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 Jennifer Mair | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!
We did a 7 day Safari visiting Tarangire NP, Manyara NP, Ngorongoro & Serengeti NP. Everything was fully arranged from day 1. The pick up from the airport was on time and our Driver picked us up at the hotel right in time the day after. Then our adventure started.. Beside the enormous beauty of this country and the fully filled nationalparks we were so blessed to do the trip with our guide NOVA. We really had a lot of questions about Flora & fauna, landscape, culture, food, etc. and he could answer us everything. His knowledge is really good and you can really feel that he loves his country and has a very good knowledge about. Every day was an adventure. Together we spotted all the interesting animals and the BIG FIVE. We did a cultural visit to the Massai and even a cultural tour to Mto Wa Mbu. For me it felt like the people were extra friendly to us because of the friendliness of Nova. We laughed, we sang and we really had a good time with our friend :) THANK YOU AGAIN 4 EVERYTHING NOVA!
The lodges were incredible accomodate and fully equipped. We liked most the Sangaiwe Lodge and the Tortilis Camp. Food and accomodation was very good in every lodge. Also lunch packages were good.
Everything was wonderful and incredible. This was the best holiday ever!
I just have one tip for you: don't hesitate if Maturaf did'nt answer asap to your mails. The communication is very low sometimes. But you can rely that everything is fully organized and that you will have the best time of your life. Do not forget africa is different than Europe. So everything is POLE POLE and HAKUNA MATATA! :) :) :)
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Email Laura E. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent visit to Tanzania
We cannot express enough how happy we were with our experience with Regional Tours. We had a 9 day tour that involved Serengeti/Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, plus Stone Town and Zanzibar. Maturaf picked the perfect accommodations for our family. All of our accommodations - Tloma Lodge, Kati Kati, Mizingani Seafront and Breezes - were exceptional. The staff at all of these hotels were welcoming and friendly and the food was great.
Our safari guide, Nova, was absolutely perfect. He was knowledgeable, kind, patient, resourceful, an excellent driver, flexible, and exceptionally good at spotting animals. He found us all of the animals we wanted to see and seemed to always be able to put us in the best position for capturing them on camera without intruding on the animals. We already miss him!
Our driver for Zanzibar was Omar and he was also wonderful. He provided excellent recommendations for us, was always on time, has a pleasant and engaging personality and showed true hospitality to us while we were in Zanzibar.
My biggest recommendation for Regional Tours is that - in addition to meeting all of our high expectations for the safari and tour - they exceeded our expectations when my daughter lost her teddy bear while we were on the trip and didn’t know where we had left him. We contacted Maturaf and he located it, had it shipped to Zanzibar, and got it to Omar to deliver it back to us in time for our flight out. This to me says it all about the experience you can expect with Regional Tours. They were professional, attentive to detail and delivered a high quality experience for us. We would absolutely book with them again.
Email Wilma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari
Positive:
The safari that we did was fantastic. We visited 4 parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We saw the complete big 5 and some other amazing things. The guide, Joseph, was very nice and kind. Explaned a lot, good in English and made long days. The accommodations were nice and the food was good.
I had the feeling that the car that they used are a bit older compared to other companies. But still fine and with a charger.
Negative:
I still don't believe the explanation about the prices, that the prices on the website are old (while they show the prices per specific datas). I am a resident, so I should pay less. But the operator explaned it that the prices increased. So or all new people get a wrong idea when they select the website and request for a tour, or I simple paid too much.
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Email Michel & Femke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was arranged perfectly and we had a great guide.
We booked a 7 day safari with Regional Tours & Safari’s and we where very excited to start our safari. Our goal was to see a lot of flora, fauna and Tanzanian culture. We had a special interest in the great migration, the Masai and the big 5. We exactly received what we had asked and hoped for. Fortunately we had an immediate and excellent connection with our driver and guide, Harun. Harun speaks English very propperly and has a good sence of humor. We felt very comfortable with Harun’s driving style. When several cars stopped, to see a special animal, Harun always knew to park the car at a spot with the best view. Furthermore Harun knows a lot about the animals, plants, surroundings and speaks very enthusiastic about the things we saw. We visited 4 national parks in Tanzania. Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti NP. Every park had its own charme and did not look the same at all. Harun has a really good eye for spotting the wildlife, so we did not miss a thing. Regional Tours and Safari’s can offer safari’s with the best price/quality, because the lodges we stayed at where just outside the NP’s, with the exception of lodge in the serengeti. All lodges where excellent with breathtaking views, nice food and great beds. Overall we are extremely satisfied with our safari and we thank Harun and Regional tours & Safari’s for this.
When you want a privat, luxurious safari with great lodges for the best price, you have to contact Regional Tours & Safari’s. And if you want your safari to be complete, ask for Harun to be your driver and guide.
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Email Dan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable and Fantastic Time, No Complaints!
Everything was very straightforward. The booking with Mama Savana was simple, the pickup/drop-offs with our driver were well communicated and flexible, there was no stress. There were changes to our accommodations after they were booked, but the new places were comparable or better than the originals and we were notified of the changes in advance of our trip. Our driver, Novatus Joseph, was extraordinary. He was fun and extremely knowledgeable. He would communicate what our day would generally look like, but inquire to interests and plan accordingly (longer lunches, this animal > that animal, etc). I can't recommend him enough. We also wanted to visit an area that was not on the regular tour and they easily worked out the details and added to our plan. I have only good things to say!
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Email Maris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful safari and beach holidays in Zanzibar.
Matouraf from Regional tours organized a beautiful 5day safari to Lake Manyara,Ngorongoro,Serengeti and Tarangire operated by Sunny Safaris and 7 day beach holiday in Zanzibar Villa Kiwa.It was our 3rd trip to Africa and we stay wery satisfied.We saw a lot of animals and the big 5 of course.Our driver Hamisi Rajab was an outstanding professional-always in time and at the right place.Accomodations in tented camps-the best way to stay very close to nature.Accomodation and food-excelent.The beach holidays in Villa Kiwa is also something special-very beautiful and quiet place with professional staf.
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Email KE | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
We booked a 6 day safari and 2 day beach vacation with safari bookings. The safari was great mainly because our guide Nova was amazing! We traveled with my wife, brother and dad. My dad is in his late 60s and Nova drove with so much care! He was very knowledgeable as well and we got to see so many animals!!! All big five except the leopard. When booking responses were slow but did share all confirmed bookings with us before transferring the money and adjusted the itinerary to our preferred accommodations. Some hiccups with the initial arrangements (of where we were supposed to go) but we were able to manage and get the trip of our lifetime!
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Email monika stadler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great value for money safari&beach package
Matouraf from regional tours organized a perfect safari (operated by Mama Savanah) beach combination for us. Direct money transfer is a very convenient way of payment. Accomondations selected were remarkable better than expected in this price Segment and Amani our driver guide was able to share his profound safari knowledege with us in excellent English. Although pre Safari communication deserves improvement finally we were really glad with our decision.
Email Ellen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous Safari with a great guide
Communication was good and everything was as described. The Safari exceeded my expectations. We saw all the big five, the ugly 5 the migration of the wildebeest and a leopard up a tree eating a warthog - amazing. Our Guide Mark was very knowledgeable, very patient and a lot of fun. He made it a fabulous 5 days to remember.
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Email Safina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyed the tour thoroughly, good safari guide
Don't leave loose ends. Negotiate the whole trip beforehand including the trip to whichever airport you are flying out of. Make sure all the quoted camps/hotels are booked before you arrive.
Communications was good.