Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Welcome to the blog of Lion World Travel's President, Lucille Sive. In this space, Lucille shares stories (both her own and others) as well as insight from her extensive adventures in Africa.

A sundowner, in colloquial British English, is an alcoholic drink taken at sundown. Think of "Happy Hour" while in Africa. It is common on the evening safari to stop for sundowners as the sun sets. Your guide stops at a scenic spot for everyone to enjoy drinks and snacks while enjoying the sunset and chatting about the day’s events, before continuing with a spot-lit night drive and heading back to camp. Stay tuned to this space for all you need to know about traveling to Africa, including casual chats with Lucille, expert travel tips, and recommendations.

World's Best Awards 2019: Safari and Africa Highlights

October 2, 2019

When the 2019 Travel & Leisure "World's Best" Awards recently came out, we were delighted. Many of the best-of-the-best safari lodges, hotels and game parks that were winners are featured on Lion World Travel safaris.

How to Ensure a Fit, Comfortable Flight

October 1, 2019

By Andrew Lee

Flights are not always as comfortable as we'd like them to be. Take care of yourself, and your health, with these helpful airfare fitness and travel tips.

September 6, 2019

By Andrew Lee

Do you know which animals are the closest relatives to humans? If you guessed chimpanzees, who reside in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, you’re correct!

Related Safaris: Gorillas of RwandaPrimates of Uganda

The Ugly Five Animals of Africa

July 19, 2019

The "Big Five" are famous, but these "Ugly Five" are infamous. Do you know the African animals on this must-see ugly list?

May 22, 2019

By Lucille Sive

They grow up so fast! An update from our friends at Shamwari and the Born Free Big Cat Rescue Centre about the progress of King, the lion cub that was found abandoned in an apartment in Paris.

8 Great, yet Endangered African Animals for Endangered Species Day

May 17, 2019

Endangered Species Day shines the spotlight on some of the world's most precious wildlife. We like to think of Africa as a wildlife paradise - it is - but even iconic species like elephants, lions and cheetahs are considered vulnerable.

May 16, 2019

Long-time travel experts Leeann Phayre-Mallo and David (Red) Hunt join forces with The Travel Corporation’s Africa Division CEO, Lucille Sive

Lucille Sive - Lifetime Achievement Award

April 30, 2019

Recognized for her tireless efforts in supporting the People, Places and Wildlife of Africa, our own Lucille Sive recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Travel Corporation.

April 16, 2019

With Earth Day fast approaching, our partners at the TreadRight Foundation have put together this helpful video to showcase the "Dos & Don'ts" of wildlife travel.

Related Safaris: ME to WE Adventure to Kenya

Video: A Day on Safari in South Africa

April 10, 2019

By David (Red) Hunt

South Africa is an incredible safari destination. Experience a day on safari in South Africa with Lucille Sive, our CEO, as she visits the Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

World's Best Awards 2019: Safari and Africa Highlights

How to Ensure a Fit, Comfortable Flight

“Just Like Us”: The Similarities Between Chimpanzees and Humans

The Ugly Five Animals of Africa

King, the Lion is almost Grown Up!

8 Great, yet Endangered African Animals for Endangered Species Day

Lion World Travel Announces Joint Vice-Presidential Appointments

Lucille Sive receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her Work at Lion World Travel

Responsible Wildlife Tourism - An Earth Day Message from TreadRight

Video: A Day on Safari in South Africa

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