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
Email Greg | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari!
We had an incredible time with Lion King and our guide Emanuel. We saw multiple lions, cheetahs, rhinos, the Mara river crossing, and a leopard (and all kinds of other stuff). Emanuel is an excellent guide, a very safe driver, very knowledgeable about wildlife and culture, and did a great job spotting and finding animals. Lion King also booked us into some very nice camps, and they were able to accomadate vegetarian with no problem. Highly recommend!
DE
Email Don | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and trustworthy safari tour operator
Good communication regarding planning the tour via email and WhatsApp. Daniela is relatively fast with replies. Payment was a little tricky at first since it requires you to have a wise account but once figured out it was fine and a safe payment.
Well organized. Salim was a great guide, very knowledgeable and always wanted to make sure we get the best experience, best views and best photos. He is not the best at small talk but that’s okay. Salim was eager and always open for any questions about nature and wildlife. And most importantly a safe and good driver. Lunch was great and delicious. Overall great experience where we did not have to give an thought about organization at all. Serengeti was obviously the best. Ngorongoro and Tarangire were awesome too. Lake manyara was a little disappointing with fewest wildlife. We got to see big 5 and over 100 lions. Great experience. Money well spent for the luxurious accommodations.
Nyota accommodations were new but definitely the best accommodations. In Serengeti we were supposed to get a comparable accommodation with karibu sametu camp..but that definitely didn’t feel on par and in our opinion not very luxurious at all. There was also no discount for the different accommodation but apparently it’s supposed to be in the same luxury category.
Email Lina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular
My best friend and I just got back from a 7 day safari that we booked through Lion King Safari, about 3 weeks before we landed in Tanzania. The entire experience from the booking to the departure at the airport at the conclusion of our safari was amazing. They were incredibly responsive during the booking process, with great recommendations and flexibility in making adjustments due to our schedule and timing of arrivals and departures. It is always scary to wire money across the globe but I felt reassured the whole time and everything was seamless. The tour itself was nothing short of spectacular and that in part was mostly due to our guide Stephen. He was FANTASTIC! He has been a guide from 26 years and it showed. I wanted to give him a special shoutout in recognition of the excellent service he provided. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, accommodating, professional and his tracking skills are unmatched. That man could spot anything. He had the eyes of a hawk and because of his experience we were able to see the big 5, some of the little 5, special birds, and so many other things. He knew I was set on finding a leopard and he asked around, listened to the radio, sent a carrier pigeon (kidding) to the animals and we spotted 3 leopards the entire trip! He obviously couldn't control our sightings but he was committed and we got very lucky. Stephen's mood never faltered. He always had a smile, joke, or nugget of information to offer us. The lodges that they booked were clean, spacious, ecofriendly, had great food, excellent service and we felt well taken care of. The truck was clean, durable and everything you would expect to off road and see the wild. I highly recommend but Stephen and Lion King Safari
Email Regina | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari Experience
The experience with Lion King Adventures was nothing short of outstanding from the initial contact inquiring about safari options through the completion of the safari and return to the airport. They were very flexible in structuring a safari that addressed all of our interests and providing it at an affordable price. The staff was very helpful throughout the process in structuring the safari as well as making adjustments driven by airline flight changes. Once on safari, our guide Goodluck (Goody) was exceptional. He went above an beyond to ensure that our safari was spectacular. He knew exactly where to look for the animals to ensure that we saw all of the animals we were hoping to see and many more. He had the eyes of an eagle and could spot animals hidden by the tall grasses where most people would have driven right by them. We were able to see the Big 5 as well as the Ugly 5 during the safari. He also maneuvered extremely well to monitor the Wildebeest movement to ensure we had a front row seat to watching the spectacular Wildebeest migration across the Mara River. Lion King Adventures and our guide Goodluck exceeded all of our expectations resulting in a safari experience that we will never forget. I highly recommend Lion King Adventures if you are looking for an outstanding safari experience.
Email Mish and Darren | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
George was knowledgeable and awesome!
From the moment George from Lion King Adventures picked us up at our hotel to the last day of safari was so much fun! Traveling around with him and seeing all the animals in their natural habitat was an experience we will never forget. George was mindful of our safety at all times and meticulously prepared for each day providing food and drinks. Excellent experience overall and we would highly recommend Lion King Adventures for your next safari holiday.
IT
Email Salvatore | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience with a seroius agency and a great staff
My girlfriend and I chose to go on a private safari in Tanzania and, through word of mouth, we decided to trust Lion King Adventures. The service was excellent from the very beginning. We received continuous and prompt support in planning and booking our safari according to our needs and preferences.
Once we arrived, their staff took care of us throughout the entire trip, from the airport transfer to our departure. We were welcomed by Justin, a young, friendly, and cheerful guy who stayed with us during the first two days and even gave us a guided tour of Arusha. Justin is truly professional and clearly has a genuine passion for his job. To be honest, we were a little disappointed when we found out that he would not be our guide during the safari itself. With his attitude and enthusiasm, We truly believe he is ready to become an outstanding safari guide!
When we eventually set off on our safari, everything was organized down to the smallest detail, from pick-ups and transfers to accommodations. Both the agency and our guide, the legendary Adam, did a fantastic job. With nearly 20 years of experience and a true passion for guiding, Adam made these days absolutely unforgettable.
Thanks to him, we managed to see all of the Big Five, countless other animals, and some truly incredible wildlife scenes. He never hesitated to go the extra mile and constantly adapted the itinerary whenever needed to make our experience as unique and memorable as possible.
We highly recommend this experience. If you are looking for a reliable, professional, and well-organized safari company, Lion King Adventures is the perfect choice!
Exceeds expectations
Booked a mid range safari, six days among Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara. We found very good organization, not luxury (we didn't look for that) but confortable accomodations in spectatular environments. Guide Khalifa was great, showed knowledge of parks and animals, their behaviours and well prepared us about what to expect during a game drive. We were never disappointed. We've seen all big fives ++; leopard just once, quite hidden, lions 15 times! Rhino only in Serengeti. Wild beast migration is a must, no way the best wonder of nature you would get in touch. Manyara has no sense for me to visit, since the lake overflowed, very sad place; for us was on the way to the airport, but I would not reccomend it.
We didn't go to Masai village, too much "show" for us. I would suggest LKA to think about some visit in real local environment, such as school or farm, to get in touch with real life, that would have been interesting.
CA
Email Paul B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King were great - yes we saw the big five and our guides were very knowledgeable
I initially engaged another safari broker but I tried lion king based on the reviews and seeking a price comparison. Lion King were very professional and thorough and came in considerably cheaper for similar or same accommodation. Our guides (Geoffrey and Jafari) were great. They were open to what we wanted to see and do and their in-depth knowledge of the flora and fauna was extensive. We spent 10 days with them in total and would highly recommend them.
SE
Email Eleni | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with Lion King Adventures
We booked one week safari in Tanzania including Tarangire, central and northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara! Everything was very well organised from the pick up to the airport to the safaris and accommodations. Both the travel agent responsible for the booking of the trip, Rebecca, and the one for arranging the details, Naurey, were very responsive and easy to communicate with. Our guide, Paul, was very professional and knowledgeable and made great plan for our safari game drives. He was very good at spotting animals. We saw so many different animals and many from very close including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes. The change of scenery between the parks was also amazing. All the accommodations were great, with very polite staff. I highly recommend staying at the Nyota Rift Valley for Tarangire area!
Email Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trust the Guide, Get the Crossings
Trust the Guide, Get the Crossings: An Unforgettable Northern Circuit Adventure with Clement and Lion King Adventures
If you want to go on safari, take a Land Rover; if you want to come back from safari, take a Land Cruiser and if you want the absolute best experience in Northern Tanzania, make sure Clement is behind the wheel.
My wife and I just completed an extraordinary 8-day private safari covering Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. From our first morning pickup to our final drop-off, Lion King Adventures delivered a seamless, world-class wilderness experience.
The true heart of our trip was our guide, Clement. At 27, his tracking instincts, bush knowledge, and eagle-eyed spotting ability operate well beyond his years. In Tarangire, he proved himself as the "elephant whisperer," anticipating herd movements not once, but twice, positioning our vehicle perfectly minutes before the matriarch led the family right across our path. Along the way, he kept us laughing with classic dad humor (we now know zebras are just donkeys with stripes) and shared his genuine passion for the wildlife.
Patience is everything on safari, and Clement taught us that trusting your guide pays off tenfold. While other vehicles grew restless at the Mara River, Clement read the herds with incredible precision. Thanks to his intuition and patience, we witnessed three thrilling river crossings, including a heart-pounding spectacle with crocodiles waiting below while avoiding the chaotic vehicle crowds by sticking to quieter zones.
Across the week, we enjoyed the full "African massage" on the dirt tracks, collected our fair share of "bush makeup" (dust), and marveled at everything from a tree-climbing leopard and fresh lion kills to rhinos in the Crater and baby hippos playing along the shore.
A few practical lodge takeaways for fellow travelers:
* Kahawa House (Arusha) & Nyota Luxury Camp (Central Serengeti): Standouts. Kahawa served the best meals of the entire trip, and Nyota offered unbeatable tented luxury where giraffes and buffalo grazed right past our private deck.
* Nyikani Migration Camp (Kogatende): Fantastic proximity to the Mara River.
* Marera Mountain View Lodge (Karatu): A gorgeous hillside setting, though the food, steep room walk, and Wi-Fi were fairly basic.
Clement handled every bump in the road with calm professionalism, genuine warmth, and a true Hakuna Matata spirit. He even surprised us with a bottle of wine at our final lunch to celebrate the journey. We could not have asked for a better guide, host, or companion in the bush.
If you are planning a Tanzanian safari, book with Lion King Adventures and request Clement, you will be in the best possible hands.
