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 Luqman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
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Email D’Arcy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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!
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Email Millicent Wise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
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Email Sigridur Brynjolfsdottir | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
CH
Email Alicia Montoya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect safari week full of nature highlights and fun!
Lion King organized a perfect 6 day safari for us. Their suggestions for where and how to visit Tanzania’s best parks were superb. Our guide, Suleiman, was highly knowledgeable, confident and competent, super fun, and always went the extra mile so we could have an unforgettable experience and enjoy our time to the max. All the lodges were superb. And the nature was simply sublime! We got to experience 4 very different parks, each with countless highlights. From the beautiful baobab trees and huge elephant herds of Tarangire… To the non stop nature explosion of Serengeti and Ngorongoro where we saw every possible animal and plant species and those unforgettable sceneries… to the amazing village tour of Mto Wa Mbo where we even had banana beer and then walked around Lake Manyara, where we also had our last picnic including the courtesy wine Lion King gifted us. They were also completely flexible around our traveling times, which proved vital as our airline changed our flights several times. Lion King is amazing!!
Email Saurav Malhotra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An absolutely outstanding experience during calving season!
An incredible experience during the calving season!
We just could not have asked for more - saw lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, jackals, foxes etc - and even a lioness make a kill right in front of our eyes!
The experience would not have been possible without our cool, calm, collected & vastly experienced driver-guide Joseph - who always had a penchant for what was ‘likely to happen’ & got us front-row seats to the action nearly each time. Could not recommend Joseph more for the adventure of a lifetime.
And certainly the experience wouldn’t have been the same without the excellent service provided by the team at Lion King Adventures - especially Naurey who really went out of her way to ensure we had the best trip possible.
A big, big thank you for the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Irene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An AMAZING experience!
We have just finished our 5 days circuit with Lion Kings Adventures where my husband and I were able to visit Tarangire national park, Ngorongoro Crater conservation area, Serengeti national park and Lake Manyara.
WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE and I can tell that our outstanding guide Ozzie (Oswald Shawo) has highly contributed to our unforgettable days. He was really nice and kind, super professional and a great expert of the safari topic, always caring a lot about our safety, confort and enjoyment. Everyday cleaned the car, refilled the fridge with our favorite drinks, kindly answered our million questions and showed up every morning really fresh and with a big smile bringing an amazing energy to the adventure.
Our car (Toyota Land Cruiser) was very confortable and really cared and prepared for the heavy “African massage” ☺️. We didn’t encounter any technical issue during our days.
So I can only thanks Lion King Adventure for such a great dream trip!
If we have the chance to come back to Tanzania, you can be sure we will book this with Lion Kings Adventures again!
Asante sana Ozzie, Rose and Caroline and hamna shida!
Irene (Spain) and Christian (Austria)
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Email Jürgen & Sylvia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King is an exceptionally caring safari operator
We booked a 9-day safari directly through Lion King. All of our wishes were implemented during the planning. The lodges and camps met all of our expectations and we were treated warmly and caringly everywhere. Especially because we both became very ill on our trip... Shaby, our incredible guide, was there for us the whole time and helped us to make sure that this trip ended up being a good one! The agency was also incredibly flexible when we had to book an additional flight. Our lodges and camps were: Gran Melia Hotel (Arusha), Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge (Tarangire National Park), Nyota Luxury Camp (Serengeti National Park), Lake Masek Tented Lodge
(Ndutu Area), Gibb's Farm (Ngorongoro Crater).
Tanzania with its incredibly friendly and warm-hearted people and the inexhaustible diversity of its animals and cultures will always remain in our memories!
Thank you Lion King and Shaby for the great time
DK
Email Jacob Laursen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional company with great employees.
My family and I traveled in January '25 with Lion King Adventures. I booked the Safari (6 days medium luxury) on my own to save money from the middleman/travel agency. The company was very responsive and professionel from start to finish. We had a fantastic trip and we saw a lot of exciting animals and scenery. We were in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. The highlight for us was probably the Serengeti where we saw the endless grasslands and found lions out in the middle of nowhere. There we had 2 nights in camp Nyota, which is centrally located in the park without enclosure. It was glamping at its finest where some animals (hyena/lion/hippo/buffalo) walked through the camp during night time. Our guide Salehe did everything he could to find the animals when the rarer species hid. He was generally a funny and nice guy and at the same time very professional. The Safari jeep was new and in good condition. Salehe was up and cleaning it daily before each game drive.
I can only recommend the company and our guide. The trip was a great experience.
GR
Email Andreas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari experience of lifetime with Lion King Adventures
Our recent 5-day safari with Lion King Adventure was nothing short of extraordinary—an unforgettable journey that exceeded all our expectations in every way. From start to finish, their communication was prompt and clear, their reliability unmatched, and their pricing v reasonable, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable.
We want to give a special mention to George, who welcomed us at the airport with warmth and professionalism. Not only did he ensure a smooth transfer, but he also went above and beyond by offering a guided tour of Arusha, giving us a wonderful glimpse of the city and its vibrant culture.
The accommodations arranged by Lion King Adventure were nothing short of exceptional. Every lodge was carefully selected to provide both comfort and a sense of being immersed in nature. A particular highlight was Nyota Luxury Camp, located inside the Serengeti. Staying in this luxurious camp allowed us to feel so close to nature and wildlife—it was an experience unlike any other. Falling asleep to the sounds of the Serengeti and waking up to breathtaking views made our stay unforgettable. We even had buffalo visitors, a thrilling reminder of how deeply we were connected to the wild!
The true star of our adventure, however, was Ezekiel, our safari guide. His unparalleled knowledge of Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti brought every location to life. He seemed to know every hidden trail and every corner of the parks, ensuring we never missed a moment of the incredible wildlife. From spotting elusive animals to sharing fascinating insights about the ecosystem, Ezekiel’s expertise and passion turned an amazing trip into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This wasn’t just a trip; it was a dream come true. If you’re looking for a safari company that delivers beyond expectations, look no further than Lion King Adventure!