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
DK
Email Claus Jorgensen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Asante sana Salehe and Lion King Adventures – hope to ride with you again sometime!
Thank you very much to LionKing Safari and our guide Salehe for a fantastic one-day safari to the Ngorongoro Conservatory.
We started from Arusha at 6 AM and headed for Ngorongoro. Salehe greeted us in the morning in high spirits with breakfast ready in the jeep, sharing lots of insightful background on the way and just maintained a friendly and familiar atmosphere all day.
Spending the full day in the crater we had amazing experiences with a large herd of Elephants surrounding the jeep while feeding and bathing the baby Elephants. Lion brothers resting nearby and two occasions of Lionesses hunting Grant Gazelles literally within five meters of the jeep.
Salehe showed his skills as a picnic master, serving us a wonderful hot mail and a cold beer while overlooking the entire crater from a vantage point.
In the afternoon we saw Hyenas killing a baby Wildebeest. We spotted Rhinos – first one and later three, and all the other animals you would expect, before leaving the crater and returning to Arusha in time for dinner at 7 PM.
What a day and what a great host Salehe, always ready to share from his incredible knowledge of wildlife and fauna.
Asante sana – and hope to ride with you again sometime!
US
Email Kayla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!!!
Best safari experience we could have asked for! Our guide was fabulous and we call him Good Luck Gily for the amazing animals we got to see and the great weather.
From the start the attention to detail the company provided was top notch. We only had 3 weeks to plan this trip and it was smooth sailing.
They were so patient with our 4 year old, took great care of all our needs. Would give it more stars if I could.
Excellent excellent experience!!!
US
Email Joseph B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Personalized 7 Day Safari -
My daughter and I booked a last minute (2 weeks ahead) trip with Lion King and despite that short time frame, Anna’s and Lion King’s planning and execution of the plan were perfect! She quickly sent a fantastic plan which started in the Tarangire, continued through to the Serengeti finishing up at the Ngorongoro Crater before transitioning to Zanzibar. Anna’s accommodation arrangements were perfect, starting in tent lodges with wildlife all around us, progressively more luxurious/beautiful. My daughter’s 18th birthday occurred on the trip. We didn’t mention it, but Anna noticed and was so thoughtful that she purchased and delivered a locally made and beautiful gift and arranged for the restaurant to bake a birthday cake, presented with songs by the restaurant staff. Our guide, David was wonderful, working the radio and face to face driver comms to ensure we saw all there was to see !! He was excellent at knowing when to pull over and when to move on. The lunches definitely the best - no bag/boxes for us!! Delicious and varied every day, definitely the envy of those groups around us at every picnic site. I highly recommend Lion King Adventures and will be using them for my next trip!!
US
Email Ibrahim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience of a lifetime with a company that truly cares about its guests, guides, and parks
My wife and I did a 9 day/8 night premium luxury safari with Lion King Adventures and it was incredible. Lion King was excellent with communication from the beginning which made me feel comfortable booking such a large trip. Pendo was quick to respond in a timely manner to emails and always answered questions honestly and transparently. They were flexible and helped us plan an itinerary that fit our needs. I believe they underpromised and significantly overdelivered as the safari experience vastly exceeded anything I could have imagined. This was an experience of a lifetime.
All of lodges we stayed at were beautiful with incredible meals. I have no idea how they are able to provide the level of service they do in the middle of these national parks. All staff were attentive and welcoming. Additionally, Lion King coordinated with all of the lodges so while other guests had boxed lunches during game drives, we had a full picnic lunch with real food, drinks, silverware etc. Our guide was Abu who also has an interest in wildlife photography. By the end of the trip, it felt like Abu was our friend rather our guide on a shared adventure. He is passionate about his career as a guide and genuinely excited to track the animals. He was very kind to us and made sure we had a great experience. We of course saw all members of the "big five" but also lots of other interesting animals and birds which was great. Abu really likes birds and pointed out lots of hawks, eagles, buzzards, and small birds (lilac breasted roller) throughout the trip. Additionally, while other guides were quick to rush guests to the next sighting, Abu was patient and it paid off. We saw a whole pride of lions try to catch two warthogs, a cheetah make its kill (baby gazelle), and tracked an enormous elephant which was 1km away. Abu knew exactly where the elephant would walk based on his skin being dry through his binoculars and where water was located. He positioned the jeep so 15 minutes later the elephant walked right by our jeep (and also felt comfortable since we patiently waited instead of chasing an animal). Abu was also respectful of the national parks and wildlife. He would bring us close to animals, but never so close that it was disturbing the animals or inhibiting their natural behaviors. This was important to us and in stark contrast to other guides we witnessed.
Lion King treats its guides very well as do they lodges they partner with. We really appreciated this. A the end of the safari, the owner James met us at the airport with a pen and notebook to get constructive feedback. He really pushed us to give feedback but we really couldn't not think of any areas of improvement as the safari exceeded all of our expectations and went without a hitch.
My wife and I are so thankful we booked with Lion King, this was truly the experience of a lifetime.
LU
Email Agota & Bank | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-star safari
We had a 4-day safari with Lionking Adventures in February 2022.
Organisation: Pendo at Lionking was really professional and all the time helpful while we organized the exact itinerary and the details of our trip. Pendo also helped a lot with general things such as visa and issues relating to the current Covid pandemic. Replies were provided promptly. Throughout our trip everything happened as we agreed beforehand.
The actual safari: Our guide was Macha. He is a very knowledgeable guide. He knows everything whatever we asked about nature, history or economy of Tansania. He was never tired of looking for new species for us to see. He paid a lot of attention to the animals, he has never run down even a dung beetle. He is a very good driver, very careful and also experienced on all terrain. He is very helpful and flexible, accommodated all our wishes. What was also amazing that he cleaned the car inside and outside every evening so that the next morning we could get into a nice clean jeep. This is really a tiring job especially after long days of driving. We really had an unforgettable experience with him. We would recommend him to anyone
US
Email Gayatri | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable
We booked our safari thru safari bookings and were very happy with the outcome.
Our guide Goodluck was very knowledgable and patient . He ensured that we saw the big 5.
We also caught the “ wild beast” migration.
Mr Goodluck was very organized and the previous night would give us a briefing about what to expect the next day.
Overall we really enjoyed our safari trip and would love to come back and certainly refer some of our friends.
Thank you Goodluck for a lifetime worth of memories
CA
Email Antoun. Karim & Basil | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
This was the experience of a lifetime with our amazing guide Gilbert. We booked a 4 day luxury safari and we could not be happier with the experience as a whole. Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of doing a safari. Even prior to the safari, the communication with Pendo was great. We also did a day tour to the Chemka hot springs with our guide, Emmanuel, who was also excellent and made this day memorable.
Email T Brooks | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Experience with Lion King and Mwita!
We choose Lion King Adventures for a custom private 7 day / 6 night program for two adults and one teenager in February 2022 during the migration in the Ndutu area and we are so happy we did! We had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish.
We did a lot of research as to what company to use as there are many choices, but ultimately decided on Lion King because of the high positive review rate on every platform, their flexibility, quick communication and ability to adopt. They ended up delivering on each and every front!
Accommodations - We did a combination of mid-range and luxury stays based on the location and our research. We stayed at Marera Mountain View Lodge in Karatu our first night. The location was stunning, the rooms large and accommodating and the food was good. We then proceeded to Lake Masek Tented Camp which ended up being our favorite. It is overlooking a lake, truly secluded, great service and nice large tented camps. We proceeded to the Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp for 2 nights and this camp was small, in the middle of nowhere and beautiful. The food was excellent. The last night we stayed at the Rhino Lodge camp which was basic but in a great location on the crater rim.
Communications - From the first contact to the last one this was top notch. Responses came quickly and no questions went unanswered. We were provided with detailed information, flexible scheduling, ability to adjust as desired and always with a professional tone. We were also met at the beginning and end to ensure we were well looked after. Thank you to Pendo for her amazing flexibility and great communications.
Guide - Having the right guide, driver, friend with you will make or break your trip. We were lucky to have Mwita as ours! He was with us from hotel pick up to drop off at the end of the 7 days. He was knowledgable, kind, enthusiastic, eager to please, and flexible. He knew the areas like the back of his hand and navigated through water, mud, paths and rough patches. We knows how to handle the car in rural places, communicates regularly with his fellow drivers, and ensures we got the best spots for pictures. He is also a nice person and it was great to talk to him and learn about his background throughout the time we were together. We counted 97 'cats' along our park hopping and really enjoyed our time together. We would highly recommend asking specifically for him!
Thank you for a great time. From the hot lunches, welcome bottle of wine, constant attention to detail and friendly service we always felt looked after and have only positive feedback!
CH
Email Peter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mashoke our guide and Pendo in the office fullfilled all our wishes
We truly appreciated having Mashoke, a German speaking guide. He was very knowledgeable about the bird world, helped us recognise and name (english and german) all the birds we saw.
He is a very reliable softspoken quide who went out of his way to fullfill our wishes.
Communication in advance with Pendo was fantastic. Very precise and comprehensive answers to our requests and questions.
Lion King Adventures is a locally owner company and offers great value for money.
Email Pip | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mwita from Lion Kong Adventures is professional, knowledgeable, fun & safe.
Mwita was our guide from Lion King Adventures who is from Serengeti therefore he is very passionate about the land & animals with a lot of history regarding Serengeti & surrounding parks in Tanzania.
Our tour consisted of Tarangire, Nututu, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Kilimangiaro. Mwita knew what animals to find where & when. He also has endless knowledge of the animals & the land.
We spent 9 days with Mwita, he was always happy & excited each day to show us something new.
When searching for a safari company, Lion King Adventures was very professional & quick in their replies. They also made great recommendations for the time of year we were traveling & accommodated all of our requests.
I would highly recommend Mwita & the team for your next adventure in Tanzania!