CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
VERY GOOOOD！！
I planned a trip for National Day this time. After booking my flights at the end of July, I started looking for local travel agencies. I compared prices and confirmed my trip in mid-August.
Before departure, I searched Safaribookings for a bunch of sites with over 500 five-star reviews and posted them online. I also used Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) to find several local travel agencies with WeChat accounts. Ultimately, I felt that large agencies generally only responded with templated responses, while small and medium-sized agencies offered more flexibility to customize the package. I ultimately chose Lappet.
This company has several advantages:
1. They have WeChat, so you can search for their official account on Xiaohongshu, eliminating the need for email communication (which is inefficient).
2. They require a 20% prepayment, and even though we only paid the prepayment and provided a screenshot, they already secured the hotel for us before the money even arrived (although cross-border transfers through China Construction Bank offer lower fees, because there's an intermediary bank that's not affiliated with international banking organizations, it's impossible to verify the payment's receipt, resulting in a one- to two-week wait).
3. Unlike some local travel agencies, they don't demand 100% prepayment before departure domestically, claiming they're fully booked for National Day. We arrived at Arusha Airport and were met by Lappet staff, who then paid the full price on the bus.
4. The recommended hotels were excellent. We stayed in several, some recommended by other travel agencies while comparing prices, but the camp Lappet recommended was the best of the trip—new and spacious.
5. The price list was itemized, and the hotel's quote was $20 to $30 cheaper than Goshine and other travel agencies. Because it was such a good value, we didn't have to bargain much in the end. Furthermore, the price included things like hampers and helicopter rescue, unlike other travel agencies that require additional fees.
6. Most importantly, the guide they arranged was excellent. We had previously tried to book several of their popular guides, but couldn't get them booked with only a month and a half in advance. So, two days before departure, Lappet arranged for Stephano. Lappet said all their guides were excellent, and Stephano proved to be fantastic! Stephano is incredibly approachable, and I felt like I was a friend throughout the entire trip. Stephano is very smart, down-to-earth, and a great driver. He helped us overtake and avoid the dust, and we ate two pounds less dirt than others during the whole trip. The key is that he can always grab the best C seat to see the animals. On the day of watching the Tianhe Ferry, the wildebeest moved, and many cars followed the wildebeests. We were originally following a large group of cars, but in the end we were miraculously in the front row and got a good seat. Another day, another car was stuck for a long time, and the guide of the other car asked for help. Stephano taught him how to steer the wheel remotely, and the other car got out easily. Thank you, Stephano, I give this safari full marks
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RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well educated customer-oriented guide!
We were pleasantly surprised from the very beginning of our tour. Our accompanying provided us a flexible variety of options of routs schedules and prices for the tour. We had just a couple days so in sum we chose a 2-day ride with one night stand throughout those we visited 3 very different national parks, each with its own flora and fauna peculiarities. Those were Tarangire, lake Manyara and Ngoro-Ngoro. Our program of safari and accommodation was fulfilled perfectly and was even bigger than our expectations. We covered almost whole big five (except a leopard that successfully hid from us).
We’re so grateful to our guide Lamek for this fantastic trip🥹 already recommend his service to my friend who’s also planning a trip to Tanzania
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari you can get!🐯🦁
We had the chance to see all beauty of nature!🦁🐯🦏🦒🦬🐆 and many other beautiful animals.. Our guide Wycliffe was a nice, socially clever and responsible guy. He showed us three parks and did the extra mile to spot animals. He took good care of situations.
Very good driver! And he liked a joke, we had a lot of fun together as a group and with our guide.😁
We stayed at nice places, the people were kind and helpful.
We had a geat Safari!
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice, very flexible
The tour was great, we had special wishes with the friend group and it was very easy to change the plans so we enjoyed even more. Everything promised was provided.
DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MAGICAL- THE PEARL OF UGANDA
Slight smal logistics problems in the beginning the trip was perfect. Better driver than Robert dosent exist.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's very kind
Very nice experience and memory, This is a great experience
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari in Serengeti and Vibrant Arusha City Tour
We had an amazing experience with Baltazary as our guide. The safari through the Serengeti was breathtaking – from spotting wildlife up close to enjoying the vast, beautiful landscapes. Baltazary’s knowledge and passion made the journey even more special.
In Arusha, he took us on a wonderful city tour where we discovered local highlights, tasted delicious food, and enjoyed great music. It felt authentic and full of energy.
If you’re looking for a memorable safari combined with an authentic cultural experience, we highly recommend booking a tour with Baltazary.
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are professional, with knowledge where to spot animal and with a lot sense of humor
We had really nice time with our guide. Important is that he was reading our mood and his decisions were always right so we spot all animals we wanted and the most important is that we saw the river crossing. We have respect to the animals and nature, what was not noticed from all safari drivers.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable experience for life
This was our first time in Tanzania and our first safari and it was the best experience in our life. We have ever dreamed of seeing all these animals in their natural habitat, but if you standing in front of them, it is so much more than a holiday experience. I have planned our individual safari with Mickey and the Communication went great. Daniel was our tour guide on the safari and he did his best to give us the best safari experience. He is very fluent in English and also in German, so we could talk with each other the whole time. He tried everything to give us the best view of the animals in the national parks and also has known very good photo spots. We liked him very much.
The accommodations were the best, we ever had. We had a lodge in the Serengeti with the best view in the world. We absolutely recommend the Orangi River Luxury Lodge, we have never met so kind stuff memebers before.
Wonderful masai mara migration excursion
My family had a great masai mara migration experience thanks to the detailed itinerary arrangements by our Kenyan tour operator Constance Adventures Tour and Travel. Seeing thousands of wildebeest & zebras in one area is a sight to behold. Right from the airport pick up to the hotel drop offs, their driver/ tour guide Patrick was very knowledgeable. He was helpful with local town visits for craft shopping and finding local restaurants for a truly Kenyan experience. Bravo.