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 Eleanor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
For our first time in Africa, I was naturally nervous about what to expect. However from the moment we were picked up from the airport to sitting in our final lodge (before going to Zanzibar tomorrow) every second has been nothing short of incredible. All the accommodation has been outstanding and the food amazing. The hospitality has been second to none.
Dealing with the Lion King team (Jovitha and Florida) made booking the trip seamless. Our guide, Gama, has been fantastic. His sense of humour, knowledge, patience while we watch the animals and all round good company has made us enjoy the experience even more. He knows all the best spots to see the animals (better than other tour companies we saw) sharing his knowledge and answering all our questions. Thank you so much Lion King for the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Sam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible - could not be faulted
It’s difficult to know where to start. What an incredible safari we are having, before going on to Zanzibar tomorrow.
The accommodation has been outstanding - from the beautiful Gran Melia in Arusha through to sitting watching wildebeest next to a lodge with a glass of wine, in the middle of the Serengeti. We felt very spoiled by the experience and by the very friendly staff.
Then the safari… we have seen a huge number of animals, including all the Big 5, thanks to our knowledgeable and experienced guide, Gama. Lions, hippos, giraffes, 2 black rhino, hyenas… the list goes on.
Gama has been incredible. It feels like we had “the safari boss” with us all week - not only is he very knowledgeable and welcoming, but he has been determined to give us the best experience possible. The safari could never have been so outstanding without him in charge.
Thank you to everyone at Lion King!
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Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow!
We are very glad that we booked the 7-day safari with Lion King Adventures. Our guide, Immanuel Chamboa, was an expert in flora and fauna. He was funny and always shared his experience and knowledge with us. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to see all the animals we had hoped for—even some that are quite rare. We highly recommend Lion King Adventures and our guide, Immanuel Chamboa!
JP
Email S. Ono | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a kind life experience.
Safari Experience in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater: A Journey of a Lifetime!
I recently had the incredible opportunity to go on a safari in Tanzania, exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. This trip was nothing short of magical!
Serengeti National Park: From the moment we entered the Serengeti, I was captivated by the vast savannahs and the abundance of wildlife. We were fortunate enough to ecounter a lots of animal in the plains. Our guide was knowledgeable and calm, sharing fascinating insights about the animals and their behaviors. Spotting lions lounging under acacia trees and elephants roaming freely was a highlight of the trip!
Ngorongoro Crater: The Ngorongoro Crater was equally impressive. The views from the rim were breathtaking, and descending into the crater felt like stepping into a different world. The diversity of wildlife here is astounding; we saw everything from rhinos to flamingos. The experience of having a picnic surrounded by such beauty was unforgettable.
Overall Experience: The accommodations were comfortable, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Each day was filled with adventure, and I felt a deep connection to nature. If you’re considering a safari, I highly recommend this journey. It’s an experience that will stay with you forever!
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Email Nina D. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company!
Lion king adventures is an excellent company!! We booked a private safari tour including Zanzibar with mid-luxury lodging with my friends and husband. They took care of everything for us including food, accommodations, and transportation. The communication between the company and I via email at that was so easy and fast. They accommodated for everything we requested and told us the prices up front. From the sales staff Jovitha to the logistics staff Naurey made me feel at ease and answered every question I had. There is no doubt they are a reputable company. Then to meeting our guide Geofrey he is such a kind, friendly, honest, and knowledgeable person it felt comfortable for my friends and I to open up to him and it felt like he was just one of our friends. We actually came to Tanzania to celebrate my birthday and Geofrey came through with an awesome surprise with a cake made for me out in the bush in the middle of the serengeti!! It made my birthday so special and memorable!!!
Email Sugar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
good
I had an amazing stay at this hotel in Tanzania! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel at home. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable. The location was perfect for exploring the area. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Tanzania!
Email Jen nie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful
This is a wonderful trip, the guide is very friendly and patient. We saw many animals, including big five. That was amazing. Very recommended!
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Email Serena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice
We recently returned from a safari adventure in Tanzania, and it was an experience we will never forget! Our guide was friendly and had an amazing eye for spotting wildlife. We felt safe and taken care of at all times. The accommodations were excellent, blending comfort with the authentic.
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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.