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 Jose | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience !
We had been checking many agencies and Anna was very responsive from the very first moment and open to any suggestion. All the booking process was easy and secure.
The safari it self, 5 days at Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro was very nice. Salim was our our driver and he is a really nice and funny guy, he did his best so we could see all the animals and he was always on time. Our cook Salim (same name) was also very good, he managed to cook in the campsites and prepared very good meal. The pre-cooked meals were more modest.
We did the budget tour and the camp in Serengeti is very basic, but it is part of the experience. The camp by Lake Manyara and the one at Ngorongoro were better.
When we finished the tour Anna came in person to say hello and listen to our feedback that was very nice. Also Salim and David, other driver also very nice, took us to a local place to have a beer. Both things make a difference between companies, I definitely recommend them.
DE
Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tour Operator
We were particularly happy to have chosen Lion King Adventures. We did a 6-day safari (Tarangire, 2xSerentegi, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) in October 2017. The pre-departure organization was very good. They answered always within one day and adjusted the safari to our wishes. We made a 10% deposit and paid online on the day of departure (something I would advise everyone to do since most business in Tansania are not as reliable as in Europe or the US. Lion King Adventures is a very reliable business partner though).
Their vehicles are good, I would say similar to most others we saw. The car we had was a little older than the average which had no disadvantage. The seats were very wide and comfortable. The cars have a power charger and a small refrigerator for drinks.
Our guide (Saleh) was excellent. He was very good at spotting wildlife - even some very hidden animals - and could explain a lot on animals and nature. He was an excellent driver and knew the terrain very well. In Serengeti he took us to places where there was hardly anyone else and we could enjoy the wildlife on our own.
Our cook (Yusufu) was good, the meals were similar to what you get in medium class restaurants in Tansania. Yusufu taught us some Suaheli with helped a lot through the remaining weeks in Tansania.
I recommend going on Safari with Lion King Adventures without limitations.
DE
Email Tim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing wildlife, great Guide (Oswald), hot coffe, cold drinks!
There is a certain hesitation before sending a rather large amount of money to a (potentially dubious) safari operator "somewhere in Tansania"; *BUT*: Lion King Adventures was everything we expected and more!
Airport pickup, tailored program and accommodations right the way we wanted, great nature/wildlife/sights. In particular we can really recommend *Oswald* as a guide!
Contact with Anna before getting to Tanzania worked great, when arriving to the first Hotel we had a handwritten card by her, apologizing, that she couldn't be there that night (but she met us when we came back one week later and then she and her husband drove us to Moshi the next day).
Most tours are relatively similar: same car, same accomodations, same lunchbox. But:
I guess the moment i knew that we had booked the right tour with the right operator was when Oswald unfolded a piknick blanket on the bonnit of the car and prepared a coffee for us while he checked us in at the first park. It was this tiny detail (or the fridge in the back of the car with cold sodas/beer) that made the tour stand out. And the fact that he could spot animals with his eyes that we couldn't find even using binos...
I obviously only met one guide, but he made this tour perfect. Recommend him any time!
JP
Email Aika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience with the awesome tour guide!
My husband and I took the safari tour for the first time ever. When we arrived at the Arusha airport, our guide Salehe was there to pick us up and he told us about Tanzania, safari, and some words in Kiswahil. During the 4-day safari tour, he has always been attentive and friendly so we were able to learn a lot about the area, nature, and the wild animals. He is very knowledgeable about any things!
We even had a chance to visit Masai village to know how local Masai people are living there.
For accommodations, we loved Endoro lodge as their hospitality was impressive and the room was beautifully decorated and well maintained.
BR
Email Francisco De Laurentiis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experiência maravilhosa
My mother and I booked a 5 nights-4 days safari with Lion King Adventures with this itinerary: Lake Manyara (1 day, 1 night), Serengeti (2 days, 2 nights), Ngorongoro (1 day, 1 night) and Mt Kilimanjaro (1 day). Everything was easily arranged with owners James (via WhatsApp Messenger) and Anna (via e-mail). The price, in my opinion, was excellent, even though it was high season (August). By negotiating directly with them, they offered me a good discount, and also accepted credit card. Our safari experience was excellent. The vehicle provided (a Toyota Land Cruiser with refrigerator for drinks, like juice, water or local beer) and the food choices for lunch (normal or vegetarian) were outstanding. Also, our driver/ranger Oswald (also known as Ozzy) was a really nice guy, always smiling and having a positive attitude towards everything. He found all the animals we wanted to see and had really good control of the car (the roads are very bad, so the driver is tested at all times). We easily spotted the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) and had lots of fun with Ozzy’s jokes. By the way, having a fun and prepared driver is essential, as you’ll be spending a lot of time with him/her on the course of the days. That’s why I recommend that if you’re planning on booking a safari with Lion King, ask for Ozzy to be your driver. I guarantee you won’t regret it! During our safari, there was only one slight problem with our hotel in Arusha, but this problem was quickly solved after I contacted James by WhatsApp – he is always ready to help you if you need. To sum it up: if you’re looking for a good safari experience in northern Tanzania, go with Lion King Adventures.
ES
Email Marisa Jiménez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Greatest adventure and outstanding service!
Our guide, James, did everything in his power to guarantee that we would see the big 5, and so we did!
The pick up time was perfectly on time, the car we used was safe as a rock, the food provided was delicious and our guide, one of the most experienced in the field, with 20 years of safaris on his back, knew how to answer all our questions and give us extra insight on the wildlife we were observing.
Also the price-quality ratio was exceptional compared to other saafris we heard of. Will definitely recommend it!!
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Email Eliseo O. Garcia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The treatment was ozom!!! The viewing Incredible!!
A guide who is extremely experienced and knows where the animals are and has a great interest in providing his costumer with the best experience. I recommend greatly Lion King Adventures. Besides the safari he helped to communicate with other providers, arrange for other activities at his own expense and went beyond whatever expectations I had of him. In short the best treatment-service Adventure!!
It was amazing
James was our guide...he did a amazing job! We saw all the animals that we hope to see! He knows the parks very well and knows where to bring us! We don't loose tine and he give a lot of explication about the animals!! It was very interesting! He is always on time and make sure that we have all we want! For the food, the cook was amazing, I was surprise how he can do such good food!!! I recommand this company for a really good safari!!
Email Angela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I couldn't have asked for a better, more informed and well organised company for this style of trip.
We received excellent service throughout the whole trip: warm contact, a very pleasant and interesting guide who was very experienced & knowledgable. We were lucky to be able to see the big 5 & a lot more animals & birds in the three parks : Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongora crater. What an incredible country ! Our guide was happy to help in any way, & helped us plan parts of our onwards trip in Tanzania. I can highly recommend Lion King Adventures. Thank you for everything !
Email Lucy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First trip to Africa. Lion King Adventures made it simply superb.
We had a wonderful safari with Lion King Adventures in Tanzania (5days including Arusha NP, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorogoro, Tarangire). It started with an easy booking process and flexibility regarding all the wishes we had. This helped create our dream safari. The team at Lion King organised an airport pick up and accommodation for the first night. As this was our first time in Africa, it was helpful to us to know that everything had been organised. During the safari, James was our driver for the whole of the trip. He was great! Friendly, enthusiastic, and clearly has a passion for what he does. . He always managed to get us in the right spot to see the animals and to take beautiful pics and made this experience very special. We had such a great time with him. We would recommend Lion King Adventures to everyone. You are dealing with people who are very helpfu, reliable, and honest. No hidden costs or promises they did not keep.