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 Paul Roper | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Among the greatest experiences of our lives, thanks to our guide, Shafino Dominick and Lion King Adv
This was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. After much research, we chose Lion King Adventures as our tour operator and we were not disappointed. We could write a book on how good this was but by way of synopsis, this must start with our guide, Shafino Dominick. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the animals, birds and plant life and he delivered exactly what we wanted and more. He was punctual, kind and attentive. Thank you so much, Shafino!
Lion King Adventures. The choices of lodges was second to none. The friendliness of the staff, a reflection of the people of Tanzania. We were welcomed everywhere we went. The countryside was beautiful and varied. We cannot thank our guide and Lion King Adventures enough for the holiday of a lifetime. We will be recommending to all our friends and family that they replicate our holiday exactly, as it was perfect. Asante sana!
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Email Eileen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb service
The Lion King Team made our first safari adventure one for the books! Everyone waa very accommodating, friendly and patient to our requests. We had the best time. All our accommodations were beyond expectations. Our safari guide— Khalifa Mohamed was the best! Goibg the extra mile to make sure that we see all the Big 5 and then some, specially having close encounters with animals in their natural habitat. 💯💯💯 to everyone!
Thank you Lion King Team! These guys are highly recommended!
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Email Thomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, organized, and Awesome!
Our family of four, with kids ages 13 and 11, went on an 8 day luxury Tanzania Safari with Lion King in June 2024. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend Lion King as a tour operator, for the people they employ, their professional operation, and the experience they organized.
We asked for a customized tour, and Lion King worked with us to create a recommendation and then address questions and repeated adjustments until we were very happy with our itinerary (thanks Edward!). Our 8 day Safari took us through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. We stayed at the Grand Melia, Maramboi, Kitela, Nyoto, and The Manor. All of the luxury camps and hotels we stayed in were excellent. We also enjoyed the lunches Lion King planned, always hot meals with a few dishes, a treat, drinks, and coffee/tea.
Our tour guide, Pius, has a university degree in wildlife and knew a ton about animals, and had 16 years of safari guide experience. He was overall outstanding. Everything logistically went off perfect, we were very comfortable that we were in good hands with a professional guide and equipment that enabled us to not worry about it a thing and make the most of our time, seeing a ton of of animals through four different parks. We got to see the Big Five, the wildebeest migration, lion cubs nursing, lions feeding, many exotic birds, and all sorts of other things. Pius was careful to make sure we were going at whatever speed we wanted, was happy to accommodate any requests, he made sure the children were taken care of, and was very helpful for any questions we had.
Thanks Lion King! Thanks Pius!
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Email Kimberly B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
Just back from a 7 day tour with Lion King Adventures. Our experience exceeded our wildest dreams. The tour company was so organized and made sure we knew exactly what to expect. Their communication was great. Our accommodations were beautiful! Food was great! The people in Tanzania are so kind and helpful. I’ve traveled a lot but felt safer in Tanzania than most places I have been. The wildlife we saw was insane! We saw the Big Five and pretty much everything else. Our guide Ozzie was THE BEST! He found us so many unique wildlife encounters. He was so knowledgeable and fun! He really helped to make the trip everything you could ever hope for! Don’t be a chicken and skip the Air Safari! It’s worth every penny! Ballooning across the Serengeti is a once in a lifetime event! I have nothing but high praise for Lion King Adventures….and if we could have taken Ozzie home with us, we would have! What a great guide! Thanks for everything Ozzie and Lion King!
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Email Charles A | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous safari experience
Lion King did a fabulous job providing exactly what we planned. They were communicative, organized and worked with us every step of the way to organize a safari to our budget and specifications.
Geoffrey was a great guide who found every animal we hoped to see and kept us on track while being flexible with our last minute requests. The food was excellent as well.
Lion King also provided some pre and post safari activities that were fantastic. The coffee farm visit really exceeded all our expectations. We got to prepare, roast and grind our own coffee in the "traditional" ways. It was quite an experience and one we will never forget.
I would not hesitate to put my safari in their hands again.
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Email Sanath | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Helpful, fun and helped make amazing memories for us.
We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti NP for 7 days. Gordon from Lion king was great to work with during our booking process. He had good suggestions for stays and how many days to spend in each park and also guided us well on where we would find migration when we visited. They were always ready to jump on a call to answer any questions we had.
As for the safari, we had a great experience with our guide, Gama. He was fun to be around and very determined to show us all the animals and birds Tanzania had to offer. He was also very knowledgeable about all the wildlife and gave us a lot of interesting information about them.
PS: One thing to note for vegetarians is that food at the lodges are a hit or miss and repetitive.
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Email Catherine Canady | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
Lion King was so easy to work with from start to finish. They responded quickly to all requests and questions. The information provided was thorough. Our driver/guide, Gama, made it his mission to help us have the best experience possible. We felt very cared for, truly enjoyed our safari and had the time of our lives.
Email Richard Walker | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
LION KING – HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME
My wife and I decided that we should book a special holiday as part of our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations. We settled on an African safari in Tanzania and visited a local travel agency. They were helpful but, as they had to consult their African specialists who in turn had to contact their associates in Tanzania, rather slow in coming up with an itinerary. We knew such a trip would be costly but, looking at the price of the itinerary proposed, it was way more expensive than we had anticipated.
Time for plan B – why not book direct? After looking at Tripadvisor, I emailed three Tanzanian Safari companies which had received excellent reviews. Jovitha from Lion King was first to respond and, after a few email exchanges, she came up with a perfect itinerary at a saving of around 33% compared to our UK quote.
And it was perfect! From being collected at Kilimanjaro Airport to being taken to our hotel in Zanzibar 11 days later, the whole trip was beautifully organised. We were thrilled to meet Jovitha on our first day in Arusha and the following morning, Enock was waiting for us at reception.
Enock was to be our driver, guide and good friend for the next nine days and what a remarkable young man he is – only 25 but he has been a safari guide for six years. Always with a smile, nothing was too much trouble and his only concern was the comfort, safety and enjoyment of his two elderly charges – so much so, that he is now our ‘official’ Tanzanian grandson! He made sure that we saw the big five, the photographers’ nine, the ugly five! He made an end of the day detour so that we could see a leopard close up, we saw a successful cheetah hunt and lost count of the number of lions. Thank you Enock, my friend – every good wish to you for your future.
All the safari lodges selected were first class – very comfortable, friendly staff and delicious food. It’s a real thrill to have elephants, bison, wildebeest etc within feet of your permanent tented bedroom. Worthy of particular mention is the Nyota Luxury Camp in the Serengeti (see my separate review) which is actually owned by Lion King. The staff here are super friendly and when we had to say goodbye after four days, we really didn’t want to leave.
If you are worried about booking directly with a Tanzanian company, don’t be! Lion King is a really well-run company which I unreservedly recommend. If you are thinking of a safari in Tanzania, send them an email – you won’t regret it.
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Email Lucas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and very patient and perfect!
After comparing several tour companies, we finally chose Lionking and realized it was the right choice! From the initial route suggestions and hotel selections, they provided very professional advice and very reasonable prices. They even gave us reasonable suggestions for our first day in Arusha and booked our flights from Serengeti to Zanzibar. The entire process was very smooth, making us feel their enthusiasm and professional service.
Our guide Gilbert was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was excellent at spotting various animals and provided us with expert information throughout the trip. He took great care of us, and his driving skills were superb. We took many photos and even witnessed a cheetah hunting, which was truly amazing!
I sincerely recommend this company to Chinese friends. Along the way, we encountered many other tour companies, but their services were not as good. Chinese people won't deceive other Chinese people! I genuinely suggest choosing this company because they are truly professional and very friendly!
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Email Zichen | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The memorable experience with the best guide ever in Africa
It was amazing. I came to Africa for my graduation tour, and I saw thousands and millions of animals. Including the big five and the big nine.if I have another opportunity to visit Africa again, I will still choose Shafino as my guide!