rhino. So we are in no rush to hurry back and see more. We stayed at amazing places -- special shout out to Serengeti Tortillis. And we had very knowledgeable drivers-- Geoff and Manase. If anyone is considering going to Africa, GO WITH A TOUR! As a north american, you have no idea how aggressive the locals can be when they see white people. Having someone there with you who is fluent in Swahili and English saved us so much hassle and concern. And driving in the parks was actually wild !! Even as Canadians who know how to quad (off road 4 x 4) and drive in the snow, we wouldn't have been able to manoeuvre the roads and the MUD!
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Email Arden | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Raja tours earned our trust and exceeded expectations.
Raja tours organized a 2 week vacation for our family of 4. A week in Zanzibar and 6 days Northern Tanzania parks and Serengeti circuit. I would recommend to friends and family. Prompt shuttles, quality pop roof land cruiser. The guide/driver was safe, respectful to the animals and to us. The tortillis lodge and farm of dreams lodge were fantastic. Raja tours is a small Tanzanian safari company that was responsive to our itinerary requests. For the price, we were able to bring the kids on safari with us. We were expecting a budget tour - but were pleasantly surprised with the high quality lodges and first class service. If you want a quality, affordable safari, skip the foreign companies that merely subcontract Tanzanians and upcharge 30-50%. Go with this small Tanzanian company instead. You won't be disappointed. We saw the great migration and tree climbing lions! Fantastic.
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Email Carolyn M | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional! Would recommend RajaTours to anyone.
Gary and I absolutely loved our safari.
Communication with Rajab was very good from day one on through our return.
Khalifa was a very knowledgeable and fun guide. He was also a safe driver. All the lodging was of high quality and the food was wonderful. With Khalifa’s expertise in seeking out the many animals and identifying the different species, we could not have experienced a more rewarding time. We both rate this the top vacation experience we have ever had. We highly recommend the itinerary and felt the value of the trip for the cost was exceptional. Thank you again for making the trip of a lifetime so special.
Email Bob | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful 6 day Kenya & Tanzania safari highlights
Raja Tours delivered a great experience - very quick communication, reasonably priced, good guides in both Kenya and Tanzania, smooth experience pretty much all round. Accomodation was good, highlight being Tortellis tented camp in Serengeti, wonderful classic Africa experience. Guides were chatty, interested, passionate and reliable on both sides and all the drives went smoothly and on time.
This is a smaller outfit so you get a slightly different experience than the larger vehicles out there, we certainly enjoyed the personal touch. Highly recommended!
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Email Jordan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good times
We had a great time. The organization of the safari is correct and respected. The guides are very nice. The safari itself was quite extensive and the accommodation was surprising for us.
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Email Tommaso | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour
Recommend operator for a life time experience! Our guide was very expert and professional. We have seen every animal existing inside parks. Great job rajatour
FR
Email Viken | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great planning
We did the 3days/2nights safari in Mikumi National Park
Great organisation with Raja, the selected accommodation was amazing and we had a great time with our driver! He was an experienced guide and knew the park very well.
Will definitely recommend Raja to my friends to set up their safari tours
DE
Email M+M | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We enjoyed a very nice and good value 4 days Safari
From the first contact RajaTours was always responding to our questions and proposals very quickly with good suggestions and recommendations. The choosen camps and lodges were good in regards to accomodation, food and Service. We especially enjoyed our stay at the Kananga tented camp. The limited time ( 4 hours) in the Ngorongoro crater was definetely too less.
Many thanks to RajaTours and Kili (driver and guide) for this tour - well done!
Email Mr & Mrs Emmanuel Kapungu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I was amazing trip with Raja Tours Tanzania to Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Park
Raja tours you made our trip more enjoyable due to generous hospitality and comfortable car toward Tarangire and Ngorongoro National park we real enjoyed with my wife.... We wish you nice job see you next year for another tour trip.
