$2,205 pp (USD)
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Lion King Adventures
- Offices In:
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Canada
United States
Switzerland
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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KETZ
Lion King Adventures is a family owned local Tour Operator, based in Arusha Tanzania. Our goal is to guide you through the adventure of a life-time. From the moment you contact us, to the moment we drop you off at the airport, we provide a made-to-measure experience that you will never forget. Our team is responsive, professional and thorough. We will help you to design your perfect trip, including Tanzania Safari, Zanzibar Beach Holiday and Kilimanjaro Mountain Climbing.
Reviews1,481
Outstanding
Gilbert and Ozzy gave our family a safari of a lifetime. Their knowledge and expertise helped us make core memories as a family. Definitely a trip to remember!
CA
Everything was perfect
The guide, Khalifa, was friendly and competent. He also acted as an intermediary between the company and the hotels.
Rose was very helpful in preparing for our trip. She gave us excellent recommendations and patiently answered all our questions.
A flawless performance that resulted in a wonderful trip
Venance Made Our Tanzanian Safari Unforgettable
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Our experience with Lion King Adventures Safari was excellent. We felt the price was very reasonable for everything that was included, and the accommodations were comfortable throughout the trip. We were fortunate enough to see all of the Big Five and so much more, making it an unforgettable experience.
The true highlight of our safari, however, was our guide, Venance. With 15 years of experience as a safari guide, his expertise was obvious from day one. Everywhere we went, other guides seemed to know and respect him, which spoke volumes about his reputation.
His knowledge extended far beyond the animals. He taught us about the national parks, trees and plants, local culture, and the surrounding environment, making every game drive educational as well as exciting. We chose not to hire a tracker, and we never felt like we needed one because Venance’s eyes were incredible. Even while navigating rough terrain, he was able to spot animals—like lions resting in distant trees—that many other guides drove right past. Thanks to him, we saw animals that other safari vehicles completely missed.
He was also an exceptional driver. He confidently handled the safari cruiser through challenging terrain, got us to sightings quickly, and our vehicle never experienced the breakdowns that we saw happen to several others. Beyond his professional skills, Venance was simply a wonderful person. We enjoyed talking with him about life, Tanzania, and so many other topics throughout the trip.
One thing we especially appreciated was how accommodating he was. After a few days, we realized the food at some of the lodges just wasn’t for us. We mentioned that we’d love to try authentic Tanzanian cuisine instead, and Venance took us to a beautiful outdoor restaurant where we were able to sample a variety of traditional dishes. It ended up being one of our favorite meals of the entire trip and gave us an even greater appreciation for the local culture. He truly went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.
The only aspect of the experience that left me feeling disappointed had nothing to do with Lion King Adventures themselves, but with the accommodations for safari guides. At some of the hotels, there wasn’t space for Venance and the other guides to stay overnight. Knowing that the people who work so hard to create unforgettable experiences for tourists sometimes don’t have comfortable accommodations was genuinely upsetting. I hope safari companies and lodging partners continue working together to ensure guides have safe, comfortable places to stay. They dedicate so much to making these trips special, and they deserve the same care and respect in return.
Overall, this was truly the trip of a lifetime, and Venance played an enormous role in making it so. If you’re fortunate enough to have him as your guide, you’re in excellent hands.
He was the best and honestly I could not have asked for anyone better,
It was truly an experience of a life time and Lion King Adventures made it magical. I don’t think we could have had better guides. Gilbert and Ozzy were truly the best. If you’re on the edge about booking it just do it. You will never forget it.
Gilbert is everything you would want for a safari guide, and more.
Gilbert & Ozzy were the dynamic duo we needed for this trip. Not only were they both extremely knowledgeable, their sense of humor and enthusiasm about their work made us all the more interested and excited to explore more everyday. Gilbert was very personable and very keen on giving us the best experience possible. Both Ozzy & Gilbert told us about their home lives and showed us how hard working all Tanzanian people are.
They’re goated and if you want the best safari guides and people, go with Lion King’s Gilbert and Ozzy.
Other Safaris & Tours45 – Offered by Lion King Adventures
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7-Day Tanzania's Top Safari Highlights (with Balloon)
$5,090 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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5-Day Ndutu Spectacular Migration Dec-Apr
$2,150 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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7-Day Northern Circuit Safari & Waterfall Hike Adventure
$2,780 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu (Town), Arusha (End)
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7-Day All-Inclusive Luxury Family Safari
$3,840 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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6-Day Great Migration Ndutu December -Apr
$2,265 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
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6-Day Highlights of Tanzania Mid-Range Safari
$2,400 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)