US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour was organized very well
The tour guide / driver were knowledgeable and were easy to communicate with. The cars
were in good condition.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari!!!
We went for 4 days 3 nights Lake Nakuru Masai Mara. Everything exceded our expectation!!!
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrible woman, very rude, non professional, stole our money, left us stranded
Dear reader, as you read this, please scroll to the review under this one. March 4th, a 5 star review of a ten-day safari with one picture of like 2 buffaloes, March 2nd, two days earlier, a one star review, might not seem odd. February 24th, one star review, followed two days by well what do you know, a five star review. From August 2018 to February 24th, zero reviews.And after two one star reviews, 2 days later a 5 star review shows up? The reason I’m pointing this is out is what I have to say about Lians Travel Africa. We met Lilian, the owner of Lians Travel in our estate, who had just arrived with the driver. They were slightly later than expected but nevertheless we were happy that they had come, we left and had to go to the bank to pay the driver presumably. This was on 11th February, long drive, thought we were stopping for lunch in a town called Narok but apparently after clients pay for all inclusive, they also pay for their own lunch. (I have the text message provided to me from Lilian’s confirmed number, check even on Lians Travel Africa at the bottom and see the Mobile phone number ending in 710 111. One passenger was sick but poor her, she didn’t even get lunch, priority was to get her to camp to relax. We saw the Maasai performance which was nice, safari on 12th was very nice too, it was a pleasant day and I can’t complain.
13th February was went it all went bad. We had no safari in the morning and I saw the itinerary and noticed a few issues that the driver had pointed out. I will mention these later. The driver was looking nervous and was talking to my daughter and her husband. We were just standing on the side of the road, not knowing what’s going on. A few phone calls in the car, messages exchanged, my daughter and her husband were getting concerned and from what they told me, the driver didn’t wanna go on the journey, it seems that driver was not paid his full money. We didn’t really know that but I just wanted to continue with the journey.
My daughter called this woman, her husband did too, the driver and at some point it was just shouting and shouting even when they told her to calm down. The woman called Lilian. From what I have been told, she accused my daughter’s husband of being on the same side as the driver who were apparently running the safari. I have the message to prove it. It’s funny because my son in law also paid for this safari so I didn’t understand why she accused him. Later he explained that Lilian sent a text message saying that “You are from Kikuyu tribe so I know you also stole something from the safari.” Kikuyu tribe is one of the biggest tribes in Kenya and apparently the stereotype is that Kikuyus love money and Lilian was by a long shot, trying to say that my daughter’s husband was stealing from us too. I think she thought that he was some travel agent who booked the holiday for us, in Europe we are not saying this to people, I just don’t understand why she said it. What kind of person is this or what kind of country is it where someone judges another by tribal basis? I really didn’t understand this. I will attach this message here and you will see with your own eyes. It’s unbelievable that after ditching us in Narok, she was trying to secretly find out if we paid the park fees for ourselves, hello? She had just ditched us a few hours earlier! Anyway,I’ve got a video of her telling us to “sort ourselves out”, it’s a shame I cannot post it here, but IF YOU ARE READING THIS,JUST GOOGLE LIANS TRAVEL and you will see even on YouTube.There is just something terrible about seeing your loved ones and family members looking despondent, it really gets you. it was very bad day, everyone frustrated, poor safari and we had to pay for transport and entrance for Nakuru. A police report was made but I understand that Lilian just hid from the authorities, no justice in Africa. It was a terrible experience for my family and my first time in Africa. You have seen the suspicious reviews here, and on no other platform will you find Lians Travel Africa, just on safari bookings, that should be your first red flag. Check the top of my post and see the reviews from August 2018 to now, see if they make any sense, 2 days after this, another 5 star review might show up. Since 4th March, no review yet, strange indeed. I shall attach the text messages here as proof.
I will give some advice too, there are many good travel companies, with good reviews all over the internet, much more trustworthy, do you wanna risk it with this company? I’m sure you don’t. I don’t recommend this company at all!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Walking Safari!!!
I would like to recommend this tour for anybody who enjoys walking as we spent a day at Hells gate cycling then left our bikes and walked to the amazing gorge. It was such a beautiful thing to do instead of siting in the safari vehicle , the afternoon was even better as we had sun set sailing away in a boat at Lake Naivasha. It was amazing.
The safari part was also very nice it was well organised and very good value for money.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Merci à vous pour ce beau voyage et un grand merci à Marjorie pour son professionnalisme
Thank you for the safari ,it was so amazing and beautiful experience
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect from booking to finish! 100% recommed Mama Savana
We had a fantastic time on our safari. From requesting a quote from Mama Savana and getting in on the same day from Alex by email and getting to ask questions and clarifying all points we had via whatapp immediately plus help booking our international flights, to going on the actual safari guided by Allen, that was patient, friendly, knowledgable and caring amongst many other adjectives we can give him, we felt at home and part of the family. They both made sure we got the best time and saw all wished for. We did and saw... the big 5, the big 9! Was amazing.
PA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"Awesome!!
We have just been on a 14 days safari Kenya and Tanzania a family of 6 people and from the time that we enquired to booking our safari Zippy was very prompt and gave us ideas that worked for us. The guides were very knowledgeable on both sides of the safari. We had such a fantastic time. Thank you Australken.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari!
This was our first safari experience so we were a little bit worried about what to expect. During the bookings process, the communication was very good and Emma helped us with all our questions. Upon arrival our driver Frank made us feel at home right away. Our 5-day safari was above your expectations. We saw so much wildlife. Guide Julius really had an eye for spotting the animals. It was an amazing safari and we hope to come back!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Experience
This is really a must-do when you are in Kenya or East Africa - these guys are doing an amazing job.
We spent a whole week within the Maasai Village, while you normally stay inside a Camp. Living in the village with Mpairo, Corinna and the family was really an extraordinary and totally geat experience. Though we could learn a lot about culture and warm hearts. We drank tea in the maasai houses, cooked together with them, met a lot of cows, sheeps, goats, cats, dogs and puppies and felt at home.
The house and guest room is very cosy and nice. It offers more comfort than a traditional maasai house like a matress, a couch, a terasse, a kitchen and basic bathroom.
During our visit we went on a Game Drive with Corinna and Mpairo where we could see a lot of great animals like for example lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and many more. It was really a lot of fun and Mpairo knows the parc very well and is great in finding all the animals.
We also went for half day hiking tour with Moses und Koreata which gave us the opportunity to learn about the nature surrounding us.
Next to that we were able to visit the school and another traditional Maasai village.
What also was really interesting for us was to visit the market and the "shopping center".
All-in-All this was one of the best weeks during our world travel so far.
So, everybody we met: thank you so much for everything.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is trip is the best with karibu safari, they are very kind and Raymond is the best driver!
All is very good . They are attentive to everything, you will not miss anything. They gave us room for the for the first night and the last night where we can to rest before and after safari. For me they are the best and they have a good price, the best price and the you will have the same than luxury safari.. five stars for they.