Compare Encounters Travel with Lion World Travel.
Summary
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Encounters Travel and Lion World Travel are both a International Tour Operator. Encounters Travel is the larger tour operator and runs 146 tours to 34 countries; Lion World Travel has 41 tours and travels to 11 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Lion World Travel (USD 932) is 283% higher than Encounters Travel (USD 243).
How does Encounters Travel describe itself?
"Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting."
How does Lion World Travel describe itself?
"For fifty-six years, Lion World Travel has demonstrated our African destination expertise, creating a level of service and comfort among clients that is unique. Our safari specialists have first-hand knowledge of Africa and can create an affordable luxury safari for you, paired with special highlights to make for an unforgettable vacation."
What kind of tour operator is Encounters Travel?
International Tour Operator
- International Group. Fellow travellers will be coming from different countries and different cultures.
- Group Tours will be conducted in English (for tour leader and participants).
- You will join your group tour at your destination (hotel or airport), where the operator will greet you.
- You need to arrange your own transportation (flight) to get to the starting point.
What kind of tour operator is Lion World Travel?
International Tour Operator
Same As Tour Operator Encounters Travel
What kind of tours does Encounters Travel offer?
Tours
- Group Tours: 146
- Duration: 5 - 29 days
- Prices: USD 620 - USD 9,310
- Average price per day: USD 243
- Going to: 5 Continents, 34 Countries
- Overall rating: 4.4, Review Count: 500 (Feefo)
What kind of tours does Lion World Travel offer?
Tours
- Group Tours: 38
- Private Tours: 3
- Duration: 5 - 16 days
- Prices: USD 1,799 - USD 24,400
- Average price per day: USD 932
- Going to: 1 Continents, 11 Countries
How is Encounters Travel rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.4
Review Count: 500

How is Lion World Travel rated? Are there any reviews?
We did not find any publicly available reviews for this this tour operator. They may exists and this may be a good, recommended operator, but we cannot verify.
What kind of tours does Encounters Travel conduct?
Travel Style
- ☞ Small Group Tours. Tours with fewer participants and more Flexibility
- ☞ Sailing Tours. Sailing trips are for friends of the water.
- ☞ Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions
- ☞ Overlanding Tours. Adventure travel with truck, camping and self-cooking
Participants
- Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
- ☞ Family Tours. Tour suitable for families with children
View all tours organised by Encounters Travel.What kind of tours does Lion World Travel conduct?
What associations is Encounters Travel a member of? Financial protection?
- ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
- Trust My Group. The Travel Ensurance.
What associations is Lion World Travel a member of? Financial protection?
- USTOA. United States Tour Operator Association
- TTC. The Travel Corporation
- UNWTO. United Nations World Travel Organisation
- TreadRight. The TreadRight Foundation
What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Encounters Travel?
- 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,020 (79x)
- 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,368 (56x)
- 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,254 (9x)
- 4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 6,168 (2x)
- Average Rate USD 2,670, Average rate per day USD 243 (146x)
What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Lion World Travel?
- 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 8,451 (26x)
- 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 11,400 (15x)
- Average Rate USD 9,542, Average rate per day USD 932 (41x)
In which countries does Encounters Travel conduct tours?
Africa: 14 Countries
Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Additional countries in this comparison
Eritrea, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Tunisia, Uganda
Asia: 12 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe: 2 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Greece, Scotland
Middle East: 5 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkiye, UAE
South-America: 1 Countries:
Additional countries in this comparison
Ecuador
View all tours organised by Encounters Travel.In which countries does Lion World Travel conduct tours?