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 Svenja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great adventure with Lion Kings!
From the start till the end, a really well organized trip by the company and our guide Peter. The hotel with the staff and meals were awesome und delicious. On our safari trip we saw 18 lions with their babys, some elefants, giraffes and a lot of other animals. We also visited a massai village that was very interesting. My wife and me really recommend that trip to our family and friends in Germany. Awesome!!!
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Email Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Experience Ever With Guide Immanuel
It was the absolute best decision to go on our honeymoon to Tanzania! The animals, the landscape, the people - all made for the most perfect trip. A couple notes about our 11 day trip to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar:
1) Lion King Adventures was the best tour operator we could have asked for. Their high rating on Safari Bookings is completely justified. We worked with Nickson and Anna through the process and they were both prompt, professional, and showed great flexibility in helping us find the perfect itinerary. While I must admit I was a little uneasy when our credit card payment could not be processed (we're from USA), rest assured, we were able to pay using Wise just fine. Just know, if the payment process is the worst part of your trip, you've picked the best tour operator!
2) Our tour guide, Immanuel, was the absolute, hands down best! I guess since this was our first safari, we did not realize just how important your tour guide is to your experience (they are your chauffeur, animal/plant expert, translator, lunch preparer, etc.) - you spend upwards of 10 hours/day with them! Immanuel was so knowledgable about every animal that we saw, it was as if we had our own encyclopedia driving us around. He had a great knack for finding animals as well as positioning the Toyota Land Cruiser in a way for the best photos - e.g. he saw some cheetahs from a long distance out (still don't understand how he was able to see them in the savannah grass...), and he drove us to the exact spot they crossed our path. Immanuel was so patient stopping for every animal that interested us (my wife loves giraffes so he stopped just about every time for her even though we saw hundreds en route and in the Serengeti) as well as giving us a tidbit about each animal and answering every question that we had. It was really great to see his excitement as well - we knew if he asked us to take a picture of a leopard in a tree or lions sleeping in front of us, it was a special moment even for a well seasoned guide! We also felt like royalty every lunch when he would set up a hot meal lunch with tablecloth and choice of beverages all aligned perfectly (this is where you could tell Lion King Adventures goes above and beyond for their clients - not many other tours had this perk, just box lunches). You can just really tell Immanuel loves his job and is pouring his heart and soul into it. On a more personal level, his English is excellent - he knew our American slang and idioms really well. He is just a really caring and selfless human being (e.g. stopping to assist other guides with car trouble and always giving our lunch leftovers to the guys cleaning the park bathrooms), it was so great to get to know him on a personal level. I hope we can stay in touch in the future!
3) All of our airport transfers and accommodations were great. We stayed at Arusha Planet Lodge, Lake Burunge Tented Camp, Eileen's Trees Inn, Embalakai Camp, and The Residence (in Zanzibar). Every single place we stayed the staff was nothing short of excellent, kind, and all had a smile on their faces (special shoutout to Embalakai Camp - our favorite spot while on safari!). The food was great at each option as well - essentially you can't go wrong with all of the recommended places from Lion King Adventures!
4) If you are thinking about doing a safari but have reservations like we did because of distance, COVID, etc. I just want to say it was 1000% worth it! It was the best trip we've taken to date and we are already planning our return trip to Tanzania. Lion King Adventures and specifically Immanuel played a big part in our enjoyment, and I hope this review gives others a sense of how great it was for us - thanks Immanuel!!
Email Andy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional customer service from start to finish, a first class experience, highly recommended
From the outset when we were researching which of the many safari operators to choose, Lion King stood out with their quick responses to our questions and their flexibility in changing the schedule to suit our needs. We originally booked for 2020, but had to postpone for two years running due to Covid. During the last 2 years Lion King have kept in touch and have been exceptional in their support - we have had to rearrange dates and schedules, and nothing has been too much trouble. I must thank Pendo for all of her tireless help, her customer service is first class. The communication beforehand and all of the arrangements while on safari have been outstanding.
The safari itself was fabulous. We visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara, all different but hugely rewarding experiences. The highlight had to be Serengeti, we saw all of the big 5 plus many more, including lion cubs and baby elephants which we could have watched all day. Our guide was Immanuel, and he was also great. He had an incredible eye for spotting animals and was full of information about the wildlife and Tanzanian culture. Again nothing was too much trouble, and it was great to see his genuine passion and enthusiasm for the wildlife, which further enhanced the experience.
The Land Cruiser was very capable and comfortable, essential on the bumpy terrain, and allowed a great view. Immanuel brought it back immaculately clean each morning, incredible after all of the dust from the previous day.
Lunches on the game drives were excellent, cooked meals everyday, there were plenty of envious faces from guests of other operators. The lodges were also of a high standard, and conveniently located. I must mention Tarangire Simba Lodge and Rhino Lodge at Ngorongoro, we had the pleasure of watching elephants while we were eating dinner at both of them.
Overall I could not recommend Tanzania, Lion King or Immanuel highly enough. We will return one day!
Email Sarah & Gordon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% recommended - experience of a life time
What an amazing experience! From start to finish our Tanzania trip was organised completely smoothly, from the airport pick up, last minute day tour to Mataruni village to our 7 day safari and stay in Zansibar. Our route from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro was a true adventure and we were so lucky to have Mwita as our guide. His knowledge and wisdom about nature and the wildlife have been incredible. He was able to spot animals whilst driving along the most bumpy roads- he just always seemed to get where the action was. And where necessary he encouraged us to stay patient. We saw 5 river crossings in the Northern Serengeti, an absolute nature spectacle! Plus several lion kills, lions mating and lion cubs and all the Big5. The beauty of the Serengeti and the sheer number of animals is mind blowing. The choice of lodges was also great, we most enjoyed Kuba Kuba and Mara Mara. Mwita also arranged a visit to a Maasai village that felt really authentic - he chose a village where people didn’t try to sell us any souvenirs- it felt very real and authentic and we learnt a lot about the culture of this tribe. Thank you so much for this amazing adventure Mwita, Bright, Pendo and Godwin and the entire Lion King team. Before booking this trip we had spoken to a few more tour companies, some of which were acting as a middle man which reflected in the price and advice. With Lion King you’re dealing with a local tour operator based in Arusha. We couldn’t recommend this company more to anyone who is looking for an unforgettable trip to Tanzania.
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Email Karen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An luxurious experience with a great team!
I was quite hesitant when preparing for this trip, as this is an once in a life time experience and there are so many choice in the market. LionKing is the most responsive (literally get back to me in an hour in every email communication) and gave me the best suggestions on the itinerary! I immediate feel their professionalism on the first day. My guide Yuseph has a passion for wild life, he is always explaining the animals' habit, behavior, strength to me. Also he love to spend as much time as possible when we spot some interesting animals. He is open to suggestions on adjusting the route and time to better fit my personal interest. He is keen to know how the food and accommodation were (of course they are all excellent!) and will make improvement base on my comments. I saw all the beautiful animals that I wish to see, with a very good angle every time, and took cinematic photos and videos along the way.
I really appreciate the efforts the team put on my trip, I feel they really love what they do, that makes a difference. Would definitely recommend to my friends!
Email Ella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible local company with brilliant guides who built us a perfect personalised experience!
We have just got back from a safari with Lion King Adventures with Mwita as our guide and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough! From Rose & Pendo answering our (millions of) questions ahead of time and helping us build a personalised itinerary to the actual safari itself where we covered Tarangire, Serengeti (central & North), Ngorogoro and Lake Manyara - everything was perfect. Our trip was made by our safari guide Mwita who was incredible, so thoughtful and focused on making our trip perfect. He was so knowledgeable about Tanzania and the animals and a genius at placing the safari vehicle where the animals were going to head to (rather than just joining a crowd of cars where they were ) setting up intimate experiences with leopards, lions and elephants crossing in front of us! He was genuinely passionate about the animals and his excitement was infectious - especially when we saw the wilderbeest river crossing (twice!). As an added bonus he was also a mechanic, not only did he look after the car so well but he was able to offer advice to drivers of other companies who had flat tyres or broken down as well as being a great driver so we always felt safe and looked after. We wanted to book with a local company and they were the perfect one. We would recommend to everyone!
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Email Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced and very professional. Top service for Tanzania safari
Thanks a lot to Lion King for the impeccable organisation, and especially thanks to our guide Oswald (Ozzy). True safari veteran, he was able to turn our safari into the experience of a lifetime. Very professional, knowledgeable and accommodating, he went above and beyond to ensure we always felt comfortable and safe. Very important, he can also spot wild animals better than a cheetah! Also hotels, private jeep, lunch boxes were top notch. Nothing is left to chance with Lion King except for how many animals you get to see, which is a safe bet in Tanzania.
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Email Giselle Bonet | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best ever!
I am so happy with this trip and the way lion king plan everything and take care of us, Huruma was our travel guide and he was amazing know everything about the parks and the animals and was very helpful every moment we want to come back and have him again with us
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Email Roberta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome! Deep knowledge of Tanzania wildlife, passionate about their job, top accomodations
I choose Lionking after a deep analysis of almost all the available alternatives for Safari in Tanzania, and it was the right choice. Easy communication in any moment of the planning of the safari or during the safari itself, top score in terms of value for money, super reliable in any moment of the journey. The car was new, the guide Oswald had a “magic” touch in finding wildlife. The result of this is what we considered to be probably one of the top 3 holiday in our life (and we travel A LOT and it wasn’t the first time in Tanzania). We already look forward to come back as soon as we can.
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Email Faraz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari experience, fantastic throughout!
We decided last minute for a safari and booked with Lion king adventures on very short notice (1 week! )
They handled our request very quickly and professionally, tailoring the experience for us to perfection. Everything was simple to set up, in a safe and organized manner.
The safari itself was wonderful. Our guide Joseph made sure that we never lacked anything, and we managed to see everything we wanted. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we got excellent viewing angles and great photo opportunities! He put a lot of effort into the game drives and the whole experience, we could not have asked for more. We felt very Well taken care of with him.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable experience with a great guide, can warmly recommend to everyone.
