This Tour Is Offered By
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:
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TZ
Lion King Adventures is a family owned local Tour Operator, based in Arusha Tanzania. Our goal is to guide you through the adventure of a life-time. From the moment you contact us, to the moment we drop you off at the airport, we provide a made-to-measure experience that you will never forget. Our team is responsive, professional and thorough. We will help you to design your perfect trip, including Tanzania Safari, Zanzibar Beach Holiday and Kilimanjaro Mountain Climbing.
Reviews1,222
DE
Thank you for this unforgettable trip
We had Lion King plan an 8-day private safari (mid-luxury) according to our wishes. Very friendly and short response times as well as personal tips and suggestions made the offer complete in a short time. The payment processes ran smoothly.
Our tour guide/driver was Hamadi, who did an excellent job the entire time. We felt that we were in good hands at all times and always knew that we could rely on him. His driving style was safe and experienced. We were simply delighted with his reliable, courteous and competent manner.
We not only learned a lot about the flora and fauna, but also about typical local topics. It was a carefree time in which Hamadi took care of everything and organized everything perfectly. Individual and breathtaking game viewing made our first trip to Tanzania an unforgettable experience. The recommended lodges on the tour were excellent.
After the safari, we spontaneously planned a follow-up day in Arusha with the Lion King office (city trip and coffee tour with Clemency Nanyaro). Simon from Lion King accompanied us and also made this day a very special experience. Including background music during the trip. :-)
Florida not only showed great customer and service orientation here again, but also helped us with our follow-up stay in Zanzibar.
Many thanks to Lion King for the great planning, organization and handling of the trip, which we can recommend unreservedly and 100%.
We miss our lunch times with Hamadi and the flamingos at Ndutu Lake
Thank you - Nadja & Christian
US
Fantastic, communicative, excellent service
I cannot say enough positive things about Lion King Safaris. They were very excellent with communication and quickly responded even without last minute booking. The pricing inclusive driver, boarding, food, park entry fees was very reasonable. All of the places that that reserved for overnight stays were very with good if not excellent accommodations and food- especially at Nyota and Kawaha. After the safari ended, they even organized and accommodated a last minute trek to Ol Doinyo Lengai in 24 hours which was fantastic.
Big thanks to the driver/guide Steven. Having an experienced driver like Steven W. was instrumental in how enjoyable the trip was. Steven has been driving for years so he has a network of colleagues who he would communicate with or he just knew where to go to see that most animals and avoid crowds. In once day were saw 2 prides with several lions close up, as well as a lioness and her 5 cubs, a crossing with 25 elephants and a plethora of giraffes. All in just one day. We saw several leopards including 2 one day. He would drive and constantly scan the horizon and what appeared to be a rock turned out to be a rhino- it was impressive.
Having an experienced also paid off in ways were not obvious at first but became apparent during the trip. Several times, we had to stop and Steven had to assist younger, less experienced drivers with their vehicles so that they and their passengers get back on the safaris. We saw other, less seasoned drivers stuck in the mud with their passengers because they took the wrong path. After seeing these incidents, it was reassuring to have a veteran like Steven.
Overall, it was an amazing trip. I have been telling everyone I know how great the trip was. Looking forward to coming back again someday.
US
Incredible experience all around, a true eco-conscious safari - amazing team, lodges, cars, food!
I have had the chance to experience safaris across Tanzania and Kenya over the last 10 years and I can honestly say that Lion King Adventures was my top Safari experience. I booked my Mum and I in for a special trip to Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater, and from start to finish it was excellent service. Great communication before hand, with a precisely tailored itinerary based on our requests. Their safari vehicle was a brand new 2024 Land Cruiser, fully decked out with charging stations, fridge, back support pillows and very spacious. Our driver Saleh was not just incredibly professional but so kind and fun throughout. Thanks to him, we managed to see all the Big Five in 1 single day in Ngorongoro Crater! He also went above and beyond to get us safely to the airport despite issues with airline delays. The food service was superb, and Lion King pays special attention to being environmental friendly with their amazing metal food thermoses, and reusable cutlery. When we would park for picnic lunches in the Parks next to other groups, you would see other groups with lots of paper and plastic boxes and utensils, and creating a lot of trash. Not only was the quality of the food great, but we really appreciated that extra thought around sustainability. The lodges we stayed at were excellent standard, with great food, views, hot water and gorgeous tents. Lion King even went out of their way to print us a custom wine bottle - these small touches were incredible. We are super grateful to both Saleh for showing us an amazing experience, but also Gordon for his excellent communication and diligent support in getting everything organized for us. Asanteni sana!
US
Trip of a Lifetime!
My friends and I had an amazing time in Tanzania with Lion King Adventures. The office staff who planned our trip were super helpful and accommodating, and our two guides (Yusuf and Leonard) went above and beyond to make our trip comfortable and memorable. They were incredibly knowledgeable, answering any and all questions we had, and had a 6th sense for pointing out animals that other safari cars seemed to pass right by (we managed to see the Big Five, and so much more!). Our meals each day were delicious, and our accommodations at night were excellent. I'd recommend this tour company and Yusuf & Leonard a thousand times over - they truly made this the trip of a lifetime for our group, and we will never forget the wonderful experience they gave us.
IS
Once in a lifetime experience!
To celebrate my mother's 80th birthday, our family embarked on an 8-day safari trip with Lionking Adventures. There were 15 of us, ranging in age from 10 to 80, traveling in three cars with three guides/drivers. We visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. We stayed at five different lodges and on January 1st, we flew over the vast Serengeti plains in a hot air balloon.
In Tarangire National Park, we saw a variety of wildlife. In the Serengeti, we witnessed the vast landscape and the migration of hundreds of thousands of zebras and wildebeests heading to the southern plains to have their babies, with other animals scattered everywhere. Our final park visit was to Ngorongoro Crater, where the landscape was incredibly beautiful. Among other things, we saw five rhinos, completing our search for the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, black rhinoceros, lion, and leopard).
The lodges we stayed in each had unique characteristics, with Manyara's Secret and Nyota Luxury Camp being the most amazing. Sitting outside the lodges and watching animals like zebras, giraffes, and buffalo casually roam around was incredible. Flying over herds of zebras and wildebeests on the first day of the year was indescribable, with people below shouting "Happy New Year" from below.
I give Lionking Adventures my highest recommendations. The office (Pendo) who planned the trip for us was very helpful in organizing the trip for our group. Our guides Ozzy, Salehe, and Geoffrey were amazing. They did everything they could to give us the best experience. They knew everything about the animals and did an amazing job of sharing it in a way that made everything interesting and easy to understand.
The cars were extremely clean and well-equipped, always filled with cold drinks, and the meals were very good. They planned the days well and went above and beyond every step of the way to make them as interesting as possible. Salehe, who was in charge of the children's car, deserves a medal for his patience and for giving them so much fun the whole time.
We will cherish this trip for as long as we live.
