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 Ido Sachs | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing Safari we couldn't ask for more!
I booked a trip with Lion King Adventure, and it was absolutely incredible!
Our guide, Mwita, was outstanding — truly top-notch!
We got to see all of the Big Five, which was such a thrill.
The places we stayed at were nothing short of amazing.
It was a perfect experience — I couldn’t have asked for anything more!
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Email Amanda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GOODLUCK LUCAS was amazing, so polite kind & very accommodating to all our questions and needs
Our tour guide GOODLUCK LUCAS was like our daddy the whole trip he looked after us there was never a dull moment he went above and beyond to find all the animals he’s eye for attention is incredible he was fun and loving and in between searching we had the best giggles ever he filled our brains with knowledge beyond the animals we will miss him so much it was an absolute pleasure to have him as our guide and now a friend for life xXx
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Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King made planning the trip of a lifetime easy!
My husband and I did the 12-day mid-luxury northern circuit safari and beach tour and had an amazing time. Lion King took care of all the logistics from start to finish which saved us so much time and stress. Communication was easy from the planning stage throughout the trip. Our safari guide, Huruma, was fantastic and so knowledgeable. We saw the big 5 and so much more. We enjoyed all of the accommodations, especially Nyota Luxury camp in the Serengeti which is owned and operated by Lion King. Prior to this trip, I had been on a safari before and my husband had not and it was an equally enjoyable experience for both of us so this is great both for seasoned safari goers and first timers. We would confidently recommend Lion King to anyone looking to do a safari in Tanzania!
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Email Melnaie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King was very attentive to every detail of the Safari and made our trip easy to plan!
The Lion King Safaris offered a good value for the Luxury tour that we chose. They were quick to respond to all questions and concerns as we were planning the trip. The trip itself was fabulous from pick up at the airport in Arusha to drop off in Zanzibar! Our guide, Gilbert, was very knowledgeable and ensured that we had a wonderful time and were able to see as much wildlife as possible. His driving was excellent: he was safe and knew how to navigate the muddy roads of the Serengeti so that we did not miss out on seeing wildlife. We had a minor issue with transport in Zanzibar, but it was quickly resolved by Lion King. We were very impressed with each hotel/lodge/luxury tented camp that we stayed in. If I could, I would take this trip with Lion King Safari every year!
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Email Dell 0'Malley | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari company and our guide provided a first class experience that exceeded our expectations.
Having retired a few years ago, I have been traveling while I still can.
So I wanted to go on Safari, but where to begin?
So I started googling and got quotes of $20,000, then $30,000 for one week, that’s ridiculous!
Then I found this website, Safari Bookings, great site comparing all the tour operators.
In the top five was “Lion King Adventures”, after reviewing all of their tour offerings,
I requested a quote on a custom package, it came back under $8,000
Really! Everything I want for less than half the well know advertisers.
The whole booking process went smoothly, with plenty of emails covering all of the details.
The transfer driver picked us up at the airport as promised.
The first night hotel was 5 star with breakfast served overlooking the beautiful grounds.
Our guide Oswald (Ozzie) was waiting at the door first thing in the morning.
He gave us an introduction on what would happened over the next week.
The SUV (Bogo) we would be using, a new Toyota Land Cruiser, customized with a refrigerator filled with ice cold water bottles, we used a whole case. Dual fuel tanks and dual spare tires. Power strip for charging my cameras. Plenty of seating for six and a center aisle for standing and looking out the pop up top, full 360 viewing for tracking moving animals. While on safari you spend all day (8-10 hrs.) in the SUV transferring between parks and crawling over rough dirt roads looking for the next animal sighting. Ozzie always greeted us warmly each morning, always answered my many questions, always offered helping assistance, It was a joy to be in his care. You want your guide to be personable.
He always drove safely, we were passed by other drivers going too fast for conditions, and then to find them broke down in the middle of the road later. We passed many blown tires, broken suspensions and a truck with both front tires hanging at opposite angles, sheared off tie rods.
Safari means going into the vast remote wilderness, looking for animals in their home environment.
Thus, there is no power lines, no cell towers, no pavement, no street signs, no gps, no maps.
The ONLY modern thing out there is gravel on the main roads, the majority of roads are just dirt tracks wondering through the hundreds of miles of vastness . Ozzie never got lost, never consultant a map, never asked for directions.
He was stopped several times to help out lost guides with concerned guests in the back .
The only way to get into the parks are with a local licensed guide driving a 4-wheel drive. They all have 2way radios.
When someone finds a rare sighting, the word gets out and soon a dozen trucks show up joggling for the best viewing, then moving out of the way for the next to get a great view. NO tour busses belching fumes, no stupid tourist driving rental cars.
Just dedicated professional guides filled with answers on the details of every animal.
Every day included a hot picnic lunch on a table cloth no less.
Ozzie had a picnic basket with two stainless steel canisters, real pottery plates and real metal cutlery.
The food was freshly prepared by the hotel each night, included rice/pasta, chicken and/or beef, vegetables.
While other safari guides provided a box lunch, cold sandwich, chips, and a juice box.
Do I regret going with Lion King, NO.
Would I do it again, YES.
Would I cut corners to save a few dollars, NO
Don’t over pay a huge sales commission to the well-known resale brokers.
Quality did not cost more, just go with the best! Lion King Adventures.
Email Jack | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour with everything taken care of
Lion King provided us with a fantastic tour from start to finish, taking care of everything from picking us up the airport to dropping us back at another, and everything in between.
Our guide Leonard was amazing - so thoughtful and patient and caring, and used his knowledge and passion to learn what was important to us and ensure we had a special experience.
We would 100% recommend Leonard and lion king to anybody wanting to safari in Tanzania and the Serengeti.
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Email Bridget and Dave | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding and knowledgeable
We had an exceptional experience with Lion King Adventures while visiting Tanzania in October 2024. We did a private tour that included just my husband and myself. Our tour guide, Joffrey, was absolutely lovely.
The vehicle was clean and well appointed. Joffrey was an amazing driver! He navigated around other safari vehicles with remarkable precision. I believe he could have parked it on a tightrope.
We saw so many animals because of his eagle eyes. He demonstrated a thorough knowledge of all the places we went and the various animals we saw. He would stop to show us unique sights in the environment and explain the nuances of what we were seeing.
The food prepared for our stops was excellent. We ate a hot lunch prepared by the accommodations where we stayed and picnic packed to the locations we visited.
All the accommodations were excellent as were the staff. They all took such good care of us.
We selected Lion King Adventures because of the good reviews and were not disappointed!
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Email Ribhav Jadhav | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Close your eyes and select Lion King! Very well organised, executed and Mr Goodluck was phenomenal!
Mr Goodluck from Lion King was exceptional. His unparalleled eye to spot animals from a distance is absolutely amazing. We spotted all of the animals including cheetah leopard and the black rhino solely due to Mr Goodlucks experience of 20 years in spotting these animals. Also he was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. Overall the tour was very well organised and we had one of the most memorable time of our lives. Thank you Mr Goodluck and thank you Lion King!!
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Email Chris B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, organized high quality
We did a 6 day, 5 night safari in Tanzania (Tarangie, Serengeti (2 nights) Ngorongoro Carter and Lake Manyara). All were beautiful and unique and highlighted different species of animals. I was most surprised by the amount and how close we were too so many. Our lodgings, all were first class (Hotel Gran Melia, Accacia Farm Lodge and Nyota Luxury Camp). Food was really good and our guide, Suliemon was exceptional.
Would highly reccomend.
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Email Grace | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Geofrey was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming which made our trip so memorable
We are so happy we went with Lion King Adventures for our safari - it was truly an amazing and unforgettable trip. The communication from the beginning as we were reserving the trip was easy and quick, with all our questions answered in a timely manner which helped make this process seamless and put us at ease heading into the trip. We went on a 6-day trip with Lion King Adventures and went to all the places we were hoping to see: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Our safari guide, Geofrey Wanka, was fantastic and was truly a large reason why our trip was particularly so special and memorable. Geofrey greeted us every morning with a big smile. He was very informative and knowledgeable, teaching us so much about not only the animals we encountered but also about the beautiful country of Tanzania. He always made sure we were comfortable and prioritized what we wanted to see during the trip. We never felt rushed, and we easily saw the big 5 plus so many more animals on our trip (and he always got us the best views). His kindness and expertise throughout our safari made a lasting impression on us as we experienced an adventure of a lifetime.
We highly recommend others book with Lion King Adventures and to also ask for Geofrey as their guide!