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 Brooke Pogany | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Come True Honeymoon
My husband and I had the great privilege of experiencing Tanzania for our honeymoon through Lion King Adventures. While I had minimal part of the planning process, I highly enjoyed every single day of our honeymoon. Lion King Adventures organized hotels, transportation, our guided safari, and a day visiting a community-led NGO. We started our trip in Zanzibar, and I was incredibly impressed with how seamless everything felt. We arrived at the airport and the porters guided us directly to our driver, our driver brought us to our hotel, and we booked into our hotel with no issues. Our days in our first hotel, Zanzibar Serena, was an absolute dream. Lion King Adventures coordinated for us to have a guided tour through Stone Town with a third-party and then again perfectly coordinated transportation and check into our next hotel on the northern part of the island in Nungwi, Hotel Z. We enjoyed lazy days on the beach, in the pool, and scuba diving before again being driven to the airport with plenty of time to fly to Arusha in the Tanzania mainland. While we didn't interact with Lion King Adventures staff during our stay in Zanzibar, everything felt coordinated and we had contact information for a Lion King Adventures administrative staff member if anything went wrong (which it didn't).
Once we got to Arusha on the mainland was when Lion King Adventures guide and driver, Tuma (sp?), picked us up from the airport and drove us to our hotel. Right off the bat Tuma was friendly, asking us about our holiday in Zanzibar, teaching us a little bit of Swahili, and answering any questions that we had despite not being our safari guide for the remaining days. We stayed a night in Mount Meru Hotel, and then were picked up by our safari guide, Ozzy (Oswald) in the morning.
I cannot say enough good things about Ozzy. He boasts 10 years of experience, a well-maintained and luxurious vehicle (Mbogo) that my husband and I enjoyed to ourselves, and a fantastic personality that we loved interacting with for the entirety of our safari. We saw every member of the 'Big 5' and more. Food was delicious, and I consistently found myself looking around at lunchtime and feeling more spoiled than other tour groups. Ozzy was communicative, transparent, accommodating, and honest - we always knew the plan for the day and any input we had was implemented. We requested a last minute (literally the day-of) night safari that was organized with two quick phone calls, and we were given options on how we wanted to proceed with a few of the days. Our first day was in Tarangire National Park, and we immediately realized how knowledgeable Ozzy was about the history, environment, and wildlife in the park. After learning my favourite animal was the lion Ozzy kept his ear to the radio and informed us when he heard one was spotted - we ended up witnessing a lioness hunt a warthog on the first day. I was mindblown. Ozzy stayed and let us gawk and photograph the animals for as long as we wanted, even though I'm sure he's seen millions of zebra, wildebeest, and gazelles. We stayed in Maramboi Hotel 'Luxury Tent' (which is more of a cabin) Chatu, which had good food, a comfortable room, and we were able to spot mongoose and warthogs a stones throw away from the room. Our second day was in Lake Manyara National Park, and again Ozzy smiled as he pointed out many animals we would have otherwise missed. Ozzy was also a hero that day, coming to the aid of a private vehicle stuck in a mud puddle. He stopped to help without hesitation, and towed the vehicle out to many cheers from the passengers and other safari tour groups alike. It's such a warm reassurance to know that your guide is a genuinely good person, not just for money but because he has a big heart. We stayed in Escarpment Hotel cabin #14 for the night and again enjoyed a comfortable stay with beautiful views of Lake Manyara. We spent 2.5 days in the Serengeti and despite the size of the park and multiple days of rain, we saw cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards) every single day. We stayed in Nyota Hotel in the Serengeti (my personal favourite) and enjoyed phenomenal food, a comfortable room, water buffalo, hippos, zebras, and hyenas outside our cabin at night, great views and a generous happy hour (drinks for free). From there we travelled to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we saw our final member of the 'Big 5', the rhino. I nearly cried, realizing that it could be the first and last time I ever see a rhino in the wild. Ozzy comforted me, explaining that rhinos in the crater are heavily protected by the rangers and are often seen with babies. We stayed in Karibu Lions Paw Hotel, which was my husband's favourite due to the cooler climate on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. The views from the balconey were breathtaking, the food was yummy, and again we had the privilege of seeing an elephant right outside the dining area.
Ozzy taught us some conversational Swahili, and other staff made positive comments and exclamations when we used it. He also was very open about how 'mzungu pricing' can happen and told us how much he would pay for clothing, food, trinkets, etc. We enjoyed dinner with Ozzy on his time off, despite having friends in the other guides that stayed at the hotels, and got to know a little bit about his family and his life in Tanzania.
When Ozzy dropped us off at the airport, he helped us with our luggage and hugged us goodbye. I felt sad that we had to leave such a wonderful person and experience behind, but I feel so grateful for the memories Lion King Adventures and Ozzy gave us. I highly recommend this company and Ozzy (Mbogo vehicle) specifically. Our honeymoon was literally a dream come true, and it wouldn't have been possible without Lion King Adventures or Ozzy.
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Email Ana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King pays attention to its customers and makes sure they have a great time all along.
We had a wonderful, stress-free trip. Lion King responded within a day to our first inquiry about a custom trip to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Their proposal fully complied with our requests, and the price was competitive. We got all the useful information before arrival. Our guide, Leonard, was very kind and attentive, and he managed to take us to beautiful places that were not too crowded. The accommodation places and the food were really good. Special note for the Manyara Safari Lodge: a beautiful off the grid place in the middle of the countryside with a stunning view over the lake.
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Email Juraj | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was perfect, and the best of all was our guide HURUMA
Everything was perfect, and the best of all was our guide HURUMA
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Email Gerhard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience - Thank you Murshid- Thank you Lion King.
The safari with Lion King Adventure remains an unforgettable experience. We rated our provider, Lion King Adventure, as "Excellent" for the following reasons:
Booking the trip:
We contacted Lion King Adventure via the internet and communicated entirely through WhatsApp, which was very flexible. Our contact person was responsive to our changes and provided a customized offer quickly. Unlike other providers, Lion King Adventure reserved the lodges for us in advance, ensuring we got the exact accommodations we wanted. All our questions (mosquito nets, accommodations, etc.) were answered quickly, even on weekends. The payment through Wise.com went smoothly, and Lion King confirmed the payment immediately. Many thanks to Jovitha and Rose for your great support.
A few days before our trip, Lion King Adventure proactively sent us an email with all the essential details: who would pick us up at the airport, when we would be picked up for the first safari, e-tickets for our flight to Zanzibar (which Lion King Adventure booked for us), and even the final transfer from the hotel to the airport.
The safari went smoothly. We spent one day in Tarangire Park, three days in the Serengeti, and one day in Ngorongoro Crater. We saw the Big Five, though the rhino was from a distance. The wildlife diversity was impressive, beyond the Big Five we saw hyenas, ostriches, buffaloes, and cheetahs. Highlights included cheetahs, a lion family, and wildebeest river crossing.
Murshid, our guide, was exceptional in catering to all our wishes. He ensured we saw the maximum wildlife diversity by staying connected with other drivers via radio, often keeping us on tour for 10 to 12 hours each day. His attentiveness and commitment to making our experience special went above and beyond our expectations, making our trip truly memorable.
Conclusion: an extraordinary experience.
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Email Butchi, Nizam, Prasad and Satyanarayana | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion king adv is a professional organization that met the commitment to make this a memorable trip.
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Communication was excellent with immediate responses to all our queries and making adjustments according to our needs.
Picking up from the airport and dropping back at the airport was very thoughtful and flexible based on our onward journey. They took care us throughout the trip and met and sometimes exceeded all our expectations. All the hotel accommodations and food were great. Finally our guide MANO (Emanuel) was fantastic. His knowledge about the parks, plants and animals is very good. He really helped us with all our needs as we had some dietary restrictions. 5 stars to Lion King and we are very happy to recommend them to anyone looking to go on a Safari to Serengeti and other national parks in Tanzania. A trip that created memories for a lifetime. Jambo Jambo...
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Email Sarajane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and flexible with bookings, as well as friendly and helpful staff and guides.
Lion King Adventures quickly responded to my first enquiries and were easy to work with when changes to our itinerary needed to be made. We had a wonderful 9-day safari with no issues. The hotels and camps were wonderful. Our guide Haruni was well informed and knowledgeable about the wildlife and plants we encountered. He did a great job traversing the rough roads and finding his way across the Serengeti!
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Email Mikael Persson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
My wife and I had an extraordinary 8-day Mara River Great Migration safari in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. We were lucky to witness the big 9, and the breathtaking wildebeest migration!
Our guide, Gama, was very friendly and extremely professional throughout the trip. He was exceptional in navigating us to good viewing spots and ensuring we didn't miss a thing. We got to learn intricate details on all the animals we saw. We also enjoyed well cooked delicious lunches provided during the long hours out in the parks, the entire trip was very pleasant and well-organized.
Lion King Adventures were quick to respond to our messages, and we felt taken care off, every step on the way. We will definitely come back!
Email Sarah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect in every way
We have just had a Safari experience of a lifetime through Lion King.
Our guide, Laizer, knew everything we asked of him and his animal spotting was almost magical to watch.
The 3 parks were so different but full of wildlife and yes, we saw the 'big 5'.
The accommodation was exceptional and the staff at every lodge/camp could not do enough for you.
We will treasure every memory, thank you.
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Email Ron | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tour Operator
Maybe the best tour I've been on. Got to see a multitude of animals, and some up very close. Lodgings were great, especially the Nyota Luxury Camp in the Serengeti and the Pink Flamingo Hotel in Moshi. Food was great at the lodgings and even when we stopped to eat in the field. We had the latest model Jeeps and the tour guides were excellent. Great value for money. I would definitely recommend Lion King.
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Email Larry Clark | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everyone in their company was outstanding to work with.
Every aspect of our 5 day Mid Luxury Safari in Tanzania was outstanding. The staff at Lion King were very professional and very willing to answer all my questions before the trip. Everything went just like they had described it before the trip. The accommodations were great and their vehicles were very nice. We saw more animals than we ever expected thanks to our guide, Laizer. He did an outstanding job finding animals every day. September seemed to be a good time to visit. There were not many bugs and the animals were active. I would very highly recommend "Lion King Adventures" if your are planning a Safari in the future.