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 Waseem Khan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional, reliable and customer caring
From the first contact via their website till the very last moment at the airport we felt accompanied, supported and cared for by Lion King Adventures employees. The Jeep, the lodges and the itinerary were all top notch. All the conditions and commitment were met. Finally, our guide Aziz did a tremendous job of making this experience smooth and unforgettable.
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Email Erica + Spenser | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience of our lives!
My husband and I booked our honeymoon in Tanzania (5 days in safari, 3 days in Zanzibar) through Lion King Adventures and it could not have been a better company to work with! From day one of reaching out to them, they truly took the time to explain every detail, listen to our needs, and personalize an itinerary that would make us happy. They went back and forth with us multiple times and were very responsive. You can tell they are very organized and helpful, providing lots of tips to make sure there were no issues for us prior to leaving. Also, they took care of every detail--all the bookings and coordination, which was perfect as we were busy planning a wedding.
Then we arrived in Tanzania, their service was top-notch and seamless. Every single ride was coordinated for us, with no problems, and you always felt like someone was there for you. Even after leaving the mainland for Zanzibar, Lion King made sure everything was taken care of. It was perfect that we did not have to share a safari car with another group so our days were truly tailored to what we wanted to do and at what time. We loved our guide, Huruma, and the fact that we were with him the entire trip! He was incredibly personable, professional, knowledgable, and so thoughtful of our needs/wants. There was not a question we asked him that he didn't know or found out for us shortly after! You could also tell his experience and passion stood out from the other companies' guides during our drives. We appreciated how much he respected the wildlife and his patience/maneuvering so we could have the best game drives possible. We definitely felt more like friends, not just customers, with him and it was a big reason why our experience was so amazing. He truly loves what he does! And after talking with a few other drivers from Lion King, they all said the same thing about why they loved working for them--they are treated very well by the owner and management team. Makes such a difference in their staff!!
All of the accommodations were so amazing as well! We stayed at Mount Peru Hotel, Manyara's Secret, Nyota Luxury Lodge, and Lake Manyara Kilamamoja on the safari portion and found it difficult to even pick a favorite. In fact, they were all so nice we were torn everyday from wanting to stay there during the days and going out on the game drives. The staff at each place and even Tanzania in general is what my husband and I said made our experience so perfect. Everyone is so friendly, caring, welcoming, and truly so happy that you are there, you never just feel like another guest. Between the accommodations and Lion King staff themselves, we couldn't ask for better people to be surrounded by on our honeymoon. We cannot recommend them enough and don't know why anyone would use a different company!
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Email Rachel & Scott | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most UNREAL experience of our lives for our honeymoon!
To start off, I did an insane amount of research on different safari companies and different tour operators in and around Tanzania before we decided to go with Lion King Adventures. From start to finish, the experience was amazing and more than we could ever ask for and experience.
Every email back and forth with Lion King when we were putting our safari together was always immediate and accommodated everything we requested with ease. We've never used a tour operator before and it was so nice not to have to worry about the little details that we typically do on vacation. Lion King Adventures handles every little thing and it didn't go unnoticed.
The accommodations we stayed at were Kahawa House in Arusha to start off, Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge in Tarangire, Nyota Luxury Lodge in the Serengeti, and the Neptune Luxury Lodge in the Ngorongoro Crater region. Each accommodation that were stayed in was top notch service with the most amazing views.
Our guide was Gilbert and I would recommend him to anyone going on safari with Lion King. His sharp eye for finding animals that we didn't even see at first was crazy along with the amount of knowledge he has. You can tell he has a lot of passion and love for what he does and it shows. Every single day was something different and we saw everything we wanted to see and more. He really made our honeymoon memorable.
Even with our little mishap we had in Zanzibar with our hotel transfer, Lion King answered immediately during the evening hours and went above and beyond to figure out the issue. They did more than I thought they needed to. When we go back, we'll definitely be using Lion King Adventures again!
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Email Yolanda and Christian Moos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari
Lion king Adventure has been very responsive to all our queries, starting from the Safari setup, through the effective safari run and closing. We have been experiencing a Safari trip without any trouble despite the multiple pitfalls you may expect.
In addition, our guide/driver was absolutely outstanding both from his safe and professional driving skills but also from his knowledge of the animals and overall environment . Additionally he was always very keen to please our requirement raised during the trip
We also really appreciated the unique and unforgettable balloon flight experience and we would advise anyone to consider completing this Safari
You are in good hands with Lion Kings Adventure and will get the best advises from them
Email Glen Frost | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic experience
Highly recommended. Excellent safari - well organised and great guides. Gama was very knowledgeable and helpful - great at spotting wildlife and sharing information. And a safe driver as well!!
We spent six days and saw everything we wanted - Gama made sure he knew what we were interested in and went out of his way to make sure we found it.
Karin was an excellent cook - king of the curry and stew and always ready with delicious breakfast.
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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.
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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 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.
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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 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!