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 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.
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 Sue & Josh | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional safari tour company and guide - would 100 perecent recommend
A very big thank you to Naurey and the Lion King team for arranging our safari tour in Tanzania and our 4 days of relaxation on Zanzibar.
We had a fantastic holiday and appreciate all your efforts in making our trip so memorable.
Our safari guide Goody was such a lovely man and a super guide, he had fantastic knowledge of all the wildlife and was extremely respectful of the animals' welfare. Six days in the jeep were six incredibly special days, we saw all the animals we could hope to see, and Goody went above and beyond to ensure we had a super memorable holiday.
Naurey took care of all the bookings behind the scenes, every hotel we wanted and the room type we requested was delivered, all transfers were arranged and on time.
We were initially unsure about booking a tour directly with a company in Tanzania, rather than booking through a UK operator, but it was definitely the right choice and we would have no hesitation in recommending Lion King Adventures for a perfect safari - thank you very much.
Email Jim & Elizabeth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience - Lion King Adventures made our visit special
There aren't many vacations that end up being even better than we imagined. Lion King Adventures made our first African safari a special experience. From the time our guide Haruni picked us up at the airport until we were dropped off 12 days later, we felt we were in excellent hands. While thrilling at times, we never felt in danger and we learned much more about Tanzania and wildlife than we expected. We have an interest in birds and Haruni went out of his way to point out new and interesting birds and knew an amazing amount about them. He also had excellent books that went into greater detail if we were interested. He was excellent at spotting wildlife throughout the tour and explaining animal behavior. I was often amazed at how he spotted animals hidden in trees hundreds of feet away. He also gave us insight into what life is like for ordinary Tanzanians and even took us to a local flea market. As the only tourists there, it felt special to experience this local event. The lodging choices were all very comfortable and the staff at each were very friendly and customer focused. They made us feel welcome when we arrived and sent us off with joy. We received quotes from a couple other tour operators and found Lion King to be very well priced, and we also liked the fact that they are locally owned so our fees remained in the local economy. We highly recommend Lion King Adventures and if we ever return to Tanzania will choose them as our guide.
Email Alison Curley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful wonderful wonderful
I cannot fault Lion King Adventures on anything. They were great. Nickson who gave us the quote, Rose who dealt with any pre trip questions and Murshid our guide for the safari. He was so friendly, great at spotting the animals and a very careful driver. I really enjoyed our picnics, they were special. Thank you for the wine too. Very nice. We didn't see leopards, seemingly they are very difficult to spot but we saw everything else and more. My favourite day was when we visited Ngorogoro Caldera. I loved it so much. What a fantastic experience.
IN
Email Ashish K | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari! Big 5, great guide, worth every penny!
Our one week safari with Lion King Adventures was nothing short of magical. We were incredibly lucky to have Immanuel as our guide - his deep wildlife and location knowledge, and attention to detail made the whole trip feel like a true luxury experience.
We got to see all the Big 5 we had hoped for, plus rare moments like a cheetah and leopard hunt. It genuinely felt like watching a live version of everything we grew up seeing on Discovery Channel.
Every lodge and camp we stayed in was excellent, the food was consistently good, and there wasn’t a single moment of regret. Worth every penny, a dream safari come true.
UZ
Email Zulfiya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Exceptional Safari Experience with Outstanding Service
Our safari with Lion King Adventures exceeded every expectation. The communication was fast, clear, and professional from the very first message. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire journey. Every detail was perfectly organized — hotels, meals, routes, game drives — everything was handled with care and precision. We saw the Big Five, stunning landscapes, and experienced Tanzania in the most authentic way. Truly great value for money and a company you can fully rely on. Highly recommended!
CA
Email Delphine Quach | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best guide ever!
Amazing time with Lion King Adventures and our guide Salehe!
We went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the crater, southern and northern Serengeti. From airport pickup to our last day, Lion king did an amazing job creating our itinerary and selecting our accomodation.
Salehe was so knowledgeable on the animals we saw and we got to see the Big 5 with him. He also shared information on the tribes, flowers, plants and life in Tanzania. He was a great and safe driver as well. He was always accommodating to stop anytime to see anything we wanted from the jeep even if we have seen the same animal multiple times. He was always making sure we had the opportunity to take pictures and also finding great scenes to shoot.
Our accommodations before the parks and our tented accommodations in the park were exceeding our expectations and had all amenities needed (wifi, soap, towels, water, coffee, tea and sometimes toothpaste as well!) and very comfortable beds. Breakfast and dinner were mostly buffet style with all types of local food and we also had a BBQ one night which was very tasteful.
The lunch food during the safari was amazing! It was 5 star picnic with actual silverware and plates, drinks and some sweets at the end.
The people we encountered and Salehe were very welcoming and polite, full of happiness and smiles.
I would definitely recommend Lion King Adventures to anyone!