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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
CA
Email Barb B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in Tanzania
Lion King customized a safari for me and my husband. I did not want to rush from location to location, so Nickson added some nights to the 5 day safari to make it a nine day. The accommodations were a mixture of mid-range and luxury. Nickson adjusted the accommodations so that they would fit in my budget.
We were very impressed with all of the accommodations. (In the end, having now completed the safari, I would have chosen 7 nights as 4 nights in Central Serengeti was too many, but I didn't know that in advance).
Arranging for pick up at the airport is a very nice touch that Lion King adds even though we arrived a couple days early to adjust to the time change/jet lag.
Our guide, Peter, sent me a WhatApp message the night before picking us up introducing himself. This was nice so we would know what he looked liked.
Peter was excellent at ensuring we saw the maximum amount of wildlife. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and passionate about his work.
We would recommend Lion King Adventures.
DE
Email Martin & Katharina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 5-day Safari with Salehe and viewing of the big five
We enjoyed a great 5-day safari at Tarangire and Serengeti National Park as well as Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara with our tour guide Salehe!
From our first request for the Safari at lion king adventures until our arrival and warm greeting and pickup by Salehe, everything was perfectly organised, Nickson and Pendo always replied very fast and provided very helpful information about the upcoming trip and did everything to fulfil our requests.
Salehe did everything to make the safari perfect and memorable for us (which he definitely achieved ;) ) and drove us very safely and always with a smile and much information about the wildlife during the game drives. We were able to tailor the start of the game drives to our wishes and were very well cared for during the entire trip by Salehe! He even spotted a rhino, the only missing piece of the big five!
Thanks very much to the whole team! We enjoyed ourselves very much and will definitely recommend you to family and friends!
Email Dawn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent experience
Excellent, from first email contact with Pendo to bring delivered back to Arusha airport, everything was perfectly organised. The star of the show, through our 7 days on safari, was our guide Mwita. Friendly, informative and diligent, with unbelievable eyesight and a genuine, deep understanding of and passion for the animals, people and places, he made sure that we had a truly unforgettable experience. If we were returning to the area (one day, we hope) we would not look anywhere else.
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Email MaryBeth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
We just completed a very enjoyable twelve day safari ending with a Zanzibar extension. Caroline and Pendo were easy to work with from start to finish and we really appreciated their attention to detail. Accommodations and food were great!
Our guide Meschack was the best! He was very knowledgeable, funny and a skilled driver. We visited Tarangire NP, Central and North Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater NP and Lake Manyara NP. He always made sure we saw the animals from a good vantage point, maneuvering for a prime spot. Each evening he cleaned the Land Cruiser which was always stocked with cool drinks.
We had really hoped to see the wildebeest migration across the Mara River. We spent one day waiting, watching and following them. About 5pm, after many tour companies had headed back, Meschack said let’s give it until dusk. At 5:45 the first one dropped into the river followed by about 1000 more! It was incredible to watch and as a bonus that day we were treated to a sunset that lasted an hour.
We saw so many animals (even a few kills)!! We also enjoyed the beautiful countryside, towns and people. We saw four of the Big 5 up close, the Black Rhino through binoculars, all of the Ugly 5 and so many more. It was nice to end with Zanzibar and a few days at the beach. We highly reccomend Lion King Tours and Meshack!
AE
Email James | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
First Class Service
We chose Lion King Adventures after a lot of research, and they totally lived up to our expectations. The guide (Yusuph) was excellent, extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and a great person to be around. The arrangements were seamless, and the tour ran like clockwork.
We did a 4 day, 3 night tour including Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengetti NP and finally Lake Manyara NP. A lot to fit in, but well worth it. Our only feedback was that Lake Manyara was underwhelming compared to the others locations, so would give it a miss if we were booking it again.
So overall, a first class operator and highly recommended.
Email Simon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, professional, friendly, high quality, great communication with pure luxury.
We chose to use Lion King Adventures due to the great reviews they received online and we haven't regretted it for a moment. Ever since we started speaking with Nickson and Pendo the communication was excellent and they organised a once in a lifetime trip for us (8 day premium luxury tour with hot air balloon ride). We added a day hike up Kilimanjaro, it was a pleasure to meet Saladin who looked after us on our 10mile hike.
We were picked up by Bright at Kilimanjaro airport who was very friendly and helpful. He dropped us off at the first of many gorgeous hotels where we were treated like royalty. All the hotels (except one) were divine with amazing views, comfy beds, great food and lovely staff. The one issue we had with a hotel was rectified quickly by Anna in the LK office and it didn't affect the enjoyment of our trip at all.
Salehe was a brilliant guide. He worked so hard, always made us feel comfortable, welcome and at ease. He showed us great sights and we managed to see all the big 5 plus many more. We even learnt quite a bit of Swahili due to his great tutorship. Salehe went above and beyond to make our trip sensational.
Thank you Lion King it was amazing and we highly recommend anyone to use you.
FR
Email Laurent | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond perfection!
We are just back from an absolutely magical twelve-day trip to the parks of Northern Tanzania. The services provided by Lion King Adventures exceeded all our expectations (and we tend to be demanding customers!). We had a totally smooth and beautifully organised trip, perfectly adjusted to our needs and tastes. We were blessed with an exceptionally talented and experienced guide. A real expert in wildlife, he also knew how to proactively adjust the programme and rythm of the trip to our preferences. Friendly and witty, he proved remarkably thoughtful at all times, taking advantage of his thorough knowledge of the area to propose practical solutions to make the trip even more enjoyable to us. In particular, we insisted on exclusivity and privacy, not wanting to be disturbed by crowds of other tourists during our encounters with animals: our guide managed to meet this demand, which was quite an achievement in parks that tend to be very popular. He had a well informed and sensible answer to each and every question we asked (and we asked a lot, being curious about the wildlife as well as the country). Our guide was receiving an effective back-up from the headquarters of Lion King Adventures, with which he remained in constant close contact to arrange security and logistical details in real time. We always felt safe, considered and taken care of, which enabled us to fully relax and enjoy the experience of these unique parks. As a result, several moments of the trip were simply unforgettable, like Northern Serengeti, Lake Eyasi and Tarangire. The services in Arusha at the beginning and the end of our trip were also excellent: the company met our last minute requests without delay and at no additional cost, which was one last nice surprise. From an ethical viewpoint, we appreciated the commitment of Lion King Adventures to the environment, to their country and people, and to the standards of responsible tourism. Were I to go back to Tanzania, I would directly contact Lion King Adventures, not bothering to ask other tour operators: the company’s reliability, level of service and professionalism can hardly be surpassed.
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Email MzGiGi66 | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life Changing Experience
The entire experience was AMAZING. Yusuph, our guide was INCREDIBLE!!!! I appreciated how he always kept checking with us to make sure we were ok, sometimes the road was bumpy. Throughout the day he made sure we were having a great time. Yusuph was very knowledgeable about the areas and the animals. He answered all of our questions and had a book about all the animals right there in the front seat. He allowed us to stay and watch the animals for as long or as little as we wanted. I strongly recommend Lion King Safari and if you can get Yusuph as your guide you are guaranteed a amazing experience. We will miss you Yusuph!
Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience
Lion King Adventures delivered fantastic service, surpassing our expectations from planning to end.
The team helped us plan our trip, providing details and quick answers to our many questions. We made lots of changes to our itinerary before booking, and this was always doable with patience and great advice, like where was best to do certain activities to enhance our trip. We went for the mid-range accommodation and all were good food and service and very accommodating to our timings.
Our guide, Mwita, was amazing. He knew so much and his love for Tanzania and enthusiasm were infectious. He was able to predict the animals movements due to his vast experience and local knowledge being born in the Serengeti, and place us in the best location to create amazing experiences. Mwita kept us entertained and provided us with lots of information and knowledge while we waited for wilderbeest crossings or lions mating (and we got to see both twice!). And his excitement when we did see them was awesome.
He kept the vehicle in a fantastic clean condition and always stocked with cold drinks. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything went to plan. We always felt safe and secure, completely trustworthy.
Email Ella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible local company with brilliant guides who built us a perfect personalised experience!
We have just got back from a safari with Lion King Adventures with Mwita as our guide and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough! From Rose & Pendo answering our (millions of) questions ahead of time and helping us build a personalised itinerary to the actual safari itself where we covered Tarangire, Serengeti (central & North), Ngorogoro and Lake Manyara - everything was perfect. Our trip was made by our safari guide Mwita who was incredible, so thoughtful and focused on making our trip perfect. He was so knowledgeable about Tanzania and the animals and a genius at placing the safari vehicle where the animals were going to head to (rather than just joining a crowd of cars where they were ) setting up intimate experiences with leopards, lions and elephants crossing in front of us! He was genuinely passionate about the animals and his excitement was infectious - especially when we saw the wilderbeest river crossing (twice!). As an added bonus he was also a mechanic, not only did he look after the car so well but he was able to offer advice to drivers of other companies who had flat tyres or broken down as well as being a great driver so we always felt safe and looked after. We wanted to book with a local company and they were the perfect one. We would recommend to everyone!