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:
- $3,445 to $19,204 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
Email Dan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organization
Lion King was excellent during trip preparation and execution. They were quick and responsive to all of our questions and generally made a complicated trip very easy to manage. We had a wonderful safari and saw every type of animal. If there is one thing to improve the guide (who spoke perfect English) could have been more communicative to help us understand the plan each day and explain where we were going, what we were seeing, and more of the local culture. But we had a wonderful trip. Thanks Lion King!
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!!
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.
CN
Email Nancy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is a very happy trip.
Shafino is a good guide. He take us to see a lot of animal.likes leopard,lion,cheetah,and another. That is all. Kwaheri.
CY
Email Marianthi Christou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures designed a trip that matched exactly what we were looking for
Lion King adventures made the best they could do for us to have the most wonderful time of all . We visited Tanzania and Zanzibar for our honeymoon and it was an once of a lifetime adventure . They arranged everything for us including the hotels which were extremely nice and the safari itself. Our safari guide was very kind and he could answer anything we asked for. He knew exactly were to take us and what to show us . We saw all big five and that thanks to Good Luck! Yes our guide’s name was Good Luck :) We couldn't ask for a better guide :) Pendo the manager of the agency was very kind too, and reachable anytime . I could contact her anytime and she was pleased to reply to anything . Thank you Lion King adventures for making our honeymoon unforgettable
FR
Email Jenny and Armelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience for safaris and kilimanjaro trekking
We spent 5 days in northern Tanzania, my friend and me. Everything was organized by Lion King Avdentures.
The first day, we took a day walk on the Kilimanjaro lower hills, with our guide Saladimi. He told us thousands of stuff abour flora and fauna, and also about the famouse Kilimandjaro climb. We had a wonderfull time, in spite of the bad weather and the cold temperature. Great surprise during the drive back to Arusha to lie down the seats of the 4*4, to take a nap on the route.
The 4 following days, we discovered the parcs of Tanrangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater, with Salim (our professional BIG FIVE spotter) and Youssouf (our magical cook, who prepared us queens meals and who wass full of attention, like welcoming us with fresh fruit after hours of safari. He teached us lot abour swahili as well). Thanks to Salim, we were able to see lots of animal and the whole BIG FIVE, in wonderful landscapes.
We were really happy about the logistics, too. The accomodations we got with our low-cost deal were really nice (great hotel in Arusha the 2 firsts nights, camping in parcs really nice with showers and WC). The camping material is good quality, especially the warmest sleeping bags ever who were usefull while sleeping in altitude. The 4*4 car has become our 2nd house, very comfy and cleaned every morning by Salim.
Inone word, we have been totally enthousiastic by this trip and we highly recommend Lion King Adventure.
Usefull tip : bring a little guide book about the eastern africa animals, who will give you good informations complements about the wonders you will observe there.
CA
Email Shelley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide was fabulous!
Communication was good in emails. However I requested no beef and the first meals had beef. We were told we would have cots in the tents, and we did not. Toilet paper was hard to come by.
The cook was friendly and prepared good meals.
The guide - Saleh - made the trip phenomenal. His experience, his patience, and his willingness to search until we found what we were wanting to see made this a special trip. He knew where the animals would be and was able to predict accurately. We saw the big 5 plus plus plus. I would definitely want to have him as a guide again. I don't think there could be anyone better!
Good service and enjoyable experience
Good service, driver very knowledgeable. Great accommodation, overall very pleased
DE
Email Desiree | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous We just finished a 6-day safari with Lion King Adventures – and honestly, we’re still proce
We just finished a 6-day safari with Lion King Adventures – and honestly, we’re still processing what we experienced.
From the very first moment, everything was perfectly organized, smooth, and professional. But what truly made this trip exceptional was our guide, Haruni.
Haruni is not just a guide – he is the reason this safari became something unforgettable.
His ability to spot animals is simply incredible. We saw an unbelievable variety of wildlife, often in situations that felt almost unreal – from a leopard resting in a tree to large herds of elephants, giraffes passing right next to the car, and even multiple big cats in a single day. It never felt rushed or forced. He always seemed to know where to go, when to wait, and how to position us perfectly without disturbing the animals.
But beyond his skills, what really stood out was him as a person.
Haruni is warm, calm, and genuinely enjoyable to be around. We had so many relaxed and fun conversations during the drives, and even in the evenings – whether sitting together for dinner or around the campfire. He speaks very good German, which made everything even easier and more personal for us.
There was never any pressure, never any stress – just a feeling of being in very good hands.
The entire experience felt natural, unforced, and somehow very “real”. Not like a typical tourist trip, but more like being guided through something special by someone who truly loves what he does.
Lion King Adventures delivered a fantastic safari overall – great planning, beautiful lodges, and a seamless experience from start to finish.
But Haruni made it extraordinary.
If you’re booking with Lion King, ask for him – you’ll understand why.
We would do this again in a heartbeat.
AR
Email HECTOR BARRIOS | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AN OUTSTANDING TEAM OF GUIDES
To evaluate the service fairly, I believe it’s important to divide the experience into different stages:
Guides and vehicles
Outstanding. David, Yusuf, and Muita, together with their assistants Jacob and Kelvin, were very professional, kind, and attentive.
Always willing to help, with knowledge and experience that turned the safari days into something truly unforgettable.
They were the best part of the trip and more than enough reason to choose the services of Lion King Adventures.
Purchase process – María
Excellent service. Very efficient, smooth, and professional. We exchanged many emails reviewing options and changes, and she always responded quickly and clearly. This part of the experience was very positive.
After-sales service – Rose
Unfortunately, problems arose. I detected a billing error of more than USD 9,000. After several days, I was told it was an “administrative error” and that I still had to pay it. We were 15 people, with flights already issued and only two months before departure, so I had no real alternative. I paid so as not to disappoint my grandchildren and because it was impossible to restart the process with another provider so close to the trip.
I requested a phone number for emergencies, which was provided, but I did not receive adequate responses.
THE COMPANY
After the trip, I had numerous contacts with their CEO, James Mlanga, who impressed me with his professionalism and sincere desire to resolve the issues.
After his intervention, my conclusion is that Lion King is a fully recommendable company.