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
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Email Patrick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical safari
Impeccable organization with our guide Amani who accompanied us throughout this safari in excellent conditions. His availability, his kindness and his professionalism allowed us this exploration in the best conditions. The hotels and camp chosen by Lion King were perfect. We are already nostalgic for this fabulous trip...
PT
Email Dragos Petrin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An operator that delivers on its promises
I can say that I contacted at least 15 tour operators. I spoke with all of them, asked for quotes, requested changes, compared quotes, and checked what was included.
Lion King ended up offering quality at an acceptable price. And they were always available to change the tour and hotels according to all my requests.
In our case, we did a 5-day safari, and we always had the same driver (Murshid). We were a group of 4 people, and the price was €1334 per person. It ends up being a high price, but it could cost more; we always stayed in good accommodations, and the car is good (everyone uses the same model).
I don't think I would change anything about our safari. We managed to see the Big Five. We didn't have any incidents. Everything went smoothly!
In the end, thank you, Lion King and Murshid, for this adventure!
Email Abbey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Go with Lion King
Communication from the beginning was excellent, they updated us about changes and were even checking in to be sure we had Visas. They gave us a final itinerary and the travel in country matched this exactly. Everything was also on time! I thought the value of the food (there was SO much) and lodging was excellent. We always had water without having to worry, they even brought wine and beer for us on safari!
The safari itself was beyond amazing. We did 4 days and thought that was perfect. We did a lot of driving but were in excellent hands with our safari guide, Tembe. Would rebook with him or recommend to anyone going on safari! He always kept us updated on the plan and where the next washroom stop would be. The roads are rough but his driving skills were excellent and safe for these conditions.
We saw so many animals and our guide Tembe was able to find animals I didn’t even know were there until he pointed them out. He was able to take a side road and track down a cheetah for us to see, that hopped on the back of the car! He was knowledgeable about the roads of the parks, shared incredible knowledge of the wildlife as well as ecosystem and country culture. We were so appreciative for this and learned a lot. Also for the safety, attention, patience, and kindness showed by all the lion king staff!
Also, the driver who picked us from the airport, Justin was very kind and also shared knowledge about the country culture and personal details. Would highly recommend. He was the first person we met in country and offered a warm kind welcome!
Thank you lion king, Justin and Tembe
Email Mingen Liu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking must see adventure
Wow, just wow! Our experience with Lion King was amazing from beginning to end. The staff was patient and responsive from the beginning, even with flight delays and unexpected world events. They were able to accommodate the dates and logistics with our Kili climb. When Justin picked us up late at night from the airport, his warmth and welcome helped me know we were in the right place.
Our guide Temba was the star of the safari. He was expedient and very knowledgeable. He helped us find all the game we hoped to see, leopards, cheetahs, lions. He was very helpful with my photography goals. Temba also share a lot about the local and Masai cultures that we loved learning about. Truly appreciated what he brought to the trip.
The accommodations were stunning. We camped in luxurious tents in the Serengeti and got to hear the hippos singing at night. We visited a Masai village and ended with a stay at the Escarpment lodge with a breathtaking view of sunset over Lake Manayara. If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate, this is the company to book with.
CH
Email Ines | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience
This is a very nice company that take all what you want in consideration to propose a trip that fit what you are searching for. The safari itself was incredible thanks to our guide Shabani who was a very good driver and animals searching. He told us also a lot about the animals.the accommodation were also perfect !
Email John | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Holiday Ever!
We had a fantastic 10-day Tanzania Safari tour with our guide, Musa. We're a family travelling with two teenagers, and the teens have rated it the "best holiday ever"! Musa was friendly, knowledgeable and patiently answered all the questions our wildlife fanatics threw at him. He worked hard to ensure we saw all our favourites. The food and accommodation were also outstanding. Highly recommend!
Email Sue & Bill | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ozzy & Gilbert, knowledgeable, fun, easy to get along with, the perfect guides!
Planning a trip for 9, with a wide variety of interests is never easy. From working with Marie to plan the adventure, Nickson for all the arrangements, meeting Justin & Charles for transfers, and Ozzy & Gilbert as our guides, it was the perfect trip. There was never a glitch in the whole process. Our accommodations were top notch, food amazing, we saw all the big 5, they made accommodations for us to visit an area normally not on tours, absolutely all was perfect. I would not hesitate to recommend Lion King Adventures to any who ask. Thank you all!
Email CK | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
Gilbert and Ozzy gave our family a safari of a lifetime. Their knowledge and expertise helped us make core memories as a family. Definitely a trip to remember!
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
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.
