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 Paola | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience and outstanding service, highly recommended
Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. Everything about Lion King Adventure has been absolutely outstanding. From the very beginning preparing the quote for us, we contacted 2 other agencies but we could immediately tell this was going to be the best. The quote was clear and very detailed. Our trip was beyond amazing. They take care of EVERYTHING down to the smallest details. I’ll try and recap the main highlights
- Pre-departure: they gave us very detailed and clear information about the trip, including all we needed to prep (clothes, vaccination, weather and other tips). I didn’t have to look anything up on my own, they provided it all. And all questions were answered in less than 24 hours (accounting for time zone)
- arrivals: super easy pick up at airport.
- lodges and accommodations: incredible! All places we went to were way beyond our expectations. Incredible service from everyone. I particularly loved the fact that all lodges were locally owned and supporting the local communities. I could also tell that we got some special treatments for being with Lion King, such as preferential check in, and warm packed meals for our lunches (instead of cold lunch packs). We saw everyone packing their own lunch in the morning but we never had to worry about that. Our guide took care of it all and it was all warm food, a whole spread! I would have never found these incredible lodges on my own.
- safari experience: this is a private experience so it was just me and my husband on the whole trip with our own dedicated guide for the whole trip. The cars were really cool and clean, with all you need including chargers and cooler for drinks. We went to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Everything was just a dream. I never thought we woudl be able to see animals so up close! And we always felt perfectly safe with our guide.
- guide: I cannot recommend Shafino enough. He was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond! He effortlessly drove around hard terrain while also spotting wildlife. He was incredibly knowledgeable, with so many facts about each animal, there was no question he couldn’t answer. We had really long days and he never delivers anything less than top level service. Thanks to his incredible amount of effort and expertise, we were able to spot ALL big 5 (including 4 rhinos!!) and other rare animals such as Serval cats and Caracals. We also witnessed lions with a fresh kill and others mating. He drove for hours to make sure we would see each animal on our list. He also had great tips about how to take photos (very useful for newbie photographers like us) and would move the car around to help us get the best shot. I would definitely recommend Shafino as your guide!
Overall, I know there are a lot of agencies to choose from but I’m so happy with Lion King and would (and will!) book with them again. The level of service, professionalism, safety, cleanliness (Shafino cleaned our car every night!), attention to detail cannot be beat. A safari is for lost a once in a lifetime experience, so it’s important to book with the best, and both Lion King and Shafino were hands down the best in the business!
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Email Adam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shafino is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about all things Tanzania and Africa.
Lion King Adventures made what is an amazing experience of going on a safari all the more incredible, going above and beyond in every facet.
They have prepared everything you need as you progress through your safari adventure, making everything seem less and stress free. They handle all the park permits, packing of lunches, obviously the driving to and from all location, and so much more. Their recommendations for lodges during our visit couldn’t have been better as each night was spent at amazing locations with the best and friend listed staff.
We couldn’t have been paired with a more incredible guide in Shafino, who shared great knowledge of all things Tanzania and Africa. His passion and pride in what he does and knows, we appreciated the wealth of knowledge he passed along to us during our journey over 4 days, whether it be the animals, plants, the land, people, and culture. There wasn’t a question we asked that wasn’t able to be answered and will go home with more knowledge than we could’ve imagined. His keen eye on the landscape and masterful driving helped set up amazing photos and memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Lion King adventures lives up to their name, in that they are the king and top of the line in your safari expedition needs.
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Email Chen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and professional, warm and helpful
This is a wonderful trip we will never forget for life.
The clarification from Lion king of the program was detail and professional prior departure, it was great help for the preparation.
We took plenty of photos and videos. The magnificent migration is not describable by any languages.
We are impresses by the warm and thoughtful service provided by the local people, especially our drivers and guide Salehe Kimosa. He is very experienced and knowledgeable in safari business. can always find the best spot for photo, share great stories of animals life and Tanzania culture.
We traveled with 4 young kids from 2 to 7 years old. Accommodations was very well organised by considering our special needs. The hotel staff and our guide Salehe, offered great help during all trip, so that the trip was entertaining, comfortable and safe for both adults and kids. My sons become close friends with Salehe.
For sure we will come back to Africa again.
SG
Email Wei | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worry-free all-inclusive trip
We went on a customized 9-day safari in Tanzania with Lion King Adventures. We are a group of two families with four adults and fours little kids. Our experience has been excellent. Itinerary proposal was clear and easy to understand. Communication was convenient and timely. Instructions were comprehensive and helpful. The overall experience with the company was pleasant.
Our driver and guide Salehe has done a wonderful job. He is friendly, patient, accommodating and possesses enormous knowledge about the animals and local culture. He also has this incredible “eagle vision” that can spot different animals from far away with naked eyes. Thanks to this ability of his, our vehicle was the first one to spot, on different occasions, lions, cheetahs, and even a wild rhino. The conversation with him in the car has been quite enjoyable as well.
From pickup till drop off, the safari trip is indeed a worry-free experience with everything taken care of by the company and/or Salehe.
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Email W. Cyrus | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King exceeded our expectations with excellent customer service and clear communication!
We celebrated our 25th anniversary with a custom safari for 3 nights. Lion King listened to what we wanted and put together an amazing package with personal touches, such as the personal tour rather than a group. It was worth it! Their clear and efficient communication was a plus! They arranged for transports from every location. Our tour guide, Aziz, was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and accommodating, making sure we had what we needed. Customer service was top priority! The same is true of the 5 star quality accommodations of which we stayed. The staff and food were amazing at the Kitela Lodge! We are now on our way to enjoy Zanzibar put together by Lion King. Can’t wait to see what amazing adventures await us…
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Email Elyse | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect family safari
We had a perfect safari. Our guide, Gama, was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with my kids (ages 7 and 9). He has an excellent eye and we were able to see all of the big 5.
The lodges we were booked into- Arusha Planet, Eileen’s Trees Inn, and Embalakai Tented Camp- were well appointed and clean with friendly staff and good food.
Lion King did an excellent job communicating and we’re always available for questions. When we realized we couldn’t do a walking safari due to the ages of the kids, they scheduled a perfect replacement activity that we all enjoyed and covered the extra cost. I highly recommend Lion King for a family safari.
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Email Kim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience with Lion King Adventures!!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Lion King Adventures. My partner and I just got home from the 12 day Honeymoon tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar...to say it was amazing is an understatement.
From day one, our experience was absolutely seamless. I was so impressed by the customer services and ease of communication when first planning and coordinating the trip...thank you Rosemary and Pendo! They created the perfect itinerary for us based on our budget and interests. They were incredibly responsive to all emails and thoroughly answered any questions I had.
The safari portion of our trip was unlike anything I experienced before (and I have been to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia). The accommodations we stayed at, the food we were provided, the vehicle we travelled in, and the parks we visited all exceeded our expectations. Most of all, we had an incredible tour guide, Ozzie. Ozzie was everything you could hope for in a guide. He was reliable, trustworthy, patient, funny, highly knowledgeable, and devoted to making sure our experience was one we would not forget. Thanks to him, and a little bit of luck :-), we had the most incredible wildlife experiences, seeing the Big 5 and so so much more. Ozzie taught us so much about Tanzania in general from the wildlife, land, people, etc. We are so grateful for what we saw and learned. Ozzie, thank you for giving us the best experience and showing us all the beauty of Tanzania!!
Zanzibar was a beautiful place to relax after our exciting safari experience. The perfect way to end our trip to Tanzania.
This trip was worth every single penny we spent on it, book your trip now, you won't regret it!
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Email Dana F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous!!!
From the very beginning when we where researching safaris, Lion King was the only one that got back to us in a timely fashion, and stuck to our budget. They provided very clear options, reminded us along the way to apply for visas, etc., and booked everything except our airfare - even all of the airport and hotel transfers. In addition to the safari, they booked us several days at two different hotels in Zanzibar (Gold Zanzibar and another in Stone Town, Maru Maru). We were able to stay in one of the new Lion King properties, Nyota - oh my goodness, this is glamping on steroids!! Indoor and outdoor showers, and each tent has it's own solar operated hot water heater! Excecellent food, gracious staff, we felt like royalty! From the planning of our trip with Pendo, to meeting the owner James at Nyota, to our fabulous guides Salehe and Gilbert and all the staff we met in between - cannot say enough about Lion King. Absolutely, hands down, the best vacation ever. Completely worry free, all the details were handled, and it all ran so smoothly. The guides were so incredibly knowledgeable and respectful of the wildlife! I loved every minute, and you will too!
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Email Katie Folk | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures far exceeds all expectations.
Our group of 7 (age ranges 12-62) were blessed to be paired with Gilbert and Saleh for our safari adventures. They were the best guides ever!
They took us EVERYWHERE - - Serengeti, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangire.
Gilbert knew my son was into birding so he always took the time to stop, point out birds, tell us what the bird was, and would even share information on it. Their ability to spot animals and knowledge was impressive. Lion King far exceeded our expectations and we recommend them 1000 times over!
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Email Chin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, Fantastic and Trustworthy!
How should I start.. Firstly, I had a very great experience with Caroline and Kabwe, they are both very professional, answered all my many questions with patience and the tour/ accommodation arrangements went well as planned, zero hiccups!
And now the most important person of our wildfire tour is our tour guide - Mr Shafino! He has a pair of very sharp eyes to spot the animals from far even if these animals were in the bush or in the dark shaded area on/ under the tree. He went extra miles not just to make sure we see Big 5 but also the Big 9. These big 9 wildlife animals were amazing and he made sure he parked the jeep in the best position so that we could take the nicest possible shots. Also, he is very knowledgable/ informative about the animals and he has shared a lot which I appreciated. He showed up on time everyday to pick us up with clean jeep car. All in all, we were well pampered and well taken care of by Mr Shafino. Thank you Mr Shafino for the hospitality and professionalism. We had amazing wildlife safari tour!
Food wise it was good throughout the trip.
Last but not least, thank you Lion King Adventures! You guys helped me to tick off one of my bucket lists with amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour company and Mr Shafino as your tour guide.