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 Laura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience with Lion King
Trip of a lifetime…
Booking agent communicated well, making planning and booking a breeze. Driver David did a phenomenal job maneuvering the park and getting us unrivaled shots of the wildlife with epic sunrises and sunsets. Accommodations and dining were beyond our expectations. Recommend adding the Hot Springs and day hike to Mt. Kilimanjaro at end of safari. Would not hesitate to refer friends and family for to safari with Lion King!
AE
Email Adrianna & Khalid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goodluck, made us feel like family the whole time!
We booked with Lion King Adventures mere days before flying out. In all transparency, we were looking at another company and came across Lion King Adventures. Our previous provided had left us a bit uneasy in our planning. With Lion King, we were hooked with the initial email; they were extremely professional and their communication convinced us to use them. They were responsive as we had MAMY questions, they made themselves available via WhatsApp and email. We changed providers literally days before our flight. We are so glad we made this decision as they did not miss one detail and made sure we had everything we needed.
My husband and I were traveling for our honeymoon and decided to do the 5-day luxury safari. We were honored to have Goodluck as our guide and driver. We were pleasantly surprised when he welcomed us with personalized wine bottles celebrating our marriage! We found him to be a person with a truly big heart and made us feel so comfortable the entire time. Goodluck was both accommodating and knowledgeable. From the moment he arrived at the airport to the moment we departed, we felt we were with family. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
Our Safari took us all over Tanzania and allowed us the opportunity to see more than we could have imagined. Goodluck, was a great listener and made sure we saw all the animals we wanted to. He has eyes like a hawk, he taught us so much in those short span! We went in areas and had the best views and we always seemed to be one step ahead of all the other trucks. We never felt crowded or overwhelmed. Goodluck also taught us so much about Tanzania and the local culture while we were on our journey.
Each accommodation they booked for us was truly 5 star and it was nice to not have to worry about anything. Lion King had also alerted the hotels that we were on our honeymoon, and to our surprise, we were welcomed with decorated rooms and gifts in each location. It truly made us feel special.
While we were nervous about traveling during COVID, Lion King made us feel safe and comfortable. From ensuring we had hand sanitizer and masks, to arranging our COVID test prior to flying home. They made sure to take all safety precautions and for that, we are grateful.
At the conclusion of our trip, we were able to sit with the owner over coffee and talk about our experiences. He asked for genuine feedback and ways to improve. We could see the passion he has for his company and we had nothing but positives to share. To our surprise, they transported us to our Air BNB as we decided to stay in Arusha a few days after the safari and they picked us up and took us to the airport. The little things are what make the difference.
We cannot recommend Lion King Adventures and Goodluck enough! We plan go come back and see them again!
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Email Alberto | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Amazing, amazing, amazing! Musa is a spectacular guide! Cordial, attentive, very professional and extremely knowledgeable! Beyond an exceptional Safari experience with Musa, he also provided a very pleasant cultural immersion into Tanzanian life and history. National Geographic you’ve got competition with Musa! David Attenborough should probably call Musa for his next Animal themed documentary. Musa speaks perfect English, German and Swahili.
Lion King Adventures provided great guidance in choosing the Safari that was right for us. Pendo, our contact was very pleasant and accommodating. We must note that even with our last minute changes. Lion King were very flexible and helped in every way (Much due to Pendo who graciously handled all of our requests) .The lodges and camp sites were great and the food delicious! Everyone very eager to make our visit as enjoyable as possible. Lion King Adventure team knows what they are doing. 10/10+
We would definitely recommend you use Lion King Adventures and a definite must ask for Musa, our guide for 7 days. We hope to come back soon!
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Email Matias & Daniela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures goes above and beyond to make your dream safari the trip of a lifetime.
Having dreamt of going on a safari for oh-so-many years, it is an understatement to say that my expectations were exceptionally high.
After an 11 Day Safari & Beach excursion with Lion King Adventures, I’m delighted to say that our expectations were blown out of the water. My wife and I truly had the trip of a lifetime filled with unforgettable memories, spectacular sightings, and authentic Tanzanian experiences.
From beginning to end, the entire Lion King team was kind, considerate, and professional. Their expertise is indisputable, and we consider ourselves very fortunate for having booked with them instead of any other safari company.
Our itinerary took us from Arusha to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar. This route provided us with a wide-ranging experience of the landscapes – and most importantly, the wildlife. Frankly, we were able to see just about every animal big and small on our bucket list – including a rare and intimate encounter with a leopard that courted its mate right next to our vehicle for several minutes.
To my surprise, the accommodations were extraordinary by any standard. Elegant, lavish, and luxurious, many of the places we stayed at could easily fit in as a swanky all-inclusive in Dubai or New York. But I doubt those locations have wildebeest greeting you for breakfast and hyena’s serenading you at night!
Tanzania is a stunning country with incredible eco-diversity, lush landscapes, and friendly people. I’m thrilled that we chose not only Lion King Adventures, but the country as our destination.
Finally, I’d be remiss not to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Lion King Adventures' team who helped make our dream safari vacation a reality.
The booking process was greatly facilitated by Pendo, who promptly and smartly answered what must have been a thousand questions – and she was awesome and attentive throughout it all. From itineraries to hotels, to transportation, or covid protocols, she was always on it. Thank you, Pendo!
Lastly, a special thank you to our guide, Goodluck, who is easily one of the most knowledgeable, charming, and charismatic individuals we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Every day, Goodluck went above and beyond to not only be a great host but to ensure that we had the most rewarding experience possible. Thanks to him, we had so many rare moments and up-close sightings that only a few lucky souls get to witness. We’ll cherish these memories for a lifetime. Asante sana, Goodluck!
For anybody who has any doubts – don’t. This is a beautiful and eye-opening experience that has left us with long-lasting perspective. And Lion King Adventures is who we wholeheartedly recommend taking you there.
PT
Email Margarida | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Salehe was a real asset to our trip
With eagle eyes, Salehe could spot animals from afar. He had a true passion for birds and was always eager to identify them.
We had to change our plans last minute and Lion King did everything for us. Not a problem unsolved the whole trip.
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Email Raj & Diana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Service, Great Price, Great Value
After visiting Africa with A&K a few times, we decided to be adventurous and go with Lion King Adventures this time. We did a 12 day tour of Tanzania with Lion King Adventures, and we had the most amazing time. Lion King Adventures was very responsive, and planning the safari was easy with them. We stayed at similar types of hotels that we stayed with A&K before (e.g. Four Seasons Serengeti Lodge), and the service was at 90-95% of the A&K service at 60% of the cost.
We had a private vehicle, and our driver Salehe was amazing - really nice, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Salehe made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. He also has an amazing eye for seeing the smallest of animals from a distance. We saw all the animals we wanted to see with Salehe.
The safari itself was more than what we expected - talk about lions climbing trees, a huge pride of 17 lions, lion cubs with mothers, memories of elephants up close, etc. We went to most of the "regular" national parks, but we also tried one off-the-beaten-path region called Ndutu in the South Serengeti. The experience at Ndutu was mind blowing - lots of animals and not as many tourists. If you are in the right season, we highly recommend visiting Ndutu.
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Email Sean | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari
This was the vacation of a lifetime. Lion King provided an amazing safari with many animals seen. Gilbert is an excellent guide and I recommend him highly. He was exceptional at spotting many animals. By the end of the trip, he fit with the namesake of Lion King as we saw 74 lions during our trip. Ms. Pendo was always on top of setting up everything and quick to respond to any questions we had.
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Email Cheyenne & Charlie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Dreams Come True with Lion King!
A safari has been a dream of mine as long as I can remember, my husband was open to the idea but not as thrilled. When you look up Lion King Adventure reviews, they are all amazing, and let me tell you, the real deal is just that and so much more!! I could not have pictured a more perfect trip! After being cancelled due to covid, we were nervous to finally be able to go, but we had to have a covid test upon arrival, and we felt safe the entire trip! We did the budget safari, and loved it! from being picked up at the airport to Peter (Petro) was our tour guide, and he was extremely knowledgable of the animals and went into great detail as we came across each one. He was knowledgable of the roads and where all the animals were, making sure that we saw the big 5 and more! Each day we had the BEST breakfast, lunch and dinner made by our wonderful chef Yusuph. We were able to see a herd of elephants with a brand new baby and lions mating in the Tarangire, every turn we made there were animals to see. In the Serengeti, we were able to see multiple prides of lions, including one eating a wildebeest, a leopard napping, hippos in a pond, a mother cheetah teach her cub how to hunt a Thompson Giselle and a rabbit. The cub even put his paws on the front of our vehicle to get a better look at us. We also saw many elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and giselle. On our last day in the Serengeti, we were able to go the hippo viewing area and watch two males battling, and be within mere feet of young lions. Before heading to the Simba camp ground (which was SO beautiful and was our favorite camp spot), we went to the Maasai village where were able to see their culture and how they live, it was beautiful. Ngorongoro Crater was wonderful and we had a delicious breakfast on the side of a pond with hippos as the sun was just coming over the mountain. We were able to see the Rhino, even if from afar and helped us to complete our big 5! There were flamingos and other birds that we were able to see up close. We ended our day at Panorama Camp and besides the stunning view, we were able to celebrate our anniversary where Petro and Yusuph get the performers and all staff to come out singing, dancing and hand us a personalized cake. It was very special. Our last day was in Lake Manyara full of foliage and baboons. I am biased, and my favorite part was being able to see the elephants in this park even though we were told they may be tough to see. My favorite part is the elephants and Petro made sure we were able to sit and watch them for extended periods of time. We were also able to see a lion with a black mane which was fitting as we drove in the car named Scar. It was pretty incredible. There were countless animals and adventures, you just need to check it out to see them all!
From start to finish, this was one of the best experiences of my life.
Pendo was so helpful and clear with expectations and being sure to answer my questions quickly through emails. Emanuel picked us up at the airport and was so friendly and helpful. Petro and Yusuph were the best guide and chef, making us feel comfortable and helping us out thoughout our safari. And lastly, meeting with James at the end was just another reassurance that this is a company who cares about the experience that Lion King clients have.
I would most definitely use them again and refer them to family and friends.
KW
Email Dalal Alsaadoun | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime Safari
Lion King Adventures exceeded our expectations. Everything was well arranged for our trip, we booked the 1 week luxury safari tour, it included the accommodations, the meals and the tour guide with the open roof Toyota safari SUV.
From the the day of the arrival the driver “Mwita” was waiting for us in the airport he took us to the first hotel we spent our first night and explained to us the tour program. The next morning we started an amazing 6 days safari tour starting from the amazing Tarangire National Park and ending in the Wonderful Serengeti National Park. “Mwita” the driver was very knowledgeable, respectful, polite and patient with us and all our questions about the animals and the culture in Tanzania. I highly recommend this company if you’re looking for the once in a life time safari trip.
Also you have to visit the Massai tribe, it’s a must don’t miss it.
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Email Karen & Gabriela | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, extremely accommodating, patient and outstanding service.
Our driver, Gilbert was amazing. A warm, patient, knowledgeable and sincere human being. I travel regularly and, I wish I could say this about all the folks I’ve interacted with. My daughter who accompanied me is a blooming birder but, I never informed the tour liaison of this so when we realized the degree of his knowledge, we were most pleased. All accommodations were upgraded free of charge so, this was an added bonus. In synopsis, I would not hesitate to recommend this tour operator without reservations. Kudos to me for a wise choice as there are thousands to chose from.