RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totally recommend
It's funny because I got a last minute booking and having a bad experience with Tanzania in the previous days (total rip offs), I was not very confident in the arrangement. However, them and the staff were absolutely amazing. Not only did they fulfill all their obligations at a great rate, but included some other benefits by comparison to other operators. Guide, Johnson, extremely educated and a great company.
I would recommend to anybody interested in a safari experience
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This service is reliable and professional. Hotels and meals selections in Safari is great
We bought a package which included a six-night-seven-day safari and three nights in Zanzibar. The reason I gave four stars instead of five stars is the hotel in Zanzibar did not live up to our expectation. Other than that everything was excellent. If we did not have the three nights in Zanzibar I would have given Reginal a five star review for the Safari.
All the hotels/tent we stayed for the Safari were excellent. The meals and services at every place we stayed were excellent. Our driver for the Safari, Emmanuel, was very nice. He was a very good driver. We experienced a lot of rain. The drive was very difficult, he was calm and managed all of it. Emanuelle kept Communications with other drivers so that we could find the games.
Zanzibar hotel was described as luxury hotel in the description. One of the reason I don't think it was a luxury hotel was that it had a very strong bad smell. We asked for a different room. Similarly, the new room had the same strong bad smell. I could only stay in the room for three minutes. Having to stay there for three nights was miserable. Maturaf, the owner of Regional, was very nice. He booked different hotels for us for the rest of the nights.
Regional is a very good company. Very trustworthy. My balloon ride was canceled because the pilot was sick. Regional refunded my money no problem.
I will recommend this company to you for the Safari.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can't Say Enough Great Things!!!
Words cannot describe the amazing adventure we had on our 7-day safari! Everything from the immediate response to my first email inquiry to the sad farewell we had to bid our incredible guide, and the months of customized planning and friendly conversation in between, went far beyond our every expectation. The entire staff is top notch! We dreamed for years of a private safari for two but never imagined it could become a reality. We chose the camping to better fit within our budget and couldn't imagine doing it any other way. It was a fantastic experience and worth every dollar. Our guide Emma made each and every day extra special and we enjoyed his personality immensely! We were also blown away by the quality of food. Pascali kept good care of us and my vegetarian needs. I think I must have gained 5kg with all of that great cooking! Look no further than It Started in Africa! They take the time to listen to your needs and offer suggestions you may never think to consider or ask about. Every question is answered and nothing goes undone. You can simply relax and enjoy the trip of a lifetime knowing they have every detail covered. Once it starts in Africa, you will not want it to end. Guaranteed to be nothing short of the most wonderful experience all around, and one you will never forget. We can't thank them enough!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamless
We all had an excellent time and wished we could have stayed much longer. There were no problems at all except for the children fighting over which beautiful bed to sleep in. I will not hesitate to recommend Cedarberg.
All the accommodation and activities exceeded our expectations. Would have liked to have spent more time at the various accommodations but we were too busy!!
We enjoyed our stay at Muchenje in Botswana the most. An extra couple of days here would have been blissful.
We had seamless holiday. Great advice and great service.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a life time!!
the fact that Regional Tours didn't have a trip adviser review gave us pause but after contacting other customers and hotels, I was reassured and I am glad sure that we went with Regional. All of the accommodations were amazing. Our guide who is a contractor was the best guy ever. Peter Mmbando, I am sure that if you request him that they could figure a way out to get him. This guy was so knowledgeable, curious of other safari trucks, and overly accommodating. You will witness some rude behavior by tourists and tour guides alike but Peter was the definition of class. I traveled with 5 wonderful ladies whom are all friends, by the end of our trip, Peter was family and there was not a dry eye among all any of them. the animals are amazing. Prior to the start of our trip we visited an orphanage and delivered some items. I would implore you to stop even if just for 5 minutes to show these children that you care. One of teh best experiences of my life and very humbling. There are a number of us that will be using Regional Tours again and will be seeing Peter again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable trip
I went for my first ever safari to the Mara and it was really one of the best trips I've ever been on. The staff were very professional and informative and everything went as planned. The driver /guide ensured that we got to see the big 5 and even get close enough to take amazing photos and this was obviously very exciting for me and my family. The accommodation was top notch and the entire trip went smoothly from start to finish. It was truly an unforgettable experience and we owe it to First Choice for assisting in making it that way!
CH
First time and overwhelming
As a couple of 2 we booked a 4-day Kruger Park tour. We were picked up at JNB Airport, transfered to a lodge nearby and the next day transferred to the lodge next to the Kruger Park entry. After noon we were picked up by Charles (CD Tours) and were driven by him through the Park the next three days (2 day exclusively, one day with two other couples from SA). We loved his experience, driving style, "Feeling" for the places where something was to see (he was always very well informed about sights of beasts by other tour Operators). On the last day the trasfer back to the Airport was well organised (whenever the driving style of this Driver was not comfortable).
The tours were not at all what we were offered (tours early in the morning, evening tours), however due to the nice and experienced treatment of Charles we were more than happy.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick service, slow tour
Afroriginal gives fast and accurate service, is flexible and on time.
The tour is slow, the guide, shows everything, lots of interesting details.
If we go again: same Afroriginal, same guide.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with David Maro - Kili Slope
Mr David Maro highly recommended on some forums as one of the best safari guides to Tanzania so we have decided to book with him our 10 days private safari tour. Now after completing our safari which was breathtaking we can say that the huge success of this trip was a lot to do with David professionalism, extensive knowledge, his great sense of humour and kind nature. David is a super nice person and a great driver. We recommend David without hesitation.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great time was had
We had an amazing time! Lovely people and a lovely group of young men who showed us around and kept us entertained around the campfire. I would definitely visit again!