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
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Email Boris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Adventure
We had a truly extraordinary experience thanks to Lion King Adventures, who organized our safari in Tanzania flawlessly. From the very beginning, during the booking process and itinerary planning, they proved to be a professional, reliable tour operator with great attention to every detail. Our expectations were exceeded.
A special thank you goes to our guide, Jabar (aka JB), who stood out for his incredible helpfulness, kindness, and expertise. He was always ready to answer our questions and accommodate our needs, making us feel well looked after and at ease throughout the entire trip. He truly helped make this journey even more special.
The organization was excellent, and both the safari itself and the places where we stayed gave us unforgettable experiences and memories that we will cherish forever.
We highly recommend Lion King Adventures to anyone looking to go on safari in Tanzania. Professionalism, outstanding customer care, and a genuine passion for their work. Thank you again to the entire team and, especially, to JB for helping make our trip truly unforgettable!
TW
Email Tsai Shih Heng | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures is the best
A huge thank you to Lion King Adventure Safari guide Mkwanda! With 14 years of safari experience, superb driving skills, an exceptional ability to locate animals, meticulous explanations, and patient waiting for us to take photos, she made our first safari experience unforgettable.
Besides achieving our goal of finding the Big Five, we also spotted a mother cheetah sleeping with four cubs, a leopard sleeping in a tree, a pride of lions eating a zebra, a lioness with a group of cubs, a fantastic view of wildebeest crossing a river, vultures fighting for food, a large herd of buffalo, a herd of elephants playing in the water to cool off, a zebra scratching itself, a hippo resting on the shore, a rhinoceros foraging, a flock of flamingos in a crater lake, a male lion sleeping… and many more scenes that filled our trip with unforgettable moments. We took thousands of photos to reminisce over and will be able to show off to our colleagues back in Taiwan.
Thank you to Lion King Adventure for arranging such wonderful accommodations, especially Nyota Rift Valley, which was absolutely gorgeous. I never expected to have the opportunity to stay there, and it was truly an honor to experience it. I wish I could have stayed another night. Nyota Serengeti was also fantastic; the staff's warm hospitality and explanations made us feel incredibly honored to have the opportunity to stay there for two days and enjoy a comfortable and restful stay. We took some beautiful nighttime photos of the starry sky at Malaika Migration Camp. The campsite was free of light pollution, and the comfortable rest areas made it well worth the trip. For our last night, we stayed at the Ngorongoro Rim Lodge, facing the crater. The view of the crater was unbeatable. The beautiful and comfortable rooms, expansive views, and excellent service were fantastic.
We also experienced a paid tour, the Serengeti Balloon Safari, which offered a bird's-eye view of the animals' movements. Led by a professional pilot, we were able to take many beautiful photos and see the stunning savannah. It was 100% worth the expense.
Our seven-day trip ended too quickly. I wish we had booked a few more days to take more photos of the animals, but I believe I will have the opportunity to visit this beautiful place again to continue my safari experience and enjoy a traditional African massage.
Finally, thank you, Charles, for the itinerary assistance in Aursha and for the language lessons. Asante sana.
A safari is a must-do in your life. Choose the professional Lion King Adventure, specifically Mkwanda; you won't be disappointed.
MX
Email Juan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A company you can truly trust for an African safari
My wife and I recently completed an incredible trip through Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda organized by Lion King Adventures, and I want to share our experience especially for travelers who, like us, may have doubts about choosing a safari company from thousands of miles away.
Planning a safari in Africa is a significant investment, and when you are booking from Mexico with a company on another continent, trust, communication and reliability are extremely important.
Before booking, I contacted 10 different safari companies. Lion King Adventures was the first to respond, but what really made them stand out was the quality of their service from the very beginning.
Even before we booked, they provided detailed information about vaccinations, weather, recommended clothing and other important travel considerations. None of the other companies I contacted offered this level of guidance.
They were also the only company willing and able to coordinate our complete itinerary across four African countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
And most importantly: what they promised during the planning process was exactly what they delivered during the trip.
From the moment we arrived in Africa, everything was organized. Transfers, accommodations, activities and logistics worked smoothly, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience without constantly worrying about what came next.
Our accommodations were excellent, with a special mention to Nyota, which was an absolute oasis and one of the highlights of our trip.
Our guides — Fredy, Martin and Sam — were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, professional, friendly and genuinely committed to giving us the best possible experience.
Behind the scenes, Becky, Rose and Jovita were incredibly patient and helpful throughout the planning process, always answering our questions and following up on our requests.
For anyone researching safari companies and wondering, “Can I really trust this company with such an important and expensive trip?” — based on our experience, yes, absolutely.
Lion King Adventures demonstrated professionalism, excellent communication, organization and genuine hospitality from our first email until the end of our journey.
We traveled all the way from Mexico 🇲🇽 to Africa 🌍 with very high expectations, and we came home feeling that we had fulfilled one of the greatest travel dreams of our lives.
If friends or family ask me tomorrow which company I would recommend for an African safari, Lion King Adventures would be my recommendation without hesitation.
Thank you to the entire team for an unforgettable experience.
Dania & Juan — Mexico 🇲🇽
TW
Email Yin-Lin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with Lion King Adventures.
We booked a private safari with Lion King Adventures and had an excellent experience. The office team was professional, and everything went perfectly according to our itinerary. Our guide, Mkwanda, was exceptional with outstanding tracking skills, helping us see amazing wildlife like the river crossing, big cats, and rhinos. The service, custom welcome wines, and lodges offered great value, and we highly recommend requesting Mkwanda!
PT
Email Manuel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience
Excellent experience. Communication was very smooth from day 1. Our guide Goodluck Lucas was very very competent, a safe driver, very experienced with the park and he knew a lot about all the animals we saw. We strongly recommend Lion King Adventures as we had an amazing experience!
Email Stuart and Clare | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding from start to finish—expert guides, wonderful camps and an unforgettable adventure
This was our first safari, and we couldn't be happier with our choice to go with Lion King.
Our guide (Flugence) was amazing - really knowledgeable about all of the animals and birds, the parks, Tanzania and its people, and perhaps more importantly, excellent company for 10 days. He had a remarkable ability to find and spot all of the animals we wanted to see - and plenty more besides. One of the highlights was his skill in finding exactly the right place and time for us to catch the wildebeest crossing the river in the Northern Serengeti.
Flugence was also a excellent driver - we always felt completely safe no matter how challenging the roads became. He was really patient too: we were never rushed and he spent a lot of time in the evening helping us sort photos, identify all of the birds and animals we'd seen, and learn and practice our Swahili. We couldn't fault Flugence at all, and will definitely ask for him again when we return.
All of the accommodation was very good, but the two tented camps we stayed at in the Serengeti were particularly special - Embalakai Serengeti (Hippo Camp) and Serengeti Classic View Camp (Kogatende). Both of these had great locations and well furnished tents, the food was amazing, the staff super helpful and friendly, and lovely to see animals so close to the camp.
After visiting the parks, we did the night hike up Ol Doinyo Lengai - this was definitely more challenging than we anticipated (especially coming down), but a great experience, and the amazing views from the top of the volcano were well worth the effort. Our guide for the hike (Yohanna) was amazing - very patient, with plenty of rests and encouragement, and paced us perfectly to reach the top at sunrise.
Finally, we can't fault the organisation and service from Lion King - communication was great, everything was smoothly organised, and the whole holiday went off without a hitch. Dietary requirements (gluten free vegetarian food) had been clearly communicated to all accommodation in advance and flawlessly catered for (with more variety and choice than most places we have visited). Although it was a more expensive holiday than we'd normally take, it was excellent value - we're very happy to recommend them and hope to use them again in the future.
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Email Vincenzo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect safari in every way: flawless organization and an exceptional guide!
Our safari experience with The Lion King Adventures Team was simply perfect, far exceeding our expectations. Every single detail of the trip worked flawlessly from the very first moment, allowing us to enjoy the magic of the savannah without the slightest stress.
I want to highlight two aspects in particular that made this trip unforgettable:
The administration support: The team was outstanding. They were always incredibly fast in replying to our requests and showed extraordinary flexibility in adjusting our dates and organizing last-minute flight connections. The constant communication before our departure made us feel supported and in great hands at all times.
Our guide: A true professional. He had a vast amount of field experience, which gave us a huge sense of safety throughout our days in the jeep. He was not only highly knowledgeable in explaining every secret of the wildlife and the territory, but also incredibly patient, adapting to our pace and answering every question with a smile.
We highly recommend The Lion King Adventures Team to anyone looking to experience an authentic safari in total peace of mind and safety. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!
Email Kathryn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helped create the perfect vacation experience.
To summarize, I had the perfect safari experience with the 7 Days Mid-Luxury Safari. Working with Lion King prior to travel was easy and communication was prompt. I appreciated having base itinerary packets that you could build off of. The logistics of the trip were all handled so all I had to do was show up and enjoy the trip. The accommodations were great, meals were a blend of American and Tanzanian food. I LOVED the tented lodges- you get privacy with the most incredible views. My guide was excellent at finding the animals I wanted to see.
Pros
Customizable
Private tours (you're not just a number in a group) which means we were able to explore the parks at our will and tailor each day to what we wanted
Guide was incredible at spotting animals without the CB radio
Easy
Lake Burunge Tented Lodge has a beautiful watering hole for animals to visit
Nyota Serengeti Camp is STUNNING and it's so fun to see the Dik Dik sleeping around your camp. Buffalo and other animals moving through.
Foot on Africa is new but private pool and great views
Cons
Not many
Airport Planet lodge didn't include drinks with dinner so I hand to scramble to find one dollar for water on my last day of the trip (very minor)
NL
Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable safari experience from start to finish, with exceptional guidance, incredible wildl
We had an amazing safari experience from start to finish. The team supported us very well, including help with how to pay/visa tips, making everything easy and stress free.
Our guide Murshid was very good and made the safari truly special with his knowledge of wildlife and the Serengeti. We learned a lot about the Great Migration and the ecosystem.
We saw incredible wildlife, including many lions, the Great Migration, rhinos, leopards, and cheetahs. A highlight was witnessing lions successfully hunting a buffalo.
The lodges and camps were excellent, and the service was great throughout.
This was a dream experience, and we highly recommend this company\.
NL
Email Marloes | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
It was an amazing experience for us and we are very happy that we booked with Lion King. Reliable, experienced and quick in their answers during booking process. And we had a wonderful guide Murshid. Very experienced and good knowledge about nature and wildlife. We loved the fact that he was very respectful towards nature. Due to his experience we had an incredible safari with lots of luck!