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Lappet Faced Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TANAPA & TTGA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Bennie Yang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience! Highly Recommend!
In August this year, I chose Lappet Faced Safaris for an 8-day safari tour, and the whole experience was absolutely wonderful!
From the airport pickup to the daily arrangements, everything was smooth and well taken care of. Our pickup driver Eric was warm and thoughtful, making us feel at ease right from the moment we landed.
During the safari, our guide and driver Joseph was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He not only helped us spot incredible wildlife up close, but also shared fascinating insights about the animals and the ecosystem, which made the journey even more enriching.
I also really appreciate Francisco, the company’s manager, who was always patient and attentive. From booking to pre-trip communication, he ensured everything was clear and stress-free.
This 8-day safari was truly an unforgettable experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend Lappet Faced Safaris to anyone who wants to witness the wonders of African wildlife!
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Email Colleen B | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Tour by Lappet Faced Safaris
Francisco was amazing at organizing exactly the trip we wanted. He took the time to answer all our questions and custom made our trip with a great price. We chose the luxury tented lodges but the mid-priced accommodations looked good too. We saw so many animals up close, right by our Land Rovers, on our custom private 10 day safari (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). He also arranged a three night get away on Zanzibar at the Zuri Zanzibar resort. It was fabulous! All of the accommodations were fabulous and the food was delicious. You can trust Francisco to organize your safari and make it the trip of your lifetime! This trip exceeded our expectations and that is saying a lot for our group!
Our guides, Ukadi & Alfred, were also amazing, they have a lot of experience as a safari guides and have vast knowledge on the animals, plants, trees and the culture. They spotted so many animals and birds for us, and were patient while we photographed everything. We even got to see all of the Big 5! We saw huge pools of hippos, leopards, cheetahs, lions, elephants, rhinos, Cape buffalos, zebras, wildebeest, ostriches, baboons, hyenas and much, much more!
We really recommend going with Lappet Faced Safari tour company, they are the best! Thank you for sharing your beautiful world with us. We will never forget.
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Email Zoe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent team and safari guide provided us with an amazing safari trip.
Our experience with Lappet Faced Safaris has been great ever since we first reached out to them. The team was very responsive and attentive to our needs of tailoring a personalized safari trip. They made great suggestions on each and every details, and finalized the trip itinerary based on our preferences. Also, they have been very transparent regarding the itemized pricing and booking process. Since day 1 of landing at Kilimanjaro Airport, their team members have taken care of us for transport and accommodation. However, what we were most impressed with was the service and experience of our safari guide, Noel. Not only was Noel a friendly and lovely person, he was also experienced and knowledgeable with East African biome and wildlife. He is an excellent driver, an amazing animal spotter, and overall a fantastic guide. He asked us what we were hoping to see the most on the trip, and was paying extra attention the whole trip to help us see what we wanted to see. We ended up seeing lots of wild animals, live animal actions and great landscapes in the savanna. Amazing lifetime experience! We are glad that we book with Lappet Faced Safaris.
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Email DING | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very satisfying trip
This trip to Tanzania completely exceeded our expectations. We compared three different tour operators before departure and chose LAPPEST. The invoice was clear, and any changes we requested were immediately handled. After landing and passing customs, LAPPEST handled everything single-handedly. Franciscos, the owner, meticulously arranged every detail. Our guide was Rigo, a kind, handsome, clean, and polite man. We got along wonderfully, and it was a truly relaxing trip, with absolutely no worries. Rigo cleaned the car and was waiting for us every day 10 minutes before our scheduled departure time. We stopped and started as we asked, even backing up a little bit when asked. He was incredibly patient. My husband left his phone in the car, and Rigo immediately found it and brought it to us. In the Serengeti, when we had to pee urgently, we jokingly called it "marking territory." Rigo would find a safe spot, inspect it, and then let us off. We saw the Big Four and wildebeest crossing a river. Rhinos were rare, but we didn't see much of them, so we didn't mind. My daughters love birds and other small animals, and Rigo patiently helped find them. On our last day, we flew from the northern Serengeti to Zang Island. Rigo, already quite far away, returned to meet us, worried that we hadn't arranged an airport pick-up for Zang Island. He was relieved to learn we had arranged a hotel pick-up. Francisco was there for us throughout the entire trip. A special thank you to Mr. Ding, who anticipated many unforeseen issues and promptly addressed them.
Let's talk about our itinerary and accommodations. LAPPET arranged everything very comfortably and reasonably. We landed at Kilimanjaro Airport and spent our first night at a hotel in Arusha. On the second day, we started our safari trip to Tarangire, staying overnight at the Manor Hotel near Ngorongoro, a resort with state-of-the-art facilities. On the morning of the third day, we arrived at Ngorongoro and stayed at a camp inside. The facilities and service were pleasant, though a bit chilly. The staff gave everyone a hot water bottle, which was very comfortable to rest our feet on at night. On the fourth and fifth days, we stayed at a camp in the central Serengeti, searching for animals. On the sixth and seventh days, we stayed at a camp in the northern Serengeti, where we took a hot air balloon ride and chased wildebeest across a river. Both camps were very comfortable and safe, and it was incredibly relaxing to sit by the campfire at night and just relax. On the eighth day, we flew to Zang Island. The small airport and small plane looked a bit chaotic, but the operation was efficient and organized, so there was nothing to worry about.
In short, I highly recommend LAPPET. As long as you communicate well before your trip, you can leave the rest of the trip to them!
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Email Zihan Li | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip!
This was my first trip to Tanzania, and I did extensive preparation from the very beginning when searching for a travel agency. I contacted and emailed numerous agencies, and ultimately chose this one, which proved to be the best choice. They provide a complete cost breakdown, clearly showing every expense, and their margins are transparent. For a comparable trip, the cost was the lowest, yet the service was exceptional. Thanks to the Chinese-speaking customer service, everything went smoothly. From itinerary planning and hotel selection to pre-trip preparations and the immediate response to any issues we encountered, they were exceptional. We spent three days on Zang Island and five nights in the Serengeti. We saw a wealth of animals and were completely satisfied with our trip. Most importantly, during my ten-day trip, I observed many travel agencies' vehicles. Ours was definitely among the best in terms of comfort, cleanliness, and amenities. With long daily car rides on the savannah, vehicle condition is crucial. I highly recommend this travel agency, especially for Chinese tourists like me. There's no domestic travel agency taking advantage of price differences, and the Chinese-speaking customer service representatives have actually been there. Finally, I would like to celebrate the successful completion of my trip to Tanzania again. I hope to come again next time!
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Email Sherwin Zhao | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the wonderful and immazing journy for us
The magical African Great Migration trip was very well arranged by Lappet Faced. The accommodations were very comfortable, and some places even exceeded our expectations. The experienced guide took us to appreciate the various animals on the African grasslands and discovered various surprises, including lions, cheetahs, hunting dogs, elephants, giraffes, and even the spectacular wildebeest crossing the Mara River. They also took us to appreciate the local African culture. The whole trip left a deep impression on us. Thank you Lappet Faced for your service.
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Email Stella Zheng | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari trip
I highly recommend Lappet Faced Safari. The itinerary and meals were well-organized, the pricing was transparent, and WeChat communication was convenient. The guide was very experienced and explained the animals to us. He spoke a little Chinese and was able to see 50 or 60 species of animals, including the Big Five and a cheetah family. We witnessed wildebeest crossing a river, tigers devouring zebras, and vultures feeding on wildebeest. We even fell asleep to the sound of horses neighing at camp... It was a truly unforgettable trip! I look forward to returning for calving season!
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Email LE ZOU | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The communication was very efficient, the service was very good, the guide was very responsible and very nice, I am very grateful to this team.
I searched for many local tour operators on safaribooking, and finally chose Lappet Faced Safaris because the early communication with them was very efficient, the response was very fast, and they understood my needs very well. The payment method was also very reasonable, the price was also very suitable, and when I asked to change the hotel, they also informed me of the price very quickly, and I got some very good hotels. We kept in touch during our departure and landing in Tanzania and customs.
During the trip, our guide Mike was a guide with ten years of experience. He had very good eyesight and could see animals from a long distance. We saw a lot of elephants, giraffes and zebras in Tarangire on the first day, and we got close to lions in the Serengeti and saw tens of thousands of wildebeests gathering. We stayed in the super beautiful Lion Paw Hotel in Ngorongoro Crater. And Lappet Faced Safaris also told the hotel that we were on a honeymoon trip, and the hotel also prepared a surprise for us very considerately, which was really heartwarming.
I look forward to taking our children to the African savannah again in the future.
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Email dali | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
smooth operation, great experience
we started to chat with francisco about our early june safari a few months ahead. he was prompt at providing an itinerary for a 7 day itinerary. as we did more research and comparison shopping, we decided to go with his proposal because he was always quick at answering/discussing our questions and ready to fine-tuning our itinerary with our requests. in addition, his package was the most reasonable on the same itinerary and lodging. we finally settled on a 6 day safari because we were short a day coming from london.
on arrival at jro, we were greeted and taken to their office. we had a chance to discuss our tour package before we settled the balance. the next day our guide, noel, met us at our lodge early in the morning, officially kicking off our safari. we toured tarangeire, ngorongoro, and serengeti, seeing lots of wild animals. noel took a good care of us while always on the radio trying to get the clues for rare animal sightings. he is also very knowledgeable about the animals and plants. it's a patience game, long drives every day. but the experience is rewarding. we really liked our two nights at that lone camp in the middle of the serengeti, with animals roaming in a distance. you don't get to experience that every day!
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Email Amanda and Oscar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 7 day safari
We had the best time ever on the 7 day safari (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). Eric organized everything perfectly and was always available when needed. You can trust him on organizing your safari with your eyes closed!
Our guide Noeli was amazing, he has a lot of experience as a safari guide and has vast knowledge on animals, plants, ecosystems, the culture.. He was able to answer our questions. He spotted so many animals and birds for us, and was very patient while we photographed everything. We even got to see the honey badger!! We really recommend going with Noeli, thanks a lot again for taking us to those beautiful places.
I really recommend this tour company and would definitely do it again!