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 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!
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Email Cherry wang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic dream trip
This is the first time I step in African, is one of my bucket list, my seeing is the same with my imagination, and I met a very good guide, he took us to see more than 50 lions, almost all African animals, thank you Mr schafino
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Email Wendy Wang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Memories of whole life！
Tanzania's savannah wildlife and the professionalism of its guides are integral to the safari experience. Expert guides not only provide valuable insights but also ensure the safety and enjoyment of the visitors. My journey through Tanzania was a testament to the beauty of the African wilderness and the dedication of those who guide us through it.
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Email ZHOU HAGEN | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The excellent experience & The best guide
This was my dream trip and the kids' most unforgettable destination so far. We met the best guide, Shafino, who showed us many rare animals and sights. The kids absolutely loved him! This trip was to celebrate their elementary school graduation. My son hopes to come back when he turns eighteen and find Shafino as his friend and guide again!
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Email Lily Lee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience! We will choose you again!
Lion King, thanks ! We had a wonderful trip and unforgettable memories with my bother and sister's families. I and my husband came from Toronto and they came from China. We meet once a year through a trip at different country. This trip is the most incredible and amazing experience than before. Our tour guide Immanuel was excellent. He answered all our questions and provided lots of information on the animals, landscape and culture around us. He was very friendly, funny and informative and we always felt in safe hands. He consistently managed to find us the best spots to see the animals. On our private safari experience, we were very lucky to see all of the big 5 and a lot more - thank you Immanuel!
Our accommodation was great in beautiful and unique settings.
Rose and Gordon in the Lion King Adventures office were very helpful and flexible when organizing this trip and provided lots of information. I contacted Rose at 9:30pm after office hour but she responded me very quickly!
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Email Zane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
We booked with Lion King for our Tanzania safari experience as they were the most responsive and understanding operator. Once we reached Tanzania, the service has been impeccable. We were so lucky to have been allocated Shafino as our guide for the private tour. Having been in the game for over 25 years, Shafino took us to see all the big 9 and some more! Every day is an adventure and we saw all the animals in different forms and habitats. The experience was truly amazing and I would recommend it to everyone. Please ask for Shafino as your guide!
