Lukiano and Dorit Mkuta.
L & D Lion Guides Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $350 to $1,100 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Alejandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience ever!!!
We were a group of seven people traveling through Tanzania in February 2026 with Lion Guides Safaris, and it truly became one of the most extraordinary experiences of our lives.
From Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, every destination was unforgettable. What made the journey exceptional, however, was Luky. His deep knowledge of Tanzania’s culture, daily life, and especially the Maasai tribe added a meaningful dimension to the safari. He generously shared stories, traditions, and insights that allowed us not only to see the country, but to truly understand it.
Luky’s positive energy is unmatched. His passion, professionalism, and dedication exceeded all of our expectations. Thanks to his expertise and familiarity with every location we visited, we were able to see the Big Five — an incredible highlight of our trip. As he says, “Tanzania is my office,” and you can genuinely feel how much he loves sharing his country with the world.
Thank you, Lion Guides Safaris, for creating such an unforgettable experience for all of us.
We highly recommend Lion Guide Safaris to anyone who wants more than just a safari — to anyone who wants an authentic cultural experience combined with breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. If you are considering Tanzania, this is the team to book with.
Email Cristian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucky with Lion Guides safaris, great experience!!!
It was a great experience, beyond what we all expected, the game drives, the hotels, the food, and the most important the guide.
Lucky is the best guide: great experience, great knowledge about the wildlife, the parks, always willing to find where the action is, the way to explain the Tanzanian culture, etc !!! Very friendly and great vibes!
I definitively recommend “Lion guides safaris” and Lucky for everyone to live a safari experience
Email Kelly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience
Our safari with Lion Guides Safaris was truly unforgettable. From day one, Luki gave his all to make sure we had the best possible experience in Tanzania.
We were lucky enough to see the Big Five, and every game drive felt perfectly planned. The itinerary across all the parks was spot on. He chose magnificent hotels, super comfortable, clean, and well located, and paid attention to every single detail.
He kept us well hydrated, the vehicle was spotless every single day, and his attitude was always positive and professional. Beyond the wildlife, he took the time to teach us about Maasai culture and traditions, and explained so much about the animals we encountered. Luki was actively looking for the animals and finding the perfect spot to see them as close as possible. It is so impressive how respectful he is with the animals and well he was expressing about any single specie and how important it is for the cycle of life.
If you’re looking for a safari done right, with passion and excellence, this is it. Highly recommended.
Email Diego | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of my life
Our experience with Lucky and Lion Guides Safaris was simply amazing.
We had such a great time and truly enjoyed every moment. Lucky’s energy and passion made every game drive exciting. Seeing the Big Five in the wild was unreal.
Everything was spectacular. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Email Alejandro Rodriguez | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable, Magical Safari Experience
Our safari experience was beyond incredible truly once in a lifetime. From the very first day, everything exceeded our expectations. We saw the big five and other animals too, thanks for our guide Lukiano ( Lion Guides Safari ), every single day brought something new and breathtaking ( Out trip was 8 day) It felt like living inside a National Geographic documentary.
Additionally Lukiano is a Maasai tribe, he explained all the cultural aspects and we lived the Maasai experience in a local tribe.
Email Dayana N | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded every expectation we had
Our trip with Luki was beyond incredible truly a once in a lifetime experience. From the very first day to the last, everything felt magical.
We saw an unbelievable number of animals — lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards , zebras, hippos, and so much more. Every single game drive felt unique. No two days were the same. Each sunrise brought new surprises, new landscapes, and unforgettable moments.
But what truly made this trip exceptional was our guide. Luki exceeded every expectation we had. His knowledge of the wildlife, the ecosystem, and the culture was impressive, but even more than that, his energy and positive vibe made the entire experience special. He was patient, attentive, professional, and genuinely passionate about what he does. You can feel that he loves his work.
We celebrated my daughter’s birthday during the trip, and Luki made it incredibly special. He paid attention to every detail and helped create a moment our family will never forget. That level of care meant everything to us.
The lodges were outstanding, each one better than the last. Beautiful locations, amazing staff, delicious food, and the perfect atmosphere to relax after incredible days in the wild.
Every detail was thoughtfully handled. We felt safe, cared for, and completely immersed in the magic of Tanzania.
This was not just a safari. It was a transformative family experience filled with wonder, connection, and gratitude.
We cannot recommend Luki enough. If you’re considering a safari — this is the guide you want.
Asante Sanaa, Luki, for making this journey unforgettable. 🌍✨
Email Michael W. and Jules A. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dorit and Lukiano were life changing, impeccable, fun, and the best guides in Africa
To start, we want everyone to know this review took us two weeks to write. It took us two weeks to write because of the tremendous impact that Lukiano and Dorit, with Lion-Guide Safaris had on our lives. We’ve been to 50+ countries and seven continents. We’ve hired guides all over the world. I used to guide rafting and hunting in Montana near Yellowstone National Park. Our expectations are incredibly high, especially when we decided to travel to seven countries in Africa, all in under three weeks.
The truth is, we researched and found Lion-Guide Safaris in February of 2025. We spent a year planning this trip to Africa. After extensive research, we though Dorit and Lukiano with Lion-Guide Safaris were the best fit for us, as well as some of the top guides in Africa. I was high maintenance with Dorit regarding the number of questions I asked, the preparation that went into the trip, and questions we had during the trip. Dorit absolutely nailed the planning for the trip. Her knowledge of Africa, different adventures, options on the trip, and communication were impeccable. Overall, we were low maintenance travelers that had an absolute blast with Lukiano, even though we were high maintenance when asking a lot of questions.
We flew into Tanzania near Mount Kilimanjaro. Lukiano picked us up, he was early to the airport! Over several days, we drove to Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. The days were epic. We saw a lion eating a wildebeest it had just killed, leopards hunting and dragging dead animals’ up trees, and spotted every game animal you can imagine, almost always within 50 meters of our vehicle. Lukiano is very communicative on the radio, he is constantly talking to other guides about spotting different animals. He never stops and his persistence for finding animals made our trip one of the best we will ever take in our lives.
In just two days, we saw the big five in Africa. Furthermore, we spent so much time up close with male and female lions, we became accustomed to seeing them. We saw several prides that had baby cub lions, which were adorable. After our adventures, we traveled to Rwanda and Uganda by private plane. We met Dan, one of Dorit and Lukiano’s fellow guides for Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking. The experience was out of this world. We had both Chimpanzees and Gorillas under three feet from us. Dan knew the culture, language, employees, etc. The experience was absolutely dialed. After that, we transitioned to Zambia and Zimbabwe for more fun on the Zambeze River, where we rafted, bungee jumped, ziplined, and repelled Victoria Falls. We also took a helicopter tour of the falls, which we strongly recommend.
In closing, the truth about Dorit and Lukiano from Lion-Guide Safaris is they made this trip very personal for us. You could tell that they both truly cared about us, our experience, and success on the trip. They weren’t just in it for a paycheck; they were in it to create an experience that transformed the lives of my wife and me. Again, seven continents, 50+ countries, these two are the most personable, fun, and successful guides we’ve ever met, heard of, or personally hired.
You’d be crazy not to hire Lion-Guide Safaris for an experience that will transform your life for decades to come. Feel free to reach out via phone or text with any questions about our experience.
Best,
Michael W. and Jules A.
406-600-4054
RO
Email Lucian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 4-day safari experience with Lukiano (Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara)
We met our guide, Lukiano, right after landing in the Seronera Airstrip and within approx. 20 minutes we were just three friends staring at a leopard with big smiles on our faces - leopard resting in a tree and then climbing down and calmly walking around the car. And it continued like this until the end of our 4-day tour - like visiting an old friend in a far-away country, him sharing with us all these astonishing landscapes and animal sightings (including some unforgettable close encounters with lions and elephants) which he visibly loves so much and also sharing facts of the history of Maasai people and interesting stories of everyday life too. We couldn't have hoped for a better guide, so knowledgeable and passionate about nature, positive and helpful and full of common sense, constantly involving us in decision-making and attending to our needs. Incredible eye for spotting wildlife and expert driving too. Asante sana Lukiano and see you again!
GR
Email Nikos Totas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Experience Ever🦁
Our safari in Tanzania with Lion Guide Safaris was an unforgettable experience. The wildlife, landscapes, and overall organization were outstanding and truly exceeded our expectations.
Our guide, Lucky, was exceptional — knowledgeable, professional, and always eager to share his passion for nature. He knew exactly where to go for the best wildlife sightings and made the entire journey smooth, safe, and enjoyable.
I highly recommend Lion Guide Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania, especially if you have Lucky as your guide!
DE
Email Hanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Funny, professional and very interesting experience with our guide
Hi everyone, we’re just visited Kilimanjaro a week ago! It was unforgettable. Guide picked up us in our hotel and we started our 3 days trip. Lucky prepared everything perfect, food for us was amazing and fresh, cooked by his wife. We saw so many animals in Tarangire National Park, visited Ngorongoro crater, stopped in beautiful and comfortable lodges, spoke about local culture, swam in the waterfall Materuni, and tasted local coffee in Materuni village. I honestly recommend Lion Guides Safari. You will get beautiful holidays, and unforgettable memories. Thk you Lucky for such a great time we spent with u.
