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 Tim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional and relaxed tour guide who ensured we had an unforgettable trip!
We booked a 7-day safari with Lion King Adventures, with Heaven Tembe as our guide, and visited Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
The booking process was very easy, and the team were attentive and responsive throughout. All the accommodation arranged through Lion King Adventures was excellent, with very clean rooms, high-quality food and beautiful surroundings. A particular favourite was Nyota Rift Valley Lodge, which had a spectacular view across Lake Manyara.
Our guide, Heaven, was very welcoming and professional. From the start of the trip, he asked which animals we most wished to see and worked incredibly hard to find us unique viewing opportunities, drawing on his many years of experience. In addition, he was extremely knowledgeable about each of the animals we saw and gave us a much deeper understanding of their individual behaviours and the challenges they face.
Most importantly, Heaven was extremely patient, relaxed and good-humoured, tailoring each day to the pace at which we wished to travel. At no point did we feel rushed or that we had not spent enough time observing a particular scene. We felt incredibly fortunate to have had such an experienced guide, who helped ensure our trip was truly unforgettable. We could not recommend him to others highly enough.
TH
Email Natthaya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari company
We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Lion King Adventures. A huge part of what made this trip so special was our guide, John. He made us feel so comfortable and cared for throughout the entire safari, and by the end of the trip, he truly felt like a friend and brother. Saying goodbye to him was honestly one of the hardest parts of leaving Tanzania.
Thank you to the entire Lion King Adventures team for organizing everything so smoothly and making the whole experience so special. We also absolutely loved our stay at Nyota Luxury Camp in the Serengeti — it was such a beautiful and memorable part of our trip.
We are so grateful for the memories we made in Tanzania and would absolutely recommend Lion King Adventures!
Email Josh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
This truly was a trip of a lifetime with Lion King Adventures. One of the most important things for your trip will be your Safari Guide and we could not have asked for anyone better than John. With him we were able to see the Big 5, the Ugly 5, the Great Migration, Migration Crossing at the Mara River, and so much more. We visited Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and lastly Lake Manyara. John was always willing to take pictures with us and really worked hard to make sure we were always safe and happy. One very important thing was seeing how friendly John was with the other Safari drivers - he always greeted others kindly and it was great to see him very willing to help another guide/group in need and it just as great to receive help and friendliness from other guides/groups as well. It really enhanced our experience having a guide with such a good heart. (Special shout out to Paul with Matoke Tours and Benjamin with Lion King Adventures for their kindness)
Lion King Adventures has it's own accommodations in Central Serengeti called "Nyota Serengeti" (which means Serengeti Star, btw) and one of our very few regrets was not staying here longer. Nyota truly felt like a luxury in the middle of the Serengeti - we had running hot water, amazing meals, wifi (about as good as you can expect being so remote), a pool, a spacious room, indoor/outdoor shower, a deck and also you can (sometimes) very clearly hear lions and hyenas very nearby. The staff there were the nicest of all of our accommodations the whole trip. Our friend Isaya escorted us to and from our tent each morning and night, armed with the necessary equipment to keep predators away.
I was very interested in learning as much Swahili as I could while I was there and John very kindly helped me with this goal - he always would find interesting words or phrases that I could learn that were related to Safari and he was such a friendly teacher to also encourage me to use the new words. It was such a short time there but it felt so much longer and we didn't want it to end; we are legitimately so sad for the trip to be over. This will certainly not be the last time we visit Tanzania. We love this country and will miss Tanzania, the Senrengeti, and our brother and friend, John.
IE
Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emmanuel was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, always going the extra mile
Very easy to deal with from the beginning. We were able to create our own safari package and have full control of the itinerary and start/end dates. Lion king safari was very easy to contact and had very quick replies yo any questions we had. The accommodations were beautiful. The travel vehicles were comfortable with good A/C. We had a great guide and were lucky to see the big 5 and lots more. Overall great value for money and great service. Would recommend.
Email David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and professional
We had an amazing 5-day safari in Tanzania. Our guide, Mkwanda, made us feel safe throughout the entire trip while still getting us incredibly close to the wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos. He is an outstanding guide who knows every corner of the parks and always seemed to know exactly where to find even the most elusive animals.
We also really enjoyed our stays at Olea Farm Lodge and Land of Nature. I highly recommend finishing the trip with a stay at Aya Sophia Wildlife Villas—it was a wonderful way to end an unforgettable family adventure.
Email Jenny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip I will never forget
Our seven-day African safari was absolutely perfect from start to finish. From the pre-trip arrangements (a big thank you to Florida for always responding to my questions so quickly) to everything after we landed, every detail was exceptionally well organized.
We were incredibly lucky to have the experienced Adam as our guide. On our very first day in the Serengeti, we were fortunate enough to see a leopard, cheetah, serval, lions, and even witnessed a leopard hunt! Our trip to the Northern Serengeti also went smoothly, and we were thrilled to see the Great Migration.
Throughout the entire journey, we had complete confidence in Adam’s expertise. He was incredibly dedicated and professional, making sure we saw all of the Big Five, along with so many wonderful and unexpected surprises along the way.
It was an unforgettable week and a memory I will treasure in my heart for the rest of my life.
Thank you, Lion King, and a very special thank you to Adam! 🦁❤️
CA
Email Douglas and Sadiqa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect African safari anniversary trip
My husband and I went to Tanzania for our 25th anniversary. We chose Lion King for the numerous 5-star reviews. From the emails and WhatsApp calls to customize our trip to the fantastic team members at the lodges, everything was professionally and courteously handled. Even when we didn’t know if our bank transfer would get there in time, we were reassured by the owner Jim that everything was going to be fine. Our guide Youssef was phenomenal with his friendly demeanour and extensive knowledge of the wildlife. The accommodation was luxurious, comfortable, with great staff and amenities. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning on going to Tanzania. Asante sana Lion King.
Email Julie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures: The one to trust for your dream safari!
Our group of four highly recommend Lion King Adventures. They were easy to communicate and work with, even helping to arrange activities during our stay in Arusha such as the Maturnuri waterfall activity which we highly recommend and the Arusha city tour. Our Safari Guide named Good Luck is wonderful! You should request him as your guide! He is very experienced, professional and knowledgeable. He is an excellent driver, which is very important on the Safari roads , took the time to explain culture, answer all our questions and worked very hard to make sure that we saw all the animals that we came to see. The abundance of animals we saw was amazing! We saw lots of elephants , giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, many others plus lions, cheetahs, a leopard, white rhinos and even a black rhino. We saw three Mara River crossings, which were amazing to watch. We also enjoyed learning about the Masai people and visiting their village. We felt the trip was a good value and also enjoyed the food and accommodations. They were able to accommodate the vegetarian and gluten free persons in our group. We always felt well taken care of and safe . This was an amazing adventure!
Email Stefan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Faultless
Lion King and our guide Adam were absolutely faultless. The booking process was seamless and really helpful. Once we arrived we were treated with the best hospitality I have ever experienced. Adam was patient, generous and extremely knowledgeable. We had an unforgettable time in Tanzania, and the hotels Lion King were exceptional.
CH
Email Fabio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King is a great and professional tour operator
We had an amazing safari experience and highly recommend this tour operator.
Communication was excellent from start to finish, with quick and clear responses.
The service was professional, friendly, and incredibly reliable throughout the trip.
We felt the experience offered outstanding value for money and exceeded our expectations.
The safari itself was perfectly organized, with fantastic guides and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Thank you for making this a truly memorable trip!