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 Beata + Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!!
We could not of picked a better safari company!! Our guide Peter truly loves what he does and is extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, geological formation of the land, and the culture. Peter was very transparent with us which we greatly appreciated. He told us on day one, which animals we will be able to see versus which animals are harder to locate. We understood that with nature, no one can predict the animal patterns. Lucky for us... we saw the BIG 5 !!! The guide will maximize your time out there in order to see all the animals, so do not expect a lot of down time, but in the end it’s worth it. In spite of all the crazy goings-on with COVID, and the constant changes in governmental regulations, testing requirements,and other related obstacles, our trip went off without a problem. Having never traveled to Africa before, such a trip can be fairly daunting, but Lion King Adventures was always available to answer all the questions we had, no matter how small or insignificant. The entire itinerary is customizable when you do a private tour. Every concern or problem we had was immediately addressed and resolved, and the trip was amazing to say the least. My wife has dietary restrictions, which Lion King went above and beyond by notifying all the lodges ahead of time, which was extremely helpful and didn’t cause any confusion when it came to breakfast,lunch or dinner. My wife and I would both highly recommend Lion King Adventures and would not hesitate to use them again for our next trip to Africa.
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Email Thore Zimmermann | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magic Safari Experience - Hakuna matata!
We just completed a 6-day 5-day safari experience with Lion King Adventures which was simply amazing. I’d warmly recommend this provider to anyone searching for the real safari experience. To start with, the locations we visited, ie Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tangire, were simply magic. The accommodations we have stayed in (Planet Arusha, Eileen’s, Serengeti Heritage Camp) were top notch as well as the tour organization and client service - starting even before the arrival with an in-depth pre-briefing - always reliable. The car was very comfortable and clean (New Toyota Land Cruiser) and drinks were always available - to our utmost satisfaction. The high quality and hospitality of our German-speaking guide Moussa was the icing on the cake and exceeded our expectations: he shared with us his abundant knowledge / expertise of the wildlife during our trip in a very clear and concise manner, enabling us to get a very good understanding of the animals, plants and surroundings spotted. He also shared his insights about Tanzanian / African culture so we got a better feeling for local life, thinking, habits, etc. During our game drives, he was highly motivated to present us the best spots to observe the wildlife and was not shy running the extra mile over and over again - great, highly proactive guide. Hakuna Matata. Bilgin & Thore
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Email Mary | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!
I first started working with lion King and their representative Pendo a year and a half ago planning for our 35th anniversary trip to Africa !!! We had everything figured out and Pendo was on top of everything and then Covid hit !! once things started opening up a year and a half later I reached out to Pendo again once we were vaccinated and had the approval to go overseas and she welcomed us back and we picked up right were we left off and she didn’t skip a beat . Pendo knew everything and remembered everything that I had requested …and I did have some special requests I am celiac and also an arachnophobiac person!!! and I can tell you not one place was unprepared !!! my husband and I felt completely confident all while working with Pendo as she prepared for our Covid testing and everything we needed to do to come into their country and for our connections out I can’t say enough about their professionalism their thoroughness it was amazing and their staff couldn’t be better!!!!! And We were so lucky!!!! we feel we won the jackpot when our guide picked us up at the airport his name is Abu :) and this young man greeted us so warmly and that’s where it just took off!!!!!! My husband and I spent the next nine days with Abu going through the Serengeti and other nearby parks !!! we were there for the migration of the wildebeests and Abu absolutely nailed it !!!!! It was if Abu called in these favors with the animals himself!!!! He nailed our sightings and up close and personal of every animal we would’ve ever wanted to see and more!!! we were able to feel so at home because of the relationship Abu had with every one of the tour operators hotel staff and everyone of the strangers I would say I would call …he would probably calls them friends (as this is the feeling i soon learned of the people of Tanzania) we met along the way he is a truly unique and wonderful human being that we were so blessed that we we had the privilege to spend those nine days with and two experience all that we experience from the wildebeest to the up close and personal lions and elephants it was absolutely beyond our wildest imaginations!!! On top of all of that while we were on this great adventure we had some changes we needed to make to our airlines but in country the airlines systems were down and we could not do it over the phone so Pendo stepped up and went in to the airlines office and took care of everything for us and had everything emailed to us and hardcopy sent before we had to make our flight out of Tanzania once again !!!! When they asked for suggestions of what they could do better we couldn’t think of one this is a company who truly put their guests above all else !! The whole time Pando their office representative was checking in with Abu to make sure everything was going OK make sure that they the places remembered my requests !! everything !!! as did Abu ! And As we checked in for our flight to Johannesburg our sweet Abu was waiting at the window to make sure we were doing OK in the airport !!! that’s the kind of service that absolutely wraps everything up with a pretty bow :) you will not be disappointed ever if you choose LION KING ADVENTURES they’re wonderful !!!!!!! And by the way the choices set up by them for our stays couldn’t have met our personalities and our wishes more for perfectly every single detail was thought about specifically for us throughout this whole trip and you will not be disappointed!!!!
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Email Mehdi & Family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful unforgettable trip
magnificent trip breathtaking unforgettable we saw all the sovage animals in nature the guides very welcoming and helpful
TJ
Email Sangeeta Lama & Family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If it's a tour in Tanzania, then Lion King Adventures is who you should choose!
Lion King Adventures were absolutely amazing right from the beginning. Prompt communication, keeping the client's needs in mind, flexible with plans, courteous, helpful, and everything else one would ask for in a service provider. They planned every little detail of our trip, were patient with all our requests and made adjustments to meet all our requirements. The hotels they organised and the guide they gave us were both extraordinary. The guide, Richard, was truly the most extraordinary part of our trip. He made our safari experiences absolutely out of this world. Our 11 year old son will forever treat Richard like a friend and family because that is how Richard is. Friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and very persistent. He makes every effort to fulfill the client's request. We were able to see a mother cheetah and her cub get their kill and enjoying it, leopards climbing trees, lots of lion prides, innumerable giraffes, zebras, and so many other animals. We were truly blessed to have Richard who helped us see, and enjoy the Great Migration. Thank you so much Lion King Adventures.
Smooth, professional and efficient
Service was very good. The tour was put together in less than 24 hours and all ran smoothly. The guide (Goodluck) was very knowledgeable about wildlife, fauna and flaura. He really did his best to get us to viewing sights which was great. We saw all the the animals that we wanted to see because of Goodluck’s efforts.
We initially wanted to do a self drive safari, and in hindsight we are pleased we chose LK as we would not have managed to see all that we did so it was well worth it.
Overall it was a safari to remember and we would recommend Lion King.
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Email Robert Freeman | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A remarkable, enlightening, and amazing experience that I will never forget!
My experience with Lion King Adventures was truly a life changing experience. When my family first booked, communication with the owner, Pendo, was effective and highly efficient. Any time we had questions regarding payment, lodging, concerns, or any other pertinent information, she was enthusiastically prepared to assist us.
Upon arrival, our tour guides, Salehe and Gilbert, greeted us with welcoming arms. During our entire safari journey, they truly made us feel like family and took care of us beyond our expectations. From introducing us to Swahili greetings, informing us on all the animals in the safari and their habits, making sure we were comfortable and secure with lodging, and not to mention the Jeep rides and plethora of pictures taken, I highly recommend Lion King Adventures to everyone traveling to Tanzania to experience life in the Tarangire, Ngorongro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara National Parks. You will not regret it! It was truly bittersweet departing from Salehe, Gilbert, and the entire Lion King Adventure family because once again, we all became family.
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Email Kina Eager | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gilbert was awesome!!!!
We’ve visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Our guide was Gilbert Kidaisho. Gilbert is absolutely AWESOME! He is very understanding, patient, flexible, and accommodating. He would make adjustments to accommodate our requests. Gilbert is hospitable, polite, thoughtful and thorough. There are a lot of fine details he thought of that we did not. He also cleaned the jeep inside and out each day. One of the things we found most impressive is his ability to spot the animals far away and/or hiding. He is very sharp, keen, and knowledgeable. We can tell he is passionate about what he does and wants to have an enjoyable and fun experience. When we return, we will definitely make a request for GILBERT!
We trusted him with our lives and he kept us completely safe. We trusted him with our dreams and he made them come true. And for that we are forever grateful. Asante sana!
Email Estelle & Quentin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience!!!
We enjoyed 5 days of safari with Lion King Adventures and we could discover the biggest parks in mainland Tanzania(Tarangire Serengeti Ngorogonro Manyara's lake)
We have been welcomed at the airport by our guides who have been attentionate and passionate to share their knowledge. Our guides spoke perfect French and English.
We had the chance to see all of the big 5 except rhinoceros for which we will come back again with the same company.
For accommodation we chose luxury version and the lodges exceeded our wildest expectations, with spacious rooms with stunning views over the Tanzanian landscapes.
Thank you sooo much!
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Email Aja Naylor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!!
There aren't enough words to express how amazing it was to go on safari with Lion King Adventures! They were a true pleasure to work with from my first inquiry until we were dropped off for our flight to Zanzibar.
Ms. Pendo walked with us every step of the way for almost a year to set up this unforgettable vacation for myself, my husband and 6 of our family/friends. We did a 5 day mid-range safari and used 2 jeeps to accommodate our group and luggage comfortably. We celebrated birthdays and our wedding anniversary on this trip and LKA made sure that every location we stayed in knew and celebrated these milestones with us. LKA even surprised us on our first day in Arusha with a private barbeque at their beautiful residence and that was when the bond was truly forged before our adventure. We were able to meet the owners and many of the other staff members. We danced, we laughed, we drank and we even climbed a waterfall behind the house!
Our tour guides, Salehe and Gilbert, were outstanding! They did a wonderful job of explaining details about the animals and added in a stop at a Masai village at the request of the group that was unplanned. They also got us as close as possible to all of the animals. I'm still so impressed with their ability to spot animals way in distance that the naked eye can't see. The jeep was always immaculate each morning because they took the time at the end of the day to make sure it was tidied up. They truly care about their work and cared about us and our experience and it showed. If we could have brought them with us to Zanzibar we would have!
Every accommodation we stayed at was filled with wonderful staff, food and housing. We are all still in awe of this magical experience! I'm so happy I found them and I can't wait for our toddler to get a little bigger so that we can bring her back and have her join us on our next Lion King Adventures safari....because there will definitely be a next time.
