Lion World Travel

We just returned from our safari. Everything, from the moment we arrived, was absolutely perfect. Our accommodations were stunning, the food was great, and our guide, George, was so knowledgeable, friendly, funny and kind. He made the trip spectacular ! We saw tons of animals!! We never expected to see so much. We highly recommend Lion World. Don't waste your time looking for anything better.

Husband and I used them to plan our honeymoon. We did their luxury Kenya package. Since I planned our wedding, I was keen to not have to plan the honeymoon. From outbound flight to return, everything was taken care of. Every reservation, pick up, greeter was in place and on time. We added an extension in Zanzibari which was wonderful for a post Safari relaxation. We honestly had the trip of a lifetime. I would highly recommend this trip and itinerary to anyone seeking to do safari.

The whole experience with Lion's World Travel has been amazing. They are super accommodating and took care of everything. They responded quickly to all questions and concerns and were very informative. We did the luxury tented safari in South Africa and added on the trip to see Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Every place that we stayed had excellent staff, excellent food, beautiful locations and wonderful amenities. Our game driver was extremely experienced and made sure we were able to see all the animals that we could. All pick ups and drop offs were on time and helpful. I can't say enough about how wonderful our trip was because of Lions World Travel!

A safari has been a long time dream of mine, and I booking the Kenya Masai Mara trip through Lion World Travel. A friend and co-worker did the exact same trip a few weeks prior to my own trip and her experiences match mine. -Excellent and timely communication. The planning was flawless and they were super easy to get ahold of. Informative and made the trip very smooth! -Well planned trip and excellent accommodations. Seriously these accommodations are incredible!!! -Guides were great!!!! Very friendly, informative and excellent English -Prices were very affordable compared to many other safaris. Especially when considering the quality of the accommodation. Highly recommend!

Our family booked the Classic Tanzania experience through Lion World Travel and I don’t think I can explain how perfect this trip was. From the start our agent, Jean Kadenhe, answered all our questions and providing clear guidance. When we arrived in Tanzania the exceptional trip started with the friendliest guides, Albert and Joshua. Our trip from the airport to the first hotel was with Joshua who was polite and extremely welcoming to our tired family. Albert Mutalemwa was our guide the rest of the trip. If you take anything from this review, please let it be to request for Albert. I’m telling you- he made our trip SO perfect! He was so knowledgeable, so sweet, and an amazing driver making sure we saw all big 5 animals and even the great migration! All hotels were beautiful and the food was very good. Same day laundry services provided at all places and the vehicle was cleaned every night. We will be back to Tanzania- thank you Lion World Travel, Albert Mutalemwa, Joshua, and Jean Kadenhe for making this a trip of a lifetime!

My husband Doug and I just returned from Lionworld Travel’s “Pride of South Africa” 12 day tour and it was a fantastic experience from start to finished. Our agent, Carlene was so helpful from start to finish and the detailed itinerary and other documents left no questions unanswered. We had been searching for just the right South African “tour” for a few years. Something that would include Cape Town and Safari, guided, very small group (there were only 6 of us including my husband and I), but with plenty of free time to explore on our own. This tour was exactly what we were looking for with the added bonus of a stay at a beachside resort in Durban at then end of the trip that was the perfect way to conclude our journey. The accommodations were 5 ⭐️all the way. From the incredible views from the 12 Apostles Hotel in Cape Town, to the small, intimate Amakhosi Safari Lodge private reserve in Pongola with it’s incredible staff and first class cuisine, to The Oyster Box Hotel (which is one of the prettiest, most delightful resort hotels I have ever stayed in) this was one of the best holidays we have ever spent (and we are seasoned travelers). I would absolutely book another African adventure with Lionworld Travel and will do so when we next venture back to the African continent. And I must say that although a 2 week holiday from the USA to South Africa isn’t cheap, I found the the rate for this holiday was very reasonable considering all it included and some of the top rated, award winning, accommodations to be had in South Africa.

Absolutely recommend Lion World to anyone interested in touring South Africa. My husband and I had a wonderful time. From accommodations to the day trips planned, everything was perfect. Was truly spoiled on the trip. Laurandie, our rep, was very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to some concerns. Was a trip of a lifetime! I would travel with them again!

My husband, daughter, her fiancé and I just got back from the Luxury Kenya tour and we were thrilled with the trip. All the accommodations were beyond our expectations. The food was outstanding but the best part of the trip was our guide Alex. He was knowledgeable and a lot of fun to spend a week with. You will not believe how close you get to the animals especially the cats. It's a lot of time in the safari vehicle and rather bumpy but so worth it. We did not do the hot air balloon ride. I would highly recommend this trip.

We are so glad we booked our Africa trip through Lion World. It was a great company to work with, giving us exactly what they advertised, an affordable luxury safari trip to Cape Town and Sabi Sands private animal reserve. The accommodations were exceptional, luxury level as promised, with wonderful staff and fantastic game drives. Every detail, for meals, transfers, connections and custom day trips were perfectly arranged and we had no problems the whole trip. Our agent was always available for questions and issues prior to the trip. Highly recommend the company

I decided to book my Kenya safari through Costco, which then subcontracted to a variety of travel agents, and I chose Lion World Travel. They were phenomenal, made the daunting task of such a huge trip seamless. Once it was determined, what my interests & budget were, they curated the whole trip. Touching base by email, text messages and phone calls several times a month for 4 to 5 months prior to travel. Once in Kenya, we were met with representatives from Lion World Travel, who guided us every step of the way from camp to camp. They specialize in safaris and have numerous different trips on offer all over Africa, and some other locations around the world. You can find them on the travel section of Costco.com The hotels, the camps, the food service, the private guides, and, of course, wildlife sightings exceeded our every expectation. Do not overlook them for your bucket list trip.

My daughter and I had the best experience with Lion World Travel. From the flight to Nairobi, to the most wonderful tour guide (Alex) to the incredible "tents" we stayed in throughout both Kenya and Zanzibar, everything was seamless and well done. I would definitely use them again!

One of my family members contacted Lion World Travel about a 3 person trip to Tanzania. After the sales rep made an itinerary I called her to ask some questions about the lodges and the pricing. I asked her if she had been to all the lodges herself (she hasn't, by the way), and if we could change one of them. She was then shockingly rude to me. She said that having 3 people contact her with thoughts was too confusing and that "she can't work like this, and we need to come together with a plan and only one person can talk to her." She also said that she "wasn't going to spend and more time on this trip until a deposit has been put down." She had been contacted less than a week prior and this my very first call with her. I have NEVER been pushed that hard to put money down. The sales reps need to have more patience. For previous trips I exchanged many emails with other tour companies before we had a final plan - this standard for custom trip this big. The itinerary was also sloppy and had a bizarre mix of luxury and budget lodges, starting with luxury and ending with budget. It was also more expensive than other companies, and they clearly don't send the sales reps to all the lodges so they can't really advise you on the them.

My husband Doug and I just returned from Lionworld Travel's "Pride of South Africa" 12 day tour and it was a fantastic experience from start to finished. Our agent, Carlene was so helpful from start to finish and the detailed itinerary and other documents left no questions unanswered. We had been searching for just the right South African "tour" for a few years. Something that would include Cape Town and Safari, guided, very small group (there were only 6 of us including my husband and I), but with plenty of free time to explore on our own. This tour was exactly what we were looking for with the added bonus of a stay at a beachside resort in Durban at then end of the trip that was the perfect way to conclude our journey. The accommodations were 5 star all the way. From the incredible views from the 12 Apostles Hotel in Cape Town, to the small, intimate Amakhosi Safari Lodge private reserve in Pongola with it's incredible staff and first class cuisine, to The Oyster Box Hotel (which is one of the prettiest, most delightful resort hotels I have ever stayed in) this was one of the best holidays we have ever spent (and we are seasoned travelers). I would absolutely book another African adventure with Lionworld Travel and will do so when we next venture back to the African continent. And I must say that although a 2 week holiday from the USA to South Africa isn't cheap, I found the the rate for this holiday was very reasonable considering all it included and some of the top rated, award winning, accommodations to be had in South Africa.

I was freaking out. We'd spent 5k on an African safari with this company that I knew nothing about and nobody had reviewed. Yeah, yeah, sure, they were on Travelzoo's email, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be in cahoots with somebody out to take advantage and steal all my hard earned Benjamins. So I'm a little concerned but Cheryl there is trying to make me feel better and I'm wondering if I should trust Canadians (but she's South African) cause we all know how the Canadians just want us to quit bagging on them...what have they ever done to us?...and move on. Well, we send our 5k up North and we pay a 3% foreign charge fee (only complaint) and we get our package and we hop on a plane and we get to Kenya and we have a friggin ball and the tour company they went through in Kenya was amazing and the driver was a stud (Muli was his name-o) and we stay in the nicest lodges in that entire country and on day four I accidentally erase our camera memory card and my wife is not stoked but that isn't Lion World Tour's fault, even though I try to blame them, and we are now jet lagged and I'm determined to leave a Yelp review because I think everyone should use them. Go. Run free. See the animals. These guys are the ones who should make it happen.

From start to finish of my journey, everything was first class. From my travel agent, Jean, to all the flights she booked for me, to all the transports from airport to hotel and safari lodge, to the food, to the guides on our safari, to all the accommodations provided to us, to the transport driver in Cape Town and then the trip back home again. The whole journey was spot on. Unfortunately, the tour to Robben Island was cancelled by the Coast Guard due to weather, but no one can predict what Mother Nature has in store. So I did a catamaran cruise around the harbor instead which was very nice. So, all was not lost. I would highly recommend Lion World Travel to anyone who asks me about my experience and as a matter of fact, some people on the plane did ask me and I gave them Lion World Travel to contact. Thank you for helping me enjoy an awesome adventure.

Lion World and Costco offer travel options which are significantly less competitive than many other top travel agents. In addition, be careful of Lion World's non-refundable retainer fee they charge Costco customers. Despite, consistent poor service, Costco continues to use this business unethical travel agency - you can take a guess, why.

Our experience with Lion World Travel was outstanding - starting with the agent we worked with all way thru the itineraries offered, hotels, day tours, local in-country tour operators, safari lodge, add on options, ability to customize, ... everything was 5 star. They never missed a beat. We have traveled extensively throughout North and South America, Asia, and Europe but never to Africa before this trip. As we did our research, we found a ton of conflicting information....on many topics including: safaris (walking vs guided vs self driving), safety, countries/locations, best time to visit, itineraries, wildlife viewing, etc..it seemed everything we read just made it more confusing. Then I connected with Lion World Travel (recommend by Costco) and 'met' Cheryl Gould. Cheryl (an ex-South African) immediately changed everything. She gave us specific, pertinent information that helped us wade through the information and offerings. She put our minds at ease and gave us confidence to move forward. With Cheryl's assistance, we selected "South Africa in Absolute Style" departing Sept 28. Cheryl continued to be a superb resource answering my many questions as they came up. The tour was fabulous! Even with all of our other travel to exotic places (Thailand, India, Peru, Galapagos Islands, etc) Africa stands out. We thank Lion World for the amazing first time experience....and as I told Cheryl...."we will be back'. p.s. Tripadvisor has many reviews of Lion World Travel