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 Adrianna & Khalid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goodluck, made us feel like family the whole time!
We booked with Lion King Adventures mere days before flying out. In all transparency, we were looking at another company and came across Lion King Adventures. Our previous provided had left us a bit uneasy in our planning. With Lion King, we were hooked with the initial email; they were extremely professional and their communication convinced us to use them. They were responsive as we had MAMY questions, they made themselves available via WhatsApp and email. We changed providers literally days before our flight. We are so glad we made this decision as they did not miss one detail and made sure we had everything we needed.
My husband and I were traveling for our honeymoon and decided to do the 5-day luxury safari. We were honored to have Goodluck as our guide and driver. We were pleasantly surprised when he welcomed us with personalized wine bottles celebrating our marriage! We found him to be a person with a truly big heart and made us feel so comfortable the entire time. Goodluck was both accommodating and knowledgeable. From the moment he arrived at the airport to the moment we departed, we felt we were with family. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
Our Safari took us all over Tanzania and allowed us the opportunity to see more than we could have imagined. Goodluck, was a great listener and made sure we saw all the animals we wanted to. He has eyes like a hawk, he taught us so much in those short span! We went in areas and had the best views and we always seemed to be one step ahead of all the other trucks. We never felt crowded or overwhelmed. Goodluck also taught us so much about Tanzania and the local culture while we were on our journey.
Each accommodation they booked for us was truly 5 star and it was nice to not have to worry about anything. Lion King had also alerted the hotels that we were on our honeymoon, and to our surprise, we were welcomed with decorated rooms and gifts in each location. It truly made us feel special.
While we were nervous about traveling during COVID, Lion King made us feel safe and comfortable. From ensuring we had hand sanitizer and masks, to arranging our COVID test prior to flying home. They made sure to take all safety precautions and for that, we are grateful.
At the conclusion of our trip, we were able to sit with the owner over coffee and talk about our experiences. He asked for genuine feedback and ways to improve. We could see the passion he has for his company and we had nothing but positives to share. To our surprise, they transported us to our Air BNB as we decided to stay in Arusha a few days after the safari and they picked us up and took us to the airport. The little things are what make the difference.
We cannot recommend Lion King Adventures and Goodluck enough! We plan go come back and see them again!
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Email Shweta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We booked a 7 day safari in Tanzania plus 1 day Kilimanjaro trek with Lion King Adventures in July 2021. The booking process was so easy and the Lion King office made sure we received a personalized package for what we wanted to do and see. Shoutout to Nick and Pendo for that and for giving us full updates on the Covid situation and ensuring full safety measures.
The best part of the safari was our guide who welcomed us at the airport and was there with us throughout. Ozzie was so knowledgeable, fun to talk and accommodating, getting us through the national parks and each location safely. He made sure we got to see everything we wanted, from lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, hippos and countless other animals in their natural habitat. He also changed the route and our hotel to ensure we get to see the “Great Migration”. Each campsite parters ranged in their facilities, but all were absolutely beautiful . Our personal favorites were Maramboi and Lake Manyara Kilimamoya. The staff were always very friendly and helpful. People in Tanzania everywhere are so friendly and the country is so beautiful with high quality neat and clean facilities.
On the last day we did meet the owner of Lion King seeing feedback on what else can he do to make the experience of future travelers even better which is such a nice thing to do .
We would highly recommend Lion King Adventures to anyone looking to have a great experience
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Email Sofia | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari was special, I didn't experience such emotions before
I'd like to highlight 3 moments
1. What animals I've seen:
At Tarangire, we were lucky to see cheetah chasing after gazelle. Good shots. We watched lions too, but they were sleeping and chilling after meal. We also saw all common animals like giraffes, buffalo's etc.
At Ngorongoro we saw almostly the same common animals, but also a bit hippopotamus from the water, flamingos, bigger band of buffalos
and the landscapes was more magnificent.
2. About my guide Immanuel:
I liked scientific facts and magiс stories about animals and plants that Immanuel told us. I guess plenty of them I wouldn't ever get to know without him. Also, he was patient when we translated his speech for non-English speaker. He is responsible: was punctual and drove professionaly; easygoing, such good vibes.
3. About massai and monkeys.
I must warn you that Massai ask a lot of money for their souvenirs. As the guests we had a moral obligation to pay for it. So if you don't want to splash out, don't be afraid of negotiating or even refusing, because they are peaceful, nice people and shouldn't bother.
While having a lunch we faced cute monkeys. They wanted to steal all of our bananas, but our guide protected our loved bananas from them. He knows the "monkey-body language" which I find the funniest thing to watch and I have a good memories about it.
This journey definitely inspired me to learn more about Tanzania and Africa.
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Email Amanda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a Lifetime. Buck List ✅
Experience of a lifetime! Lion King Adventure is first class in providing a luxury Safari adventure across Tanzania. From booking to departure, Pendo provided exquisite custom services incoordination of our flights, lodging, COVID testing, and provided great recommendations for trip length, locations - and answered every questions we had. She even coordinated a surprise birthday cake for my husband at our stay in the Serengeti.
We selected the luxury five day four night northern circuit tour. The hotels, lodges, and luxury tent sites were exquisite and top-notch. We received all the options across the parks and quickly recognized Lion King Adventures was perfect for us. They provided several options and price quotes to match our budget and requests. We even decided to stay for an extra day to explore Kilimanjaro - we are glad we did.
Our guide, Gilbert, was an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge and history of the people who live in the area of off the land! A joy to be with and always made sure we had everything we needed and then some. A true subject matter expert. We felt extremely safe with him; he always looked after our belongings; and ensured the car was locked. We never felt pressured to rush, and he did a great job explaining our day, travel and itinerary so we knew what was next.
We initially started our research online and quickly recognized lion King adventures as a stand out company with their amazing reviews from other guests, to their ease navigation on the website and ability to alter lodging locations depending on our preference and extremely quick response. We made a last-minute booking and received exceptional coordination from Pendo every step of the way. She went above and beyond.
We would highly recommend repeating our adventure to any of our friends and family looking to experience a Safari in Tanzania.
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Email Win Wehrli | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding service from start to finish
Pendo acted as our LKA liaison and the experience was efficient, professional and worry free. She made numerous suggestions and welcomed our own. This lead to an outstanding adventure where everything that could go wrong did not. Our first day was a hike beginning at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Marangu Gate, up five miles to Mandara Hut and then back down. Our guide, Abdi, had summited many times but was still patient and helpful for our scaled back excursion. He pointed out many of the plants and animals which otherwise would have been missed.
Gilbert took over guiding for the next several days. At our first stop we stood awestruck atop the Ngorongoro crater. From there we entered Serengeti National Park and spent four days in a nature coma. The park works so well because it is a closed system. Nobody can permanently reside in the park and all vehicles follow strict protocols staying on roads and keeping passengers inside. This results in very close contact with elephants, lions, monkeys, and water buffalo to name a few. The accommodations at Embalakai Masai camp were monumental, combining culture, wildlife and comfort. Our last several days were spent in Zanzibar. A walk through Stone Town is a must. Four days at the Z Hotel ended a journey which to this day we are still processing. Lion King exceeded all expectations. Their Five Star ratings are legit.
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Email Treena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome safari with Lion King
Just finished an excellent safari prepared by Lion King Adventures. The communication with staff setting up this trip was easy. They planned a safari specifically designed for me- including a special pick up from a park I was already at. Mwita was an excellent safari guide. He was very knowledgeable about the parks, the animals, and the area. He was also genuinely interested in the animals, which makes a huge difference in the type of safari you have. He would even ask for my phone to take pics/video while I was using my big camera. The full lunches in the bush with wine were an excellent special treatment! The lodges they booked me in were top notch. I would highly recommend Lion King and Mwita as your guide!!
Email Tom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari perfection - take me back!
We have just finished a 7 day Safari with our guide Ozzi and it was perfect from start to end - very sad it’s over!
Communication was exceptional from the point of enquiry up until when we arrived at the airport, the main office was on hand to answer any questions we had over WhatsApp. When my wife’s bag was lost on the flight from Europe they took care of everything - nothing ever was too much!
Our guide Ozzi was amazing and his care, attention to detail, friendliness and knowledge of the parks and wildlife was second to none. We couldn’t of hoped for a better guide - he let us set the pace and made sure we saw the big 5 (and every other animal)! Ask for Ozzi when you go (I’m sure all the other guides are amazing too!).
The accommodation Lion King picked for us was all amazing as were the staff working at each place. Food was varied and delicious - for lunch each day Lion King provide an amazing hamper lunch, often served in the middle of the Serengeti surrounded only by zebras!
We are very sad our experience is over but honestly would recommend to anyone this once in a lifetime opportunity with a 5* company!
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Email Kimberly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unmissable!
For us, this was a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Since coming home, it's been difficult to explain to folks at home how amazing it was. Gilbert was our guide and is fantastic at it. He literally went to college to become a guide and it shows. He got us in front of all the Big 5, and we got to see a ton of animals besides. He also answered all of our obscure detailed questions about the animals, and we loved learning the details about all the amazing creatures we saw. The creatures and landscapes in Tanzania are really unlike anything we've ever seen; stunningly beautiful and awe-inspiring.
Gilbert also really smoothed the way for our entire trip. I don't know how we could have traveled through Tanzania without him. As it was, everything was seamless and perfect, but it was definitely because he made things seamless for us. 10/10 and I would ask for him again if we make a return trip (and we might, thinking about doing a bigger family trip, we want to share this incredible experience with our family).
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Email Nina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience
We had a wonderful time. Our Guide Mwita was great. He works in this business for a really long time, so he is really experienced. He always knew the best places to spot the animals (especially the bit cats), and took his time to find them. He made our trip perfect, by implementing our requests. We spotted so many lions, we hadn‘t thought this would be possible. He told us a lot about the animals, the nature and also the people, so we never got bored. Also our acommondations were very wonderful and magical. The office is also perfect. Our contact person was Pendo, she replied to every question so quickly and it was very easy to speak to her. Over all I only can recommend Lion King Adventures!
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Email Alison Marshall | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, fun, the best!
Our family of five went on a 7 night safari tour with Lion King Adventures. Each day surpassed our expectations! During the planning stage of our trip, communication with Lion King Adventure was always prompt and informative. Our family arrived at two different airports and Lion King Adventures was there for both arrivals. From the moment we got into the jeep on our first day, everything was seamless. Our first stop was Tarangire national park, it did not disappoint! Elephants, lions, ostriches, and zebras (to name a few) abound. And the lunch! Lion King Adventures supplies a chef prepared hot lunch everyday while on safari. We are a family of vegetarians, and meat eaters, everyone was taken care of, and the food was delish! We next went to Serengeti national park for three nights. This was a highlight for most of us! The animal viewing was great! We also spent time in Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. We could not have asked for a better planned trip.
The best part of our trip was our guide, Gilbert. Not only did Gilbert have a keen eye for wildlife, he was extremely knowledgeable and excited to share all that he knew. One of our family members was set on seeing a Black Rhino. By the last day we still had not seen one. But with Gilbert as our leader we knew we’d get lucky enough to spot one, and indeed we spotted four! Gilbert was diligent and kind and by the last night he felt like family! If you book with lion King Adventures and are lucky enough to get Gilbert as your guide, prepare for fun and lots of sight seeing! He made sure we got to see all Big 5, and so much more.
We haven’t even left Tanzania yet and we’ve already recommended Lion King Adventures to friends and family! Thank you Lion King Adventures for ensuring our first trip to Tanzania is not our last!