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 Shawna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Don’t even look at another company!
I wish I could give this company 1,000 stars! Not only do I feel like I stepped into a National Geographic documentary, I feel like I stepped back into a classroom. Gilbert, our guide, was so knowledgeable. I learned so much!! He would point out things we didn’t even see and it made the experience so much better to get a holistic view of the nature and animals here. We did an 8 day mid-range safari and went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, lake manyara and the Serengeti. If you can do it during the Great Migration I highly suggest it! Watching the wildebeest cross the river was amazing. Gilbert knew exactly what to do - he knew which wildebeest to watch that were going to cross but also used the radio to see what else everyone was seeing. Because of that we saw 3 crossings!
We saw so many things because Gilbert was on top of it. He was like - hey, there’s a lion up here so let’s go!! He helped us prioritize what we were seeing and because of that we saw some rare sights (like a lioness stalk a wildebeest and pounce)! He was also very respectful of the animals and nature. I did feel like some other companies would get too close to the animals or keep the car running but you can tell Gilbert really enjoys his job because not once did I feel like we were interfering or bothering the animals. We let them be and just watched them in their natural habitat.
This company also took care of little things you don’t think of like: always telling you when a bathroom is coming up, phone chargers in the car, lots of water, where ATMs are, etc. From the time we arrived at the airport we didn’t have to do anything. Gilbert met us and took care of us the entire way. It made things SO much easier to just sit back and enjoy.
The accommodations chosen by Lion King were amazing as well! The bush camps had robes and flip flip sandals for the shower - the food was delicious, the people and service were amazing. Also some of the places do laundry if you want to pack light (which I highly suggest). Plan on getting dusty!
You need good binoculars! They have some but it’s not ideal to share so bring your own. also a good camera with a telephoto lens if you want photos! You can rent one for a couple hundred dollars. Take probiotics before you leave :) There is WiFi at all the camps and lodges but mostly in the main area - not the rooms. However we had decent service most of the time. I had LTE in the middle of the Serengeti!
If you book with Lion King I promise you will not regret it!!
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Email Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing honeymoon with Lion King
Our experience was amazing. Ozzie was our tour guide and Yusuph was our chef. If you choose to pick Lion King (which I 100% recommend) ask specifically for Ozzie and yusuph. They are a great team that enjoy their jobs and eachother. Ozzie was extremely knowledgeable with all the animals, plants, culture, and indigenous culture. He answered all our questions and made sure we were comfortable at all times. He let us know the schedule for the next day, every day and was with us from day 1 at the airport. During the safari portions he was constantly listening to the radio shared by other operators to see if there were any rare animals around. At one point this paid off as he quickly moved us so that we could see a cheetah up close. Ozzie is an amazing tour guide and an even better human being.. Yusuph is by far the best cook I have ever met. Every meal we were met with fresh food, he woke up at 5 or earlier most days depending on our breakfast time to make our lunch for the safari and then our breakfast. Every dinner we had a 3-course meal that you just couldn't stop eating. We truly felt like a family at the end of the trip, we even exchanged phone numbers to keep in touch. Thank you Ozzie and Yusuph and thank you Lion King Adventures!
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Email Cloe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ozzie was vivacious and knowledgeable about all the animals
We were always comfortable and cared for. Meals were delicious and often even more than we needed, so don't worry about going hungry! Yusuph was an incredible bread baker, we had fresh bread daily.
Our tent was thick and well insulated for cold weather but could also be left breathable for the warm nights. Layers are still a necessity for camping in Ngorongoro though, it was very cold there and we are from Minnesota.
Our driver was very timely on pickup and dropoff at the airport, and both guides held positive attitudes throughout the entire trip. Ozzie often seemed just as excited and interested to see the animals as we were and knew many facts and behavioral characteristics about each one.
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Email Mireia PV | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
KILIMANJARO TREK, SAFARI & ZANZIBAR | August - September 2021
We are a couple and we have done a 16 days trip with the LION KING ADVENTURES, consisting on three parts: Kilimanjaro trekking + Safari + Zanzibar.
Overall, we have had an EXCELLENT experience travelling with the Lion King Adventures. We are now very happy to have chosen this agency to organize our trip. We would recommend it without any doubt!!
TRIP PLANNING: in order to design & plan our trip we were extremely well assisted by NICK. He answered all our doubts and concerns via a phone call and he was available at any time. Special thanks to Nick!
TRIP ARRANGEMENTS & FOLLOW-UP: Pendo was our main contact once the trip planning was set. She made all the bookings and transfer arrangements. We had very fluent communication with her before and during the trip, she is always available to resolve your doubts and concerns. She cared about all the details. The trip was extremely well organized:
⁃ The hotels were extremely well located and comfortable
⁃ All the pick-ups and transfers perfectly arranged
⁃ She takes care of all the details (arranges PCR-test if needed to go back, arranges pick up of extra luggage not needed for the safari…)
All in all, PENDO did an excellent job, we are extremely grateful to her!
KILIMANJARO TREKKING (6 days/5 nights - Marangu Route):
Although it was hard, with the support & encouragement of our guides IMRAN and FRANCIS we managed to reach the Uhuru peak (5.895m). It is an amazing experience, and the views from the summit are really worth it!! It is important to highlight that it was a collective success, without the help & contribution of each of the members of the crew we wouldn’t have been able to make it! We had a 10-members crew (2 guides, 1 cook and 7 porters).
We are now very happy to have done Marangu Route, as we appreciated to sleep in camps instead of tends.
Recommendation: be ready for the cold; bring as many winter clothes as you can (ski clothes will help a lot)
SAFARI (6 days/5 nights - Central & North Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara):
Our guide & driver, David, ensured we saw every animal! we were extremely lucky to see the BIG 5. It was worth it to extend the trip in order to go to the north; we were able to see the wildebeest migration!!
All the mid-range accommodation lodges were perfect! It is amazing to sleep in the tended lodges in the middle of the Serengeti, extremely worth it!
ZANZIBAR (4 days/3 nights): the island is totally worth it. It is preserved unexploited!
We stayed at Amaan beach bungalows, the location is amazing and totally worth it!
All in all, we have had an EXCELLENT experience travelling with the Lion King Adventures. The organization, hotels and transfers were perfect. We completely recommend organizing your trip to TANZANIA with them, you won’t regret!!
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Email Alexander Stöhr | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Over the top Tanzanian Experience!
We chose Lion King Adventures as they provided high quality service from their very first response to our many questions be had, so we had a good feeling about them from the beginning and where not to be disappointed. First we did a Kilimanjaro hike, which was well planned, organized and executed. The guides Saladini and Abdi where outstanding, know so much about the mountain and helped us to conquer the mountain successfully. Afterwards we did our private and individually planned safari tour via Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngoronogro and Serengeti. I have done a lot of Safaris in many African countries so I know what I am talking about. Its save to say that we had probably one of the best guides out there in Tanzania. He was extremely passionate and really keen to give us the best experience possible. He always understood nature and animals, which I felt gave us a great benefit while experiencing the wildlife. It seems like Richard know all the animals in this vast land and their individual behavior. Altogether it was an over the top and always be remembered experience. Happy to come back. Can only recommend Lion King to everyone. Cheers, Alex
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Email Jules Bottlaender | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari of a lifetime!
Having done quite a few safaris already, I must say that Lion King adventures exceeded by far all my expectations. After contacting more than a dozen agencies I wisely decided to go ahead with them.
The guide Sifael proved extremely experienced through his intuition, eyesight, patience and knowledge. As a result we managed to spot 9 cheetahs, 2 léopards, over 30 lions, 2 spectacular wildebeest river crossings, and numerous actions (lions copulating, eagle and jackal hunting..) to name but few.
Nick the contact through which we booked the tour have been very listening to adapt and advise this program to best suit our dreams.
Thanks a lot Lion King adventures and Sifael for those unforgettable memories!
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Email Jean-Michel & Marie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Choose Lion King, you won't regret it ! A true once in a lifetime experience !
After nearly two years of preparation (thanks Covid !), I have never regretted to choose the Lion King company for my 9 days safari in Tanzania. They provided high quality service from their very first response (Pendo was just AMAZING) to our many questions we had. I took the time to contacts many differents tour operator but with Lion King, it was different. We had such a good feeling about them from the beginning and we where not to be disappointed, trust me ! Everything went as planned, perfectly executed and I would not change a thing!
Our guide Ali Fa and our cooker Karim were just amazing at their work. But they were even more amazing as person and we will miss them as for us, they are part of our unforgetable memories which they filled with joy, knowledge and humour all along the way. I will never thank enough the Lion King company for making this trip such a wonderful and unforgettable experience!
Also, for my french speaker companions, coming from Belgium I wanted to have a guide that would be able to speak French, don't miss out to ask for Ali Fa our guide who has been to the Lycée français in Dar Es Salaam and his french is just perfect!
In short, do not look for another company in terms of quality/price you won't find something better! Trust me, it took me 2 months to compare at least 50 companies and I have never regretted my choice!!! Once again, thank you Lion King,
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Email Alison Troff | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Tour Operator
It's hard to put into words exactly how incredible Lion King Adventures is. I had originally planned our safari for 2020, but had to cancel due to the COVID pandemic. Pendo was so lovely during the initial trip planning and the rescheduling for 2021. In fact, we had to adjust our dates a few times to accommodate travel in other countries and she was quick to respond and very thorough. She made planning this portion of our trip a breeze!
Once we arrived, our guide Richard was wonderful. He picked us up from the airport and was with us for the next week! We saw so many animals. Richard instantly knew every animal including the hundreds of different birds we saw! He also spotted so many animals that we would have never seen. With his help we saw all of the big 5 plus so many more. He was also able to answer all of our questions about the animals. I truly cannot say enough good things about his guidance or about the trip.
I would highly recommend Lion King Adventures for a safari.
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Email Thomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice experience
The communication was excellent. Fast answers all the time. We paid via wise bank transfer which worked fine and safed us money with the exchange rate.
The pick-up was on time and everything was done as planned. David was a good and experienced guide which drove us quickly to see all the big 5.
The luxury accomodations and rooms were exactly those you see on their website.
All in all a great experience!
Thank you very much!
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Email Lindsay C | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures is top of the Line
Lion king adventures is top of the line and surpasses the other Safari companies on service and experience. The communication prior to booking the Safari was easy and everyone was very quick to respond to answer all of our questions regarding coordination with James through WhatsApp or email to the details and payments with Pendo. It can be difficult to coordinate a PCR covid test in Tanzania in order to fly back to your country or transit through another that requires it, but Lion king made this process stress free and we were able to take one in the middle of the Serengeti and when we arrived our last night in Arusha the test certificates were already printed for us.
Our guide was Salehe (definitely request to have him). He knows all the national parks very well (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater), so knows where to find the animals and is an expert at properly placing your Safari vehicle to have the best viewing and best spot for photos). He took care of everything…once he picked us up from the airport he dealt with all the logistics of hotels and national park permits etc. and we just went with the flow and got to enjoy ourselves. He pays attention to detail and would set up a special picnic lunch for us on the Safari days equipped with tablecloths, table/chairs/ wine bottle with our names engraved on it, kept the food hot or cold, it was amazing. We would see other people from safaris walk by and make comments about how they wished their Safari company would do that. Salehe also made us feel very safe which was important to us as two female travelers.
Our favorite accommodation was Tarangire Treetops- definitely request to stay there. It’s a magical place. Also the Lion King Safari vehicle is very comfortable. There’s even charging ports for your phones and devices and many spots for the drinks they provide for you. All the safaris are private too, which also adds to the best experience. Two things to make sure are in your itinerary are visiting the Maasai village and the sunrise hot air balloon Safari in the Serengeti.
If you are trying to decide on a Safari company, this one takes care of all the logistics, provides you with the best experience, is very affordable, has impeccable service and pays attention to detail, is a private Safari, and is simply THE BEST.
