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:
- $3,469 to $19,340 per person per day (MXN, 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 Jan Pettersson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The adventure of a lifetime
Lion King Adventures are truly professional in everything they do. Pendo presented very good quotes out of the requests me and my wife had and was very quick at replying my emails and getting the booking forward. Pendo was very accommodating at all times and made us feel comfortable and safe with choosing Lion King Adventures for our first African safari.
The safari car vas big and really comfortable to spend the safari days in. We had unlimited water, lots of soda and even wine, even though me and my wife don’t drink alcohol. It was there just in case we changed our minds.
Both me and my wife recommend our driver and guide 100%. We can say we were super lucky to get to spend 6 days with Manu. Great sense of humor, witty, very knowledgeable as regards the flora, the fauna, the animals habitat, the life of the animals and much more. Manu really knows how to make you feel good. Manu has many talents, singing being one of them, but most importantly he caters for your needs and makes sure you get a really great safari experience. If possible, ask for Manu as your driver and guide. He will definitely not disappoint you.
Email Gail Perry (Bibi) | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King made my family feel safe, welcomed, and pampered during a wonderful safari in Tanzania.
Initially I booked directly with Lion King for my family's first safari because it was substantially cheaper than booking through a U.S. travel agent. Ultimately, I am delighted that I booked directly with Lion King because once we arrived in Tanzania every detail of our trip was taken care of. Our guides treated us like long lost family, our tours were well-planned and executed, and our accommodations were excellent. Our travel vans were very comfortable and reliable (we did witness break-downs of several Safari vehicles from other companies). From my first contact with Lion King to our return to the U.S. communication was prompt, responsive and clear. My family - aged 17 to 75 - all loved our guides Mwita and Joseph, and were amazed by the animals we saw. We appreciated our visits to the Masai and Mataruni villages, and believe we got great value and service for our investment. Many thanks to all the staff at Lion King, and especially Mwita and Joseph.
CH
Email J.Lay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience overall
We had a nice safari and were lucky to spot a lot of wild animals, especially in Ngorongoro crater. The jeeps are very well equipped and comfortable.
We've been quite disappointed by our guide, expecting at the end a higher tip than what we planned and "ruining" the friendly atmosphere... Lunch boxes in the safari are also a bit repetitive - plain rice, chicken and a sauce.
Email Deb | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience !
I have no hesitation in recommending Lion King adventures. Our communications with the company from start to finish were excellent. Our guide, Gama, was brilliant. His knowledge of fauna and Flora was exceptional! Every question we asked he knew the answer. Gama went out of his way to make sure that we had an incredible experience and saw all of the animals we wanted to see. He was very patient and kind throughout. Our cook, Karim, was also wonderful. He cooked up delicious meals day after day with great variety. Thoroughly enjoyed eating Karin’s food. The only negative I have to say about the whole experience was the campsite in Serengeti. Unfortunately, the washroom facilities at this campsite for the women were woeful. Blocked toilets, doors to the shower and toilets which did not close, and a flooded drain in one of the two available showers. Facilities in high season are alcompletely inadequate For the numbers of campers. I realise that this campsite is not run by Lion King adventures however I feel it prudent to let people booking a future Camping Safari know about the facilities in the Serengeti. Other than this though, just want to reiterate that our six days spent with Gama and Karin on this Safari adventure of a lifetime were incredible!!
CN
Email Eric Wu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent operator, made our trip beyond our expectation.
- Booking: Communication before booking was smooth. We had 3 operators as our selections as our starting point of preparation - I think it is a good way to start. Anyone who plans the safari, DO NOT stick to one operator. And Lion King was the best of them. The reply was really on time, and the content they made with the simple information we provided(something like our budgets, what kind of animal we want to see, and which parts we want to go) was so professional and the first reply was already practical enough to go. So after 2,3 rounds of email communication, we dumped the other operators. They were able to change the plans following our tiny requests and adjust them like accommodation etc.
- The payment: the payment process was explained clearly with the list of accepted methods of payments and FRAUD cautions. We were concerned a little as you know, traveler usually needs to transfer money directly, but their email made us comfortable. As we planned this trip early, after the payment, they kept in touch with us letting us let them know if we had any questions.
- Pickup and trip: We had Gilbert with us. Good at finding animals, and all of the operators helped each other they would broadcast the location of the animals, and they would make sure everyone in the park could see the animals. Gilbert was nice, helped us to see the animals and he would also make sure other people could see them too - he would leave after making sure we had gotten enough and made space for others. And if we took so long, he would remind us. The park is not a private place, after all, it should have everyone get what they want. So - actually with the way the operators/guides work, almost everyone can see almost all the animals - but our guide made us comfortable with how we were traveling without impacting other people. It aligns with our values.
- Accommodations: the places we stayed were great - the infra and services. Maybe because of the certain environment, every place was so quiet. We all know the parks are full of bugs, people will help with bedding and spray bug repellers every night.
We visited a lot of places and this experience was one of our bests. We didn't even want to leave at the moment. We will visit again, and most likely we will travel with Lion King Adventures again.
DK
Email Anne | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with a great guide!
Our family of four went on a safari of 8 nights with Lion King Adventures in July 2024. The booking process was handled very professionally and it was easy to adjust the safari according to our wishes. The best adjustment we did was to add an extra night in Serengeti (three nights in total) which we think is an absolutely magical place. In comparison to the other quotes we got from companies based in Europe, the quote from Lion King had significantly more safari days for the same price.
When we arrived in Kilimanjaro Airport we were a bit nervous about the upcoming experience. This was our first trip to Africa and we didn't know exactly what to expect. After meeting our guide, Benjamin, we immediately felt in very good and competent hands. We are very, very impressed with the way he organized our safari days. He took care of everything for us, was very pleasant to be around and was incredibly dedicated to make our safari an experience of a lifetime.
Everything on the safari was exactly as described in the itinerary - or even better. All lodges were great and in beautiful locations. During the safari we saw an amazing amount of animals. We saw all the big five more than once and so much more including lots of animals very close to the car (but we felt safe at all times). When we asked about the options to see the great migration, Benjamin arranged for us to take a full day going to the north of Serengeti. There we were very lucky to see a horde of wildebeest crossing the Mara river. This would absolutely not have been possible without a very skilled guide.
On a safari you spent very many hours in the car. This was no problem as the Lion King cars are well-suited to the conditions with pop-up roofs, good seats and a fridge with supply of water and soda. Also, Benjamin is a very good driver, which really makes a difference under these circumstances. We also had a few other activities such as visiting a Masai-village, a guided walk at the edge of the Ngorongoro crater and a visit to the market in Arusha. These activities were nice additions to the game drives and gave us the chance to learn just a little bit about the people of Tanzania.
We can give Lion King our warmest recommendations. They do an amazing job and you can be certain to have the experience of a lifetime. The only drawback is that we can't wait to get back! And when we do, we will certainly ask to have Benjamin as our guide again.
DK
Email René | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Experience
We had a magnificent 6 day safari with the Lion King and our fantastic guide Benjamin (Benji) who did everything to ensure we had an unforgettable trip.
The journey went from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, where we saw huge herds of elephants and giraffes. Afterwards we spent the night at Manyara's Serecret with fantastic food and sunset over the lake.
The trip continued to the Ngorongoro Crater which did not disappoint and with the densest population of wild animals in Tanzania we saw pretty much everything. Even the soulful rhino showed up. We ended the day at Nyota Luxury camp in the central Serengeti. A really delicious camp that can only be recommended. There were super friendly staff, fantastic food and then you got really close to the animals. We thus saw both, lions, leopard, hyena, buffalo, monkeys, the cute dik dik and an elephant in the camp itself
The next day we managed to see the rare leopard and we also saw a cheetah with cubs that had just killed a prey.
The last few days we spent in the northern part of the Serengeti, where Benjamin managed to find the wildebeest crossing the Mara more than once. We actually saw it three times, such a surreal experience!
Benjamin was always attentive to our wishes and very patient in finding the perfect experience and not least pictures of the trip.
We therefore got very close to the rare Leopard and got some fantastic photos, just as we managed to experience the crossing of a huge herd of wildebeest.
It would not have been successful without Benjamin, who knew what he was doing and each time managed to find the animals we wanted to see. We even got to see the cute mongooses on the last day.
Everything from planning the trip, choosing camps, payment and execution was perfect
If you want the Best Tour operator for your safari, choose Lion King and ask for the Nr. 1 Safari Guide Benjamin. You will not be disapointed!
Email Phillip | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Could not recommend more!
We had an amazing experience on our 9 Day Luxury Safari with Lion King Adventures in November 2024. We saw every animal we hoped to see across the four distinctly unique parks we visited - Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro - including jaguars and rhinos. Our accommodations (Gran Melia Hotel, Maramboi Tented Lodge, Escarpment Luxury Lodge, Nyota Luxury Camp) were beautiful, spacious, and modernly outfitted, and the service was top-notch. The weather cooperated wonderfully with sunny 70/80 F days. Our private jeep was perfect for four people, comfortable, always clean, and stocked with infinite water and soft drinks. And, of course, we had a fantastic guide through it all - Salehe. Salehe was kind, good-natured, respectful, patient, and deeply knowledgeable of the animals, parks, and routes. He also had a good sense of humor, which we very much appreciated! Thank you again Salehe and Lion King Adventures!
Email Chai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!!
An absolutely unforgettable experience!! The Serengeti, the crater, the hotels with the views, the animals, all simply fabulous!!
Beginning from our first day since we landed, till the end, everything was perfectly planned and taken care of. We didn’t have to worry about any logistics and could enjoy every day to the heart’s content! Thank you Lion king!
Our guide Gama was superb! made it all possible for us to see so many lions and cats and million other animals! He was amazing and took great care of us!
Going to recommend Lion king and Gama to all our friends!
GR
Email Marina & Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had an amazing experience with Lion King Adventures! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, making the whole trip completely stress-free. The lodges we stayed in were not only incredibly comfortable but also super cute—each one felt like its own little retreat.
A special shoutout to our driver, Enouk, who truly went above and beyond. Even though it was the rainy season, he made sure we saw everything we hoped for and more! He was kind, funny, and so knowledgeable—he really made the whole trip unforgettable. Highly recommend!