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 Kaegan Cullison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely incredible in every way, and made our trip as great as it was!
This trip was so much more than we could have dreamed! Benjamin our guide was absolutely amazing! He was very knowledgeable, kind, attentive, and the best about making sure we were getting the best angles on viewing animals and was so good about spotting and finding animals! We saw even more than we could have hoped for. We saw the big five and so many other animals we were really hoping for, as well as so many baby animals which I loved! Baby cheetahs, lions, monkeys, zebra, so amazing. We also enjoyed chatting with Benjamin during down time and long drives. Our experience would not have been as great as it was without him.
We loved every single lodge we stayed at. Every single night I said “I don’t know how the next one could beat this one” and then it would! Lion King truly does a great job of picking the best lodges. They were all so beautiful and the people were so kind. Embalakai was one of our favorites because of the people and the unique experience of staying in a tented lodge in the middle of the Serengeti, it’s unlike anything else. They sang to us our second night and it was one of our favorite memories of the entire trip. Ngorongoro Marera lodge was so beautiful and we loved it!!
The food the entire trip was extraordinary! We enjoyed every single meal we ate! I wish we could take one of the chefs home with us.
I may have missed specific details, but truly the whole experience was exceptional. We wish we could have stayed even longer and hope to come back in the future.
We are so thankful we were able to have this experience and that we chose Lion King. If you’re contemplating going or who to go with you absolutely cannot go wrong here. It will be everything and more than you hope for!!! Thank you all so much.
Email Nigel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari Adventure
Absolutely amazing experience, full support from start to finish. Our guide Shafino was full of knowledge about the animals and their surroundings and made sure we didn’t miss a thing. Shafino’s excellent driving skills together with his experience of the parks and animal behaviour made for a wonderful trip that has created memories for us to treasure forever
Email Kathryn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King, king of Tanzania safaris
Lion King provided good service from start to finish. All that was promised was delivered.
Our excellent guide Shafino proved his experience to produce a safari that will be forever in our memories. His knowledge of all the animals and their habitats made our time with him exceptional. We saw all the big five plus many more, even the harder to find animals, thanks to Shafino. Thanks to all the behind the scenes staff as well. The tented lodges were fantastic in providing great accommodation, service and food.
LT
Email Karolis V | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing expieriance
Been on this Safari for our honeymoon and have a incredible memories out of this trip! From the moment stepped out of plane to the moment we left we been taken care off every minute. All accommodations were amazing, our guide Freddy show us absolutely everything what is there to see on Safari, was very professional and teach us many interesting things about every animal there is. Whole trip our jeep was clean and very comfortable despite traveling on fields and dusty roads. Me and my wife felt like king and queen. On last trip had another guide Tuma who took as on small local village and showed so much about local culture. 10/10 experience, highly recommend choosing Lion king Adventures!
Email Chris & Raphaelina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert and knowledgeable
We chose Lion King adventures for our honeymoon safari based on the great reviews. The safari tour was well organised, the included accommodation were to a high standard, their communication was prompt and friendly.
Our tour guide Shafino was incredibly knowledgeable, a skilled driver and took the time to explain alot of interesting information. He and the company provided a great service
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Email Seema | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Guide - Shafino Dominic
Our family traveled to Tanzania from LA and just returned back from an incredible safari planned by Lion King Adventures and their guide, Shafino.
We were provided Shafino Dominic's name from another family from LA who had travelled to Tanzania just a few months prior and told us that Shafino was an amazing guide, and they picked Lion King as their tour organizer after reading all the recommendations on Shafino and specifically requested him. Their words could not be more correct.
Shafino has an incredible amount of experience (25+ years), and we could see all the other guides respected him. He was always timely and knew the best routes to find the animals. We have been to Masai Mara at least 15 times, but what Shafino showed us outshined every trip we have taken. Not only did we see the Big 5 (and even more, the Big 9) and much more up close, but he explained the fauna and flora, including birds and reptiles and how every organism interacts. The migration was an amazing site, and we saw it daily. We have never met a guide with as much knowledge as well as the expertise in finding the animals. One of the rarest sites we saw was a cheetah with 5 baby cubs as soon as he drove us into the Serengeti, and we saw 4 black rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater.
It was a most memorable holiday. Shafino took care of our special request meals, he treated every member of our family with respect, and knew the terrain and the park rules inside out. We have many friends asking us about our safari now that we are back, and we have mentioned to all that Shafino was the reason for our astounding vacation.
JP
Email Clayton Hewitt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced, funny, caring!
7 days, 6 night Luxury Safari: 16-23 June 2024
To start, Lion King Adventures is the best choice, hands down!
Contact: The correspondence and products provided in the planning phases of our Safari were extremely professional and well laid out. I was very worried about being scammed when initially looking at safari companies, but after receiving the initial quote and email, I had full trust in Lion King Adventures.
Arrival: A Lion King Representative was directly outside the airport ready to pick us up, and from the minute we arrived we felt ensuring we had a great experience was their top priority.
Lodging: We stayed in four separate properties over our trip, and it is obvious Lion King only aligns with properties that care about guests as much as they care about providing a great experience. We stayed at:
Gran Melia Arusha: Luxurious, delicious food, and amazingly friendly staff. Special call out to Godwin!
Maramboi Tented Lodge: WOW! This is the type of facility I’d expect to see celebrities staying at.
Kitela Lodge: Amazing. The rooms are more like cottages with lush foliage and a coffee farm as a backdrop, and beautiful bird calls to ease your stress away. Extremely clean pool along with the rest of the property, the staff is super friendly and Sasha is a joy making it all run smoothly. Enjoy your rest here, but you MUST make sure you have an appetite for dinner. Chef Veronica is wonderful and her food will make you dance with joy.
Nyota Luxury Camp: ** You MUST stay here - what an experience!! The word “Luxury” in the name is true! Imagine a permanent tent that feels like a five star hotel room, but in the middle of the Serengeti. You may have wild elephants walk past your tent, but you will not worry because the staff here ensure you’re always safe. The manager, Duma, was great and made sure our stay was delightful.
Guide: Our guide, Mwita (aka the best guide in all Tanzania), was amazing. Upon meeting us on our second day In Tanzania, we had a wonderful conversation where he got to know us, reviewed our schedule with us, asked our expectations, and truly made us feel comfortable. He ensured we saw all the “Big Five” and so much more, though he made sure to modify our schedule as we desired so we had ample rest time and still saw EVERYTHING we wanted. I must note: while other vehicles were chasing behind each other in pursuit of animals, he seemed to know where they would be so we were able to wait quietly and have a front row view when the animals came - he is the BEST!! If you can, try to have him as your guide and I guarantee you will be happy!
Vehicle: Our vehicle was very comfortable and adapted with every connivence you need including phone chargers and a fridge! We saw other vehicles at rest areas and our Lion King vehicle was MUCH better. The vehicle was clean every morning and restocked with drinks - zero negatives!
Add-ons: We added a night game drive, morning hot air balloon ride, and visit to a Masai village. We agreed these are essential to having the best experience possible. This was our first balloon ride and words we came up to describe it are serene, remarkable, and just amazing. It allowed us to see areas vehicles cannot go and because we stayed relatively low, we could see everything so clearly. The night game drive in Tarangire let us see so many animals you will not see in the day - the Janet Cat is beautiful. The Masai village and meeting them was an overall amazing experience - do it and you will be happy.
Other: We did a private tour and it is hands down the way to go. We met people from group tours at different areas and there was a bit of frustration from them as they waited on a bird watcher in their group to take pics while they all wanted to move on - we moved when we wanted and the tour was all about us! Also, we rode in a group vehicle for a short distance on the way to the balloon ride, and while it was fine, I could not imagine sharing one with strangers for a whole safari.
Final Thoughts: This was our most memorable trip after being to MANY other countries, and it was Lion King Adventures who did all the hard work. If you’re considering a safari, make sure you can do it privately (couple or group) and try your hardest to go with Lion King Adventures - at least see their quote and I’m confident you will be impressed. They were not the cheapest quote I received, or the most expensive, but as I get ready to leave Tanzania today I can say the value was more than there (lodging alone) and I could not imagine going with another company. Lastly, I’m not receiving anything for this review, and it is the full truth. We had such an amazing experience, we wanted to make sure we gave credit.
NL
Email Claire and Joffrey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream safari with Lion King Adventures
We had an amazing safari with Lion King Adventures and can definitely recommend them! Everything was perfectly planned and we didn't miss anything.
Our experience has been great, even before the safari started. Rose was there to answer all of our questions and share tips with us.
Our guide Good Luck was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and great at spotting animals. We learnt a lot about Tanzania, its people, plants and animals, thanks to him. He also adjusted his routes and plans according to our expectations.
All the accommodations were we've stayed were great. We particularly enjoyed staying at Nyota Luxury Camp where the food and the service were amazing!
The Best Safari Operator
Lion King Adventures has been the best tour company my wife and I have ever dealt with. And we travel quite a lot.
They are very responsive on any messages you have if you contact them during local business hours. Even if you contact them after hours they will reply as soon as they open the next day at the absolute latest. This is not very common these days, but they are wonderful to work with.
The entire experience was seamless. They arranged airport drivers for both directions and our guide was with us for the entire trip otherwise.
Our guide, Enock, has also been fantastic. There are no better guides. He is punctual, friendly, and helpful. He is also very knowledgeable about all the local wildlife. He constantly helped out everyone around him without asking for anything in return, from guides to moving debris off the road for other drivers.
If you are looking for a Safari Operator in Tanzania, look no further. Book with them immediately.
CN
Email Percy Li | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect tour ever
I do believe Lion King Adventures is a professional agent who deserves every bit of recognition for their hard work and enthusiasm. During the negotiation process, Rose has play an important role as my ‘guide’ to give directions of my safari and accommodations. When our flight arrived in Tanzania, we instantly felt the hospitality and enthusiasm of local people. As for our guide, I have to say Benjamin is AN AMAZING GUIDE. He is a refreshingly down-to-earth guide who tries to care every part for his tourists. We are not just a group, but more like a family. Not only is he a professional guide in this regard, but also a fun person to be around. Plus, he talks in a way that benefits everyone involved, being absolutely delighted when I asked for questions involving almost everything. He impresses me a lot in terms of his profession and enthusiasm. Also, he is extremely hospitable, who tells me lots of tips and advice on wildlife and local people’s life, food, tourism attractions and other things that made me have a deeper and better understanding of this stunning country. His being super friendly, professional and hospitable impressed me a lot the first time I saw here. Certainly, we saw the big five and also leopard as well, which fulfilled my expectations of Africa safari. If you come to Tanzania, choose Lion King and if you decide to travel with Lion King, stay with Benjamin Thomas, I am sure you won’t regret!
