L & D Lion Guides Safaris

5.0/5 – 46 Reviews

$3,285 pp (USD)

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Lukiano and Dorit Mkuta.

Lukiano and Dorit Mkuta.

L & D Lion Guides Safaris

5.0/5  
(46 Reviews)
Office In:
Tanzania Tanzania
Size:
1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
Tour Types:
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Kenya KE
Tanzania TZ
Uganda UG
Lukiano and Dorit Mkuta.

Lukiano and Dorit Mkuta.

Lion Guides Safaris is a small, family-run business founded by Lukiano, a Tanzanian native, and his German wife, Dorit. While Lukiano is involved in every tour, other professional guides are also part of the team to ensure the best experience for our guests. This approach allows us to offer attentive and personalized service, with Lukiano’s unique touch and the expertise of his skilled team, whether on safari or climbing Kilimanjaro.

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10/10 — The Experience of a Lifetime!
5/5

10/10 — The Experience of a Lifetime! 🦁🐘
We honestly cannot recommend Lukiano and Dorit highly enough. From the very beginning, they were caring, knowledgeable, reliable and incredibly well organised. We emailed them about what we hoped to see, and they thoughtfully tailored the entire safari around us. They also coordinated all our transfers, taxis, flights and drivers, making the whole experience completely seamless.
Having a private jeep just for the two of us made everything feel incredibly intimate and special. The whole safari felt completely unreal — we saw the Big Five, the Ugly Five and so much more: spectacular lion pride, lions feeding, two lionesses in different locationa with their cubs, playful cubs, elephants and their babies, hyenas, hippos, rhinos,giraffs, zebras, Pumbas, so many more and even an antelope hanging in a tree with a lion resting nearby after its meal. And, of course, witnessing the Great Migration river crossing was absolutely spectacular.
Lukiano is a formidable guide. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and respectful of the animals and the environment. He always seemed to know where to go and when, and taught us so much about the Serengeti, its wildlife and the Ngorongoro Crater. At one point, when many vehicles had gathered around the migration, he explained how the animals experience human pressure. We really appreciated that he respected the rules and the environment, unlike some other guides we witnessed.
Everything was beautifully organised, including our accommodation, which was amazing, sleeping in the luxury tents was unforgetable at night we heard lions, and hienas and even had visitora by the tent. During the game drives we had fresh food, water, juices, fruit, treats and coffee, and the jeep was extremely well equipped with blankets and binoculars, minibar with cold drinks, fresh fruit. They stopped on route to the airport and we got lot of fresh fruit and tried local delicious fruit including sugar cane.
Honestly, this was the best travel experience we have ever had anywhere in the world — and we travel a lot. Dorit and Lukiano are a fantastic couple who clearly work together with genuine care and passion to create unforgettable experiences for their clients.
10/10 for the experience, organisation, coordination, calmness, proactivity and friendship. We were genuinely sad when our safari ended, and we already miss them both.
Thank you, Dorit and Lukiano, for giving us the best experience of our lives. You have enriched our lives forever. ❤️
Lots of love,
Saby & Jonathan
Romania & UK



🗺️ Our Safari Itinerary
Wednesday, 2 September — Safari Day 1
• Private transfer from our Zanzibar hotel to Zanzibar Airport
• Domestic flight Zanzibar → Kogatende, 08:00–10:20, arranged by Lion Guides
• Met by our private safari guide, Lukiano, at Kogatende Airstrip
• Full-day game drive through the spectacular Northern Serengeti
• Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp North
Thursday, 3 September — Safari Day 2
• Full-day private game drive through the Northern and Central Serengeti
• Incredible wildlife sightings, including elephants, lions, hyenas and much more
• Accommodation: Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Friday, 4 September — Safari Day 3
• Morning game drive through the Serengeti
• Continued through the incredible landscapes and wildlife of the region
• Drive towards the Ngorongoro Highlands
• Accommodation: Eileen's Tree Inn, Karatu
Saturday, 5 September — Safari Day 4
• Early morning game drive in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater
• Transfer to Arusha Airport
• Domestic flight Arusha → Zanzibar, 17:00–18:15, arranged by Lion Guides
• Welcomed at Zanzibar Airport by their local partner
• Transfer to Sahari Zanzibar to collect our luggage before continuing to our next hotel
• Accommodation: JAZ Elite Aurora Michamvi, Zanzibar
A perfectly organised four-day private safari — tailored specifically to what we wanted to experience. And it exceeded every expectation. ❤️

Amazing!
5/5

What an amazing trip to Kilimanjaro! The whole experience of Kilimanjaro was absolutely wonderful. Luki, Alex, Justin, Eric, and the whole team were amazing with us, helping and supporting us on and off the mountain, answering our questions, lifting our spirits whenever we needed it (especially on summit day), and always with a smile on their faces. The only mountain out of all that I have climbed, that I would gladly climb again in order to do it with these guys one more time!! Thank you for everything!!

Professional, reliable and caring guides who turn dreams into unforgettable adventures.
5/5

A huge thank you to the entire L & D Lion Guides Safaris team for the excellent organization of my Kilimanjaro expedition. From the very beginning, communication was smooth, everything was perfectly organized, and I always felt safe and well taken care of.

The whole team deserves enormous applause for their professionalism, experience, kindness and dedication. Without them, I could not have fulfilled my dream of reaching Kilimanjaro and discovering Tanzania.

Every detail of the expedition was handled with care, and the guides were supportive and motivating every step of the way. This was much more than a tour - it was a truly unforgettable life experience.

I wholeheartedly recommend L & D Lion Guides Safaris to anyone dreaming of an adventure in Tanzania. Live your myth in Tanzania with Lion Guides! 🦁🏔️🇹🇿

Thank you for helping me turn a dream into a memory that will stay with me forever!

An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Guide Luckyano – Lyons King
5/5

We recently completed an incredible safari across Tanzania with Lyons King, and none of it would have been possible without our exceptional guide, Luckyano (Lucky). From the moment we set off through Tarangire, the Serengeti (both central and northern areas), Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, Lucky's expertise was evident at every turn.

His knowledge of the parks, wildlife behavior, and terrain was outstanding. He always seemed to know exactly where to go and when, which is why we were fortunate enough to spot all of the Big Five during our trip. Beyond that, he made sure we witnessed truly unforgettable moments, including the wildebeest crossing the Mara River — a scene we'll never forget.

What made the experience even more special was Lucky's warmth and genuine enthusiasm. He was patient, friendly, and always went the extra mile to make sure we felt comfortable and had the best possible sightings, never rushing us and always sharing fascinating insights about the ecosystem and animals we encountered.

Thanks to his dedication and effort, this safari became one of the best experiences of our lives. We cannot recommend Lucky highly enough, and we'll be telling all our friends and family to request him by name if they ever plan a safari in Tanzania. Thank you, Lucky, for such an incredible journey!

Excellent Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari Experience
5/5

Our experience with L & D Lion Guides Safaris was excellent from beginning to end. I was the main leader of a Greek group, and the team was extremely professional, reliable, helpful and supportive throughout our entire trip.

With their experience and excellent organization, we successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, and afterwards enjoyed a beautiful and unforgettable safari. Communication was easy, the service was very good, and we always felt that we were in safe and capable hands.

The guides and staff were friendly, attentive and willing to help with anything we needed. Their professionalism and local knowledge made a big difference to the success and enjoyment of our trip.

I would highly recommend L & D Lion Guides Safaris to anyone looking for a reliable and professional company for Kilimanjaro and safari experiences in Tanzania. They truly helped make our adventure a memorable one.

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