7-Day Private Tanzania Safari with Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim and Maasai

Holiday of a lifetime

It was easy planning and adding activities with the efficient and friendly help we got from Maria & Naurey at the Lion King office. Our guide, Clement, was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and great at finding animals, so we saw everything we wanted. He was also very personal, answered all our questions and kept us advised of our daily activities. It was a pleasure spending time in his company. Accommodation was also great. Highly recommend!

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Best Safari Tour operator in Tanzania

We picked Lion King Adventures for our honeymoon and let me tell you it was unbelievable. We had private guide Mecky with car to ourselves which was such big advantage. Our guide Mecky is great driver, very knowledgeable about animals, polite, fun and caring. We had such wonderful time. We saw sooooooo many animals including big 5 and learned so much about them and Tanzanian culture from Mecky. We also got lucky and Lion King upgraded 2 out 4 lodges and we had truly luxurious experience. We stayed in Nyota Rift Valley which was the best hotel in Tanzania, Nyota Serengeti which was in the heart of Serengeti with amazing view, great spacious rooms and very welcoming staff and Serena in Ngorongoro which with breathtaking view as well. Food was amazing and when a lot of people had lunchboxes with sandwiches we always had warm cooked meal with lots of snacks and drinks options. Beer and wine was included in our car in the fridge and we got personalized bottles for our wedding which was super sweet. I know there are a lot of companies who offer Safari tours, but a lot of them contractors. Lion King Adventures is actually Tanzanian owned company which also owns Nyota hotels which I honestly think best hotel chain in Safari. All employees are very happy to work there, support Tanzanian, choose Lion King Adventures if you want truly experience safari and Tanzanian hospitality.

Response from the operator: Personalised wedding bottles, a private vehicle, some wonderful wildlife encounters and a few special lodge upgrades — it sounds like your honeymoon had plenty of lovely surprises! Mecky will be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed having him as your guide. Sharing his knowledge of the animals and Tanzanian culture while making sure you felt comfortable and had fun along the way is a big part of what makes a safari memorable. We’re also glad you enjoyed Nyota Rift Valley, Nyota Serengeti and your stay in Ngorongoro, as well as the freshly cooked lunches and refreshments out in the parks. It’s particularly meaningful to us that you appreciated being looked after by a locally owned Tanzanian company and its team. Thank you for choosing Lion King Adventures for your honeymoon and for such a generous recommendation. We wish you both many happy years and adventures together! Warmest wishes, The Lion King Team

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Great safari with friend

Had a wonderful safari experience. Our tour guide Yusuph was very courteous and knowledgeable about the wildlife and the environment. Good accommodations overall.

Response from the operator: It sounds like you and your friend had a lovely time exploring Tanzania together. Yusuph’s knowledge of the wildlife and environment clearly helped make the safari an enjoyable experience, and we’re glad you were happy with the accommodation along the way. A safari shared with a good friend tends to create some pretty memorable stories, so we hope you came home with plenty of those! Thank you for travelling with Lion King Adventures, and we hope Tanzania will tempt you back one day. Warm wishes, The Lion King Team

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An Unforgettable Family Safari with Lion King Adventures

We are a family of three, two adults and an 8-year-old child, and travelled to Tanzania to celebrate our wedding anniversary with a safari adventure. We booked our safari with Lion King Adventures around 12 months in advance, and from the very beginning they were exceptional. We contacted them with an outline of the type of safari experience we wanted, and Rose became our booking consultant. After our initial email exchange, we had a WhatsApp call with Rose, who took the time to get to know us and understand exactly what we were looking for. By the end of the call, she had designed an itinerary that perfectly matched our plans. Even though we booked well in advance, Lion King maintained regular communication throughout the year. It was reassuring to know that everything was being organised and taken care of. They also assisted with other travel arrangements in Tanzania outside of the safari itself, including our flights to and from Zanzibar. All accommodation throughout the safari was organised by Lion King. We stayed in hotels on the first and last nights of our trip, and in safari lodges while visiting the Serengeti and Ngorongoro regions. Every property exceeded our expectations, and they ensured that all rooms were configured to comfortably accommodate our daughter with an extra bed. Breakfast and dinner were provided at the hotel or lodge, while lunch was enjoyed at picnic areas within the parks, with meals prepared by the accommodation where we had stayed the previous night. The food was consistently delicious throughout the trip. Our guide, Shedrack, was absolutely outstanding. Our itinerary included Tarangire National Park, Central and Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Shedrack's knowledge of each park was incredible. He ensured we explored areas that many visitors miss, and in the Serengeti he took different routes each day to maximise the variety of wildlife we could see. As a family of keen photographers, we particularly appreciated his ability to position the vehicle for the best viewing and photography opportunities while always respecting the animals and being considerate of other guides and their guests. The game drives were also very well planned. Because we visited multiple parks, there was often one to two hours of driving at the beginning or end of the day. However, these journeys were enjoyable in their own right, as we were usually travelling through the parks and Shedrack would often stop whenever there was interesting wildlife to observe. Overall, our experience with Lion King Adventures and Shedrack exceeded our expectations. During this time of year, there are many vehicles in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, so it was reassuring to be with a guide who always prioritised safety, respected the wildlife, and consistently went above and beyond to give us the best possible safari experience. I would highly recommend Lion King Adventures to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania, especially families looking for a personalised, well-organised and memorable experience.

Response from the operator: It was such a pleasure to help plan your family’s safari, and we’re so pleased to hear that your anniversary trip to Tanzania was everything you had hoped for. It’s wonderful to know that the planning process, from your first conversation with Rose through to the arrangements for your safari and Zanzibar, gave you confidence that everything was taken care of. We know how much goes into planning a family trip from so far in advance, so keeping in touch along the way is something we really value. We’re especially happy to hear your kind words about Shedrack. His knowledge of the parks, patience and ability to find those special wildlife and photography opportunities are a real strength, and it sounds as though he was a great match for your family. Thank you for choosing Lion King Adventures to be part of such a special celebration, and for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We hope you’ll have many more adventures together as a family. Warmest wishes, The Lion King Team

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Lion King Adventures are the best!

This tour was absolutely INCREDIBLE and I could not recommend Lion King Adventures enough!! Salehe and Fredy Elius were our guides and they were both amazing. Each day they had the trucks stocked with cold drinks and great lunches for us to enjoy. The trucks were also extremely comfy and clean. It was clear that both Salehe and Fredy had fantastic knowledge of the areas we went on game drives and we saw EVERY SINGLE ANIMAL that we could think of and more!! We even saw a cheetah with her cubs which is extremely difficult to find! Salehe and Fredy both had a great sense of humour, we had so many laughs with them and they never tired of the many many questions that we asked about the animals, etc. They also took us to spend time with the Masai tribe which was a once in a lifetime opportunity. We will remember this trip with Salehe and Fredy forever - travelling with Lion King Adventures for a safari trip round Tanzania is a must.

Response from the operator: It sounds like Salehe and Fredy made a great team, combining their knowledge of the parks with plenty of humour and patience for all those questions! We’re especially glad you enjoyed the comfort of the vehicles, the lunches and cold drinks along the way, and of course the incredible wildlife sightings. A cheetah with her cubs is a particularly special encounter, and one you’re unlikely to forget. The time spent with the Maasai sounds like another memorable part of the journey and a lovely opportunity to experience a different side of Tanzania. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Salehe and Fredy. It’s wonderful to know that you came away with so many laughs and memories from your time together. Warmest wishes, The Lion King Adventures Team

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