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 Morgan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely helpful, knowledgable, and acommodating!
We did a custom 8-day private mid-range safari with Lion King Adventures for our honeymoon and it could not have been better! The staff helped with customizing a once in a lifetime experience and we went over all the details and they worked to make sure to get everything just right. They were helpful, good communicators, and a pleasure to deal with.
Our driver and guide Gama was spectacular! From the moment we met him we could tell that he was knowledgable, funny, and a reliable person. We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater and Gama knew all the routes to take, best spots to look for certain animals, and he was quick to drive there too! He has eyes like a hawk and can spot a leopard from very far away, even while driving. He would make sure to give us all the facts and explain the behaviours of the animals, while letting us sit there to soak in the experience. He would constantly monitor the radio for any reports of cheetahs or leopards or rhinos and would race to the spot if there was a call out for something interesting! He really went over and beyond our expectations and I would recommend you request him to be your guide! He was really everything you could want in a safari tour guide / driver!
Jafari was also our guide and driver around Arusha, he was funny and knowledgeable as well and gave us a great tour around the city. He was also reliable and a great person!
I would highly recommend booking with Lion King for your safari experience, they made the process easy and made every moment special.
CA
Email Rayven | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best thing I've ever done!
My husband and I did a custom 8 day private safari with Lion King Adventures for our honeymoon and I think it is the best thing we have every done! We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
We started in Arusha and did a tour of the city with Jarfari. He gave us a great introduction to Tanzania which really helped us settle in. He also quickly resolved a small booking miscommunication with the hotel in Arusha for us. We really appreciated how quickly he fixed it so that we didn’t have to deal with it and could just enjoy our trip.
Our safari guide Gama was truly wonderful! I think your guide can really influence your experience because of how much time you spend with them on a private safari and I was so grateful we had Gama. Without him I never would have seen half of the animals we did! He was so quick to spot animals while on the game drives and point them out to us. He would let us sit for as long as we wanted taking in the animals and views then give us all the facts and insights into their behaviours when we were ready.
Gama also was constantly chatting with other drivers and monitoring the radio to stay up to date on where different animals were spotted and which parts of the park to take us to. There was one time we were on our way out of the park and had just driven through a thunderstorm when he heard there was a cheetah spotted and he took the extra time and effort to go through the storm again back into the park just to try and find it for us. Thanks to him we were able to see elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, and even a rhino. I was particularly interested in seeing baby hippos and he made sure we saw one every single day! I would highly recommend Lion King Adventures for a smooth and awe-inspiring safari experience and if you are able to request Gama as your guide I would! He was reliable, insightful, and an excellent guide.
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Email Jiacheng | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with Lion King Adventures
We had an incredible 7-day private luxury safari with Lion King Adventures. One of the highlights of our trip was our guide, Heaven, whose expertise and passion made our experience truly unforgettable. From spotting the Big Five and witnessing the majestic lions up close to experiencing the awe-inspiring Great Migration, every moment was perfectly curated. Highly recommend this adventure for anyone seeking an exceptional safari experience!
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Email Lucia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded every expectation
This safari tour was an incredible experience that was largely due to our amazing guide and driver Lemomo. He was super friendly and informative, finding the best spots to see animals throughout our travels in Tanzania and stayed in constant communication with other drivers to stay informed on where the best locations were. My family is full of extremely picky photographers that asked Lemomo to stop abruptly and frequently in order to get the best angles and he not only did so patiently but took initiative to prioritize our wants and needs by purposefully driving to locations with prime views of the sunsets and finding the best angles to photograph animals. Additionally, when we asked if it was possible to visit a local Masai village, he efficiently and effectively organized the outing for us, making the overall experience that much better. All in all, this tour under this company was well worth the money, especially if you’re lucky enough to get a guide as amazing as Lemomo!
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Email Laura J Wurzer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!!
There are no words to describe the amazing experience we just had with Lion King Adventures! It started with the booking process and customizing a safari that met our needs and price range. All of our preferences were met without issue. When we arrived we were taken by a driver to our first lodge which was lovely. The next day we met our guide David who was absolutely wonderful(!!!) and took great care of us over the next week. He made sure we saw the Big 5, educated us on what we were seeing and about the places we visited, kept us safe in the truck amongst other crazy drivers and worked incredibly long hours to ensure we had a trip of a lifetime. We saw so many animals - more than I ever expected. The lodges were very service oriented, though of course the rooms themselves were a bit different than what we're used to - as expected. We saw many other tour groups while on safari but we heard from some of their guests that they hadn't seen everything (especially the animals) that we did and that their guides weren't as pleasant or helpful. I have nothing but good things to say about this organization and the experience we had and would highly recommend them to anyone considering taking a safari.
GU
Email Kevin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organized safari met all our expectations.
Rose handled our booking. We paid for a mid-luxury safari. It was fairly expensive, but Rose catered well to us and organized a trip that fulfilled our expectations and needs. We were safe and comfortable at all times. The safari vehicles were in excellent condition and very comfortable during our long drives. It was very well organized and all hotels and lodges and transfers were excellent.
Any safari experience is really completely dependent on your tour drivers and guides, regardless of other amenities. Their attitude and customer service makes the safari. I have been on safari in other places where our guides were somewhat care-less and not involved. At Lion King in Tanzania we were blessed to have two guides who were just excellent. They did their very best to cater to 8 of us for 7 days. They made it a very good experience and made sure all of us in the group were personally catered to. They worked hard and kept a very positive attitude. They also had very good comraderie between themselves which kept a very positive vibe. I enquired about their bond and Lion King and they both said that it was endemic within the Lion King culture that all the drivers get along very well and they are all motivated to ensure a very positive safari experience for their guests. That attitude was great because it showed and it can give future guests confidence in using this company. Our drivers were named Saleh and Ozzie - great guys!
Thanks from our group for an excellent safari!
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Email Gail Perry (Bibi) | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King made my family feel safe, welcomed, and pampered during a wonderful safari in Tanzania.
Initially I booked directly with Lion King for my family's first safari because it was substantially cheaper than booking through a U.S. travel agent. Ultimately, I am delighted that I booked directly with Lion King because once we arrived in Tanzania every detail of our trip was taken care of. Our guides treated us like long lost family, our tours were well-planned and executed, and our accommodations were excellent. Our travel vans were very comfortable and reliable (we did witness break-downs of several Safari vehicles from other companies). From my first contact with Lion King to our return to the U.S. communication was prompt, responsive and clear. My family - aged 17 to 75 - all loved our guides Mwita and Joseph, and were amazed by the animals we saw. We appreciated our visits to the Masai and Mataruni villages, and believe we got great value and service for our investment. Many thanks to all the staff at Lion King, and especially Mwita and Joseph.
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Email Elizabeth W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seeking a once in a lifetime experience? Lion King will deliver.
My brother and I recently went on safari with Lion King Adventures. It was my brother’s dream trip and his first trip abroad. Everything about the tour was top-notch. The ease of finding a tour that fit what we were looking for (we wanted an extra day in Arusha to decompress after the long flights to Tanzania); working with Yusra and Florida in the main office to finalize our itinerary and make payments, plus getting all the info we needed to travel, e.g., visa, packing list, etc.; and the safari itself. There are so many people behind the scenes at L
Salehe was our guide and he’s very professional and attentive. His knowledge and passion for what he does is evident. We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro and he knew where to go and what animals to search for. When we were fortunate enough to see animals, we was considerate of them, giving them space but also positioning our vehicle so we could view them from a respectful position. He never tired of stopping for us to view the animals, even if it was the 10th time we’d seen them that day 😊
The hotels and lodges (African Tulip, Maramboi Tent Lody, Acacia Farm Lodge, and Nyota Tent Camp) are incredible – facilities, food and staff. If I could change one thing about the safari, it would be to give myself a few more days so I could spend a free day just hanging out at the lodges and enjoying all they have to offer.
For most people, such a trip is a once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend Lion King Adventures – they will exceed your expectations.
MT
Email Joanna Mallia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safaris. No words are enough to thanks them
Where do I start!! Lion king prepared the best safari ever. They were so friendly and super responsive. We started the Safari as tourists and left as friends. I did some requests. For example I cannot take oily food and as soon as I arrive at the camp/hotel the managers reached me to offer me the best food without oil. My husband had his birthday when we were at the serengeti, we ended up with a cake and dancing with the staff. We had Charles as a guide in Arusha and Oswald during the safari. They were so nice. We spent 5 days with Oswald, no words are enough to thank him. Literally we were treated the best way. In fact we are missing him now. Anything we needed Oswald was to the rescue. He did the best so we could see all the animals. Lion king staff you rock. Thanks for making this dream come true. And thanks for treating each group as an individuals not just a number. I can write a whole essay saying how good they are.
Highly recommend Lion King
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Email Katharina K. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Safari - 100% recommendation!!
Our six-day safari with Lion King and our guide Suleiman exceeded all our expectations and wildest dreams.
First of all, the organization and communication with the office team beforehand went smoothly and quickly. We thought it was particularly great that the safari was tailored exactly to our wishes and needs, which would not have been possible with a German tour operator. My partner and I also had the excellently equipped safari vehicle completely to ourselves, which made the long time spent in the vehicle extremely comfortable. We even had a refrigerator filled with water, beer, wine, juice and soft drinks every day at our free and free disposal. In addition, there was a full and incredibly delicious picnic lunch every day (not just a sandwich from the lunch box like many other tour operators), which our guide Suleiman lovingly served us with a tablecloth. We felt like kings. The lodges and tent camps we chose were also beautiful and unique and the food there always tasted very good and the service was unique. Our safari would not have been half as nice without our GREAT guide Suleiman!!! We were deeply impressed not only by his outstanding expertise in all matters relating to the flora and fauna of Tanzania, but also by his incredible empathy, his constant good mood with his infectious laugh, his funny sayings (“always matata”) and his perseverance in always finding the best animal spot for us (thanks to him we were even able to see all of the Big 5 and the Great Migration!). We learned an incredible amount from him, not only about the flora and fauna of Tanzania, but also about the culture and the people. Suleiman was also always super organized, yet flexible and always responded to our wishes and needs and made sure that we didn’t lack for anything. He is also an excellent driver and safely maneuvered our safari jeep through all weather-related adversities. We grew very fond of him in the few days we were there. Asante sana, Rafiki! If you go on safari, then only with Lion King and Suleiman! We will never forget this unique experience and hope to come back one day.
