Simba mentions he never went on the trail himself because he was an only child and therefore ineligible.
While Nala and the cubs are away, Simba attempts to lead the Lion Guard. He learns that the team works best when he trusts their individual skills rather than demanding they follow his exact command. Trivia & Context [S1E23] The Trail to Udugu
In the episode (Season 1, Episode 23) of The Lion Guard , "Udugu" is a Swahili term meaning kinship or brotherhood . Simba mentions he never went on the trail
This episode had 788,000 viewers, which was the lowest for Season 1. Episode 23) of The Lion Guard