Lion King Safari Guides
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:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,115 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Robin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What a brilliant experience!
From the first second until the very last moment: Lion King Adventures made sure we had the best possible experience. When we arrived at the airport there was a driver, George, waiting for us to bring us to the hotel. Our safari started with a domestic flight to Seronera, which was a really nice experience. Flying that low over the Tanzanian reserves is a mindblowing experience. Then we were awaited by our guides: Saleh, Ozzie, Yuzuph and Emmanuel. They were all very passionate about guiding us through Tanzania and tell us everything about the African wildlife, nature, and culture. We learned a lot from them and they brought us to beautiful places. We saw a lot of leopard and lions, but we also did a special drive to get to the migration. After a thorough search we found thousands of Wildebeast, as far the eye could see. But they also appreciated the safari etiquette, no offroad driving even seeing other operators and guides doing this. I really appreciated that they care about the wildlife and nature, and still gave us an amazing experience.
From the Serengeti, to the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, we had an amazing trip. We even did a walking safari through Lake Manyara, also a really amazing experience. We didn't see a lot of animals, but learned a lot about nature and animal behavior from our armed guide.
Saleh, Ozzie, Yuzuph and Emmanuel, and obviously the entire team of Lion King Adventures: Thanks for your great hospitality and experience during our safari! I will never forget this.
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Email Wouter Vergeer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent and professional tour operator
I've been fortunate to have been on quite a few safaris with different safari companies and my experience with Lion King Adventures was among the best of them.
The safari vehicles were in great condition with several extras to ensure for a comfortable trip, such as electronic sockets for charging, a fridge with cold drinks and extra pillows to ensure a more comfortable journey over the gravel roads in and to the parks.
We were with a bigger group of four vehicles and that gave me the opportunity to spend time with three of the four tour guides (Ozzie, Jusuph and Emanuel). All three were knowledgeable about the wildlife and eco systems and were also very service minded towards us, clients. The tour guides really made the trip special.
I haven't been on a game drive with the fourth guide (Saleh), but the other members of our travel party who did were also very positive about Saleh (and some of them are also more experienced safari-goers).
We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara and we saw tons of wildlife (all big cats and all Big Five species). We hardly had any rain and the scenery was a beautifully of yellow and green vegetation.
I would recommend Lion King Adventures to friend at family without any doubt.
Keep up the great work team!
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Email Eugene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized and Budget-Friendly
Let me start off by saying that if you are looking to do a Tanzania safari, look no further than Lion King Adventures for a more personalized, budget-friendly, and complete experience.
From the beginning, Caroline was the most responsive amongst all the different companies. Many companies ghosted me. She was also very patient with my group’s decision making and review process as we had many iterations and change requests. I learned later that Lion King Adventures have their own sales teams as opposed to other companies outsourcing their sales to third parties. The personalized touch really set Lion King Adventures apart. My group ultimately landed on a 6-Day Mid-Luxury Highlights of Tanzania, which included Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. The quoted price ended up significant cheaper than the other companies as well for the same exact itinerary.
Next, I worked with Rose with regard to logistics. All communications from the initial deposit to final installment were very clear and responses continued to be timely. A member of my group was continuing onto a trek of Mt. Kilimanjaro afterwards and they coordinated with the trekking company for a smooth transfer.
My group had Enock as our guide and I will simply say that my group unanimously agrees we could not have had a better guide than him. If you want to personally select your guide, I recommend him in a heartbeat. He was very informative throughout the safari with his knowledge of the animals we encountered, fun facts, ability to spot animals that my group with our untrained eyes could not see, made sure we got to each location safely, and did his best to make sure we got to see everything we wanted. Enock’s first question upon meeting my group was, “what do you want to see?”. I saw this as a reflection of him making sure his customers get all they want out of their experience and it showed. My group wanted to see the Big 9 (lions ✅, leopards ✅, elephants ✅, buffaloes ✅, rhinos ✅, cheetahs ✅, giraffes ✅, hippos ✅) and the Ugly 5 (warthogs ✅, hyenas ✅, maribou storks, vultures ✅, and wildebeests ✅).
Lion King Adventures vehicles are fitted with radios which allowed Enock to tap into the network of all safari drivers (not limited to Lion King Adventures vehicles) within a 5km radius. It came in clutch when someone mentioned a rare sighting through the radio chatter.
I was glad that my group decided to go with Lion King Adventures instead of the hundreds of other companies we could have chosen.
Email Max&Sakiko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and extremely helpful for an unforgettable first time safari experience
We booked this couples trip as our honeymoon. We will address three elements of the experience: 1) Booking & Preparation; 2) Accommodation; and 3) Safari & Guide.
1) Booking & Preparation
We requested a quote via SafariBookings.com. We were a bit concerned because we wanted to book a luxury safari tour for our honeymoon and there were very many options. We let the many positive reviews we saw for LionKing Adventures guide us and we were not disappointed.
Once we requested the quote, Rose reached out to us and she supported us through the entire process. Generally, the staff was very responsive to all our questions.
We were especially impressed with the guidance PDFs we received. They explained the payment process, which is a little tricky because addresses work a bit different in Tanzania and banks sometimes do not process payments properly. However, the guidance was very useful.
The PDF packages also explained items to be sure to bring such as sunscreen, bug spray, bandages and band aids, antiseptic cream, layers because the temperature differentials were quite extreme due to different altitudes.
Finally, the info packages were very helpful for the visa application process. You can do this on arrival in Tanzania, however if you give yourselves 15-20 days before the trip to submit the application you should be fine. We left it a little late (maybe 12 days?) and so it was a bit of a nail biter. However, the PDF package did offer an email address to contact in case of delays. We reached out to them, not expecting a response, but we did receive a response to our email and the visa service told us they would have the visa done by the time we land. When we got on the plane we had not received notification but on our stopover in Doha we saw that it had in fact been approved. So, 5/5 for the Tanzanian Visa Service!
2) Accommodation
We stayed at 1 hotel and 3 lodges: Gran Melia Arusha, Manyara's Secret, Nyota Luxury Camp, and Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp.
The Gran Melia is a five star resort, which we enjoyed very much. Manyara's Secret was probably our favourite, it is located on the shore of Lake Manyara and you can swim in a pool and eat on a veranda that look out over the lake as the sun sets. Perfect for a romantic couples trip. Nyota Luxury Camp is a camp we were told is managed/owned directly by LionKing Adventures and it is in the middle of the Serengeti National Park. You have a pool looking out over the Savannah with a bar and our tent/hut had an outside bath. You can hear birds and insects chatting, and the occasional friendly visit from a buffalo during the night - it is impossible to be more immersed in the Serengeti. Finally, the Lion's Paw lodge is on the Ngorongoro crater in the middle of the jungle. It was quite chilly but the accommodation provided heated duvets and hot water bottles.
Every lodge meticulously sprayed bug repellent while we were at dinner and prepared mosquitos nets. We saw fewer insects in the rooms than in the UK to be honest. Also, every room has at least two bottles of filtered water, one in the bathroom for brushing teeth and face and one for drinking, so you never run danger of drinking water that might upset your stomach.
And we have to say that the service was always fantastic - the people make the impression of being genuinely kind and so professional and welcoming. Everyone just wants you to feel at home and enjoy your stay, and we are sure you will.
As far as food is concerned, the staff try to cater to the guests, so the meals are pretty international. We might have preferred some more local dishes to add to the immersion, but your mileage may vary. At Nyota Camp, there was a big Chinese group with us and the cooks prepared food that catered more to an Asian audience for instance. All the food was always tasty, although if you go on safari for a culinary experience you are not in the right place. We should add though that the food at the Gran Melia was genuinely very good.
3) Safari & Guide
We did five days of game drives with our guide Enock. Enock was a great guide, he made the impression of being one of the younger guides, but he had such a depth of knowledge and experience as a guide, we managed to see literally everything we wanted to see, including the Big Five, the Big Nine, and the Ugly Five. As we were on honeymoon, we were very glad that Enock also respected our privacy and gave us time to enjoy each other. Still, when we were on the drive or having lunch together out at picnic spots around the parks, he was really great company. Every guide seems to have their own style, but for us Enock was basically the perfect match.
We were a bit worried about the timing of our safari because the first week of June is just after the rainy season and before the real peak season for safaris in Tanzania (we understand that the peak season is July to October). However, we were lucky with the weather and there were only a few showers, and we were pretty glad because the parks weren't too crowded yet. At peak season, we can imagine that when there is a lion or leopard spotting, there won't be five or six trucks crowding around the spot but even more.
So, in conclusion, if you want to have a great safari experience with comfortable lodges and great guides, we can wholeheartedly recommend Tanzania, LionKing Adventures, and the package we had booked.
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Email Robert & JoAnn | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A GREAT experience
Wow, what a great time we had on our safari. After a beautiful night at the hotel, we were picked up by our driver, Gilbert, who, we didn't realize at the time, would be the one to help make this trip so special.
Gilbert sat down with us and explained what was to come, also asking what we expected from our trip. Gilbert was attentive, caring, and very knowledgeable about what was going to come. We set out for five days traveling to four different parks. Gilbert was very knowledgeable with every aspect of each park, he was able to explain the history of the park. Any wildlife that we saw he knew in detail, he was knowledgeable in plant life and every bird we came across.
Each morning Gilbert greeted us with a smile and explained what was to come for the day.
It was amazing that the Jeep that we traveled in seemed to be brand new each day as he took the time to make sure everything was in tiptop shape. The lunches that Gilbert set up were unexpected and amazing.
We stayed at 4 different hotels/lodges and each one was beautiful. The staff at each one could not have been more attentive and caring.
We like to thank Lion King adventures on the professional way they handled on Safari from our first email to Nickson until the end of the trip. Everything was explained in detail which made it very comfortable and stress free.
Thank you Lion King Adventures
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Email Priya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
We absolutely loved every single minute of our experience with Lion King!! They’re the best, from the minute you’re picked up to the minute they bid you farewell at the airport, they’re truly professional & exceptional. We got their luxury package for Tanzania safari & Zanzibar; included our pick up, & drop off each day, accommodations, safaris, lunches & final drop-off at the Zanzibar airport.
Tanzania safari — We chose a private safari so our vehicle only had us & our guide Ozzie (Oswald). He was super fun & knowledgeable, made us feel extremely safe and helped us have a lifetime experience at the Safari. Our 4WD Land Cruiser with pop-up roof was super clean & loaded with drinks. We started our safari at Tarangire, then Lake Manyara, Seregenti & ended at Ngorongoro. We saw the Big five & thousands of animals & hundreds of birds. He packed our lunch everyday, Lion King takes their lunch seriously. It was different scrumptious everyday, having lunch in the national parks was a great fun experience. We also did a hot air balloon ride in the Serengeti which was also booked by Lion King.
After our safari, we took a flight from Arusha airport to Zanzibar (only thing that wasn’t included in the package). A Lion King representative picked us up from the airport & brought us to our resort. The same representative dropped us off at the Zanzibar airport on the last day of our trip.
Lion King was totally worth the money, I highly recommend booking with them!
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Email Ido Sachs | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing Safari we couldn't ask for more!
I booked a trip with Lion King Adventure, and it was absolutely incredible!
Our guide, Mwita, was outstanding — truly top-notch!
We got to see all of the Big Five, which was such a thrill.
The places we stayed at were nothing short of amazing.
It was a perfect experience — I couldn’t have asked for anything more!
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Email Amanda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GOODLUCK LUCAS was amazing, so polite kind & very accommodating to all our questions and needs
Our tour guide GOODLUCK LUCAS was like our daddy the whole trip he looked after us there was never a dull moment he went above and beyond to find all the animals he’s eye for attention is incredible he was fun and loving and in between searching we had the best giggles ever he filled our brains with knowledge beyond the animals we will miss him so much it was an absolute pleasure to have him as our guide and now a friend for life xXx
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Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King made planning the trip of a lifetime easy!
My husband and I did the 12-day mid-luxury northern circuit safari and beach tour and had an amazing time. Lion King took care of all the logistics from start to finish which saved us so much time and stress. Communication was easy from the planning stage throughout the trip. Our safari guide, Huruma, was fantastic and so knowledgeable. We saw the big 5 and so much more. We enjoyed all of the accommodations, especially Nyota Luxury camp in the Serengeti which is owned and operated by Lion King. Prior to this trip, I had been on a safari before and my husband had not and it was an equally enjoyable experience for both of us so this is great both for seasoned safari goers and first timers. We would confidently recommend Lion King to anyone looking to do a safari in Tanzania!
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Email Melnaie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King was very attentive to every detail of the Safari and made our trip easy to plan!
The Lion King Safaris offered a good value for the Luxury tour that we chose. They were quick to respond to all questions and concerns as we were planning the trip. The trip itself was fabulous from pick up at the airport in Arusha to drop off in Zanzibar! Our guide, Gilbert, was very knowledgeable and ensured that we had a wonderful time and were able to see as much wildlife as possible. His driving was excellent: he was safe and knew how to navigate the muddy roads of the Serengeti so that we did not miss out on seeing wildlife. We had a minor issue with transport in Zanzibar, but it was quickly resolved by Lion King. We were very impressed with each hotel/lodge/luxury tented camp that we stayed in. If I could, I would take this trip with Lion King Safari every year!
