Reviews of Lappet Faced Safaris

Unforgettable Safari and Zanzibar

My wife and I have just returned from a holiday vacation in Tanzania safari and Zanzibar with Lappet Faced Safaris. We did not know much about Tanzania or Zanzibar and Francisco helped us come up with the great bespoke itinerary specially crafted to suit our desires, budget and timeline. We had fun on safari visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with our fantastic guide Frank. We enjoyed the beautiful landscapes and awesome wildlife encounters. They had organized for fabulous camps that were comfortable, fine food and great staff. Matemwe beach in Zanzibar was relaxing and beautiful; walking along the beach, swimming and just having fun. This trip was like our second honeymoon all thanks to Lappet Faced Safaris

Fabien

A vacation like no other, excellent organization and wonderful tour guide.

Beautiful safari, saw the big 5 and many others. Accomodations were excellent. Our tour guide Godbless was a wealth of information. Being on a private safari gave us some flexibility we really enjoyed. We always had time to stop and take as much time as we wanted to take pictures . Everything was planned out well and our tour went smoothly from start to finish.

Lorie Knupp

Unforgettable journey, life memories

Over National Day, seven of my friends and I went on a tour of Tanzania. Before the trip, we compared numerous well-reviewed tour operators, sending quotes from about ten. Lappet Face Safari was the most responsive and offered WeChat communication, which was very convenient. Having been in business for eight years and having no negative reviews, I was convinced this was the right choice. Raymond, our contact person, was always responsive and able to adjust our itinerary to my specific needs. He also communicated with me very attentively before the trip. The car was in excellent condition, the hotel we stayed at was unique, and the food was delicious. Our guides, Roma and Gaodi, were both experienced and attentive throughout the safari. They prioritized our safety and well-being, always making decisions based on our consultation. Both guides were extremely knowledgeable about animals and drove smoothly and safely. We saw lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and were lucky enough to see three "Sky River Crossings." We all had a blast and had a wonderful holiday! (automatic translation from Chinese)

Ruby

I went to safari with my family in serengeti national park. It was an amiazing

I went to safari with my family in serengeti with faced lapped safaris. It was an amazing time and we saw hieps of animals and the guide was friendly and showed us some good places.

Peter

exciting and unforgetable

We selected this local ground handler in June. Compared with other travel agencies, they provided excellent itinerary planning and recommendations, rather than just suggesting different hotels. A well - arranged itinerary should be the top priority for a safari trip, as it allows travelers to see more kinds of animals. For this trip, we chose an all - grassland itinerary: Arusha - Tarangire - Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Moshi. During the journey, we saw countless elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes. We also spotted dozens of lions, encountered cheetahs twice, and witnessed the spectacular scene of wildebeests crossing the river. Our guide had extensive experience and skillful driving techniques, which even made the "African Massage" (a colloquial term referring to the bumpy ride on unpaved grassland roads, often humorously called "African Massage" by travelers) an interesting part of the trip.

YING

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!

Maureen

Unforgettable Safari Experience

This safari trip was truly unforgettable! A friend recommended Lappet Faced, and we had a fantastic experience. Our guide, Hussan, was incredibly professional, quickly identifying the animals and providing valuable information. His driving skills were also excellent. We were even lucky enough to see wildebeest crossing the river! I give it a perfect 100! I hope Hussan continues to pursue his passion! (automatic translation from Chinese)

Megan

Excellent company providing an efficient trustworthy service.

From the initial booking the communication was consistent and the company was very proactive in ensuring our needs were met. This was the first time in visiting Arusha National Park and it was truly amazing. We were taken care of throughout the whole day and was a memorable experience. I have no hesitation in promoting Lappet Faced Safari they provided an exceptional experience for us and we're already planning our next trip! Thanks to you all.

Miss Clare Page

Having travelled to numerous countries this is one of the best trips of my lifetime. Awesome

There are hundreds of tour operators in Tanzania. In fact the number of tour operators was overwhelming. We read online reviews and poured over websites before narrowing down the selections to 8 tour companies. We then selected Lappet Faced Safaris out of the 8. Francisco was very responsive and informative. We had selected the exact areas we wanted to visit and had Francisco give us a quote. He made suggestions and came back with the perfect tour. Whereas Francisco did all the planning, the actual tour was conducted by Noel. He was wonderful. We could not have hand picked a better person to be our guide for this lifetime experience. His knowledge of the area, the customs and the animals is astounding. He is patient and kind and a pleasure to spend 8 days with on a safari. I will ask for him when I return. As we did not want to spend time in Arusha, we were picked up from the airport by Noel and taken to Osupuko Tarangire Lodge. This lodge is right outside the Tarangire National Park. We had a lovely room and the food was delicious. It was our favorite lodging on the trip. We woke up to seeing an elephant outside our window and monkeys in the trees. The lodge is next to the Tarangire National Park so we did not have to travel far to start the safari the next morning. By the first day we had seen elephants, zebra, a cheetah, giraffes, buffalo, ostriches, monkeys, baboons, warthogs, dig dig, wildebeest, gazelles, antelope, mongoose, and many species of birds. We then traveled to the Central Serengeti National Park, despite the Serengeti covering over 3 million acres, Noel found lions and a leopard and so many giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and other wonderful animals. Our stay at the Seronera Wildlife Lodge was very accommodating. The views from the lodge are beautiful. This safari was taken for the purpose of seeing the wildebeest migration and we saw so many wildebeest. There are over 1 million of these wildebeest in the migration. Seeing how they travel in straight lines was so awesome from a hot air balloon. On Day 7 we visited the Ngorongoro Crater and saw not 1 but 2 rhinos. We were told by a different guide that 80% of tourists do not see a rhino. Noel has a gift for spotting animals. God gave these animals the perfect environment to blend into, but Noel is so familiar with this area that he can spot them from far off. Our last day was in Lake Manyara it is very pretty with the flamingos and the lake. ALL in ALL it was one of my favorite adventures and would highly recommend Lappet and Noel. I am hopeful to return and will ask for Noel. If I could rate them with a 10 I would do so.

Terry

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!

Mr and Mrs Paul

Very Expert in Safari

Lappet Faced Safari left a very good impression on me about Safari. When discussing the itinerary, Francisco responded very promptly and provided a lot of useful suggestions; during the entire trip, there were no extra costs or extra services. During this trip, we are very grateful to our guide Mike, who worked tirelessly to help us find animals and introduced various animal knowledge, making us have a very enjoyable trip; we also booked a ride from Arusha to Kilimanjaro For the airport shuttle bus, thank you to Noel for his superb driving skills; and thank you to Francisco for helping us book a fruit lunchbox in advance so that we did not go hungry. We were very satisfied with this trip.

Nonlone

The most beautiful holiday in the world with the guides of Lappet faced Safaris.

An unforgettable trip, we wanted to celebrate our 25 years of marriage and we trusted Francisco and his staff and we did well. From the accommodations to the safari, to the education, empathy and availability of the people, all impeccable. I am so happy that I will carry this experience in my heart for life. I highly recommend this agency for professionalism and attention to the customer. Special thanks is a big hug to our guide Noel. A special boy ❤️. Thanks guys for everything. (automatic translation from Italian)

Clinzia

It was worth every penny

Everything was well through out. We only had a short amount of time , but we were able to get a good sample of the Safari in Tanzania with the itinerary that was suggested to us. Communication was always prompt, polite, and informative from the company. Emails were always responded to within 24 hours, and always with as detailed information as possible. Can’t wait to have another trip with friends I have tested, It is real worth for saving you plan for vacation.

Brigite

Great Experience

Visit with the kids the national parks in northern Tanzania with Lappet Faced Safaris. Great experience, wonderfully person and service. Such a nice experience that i have decided to do this trip again next year this time with friends

Sarah

Amazing safari - big recommendation

We had such a wonderful time with Lappet Faced Safari and were completely happy with our choice. The organisation and the airport pickup went super easy and they are very reliable. Gabriel, our guide, was speaking German which was fantastic. Their knowledge was impressive and it felt like an all-inclusive trip because every detail was organised. All in all I can recommend Francisco and his team warmly to everyone who plans to do a safari in Tanzania.

Julia

Not enough stars to rate this experience! So far the best company for kilimanjaro tours in Tanzania

Everything was Perfect Joseph our guide was very kind et show us the big five. Francisco waw very kind and patient We take à last minute and it was Well done and perfectly organised. Went To tarangire ngorongoro and serengti. Thanxs so much

Fatima

Great Experience

Me and a friend went on an 8 day safari with Lappet and had a great time. Our guide Gabriel was super nice and knowledgeable and we had a great time. Thankyou guys!

Cody

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

Rami

Amazing service!

Francisco has been super helpful and responsive in all of the possible ways. From the start when giving us the quotation, he was very helpful and quick to our questions and concerns. One of our travel companions lost his baggage, Francisco was also giving us a hand to get the baggage back from the airport. The Safari trip was amazing as well with the detailed information and helpful services from the guide. Would recommend Lappet Faced Safari to any of my friends who’re going to Africa!

Doris