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
CA
Email Renee Dielmann Edghill | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good but commnication with the pick up driver at Kilimanjaro airport needs improvement.
Back and forth communication with Lion King before arrival was good. However once our safari started our assigned tour Safari guide, Immanuel, was amazing. He made our safari memorable.
Email Troy K | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Trip of a Lifetime — Thanks to Lion King Adventures
I’d always heard that a safari is one of those “must-do” experiences — and now I completely understand why. It’s truly incredible. But what takes a great safari from amazing to unforgettable are the people, the small details, and the personal touches along the way.
We did a ton of research before booking and almost went with another company that was nearly double the cost. I’ll admit I was a little nervous that choosing a more affordable option might mean compromising on quality. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The entire experience exceeded every expectation.
Our coordinator, Naurey, was wonderful — friendly, responsive, and endlessly patient with all our questions and itinerary tweaks. Thank you, Naurey!
We arrived in Arusha a day early to recover from jet lag (highly recommend doing this). It really helped us start the trip rested and ready.
Then came our guide — Mwita. And wow. I know there are a lot of great guides out there, but Mwita is in a class of his own.
He’s from the Serengeti and used to be an auto mechanic (which is pretty comforting when you’re hours from anywhere — though we never needed that skill!).
While some safari trucks zoomed past, Mwita was calm, confident, and incredibly professional — exactly what you want on those bumpy, narrow roads. His eyesight is unreal. He’d spot animals hundreds of yards away that we couldn’t even find with binoculars. (Pro tip: invest in a good pair — it’s worth it.)
Here’s how our itinerary looked:
Tarangire National Park – Elephant Springs: 5 star experience
Ngorongoro Highlands – Gibb’s Farm: 4 star experience
Serengeti – Nyota Luxury Lodge: 6 star experience (yes, six stars… it’s that good!)
Ngorongoro Crater – Lion’s Paw Camp: 6 stars!!!
Lake Manyara – Escarpment Luxury Lodge: 3 stars.
We spent one night at each, except Nyota, where we stayed 2 nights.
The lunches were great — warm, filling meals (usually chicken and rice) that easily beat the cold sandwiches I expected.
Lion King’s Land Cruisers are excellent — clean, comfortable, with plenty of room and charging ports for cameras and phones. You also get the sense that the Lion King team really looks out for each other on the road, which says a lot about the company.
Having a safe, professional driver was important to me, and Mwita was all that and more. He shared stories about his family and Tanzanian life that added so much heart to the trip.
This was truly the trip of a lifetime, and I’ll happily recommend Lion King Adventures — and especially Mwita — to anyone who asks.
Thank you for making our dream safari something we’ll never forget.
PT
Email Luís | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five Perfect Days on a Private Safari with Guide Salehe
We chose Lion King Adventures for a Private 5-day Safari: 1 day in Tarangire National Park, 2 days in Serengeti National Park, 1 day in the Ngorongoro Crater, and 1 day in Lake Manyara National Park (including a Walking Safari).
From the very first contact, Lion King Adventures offered us an excellent proposal and answered all our questions promptly. They made us feel comfortable and confident about booking with them. We made the payment via Wise, and everything went perfectly.
We arranged our own accommodation in Arusha (one night before and one night after the safari), and Lion King had no issue adapting the proposal and the pick-up/drop-off accordingly.
Now, about our guide, Salehe Lionging — we highly recommend him. He has been a guide for over 10 years, and that experience truly shows in his knowledge and confidence throughout the safari.
He clearly knew the terrain very well, drove safely, and always knew where to take us within the parks. He had an incredible eye for spotting animals — many of which we would never have seen without him.
It was also very important to us that Salehe showed great respect for nature and the animals, as well as genuine care for his fellow guides on the road during the entire trip. Thank you, Salehe, for the amazing experience!
Our vehicle (number 1 – Mufasa) was always spotless, with unlimited fresh water and several other drinks available throughout the safari.
The lunches during the safari were excellent and served in generous portions. Salehe always found great spots for us to enjoy peaceful meals surrounded by nature.
The selected accommodations (Olea Farm Lodge and Embalakai Serengeti Camp) also exceeded our expectations. A special mention to the friendliness and atmosphere at Embalakai — truly memorable.
We will never forget this trip. Asante sana, or in Portuguese: muito obrigado!
PL
Email Wojtek i Ewelina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari tour operator in Tanzania
We surely recommend safari guide Leonard. His patience, experience and professional knowledge about animals were incredible. We have spent 4 day safari suited for our needs. Leonard was always open for every change in the plan. Our game drives last whole day from early morning till the last moment when we can stay in National Parks. We decided to take a flight from Zanzibar directly to Serengeti which was incredible experience from start to end. We spent 2 days in Serengeti looking for Great Migration. Then we drove to Ngorongoro for one day trip and end in Tarangire. We have seen whole Big Five. Everyday we have delicious meals and two surprises through the trip when we eat a lunch surrounded by wildest nature in the world.
We will always remember best moments like watching lions walking through Serengeti in the sunrise lights, sleeping in the luxury camp surrounded by sounds of nature and wild animals, staying inside the big heard of tousands of Wildbeest and Zebras.
From the beginning we plan everything directly with Lion King Adventures by ourselves.
CH
Email Nathalie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience once’s in a lifetime
From day one we were treated like Kings! Our guide Enock was exceptionally interesting because of his knowledge of the fauna and flora of the wild. All accommodations were exactly as described and much more. Our trip was a real unique experience thanks to the Lion King team that organized it perfectly like we asked.
DE
Email Jasmina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Experience We’ll Be Talking About Forever!
Our safari with Lion King Adventures through Northern Tanzania was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we were greeted on arrival to the final farewell, every detail was thoughtfully planned and expertly executed.
Each destination—Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater—was breathtaking. The Serengeti in particular was jaw-dropping: endless golden grasslands and wildlife at every turn.
Our accommodations were equally unforgettable. The tented camps were exceptionally stunning. Falling asleep to the distant roar of lions and waking up to zebra grazing near our tent felt surreal in the best way.
Lion King Adventures delivered an experience that was far more than a safari. It was immersive, inspiring, deeply moving—and incredibly fun. If you’re considering a safari in Northern Tanzania, this is the company you want. We can’t recommend them highly enough.
See you next time, Lion King Adventures — we can’t wait to come back!
CH
Email Nicolas & Ajla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon Dream Safari
We chose Lion King Safari for our two-week honeymoon in Tanzania.
From the very beginning, we felt completely taken care of. The team at Lion King gave us excellent advice, listened carefully to our personal wishes, and designed an itinerary that fit us perfectly. Throughout the entire trip, their communication was fast, warm, and reliable — we always felt supported and well looked after.
The lodges and hotels they selected were absolutely beautiful, each with its own charm and wonderful service. Our safari guide, Suleiman, was fantastic: incredibly kind, a truly skilled driver, and extremely knowledgeable. He showed us so many animals and taught us a lot about wildlife and nature in Tanzania. Thanks to him, every game drive felt special and memorable.
The food throughout the two weeks was also consistently very good — another highlight of the experience.
We are super happy and will remember our amazing honeymoon for a long, long time. Thank you so much, Lion King Safari, for making our trip unforgettable!
Email Mandy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What an amazing Experience to last in my memory for the rest of my life
From start to end our tour was organised really well. We were collected on arrival in Arusha by Charles and taken to our first hotel. From then on in Tanzania we were looked after by Haruni. Our safari experience was just magical, Haruni made sure we were comfortable and saw everything on our bucket list including the big 5. One thing which was lovely was the warm lunches everyday as opposed to the lunch boxes other tours seemed to have, it was great having a hot lunch with pasta or rice everyday after being out all morning. The communication while arranging the trip was spot on and even when we got to Zanzibar the office made sure our transfers were all arranged. There were lots of tour companies to choose from so we were really pleased we had chosen Lion King as they were ethical and the guide was really knowledgeable.
Email Subhash | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our group called Sastry Safaris, We had great time, everyone enjoyed very much.
We all enjoyed every thing, Gilbert Our Van Driver did fantastic job, on time and good driving enjoyed. He is well informed about animals and birds. He is the best. Lion king did excellent job. Start to finish. Thanks
Email Kimbery-Olympia Washington | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I highly recommend
I recently returned from an unforgettable safari in Tanzania, and the entire experience was absolutely excellent. From start to finish, the team was caring, attentive, and truly committed to making sure every moment was memorable. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five—each sighting more incredible than the last.
The accommodations throughout the trip were comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully prepared, offering a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Every detail, from the game drives to the lodging, exceeded my expectations.
I highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an extraordinary and well-organized experience in Tanzania. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and worth every penny!