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 Deea | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wilson is knowledgable, fun loving, experienced and kept us safe the entire trip.
Wilson Baragiswa, aka Wili, works for The Lion King Adventures for 4 years. Since he was born and grew up in the Safari region, he has extensive knowledge about the national parks, wildlife and local people. He is gifted at networking with other tour operators, so he gets the inside scoop about where high demand wildlife is moment by moment. We were able to see a leopard as well as the largest gathering of Wildebeest at the migration since 2019. He also consistently was able to get us front row seats, knowing exactly where to park the vehicle so the animals would walk towards us. I only used an iPhone for photos and have received numerous comments about how close we were to the animals. He also was able to answer all of my questions. Additionally, I always felt safe with him. He would only stop at safe and trusted places, share with us where the bathrooms were, and the time allotted at bathroom breaks. He kept the jeep clean, despite all of us trekking in dirt and rocks every day. We always had cold fresh water in the jeep, as well as other beverages. Wili was always on time, cleanly dressed, pleasant and kind. Over the days, he easily became part of our safari family.
We went on the 9 day Wildebeest Migration, and I felt that it was the perfect amount of time to tour the national parks. It was worth every penny. We stayed at the mid-level lodging. The rooms were always clean, and the beds were comfortable. The food was delicious as well. Wili knew where to find most of the camps, and the one camp which had recently moved, he found it before we went out on the migration for safety reasons.
I have several friends who are interested in going on a safari and am recommending The Lion King Adventures for the tour company and making sure they ask for Wili to be their guide.
Email James | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and memorable experience
We had a fantastic experience with Lion King Adventures. The team were very helpful from the point we first approached them. The tour was brilliant - our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. In addition, we were very happy with the lodges we stayed at. We had a wonderful time - thank you!
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Email Dan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime saw migration and over 40 different animals and 30 kind birds
Great trip well organized. Spectacular. Our guy Evan was able to spot lions and leopards 300 feet away. Saw the wilderbeest migration 3 times. Guide was very knowledgeable on trees, animals, climate, birds. Took his time and let us stop wherever we stopped.
The tented camps were different. Lot noise at night from animals. Long days 630AM to 630PM. We asked to get back one day at 4:00 just have time to relax
Only downsize Evan our driver was tough to carry a conversation on with as his English not that good. So it was tough to ask questions at times.
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Email Kathleen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Laizer was excellent! He knew right where to go and how long to wait for action to take place.
We basically told them what we wanted and were interested in. They arranged everything from the airport pickup/drop off, the camps to our final hotel stay in Zanzibar. Everything was taken care of and there was nothing for us to worry about. Comparing the cost of our trip to my friend’s trip, was a big price difference. They paid a whole lot more! We would highly recommend Lion King Adventures to everyone!
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Email MW | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wilson is a knowledgeable, entertaining, and dedicated chaperoned for your adventure in Africa!
Wilson is an upbeat guide who’s knowledge about Tanzania and his interest in showing us its wondrous beauty seemed inexhaustible. He easily fits with people who are new to him – – he is a friend from the minute you make his acquaintance. In addition, safety is his number one priority which I appreciated it as I had my children with me. Furthermore, it’s notable that some guides may try to provide the minimal experience, but Wilson goes out of his way to make sure you get the maximal experience – – his patience for waiting on the wildlife is a true asset to providing the best possible experience for his clients. He’s a true connector of people – – and it shows while you are out on safari – – his networking with the other guides to locate the best possible experience for you is apparent.
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Email Leslie & David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King is a wonderful locally based and operated safari company!!!
My husband and I recently finished an 8 day safari, plus two days of local tours with Lion King. The safari experience was truly above and beyond what we could have ever imagined! Lion King is an extremely well run organization, and our experience was excellent every step of the way (from initial inquiries to booking to our actual experiences on the ground). Our guide, Enock, was an absolute joy to be with, and he made every effort to ensure we had a spectacular safari. He is incredibly well versed in the terrain, animal identification, animal behaviors, local topography, and hospitality!!! Fortunately for us, he also knows the vast Serengeti National Park extremely well, which allowed us to explore many areas and see a multitude of creatures. We never dreamed we would see such an abundance and variety of animals!!! From the initial pick-up, everyone we interacted with was gracious and helpful. Simon hosted us during our local tours in Arusha, and he was delightful and full of cultural insights. Our accommodations and food were also terrific! Be prepared for several days full of driving on bumpy and dusty roads, but know that it’s totally worth it. We highly recommend Lion King for a fabulous safari! We could not have imagined a better experience!!!
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Email Christoph | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and reliable tour operator. Our guide Suleyman was excellent.
We went on a 10 day mid-range safari with Lion King in August 2024. We visited Ngorongoro crater rim, Ngorongoro crater (1 day) and Serengeti 8 days in central/northern. The email exchange to plan the tour was professional and reliable - the suggestions by the Lion King team were helpful and added value to the tour. Everything that was promised was delivered - and even some more.
Our guide Suleyman was very knowledgeable, professional and at all times striving to deliver the best possible customer experience. I could not think of anything which could have been done better.
In addition Lion King owns and operates the Nyota Lodge in central Serengeti which has a great team and seems to be extremely good value for a mid-range tour.
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Email Evelina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Haruni from Lion King Adventures is the best
We had the absolute pleasure of having Haruni as our safari driver and guide during our recent adventure with Lion King Adventures, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Haruni's passion for the wildlife and his deep knowledge of the African savannah were evident. His keen eye for spotting animals, coupled with his ability to navigate through the rugged terrain with ease, made our safari an unforgettable adventure. In addition, Haruni's exceptional technical knowledge stood out. He handled every situation with expertise, ensuring our vehicle was always in top shape, which allowed us to explore the most challenging paths without any worries. Haruni was always attentive to our needs, making sure we were well-informed and comfortable
Thank you, Haruni!
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Email Sandip | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jungle ma Mangal
We enjoyed the Safari trips very much. Joseph and Freddy are great guides and have eagle eyes to spot the animals.
The accommodations at the lodge were great also. The packed lunch and breakfast, dinners were also good. The services at the lodge and each person was very friendly and helpful.
Our only regret is that we should have planned to stay extra days to enjoy the Maramboi Tented Lodge and Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge as leisure days. Beautiful place but we get there in the evening and left early next day.
Our group had many that were vegetarian and preferred to have Indian cuisine. They were able to provide that for us at each of the lodge for dinner and we even got India food for couple of picnic lunches. That was a surprise and it was very good specially the spicy sauce. 😃
We recommend this group 100%. Hope to visit them again in future.
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Email Delia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour with Shafino
An Unforgettable Journey! Huge thanks to Shafino and the Lion King team for an absolutely amazing safari adventure.
Shafino was an exceptional guide—friendly, funny, deeply passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. I’m still amazed at how he expertly navigated the rugged Serengeti terrain and managed to spot wildlife that seemed invisible to the rest of us!
Thanks to Shafino’s expertise, we witnessed an abundance of wildlife—not just the Big Five but also a wide array of other animals, plants, and breathtaking landscapes. He took the time to explain everything, sharing insights into the significance of what we were seeing, and his enthusiasm never wavered, right up until we returned to our hotel.
Lion King Safaris was flawless from start to finish. The accommodations were top-notch (especially Nyota Luxury Camp), and their communication leading up to the trip was spot on. The food was another highlight—complete meals with drinks included, much better than the packed lunches we saw with other groups.
In just 7 days, we experienced more than we ever imagined, and these memories will stay with us forever.
Shafino is a true treasure, and Tanzania is incredibly fortunate to have him as a guide.
Shafino’s hard work and passion shine through in every detail. Your dedication truly enhances the safari experience.
Well done!
