FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Competent and trustful operator for a dreamcast safari
We contacted Lion King Adventure for a quote to have a 7-day safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro areas. We worked alongside Elia and Florida to prepare our trip. We selected Lion King upon recommandation and have not regretted it: they were in the same price range as the other we had contacted, but proposed accommodation that seems to be a bit higher in standard. Communication with Elia and Florida was usually flawless with the team through WhatsApp, which is convenient.
We had a last-minute problem with a person of our team having her flight delayed by 24h so Lion King had to re-arrange a chauffeur and a hotel night for her, which was done properly.
The accommodation were really nice, all lodges and hotels were really comfortable. Lion King has its own brand of lodges "Nyota" and even if we could not attend the Nyota Serengeti for renovation reasons, we got moved to another high-quality accommodation, with outstanding views. We were among the first guests of Nyota Rift valley, which is absolutely stunning with, here again, extremely warm and welcoming staff.
Speaking of people, our guide Djabiri was absolutely amazing too, he highly contributed in the success of our safari: he gave us advice regarding the timetable, gave us some time when we needed, was really knowledgable regarding wildlife and local customs. We got lucky enough to see the Big Five thanks to him, as well as a few other hard-to-spot animals. We just regretted not to be able to see the Great Migration, but we were a bit too late for that and the gnous were a bit too far away in Northern Serengeti for the round-trip to be worth it! We'll have to come back and will definitely contact Lion King Adventures to do so!
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb
Safari Soles Serengeti 7-day trip
This Safari Soles trip was phenomenal. A family of 4, we enjoyed all the Serengeti had to offer and thought the service provided was exceptional, from start to finish.
Our guide Japhet (Jeff) Kiwelu went above and beyond to ensure our family was taken care of in the highest manner possible.
Truly a trip of a lifetime!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised with great attention to detail and personal preferences.
We felt the trip to was very good value for money. From the very beginning shared information and communication was all we needed. The flights worked perfectly with very little time waiting around airports and there was always a representative on arrivals to guide us. The safari was so well organised and we couldn’t have asked more from our guide for the duration. Accommodation at every stage was perfect. From Tanzania we went to Zanzibar and enjoyed a restful time there. Again the whole experience was faultless. Overall a superb holiday. Thank you.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy, welcoming and exceptionally organised from booking to farewell.
After researching and comparing several safari companies, I chose Safari Line Defender Tours, and it was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I made.
As a solo female volunteer, choosing a safari company wasn’t something I took lightly. From my very first message, Rose stood out. She was professional, incredibly responsive, patient with every question I had, and even offered to speak over the phone something no other company had done. That simple gesture gave me confidence, and from then on, the whole booking process felt effortless. She provided a detailed itinerary, answered every follow-up question, and offered excellent value for money.
Meeting Rose in person was just as reassuring. She and her team welcomed me warmly, made sure I had bottled water for the journey, introduced me to our driver, Shem, and trainee guide, Mike, and ensured I felt safe and well looked after before we even left Nairobi.
The safari itself exceeded every expectation. The vehicle was modern, spotless and comfortable, Shem was an outstanding driver, and we were fortunate enough to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and, incredibly, two leopards. Visiting the Maasai village was another unforgettable highlight and made the experience even more meaningful.
If you’re looking for a safari company that combines professionalism, honest communication, genuine hospitality and great value, I couldn’t recommend Safari Line Defender Tours more highly. Thank you to Rose and the entire team for an unforgettable Maasai Mara experience.
