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Lappet Faced Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TANAPA & TTGA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $350 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Prateek Shetty | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safe, responsible and sustainable safari without compromising on the experiences!
We did a 5-day safari covering Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. These were the best 5 days of our lives!!
Right from the first communication, Fransisco (team lead) was very helpful in understanding our requirements and the expectations we had. He was very patient answering all our questions and came up with the itinerary best suited for us. Michael (our guide) and his land cruiser were an integral part of the trip, right from airport pickup, to local shopping in Arusha on an extra day after safari, till were back at the airport. The food and facilities were great throughout. The stay was a mix of lodges in Karatu and a tented camp in Serengeti. Fransisco also got us a good deal for the balloon safari which in my opinion is a must-do activity. We got the opportunity to watch the great migration and we did not miss sightings of any of the famous animals of the African grassland. We did catch a glimpse of the black rhino too!
As per my observation, what differentiates Lappet Faced Safaris from any other safari operator is the vast knowledge and experience they possess, not only about the flora and the fauna but also about their culture, heritage, and history. Our guide, Michael always made sure of the safety, never drove off-road to get too close to the animals, and understood the animal behavior well. With more people like him, I'm sure our future generations can also experience what we have!
Cheers!!!
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Email Michaela aus Wien | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible animal observations, I've never been so close before, sometimes my breath caught
I've done several safaris (e.g. in Kenya, South Africa and Namibia) but I've never been so close to the animals before! My 6 days at the beginning of March in Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara were well organized. I really liked the mixture of lodges and tented camps, there was warm water everywhere and the food was ok everywhere. The car was comfortable, clean and there was always enough drinking water. We were out and about at the time of the big animal migration, there were many animal babies to watch everywhere. Francesco gave me enough time to see and photograph everything in peace. With the huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope we could sometimes drive right through. Francesco and our driver Mike both gave me lots of information and got me up close and personal with the animals. Well done Mike! Sometimes lions and elephants came right up to the car, so close you could touch it! We even saw all of the big 5 including a leopard mother with her two cubs. Thank you for this great safari! The organization of the hot air balloon ride was also arranged at a reasonable price - this is a must-do experience when in the Serengeti. It's worth every euro! I would highly recommend Lappet Faced Safaris. You will have the best time of your life!
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Email Rami | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Lappet Faced Safari !
Hello Safari Lover’s,
We done a 7 days safari with Lappet Faced Safari and it was insane !
Amazing moments with Francisco, the better guide ever ! A local men who know perfectly the place.
Thank’s to him we spend very goods moments, all of the accommodations was very nice and the owners very kindly.
We arrived in Arusha for our first night, we had two nights in Ngorongoro then we spend 2 days in a je Serengeti National Parc to finish with the creta.
Francisco understood what we are looking for and he do the job very perfectly. Like a lion king
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Email Bladymir | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome!
It was everything we imagined and much more! Being able to see all the beautiful animals in their natural habitat was magical. Francisco (tour organizer) did a great job piecing the itinerary for us and answered every email I had with questions in a timely manner. Our guide (Emanuel Ayo) was simply amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable, punctual, patient, helpful and most importantly PASSIONATE about what he does and about his beautiful country. Because of him our safari experience was that much more memorable. A few things that need to be worked on are food variety during our stay and having hot water more regularly for showers. Other than that I would recommend this company 100% and especially Emanuel as a guide.
Perfect Tanzania Safari
It was the best trip we have ever been on! We spent 2 amazing days in Ndutu area and in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our driver/guide, Aman, is extremely knowledgeable, speaks several languages and knows everything about the country and the animals. Thanks to him we almost managed to see the Big Five. We only missed the leopard, but we promise to come back and find them! We were searching for adventure and we found it every single day, because we have seen a lot of action in the wildlife. We have been telling everyone that they NEED to do a safari at least once in their lifetime and I will certainly tell them to do it through Lappet Faced Safaris in Tanzania. Please contact Francisco who is a Tanzanian Safari Specialist and a Team Leader at Lappet Faced Safaris. I really couldn't recommend it enough and if you can you should absolutely request Aman as your driver/guide! He is the best!
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Email Jeffrey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari experience
We used Lappet Faced Safaris as part of a safari November 2022. From the time they picked us up at Kilimanjaro Airport to dropping us off at Taasa Lodge, everything worked seamlessly. Our driver/guide Michael was safe, knowledgeable and prompt. He drove us for 5 days from Arusha to Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater to the Central Serengeti and finally to Lobo Airstrip to hand us over to the next part of the trip. He made sure we had water, all the time we wanted to take photos and that we were always safe. We saw plenty of animals, most times up close and personal and he just seems to know where to find them. The truck was always clean and we grew to love the "Tanzanian massages" we got along the way. Lappet Faced Safaris made this trip of a lifetime even more special.
Email Mr and Mrs Paul | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They made our trip to be unforgettable in our honeymoon in the wilderness.!
We did a 7-day safari with lappet faced safaris for our honeymoon in August 2022. From the initial contact, Francisco was incredibly helpful in customizing the trip based on our desires. For example, we wanted to travel to Northern Serengeti to see the river crossing, and to ensure we didn't loose a day for travel, Francisco arranged a flight out of Lobo airport. Lappet faced safaris was the only tour provider who was willing to arrange this. The accommodations were also incredible.
The safari itself was a once in a lifetime experience! Our guide, Noel, made us feel very welcome, he was incredibly kind and SO SO knowledgeable (about wildlife and Tanzania's history etc). He did everything he could to ensure we had the best experience possible and that we saw so much amazing wildlife. We went to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Central & Northern Serengeti. We saw the big 5 (including two sightings of a black rhino), 10 cheetahs, and >5000 wildebeests crossing the Mara river.
Absolutely unforgettable experience! We highly recommend lappet faced safaris!
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Email Nichole | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
We did a safari tour of 8 days including Serengeti with Noel. We really enjoyed our trip. Noel made it a great experience for us. He explained all about the animals and the nature. You could really feel the passion he has concerning the nature. He answered every question we had in detail. Furthermore he was always motivated to show us as much as possible and we had a lot of fun with him. We can really recommend lappet faced safari- especially with Noel
Extremely exceeded our expectations
My wife and I, had a great time of 8/9 days trip with lappet faced safaris to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and it was a great experience to speak the truth! Noel was an excellent and experienced guide loaded with a lots of knowledge of the wildlife and understood the total culture of the region. He continuously explained us everything we wanted to know about the region and the wildlife. He also knew where to find animals all the time he was asked. As a person he was a really great travel companion in a trip like that. We saw the Big 5 and a lot of other amazing animals and very diverse landscapes. The accommodation on the trip was excellent, especially the Into Wild Africa Tented Camp in Serengeti where we slept in the national park itself, had a luxurious tent, great food and very friendly staffs.
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Email Heni | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expectations exceeded
Everything was great. Communication with Francisco/ lappet faced safaris was fast and uncomplicated, we got a really good prize and all went smoothly. Pick up at the airport was good, we got a very warm welcome. We were taken good care of before and during the Safari. It was very well planed and thought through but at the same time our Guide always found a way to make it the best possible experience for our group. We saw so many animals in this impressive landscape thanks to our skilled and sharpeyed guide. Also nice was that our Guide Gabriel could speak german and english, he has a good knowledge of the wildlife, nature and life in Tanzania, so we learned a lot and had really interesting conversations. And after experiencing so much during the day we could relax in the evenings and enjoy very delicious freshly cooked food, prepared by our cook.
This Safari exceeded all my expectations.
In the end I can say, it felt more like traveling with friends than just doing a safari tour and it was really sad to say good bye. It's safe to say I would love to come back!