Regional Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- TATO, ATA & ZATO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email James | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Holiday
After our safari in the mainland Tanzania we added another 4 days in Zanzibar with Regional Tours.
Omar was our guide in Stone town and he is excellent and took us to all the cultural monuments, and old Swahili building including the prison island
We then had 3 days in the North Matemwe beach where we enjoyed the sun, sand and clear waters.
Zanzibar is truly beautiful and Regional Tours and Safaris organized a very smooth tour.
I recommend this company
Email Shiks | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari
We were a group of 9 travelers from Australia who did the classic Tanzania tour with Regional Tours and had an amazing time. We had 2 vehicles in our party and allocated two of the best guides in Tanzania – Joseph and Novatus. The whole trip was very exciting from they collected us from the airport to the moment they dropped us Kogatende air strip for our Zanzibar tour.
We went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti parks and saw so many animals beyond our expectations; elephants, wildebeest, antelopes, cheetahs, 2 leopards, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras……. Indeed the number is countless. We also visited the Olduvai Gorge and the shifting sands in Northern Ngorongoro.
In general the tour went well and we enjoyed to the maximum.
Manu was also wonderful in his communication to lodges who we found prepared for us and prepared for dietary restrictions of some of the group members.
Thank you regional tours for a great trip!
BE
Email Mary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania Adventure
We traveled as a family of 4 to Tanzania with Regional Tours and Safaris. We were hoping to witness the wildebeest calving season in Ndutu and also enjoy other wildlife attractions. We contacted Maturaf who took care of all our bookings and reservation for all the aspects of our trip.
When we got to Tanzania we were picked by a driver from the company who took us to our hotel in Arusha. We met our tour guide Novatus the following morning and he drove us to Ngorongoro crater where we enjoyed spectacular views from the rim and a wonderful game drive inside the crater. The following day we went towards the Ndutu area where thousands of wildebeest had congregated also drawing the main hunters – lions, cheetahs, hyenas and vultures too.
We enjoyed the safari and had no problems.
This was a great experience and we will come back some time.
CH
Email Anthony | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Zanzibar Holiday
We had the most beautiful holiday in Zanzibar with Regional tours. They organized everything sop well that I am sad to see it come to an end.
Maturaff took care of the booking process ensuring we got nice rooms in Stone Town and Matemwe.
We found Omar waiting for us at Zanzibar airport and he took us to our hotel - Mizingai Seafront Hotel which is a just a few minutes from the harbour. The following day we did the Prison Island Tour as part of our exploration of Stone Town.
Omaar then took us a spice tour in the spice farms as he drove us north to Matemwe. We had a nice encounter with the locals who are really easy going and friendly people.
The beaches in Matemwe are second to none. Clean, few people and sparkling blue water. It was just what we needed. A time to relax and just laze around the pools and ocean.
We will make Zanzibar a yearly habit and Regional tours our organizers and guid
CA
Email Barbara | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari experience in Tanzania
I had a really hard time deciding on how to rate this company but settled on the five stars because of the wonderful safari that was provided. It surpassed all expectations and our guide Hassan was excellent. We booked this safari about 6 months out and Maturaf, the managing director, was very responsive at the beginning and answered all our emails. He also put together a good itinerary for the two of us. However, once the initial deposit of 30% was sent, all communication stopped. It took several weeks for him to acknowledge that the money had been received and issue a receipt. Then it took many more emails to him to finally get an answer about paying the balance. All he needed to do early on was to let us know that the balance was to be paid on arrival by cash or credit card. This he eventually did a couple of weeks before our departure. When we arrived in Arusha in the evening, we were sure hoping that someone would be there to meet us! And Hassan was. We were ever so happy to see him there holding a sign with my name on it. From then on, it was a fabulous experience. We met with Alex from Mama Savanna the following day and paid him the balance with our credit cards. He outlined the safari for us and we were off. The accommodation in Arusha at Zawadi House was very comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful. Hassan picked us up there in the Toyota Land Cruiser (?) which was an extremely comfortable vehicle to travel in. The top popped up to give a 360 view when in the parks. We were in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. The animal sightings were amazing. To see elephants, giraffes, lions, water buffalo and so many others up close was a pure thrill. Hassan had a sixth sense of where to find these animals. We got to see hyenas circling a lion waiting for him to finish his feast before they could attack. And also saw a pair of hyenas track and take down a wildebeest. The Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp was a unique experience. This is not your typical camping experience! Because this was considered off-season, very few people were staying there and we had very personal attention. Staff were excellent as was the food at dinners and lunches provided. It was a trip of a lifetime for us.
Bottom line is I would recommend this company because of the excellent product that was delivered but be aware that communication may suffer after the deposit has been paid.
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Email Jessicah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safari in Northern Tanzania
This has been a fabulous experience in the safari that took us to Tanzania with Regional Tours. We selected to go with this company because of their great reviews on Tripadvisor. We contacted Maturaf who answered all our questions about the various safari options, the booking process was very smooth. The payment process was also straight forward where we paid by paypal.
Our guide Stanley was very good, he took us to Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Serengeti Parks. He knew where to find the animals and birds. He gave us a nice tour of these parks. We were allocated a good 4x4 vehicle which did not have any trouble cruising in the parks despite the rains.
We had a wnderful experience and I recommend Regional Tours to those thinking of going on a Tanzania safari.
JP
Email Mary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tanzania Parks
We came with my husband to visit Tanzania famous parks of Serengeti, Taramgire and Ngorongoro. We booked with this company because it has good reviews and they are very good.
The whole tour was very good. We was guided by an experienced guide James who make us very happy.
He take us to the middle of where to find animals and patient to let us take good photos and video clips of elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, flamingo, crownbird, stork, monkey, baboon and more.
The Toyota hardtop was comfortable, with fridge, nice seat, plugs for power and animal books.
Book with Regional Tours and enjoy
DE
Email Olivier | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
I have wanted to go Tanzania for a long time. I talked about it so much that my husband decided to take me for my 35th birthday. It was the best gift anyone has ever given me. We worked with a local travel company but were disappointed by their services. The packages they were offering were not appealing. I stumbled on the reviews of Regional Tours and Safaris while I was looking for another company. The reviews were so amazing that I told my husband that we should go with Regional Tours and Safaris. I communicated with Maturaf from the company. He was so friendly and replied promptly to all my emails. He worked very hard to organize a fun itinerary for us. We went with the 11 day private safari package to visit Arusha, north and south Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire.
The whole safari was incredible because of our guide, Hassan. He was very professional and very friendly. He was also patient with me, answering the many questions I had about Tanzania. From the answers he gave me, I could tell that he was a smart and knowledgeable man. He had the ability of taking us to the best spots from where we could see as many animals as possible. He was also very good at getting us the perfect angles for taking pictures. Hassan went to great lengths to ensure we had the experience of a lifetime.
All the people we worked with from Regional Tours and Safaris were wonderful. They were very kind to us and very welcoming. They were also very helpful and the trip would have been a total failure without their excellent service.
My husband and I are planning to take our family to Tanzania so that they too can have an enjoyable experience like we had with Regional Tours and Safaris.
SG
Email Merle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Greatest Safari Experience of My Life
We chose Regional Tours and Safaris for our 6th anniversary because of the amazing reviews they have on Trip Advisor. We received the excellent service that many people attested to. The prices are affordable and they offer incredible travel packages.
Our guide Nova was exceptional. We spent 5 days with him in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Parks. Nova did not give us a single reason to complain. He was amazing at his job as a driver and guide. His ability to spot wildlife was second to none. He is very knowledgeable about the animals and the parks in Tanzania. He always knew where he was taking us. He knew the best locations to take us to have the best views of animals
We are grateful to Maturaf the director of Regional Tours for the amazing trip we had. He organized the whole safari and planned. My husband and I were well taken care of and were given VIP treatment. We couldn’t be happier with the accommodations.
Our 6th anniversary was memorable thanks to Regional Tours and Safaris, Maturaf, and Nova. They gave us the experience of a life time.
FI
Email Baevski | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So many good things for me to say about Regional Tours & Travel
There are so many good things for me to say about Regional Tours & Travel that I cannot tell it all. The company had a wonderful staff and outstanding customer service.
I chose Regional Tours & Travel because of their wonderful reviews. Maturaf the owner personally took charge of organizing our itinerary and he helped us create a fantastic itinerary for us (husband and wife)
Stanley is a highly experienced knowledgeable guide and driver. We were able to see numerous animals and also enjoy the narrations about them thanks to Stanley.
We had an absolutely amazing time and I am grateful to Regional Tours & Travel for their dedication and excellent service on our trip.