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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Fortino | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Tanzania Adventure
Our Tanzania safari with Lion King Adventures was formidable. From the booking process to the airport pick up and drop off, the lodges and safari vehicule, all was smotth and comfortable. Our guide/driver Frederick is awsome, very knowledgable and fun. We felt safe all time.
Excellent Service - Right from Booking to Actual Safaris
This was one of the best decisions we made for our Serengeti Tour. We covered Ngorongoro and Serengeti over 7 nights. Right from booking with Caroline to post sales service and support from Florida to our safari Guides Enock and Shabani - both well versed and very patient with our requirments. It was one of the best planned itinerary with great recommendatiosn on places to stay in Serengeti (we chose Nyota). And at Nyota, lions were right out almost every night. Pickup from JRO to drop to JRO was absolutely seamlessly managed. And above All, James was always reachable for any issues i faced. The safari vehcile was impeccable with all necessities and every day, we found it throughly cleaned and amazing for our use. Shabani took extra care of us Would highly recommend Lion King Adventures.
Email Kort | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome professional with deep Africa knowledge and wonderful kind consideration!
What an adventure! We picked Lion King Adventures for their reasonable price, but we got TOP TIER SERVICE anyway! The lodgings were awesome! Our driver and guide Maji became our dear friend and he was the main reason that we loved this safari adventure sooo much! His thorough knowledge of Africa’n culture and its natural environment were amazing. The vehicle was comfortable and new and safe. Maji found all the big 5 for us and a whole lot more. I got a whole lot of great photos and we are so sad to leave Africa!
Email Thien-Y | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Loved Lion King Adventures and Our Safari Guide Oswald
From the minute we met Oswald/Ozzy, he was very nice and made us feel comfortable. He knows everything about all the amazing animals we saw (the Big Five and more!), the culture, and plant life. He’s just an all around great and kind person with a fun sense of humor.
Ozzy made sure to let us know what to expect with our schedule each day - what time we were leaving the hotel, when we’d have lunch, etc. The lunches during the safari drives were delicious, whether we were at a picnic site, under the shade of a tree in the Serengeti, or with a view of the hippos in Ngorongoro Crater. We appreciated that they were a bit varied each day.
Ozzy kept the vehicle clean each day and the cooler well stocked with sodas, waters, juice, wine, and beer. He also made sure to take us on plenty of bathroom breaks and since it was hot during a couple of the days, I was definitely drinking a lot of water and needed to use it.
All the hotels in our mid-luxury package were nice and Nyota was our favorite (great staff too). We could see giraffes and dik-diks from the pool and dining areas. So cool. The breakfasts and dinners at each place were also quite good. And the hotels had made the lunches that I had mentioned as well.
Ozzy was patient with us whether we wanted to look at an animal longer or were running a little late in the mornings. During one safari drive, my hat flew off my head and he bravely got it for me with a lion in sight!
On our last day, we were headed to the Mt Kilimanjaro airport. We had asked if it was possible to see the mountain on the way there and since we had some time to kill, he went out of his way to take us to a spot where we could get a better view of it. So nice.
This was my first time going on a safari and I loved it. It’s definitely the most expensive trip I’ve been on given I flew from California to Arusha, but it was well worth it. I love animals and it was such an amazing experience. Would highly recommend Ozzy and Lion King Adventures to anyone looking to explore Tanzania wildlife.
Email Cris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Camillus was Incredible!
Our safari with Lion King Adventures was outstanding from start to finish. Communication throughout the planning process was prompt and clear, making everything easy and stress-free. Once we arrived, every detail was handled professionally, and the team proved to be reliable and organized throughout the trip.
Our guide, Camillus, was fantastic. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to spot wildlife made every game drive exciting and unforgettable. We saw an incredible variety of animals and learned so much along the way.
The entire experience exceeded our expectations, and the quality of the service made it an excellent value for the money. We highly recommend Lion King Adventures to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. Five stars!
CH
Email Raoul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari – It couldn't have been better!
We changed our plans at the last minute and decided to book a **5-day private safari in Tanzania**. Through SafariBookings, we quickly received a very competitive offer directly from Lion King Adventures.
Rebecca did an excellent job designing our itinerary. She understood all our wishes, incorporated every detail, and put together exactly the safari we had hoped for.
Once the payment was completed through a secure process, Rose took over the operational planning. She kept us well informed and gave us confidence that everything would run smoothly—and it did.
Our safari exceeded all expectations. Benny, our driver and guide, was highly professional, knowledgeable, and always attentive to our needs.
Without going into every detail, from the first enquiry to the last day of our trip, everything was perfectly organised. From A to Z, it was a truly memorable holiday, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We highly recommend Lion King Adventures.
Gilbert is everything you would want for a safari guide, and more.
Gilbert & Ozzy were the dynamic duo we needed for this trip. Not only were they both extremely knowledgeable, their sense of humor and enthusiasm about their work made us all the more interested and excited to explore more everyday. Gilbert was very personable and very keen on giving us the best experience possible. Both Ozzy & Gilbert told us about their home lives and showed us how hard working all Tanzanian people are.
They’re goated and if you want the best safari guides and people, go with Lion King’s Gilbert and Ozzy.
Email Caden | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was the best and honestly I could not have asked for anyone better,
It was truly an experience of a life time and Lion King Adventures made it magical. I don’t think we could have had better guides. Gilbert and Ozzy were truly the best. If you’re on the edge about booking it just do it. You will never forget it.
Email Jasmine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Venance Made Our Tanzanian Safari Unforgettable
I’m glad you liked it! Here’s the updated version with that experience woven in naturally:
Our experience with Lion King Adventures Safari was excellent. We felt the price was very reasonable for everything that was included, and the accommodations were comfortable throughout the trip. We were fortunate enough to see all of the Big Five and so much more, making it an unforgettable experience.
The true highlight of our safari, however, was our guide, Venance. With 15 years of experience as a safari guide, his expertise was obvious from day one. Everywhere we went, other guides seemed to know and respect him, which spoke volumes about his reputation.
His knowledge extended far beyond the animals. He taught us about the national parks, trees and plants, local culture, and the surrounding environment, making every game drive educational as well as exciting. We chose not to hire a tracker, and we never felt like we needed one because Venance’s eyes were incredible. Even while navigating rough terrain, he was able to spot animals—like lions resting in distant trees—that many other guides drove right past. Thanks to him, we saw animals that other safari vehicles completely missed.
He was also an exceptional driver. He confidently handled the safari cruiser through challenging terrain, got us to sightings quickly, and our vehicle never experienced the breakdowns that we saw happen to several others. Beyond his professional skills, Venance was simply a wonderful person. We enjoyed talking with him about life, Tanzania, and so many other topics throughout the trip.
One thing we especially appreciated was how accommodating he was. After a few days, we realized the food at some of the lodges just wasn’t for us. We mentioned that we’d love to try authentic Tanzanian cuisine instead, and Venance took us to a beautiful outdoor restaurant where we were able to sample a variety of traditional dishes. It ended up being one of our favorite meals of the entire trip and gave us an even greater appreciation for the local culture. He truly went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.
The only aspect of the experience that left me feeling disappointed had nothing to do with Lion King Adventures themselves, but with the accommodations for safari guides. At some of the hotels, there wasn’t space for Venance and the other guides to stay overnight. Knowing that the people who work so hard to create unforgettable experiences for tourists sometimes don’t have comfortable accommodations was genuinely upsetting. I hope safari companies and lodging partners continue working together to ensure guides have safe, comfortable places to stay. They dedicate so much to making these trips special, and they deserve the same care and respect in return.
Overall, this was truly the trip of a lifetime, and Venance played an enormous role in making it so. If you’re fortunate enough to have him as your guide, you’re in excellent hands.
CA
Email Francois | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect
The guide, Khalifa, was friendly and competent. He also acted as an intermediary between the company and the hotels.
Rose was very helpful in preparing for our trip. She gave us excellent recommendations and patiently answered all our questions.
A flawless performance that resulted in a wonderful trip