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In this space, our team of Safari Specialist share stories tips and recommendations from our safari adventures in Africa.

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The Ultimate Guide to Safari Vehicles for Your African Adventure

March 17, 2025

By Renee Perches 

Experience the magic of Africa from the perfect vantage point—your safari vehicle! Before you set out on your wildlife adventure, it’s helpful to know the types of vehicles you may encounter during your safari.  

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Best Safari Vacations

January 27, 2025

Explore Africa’s Trending Destinations and Safaris 

Is 2025 the year you plan to explore more and invite adventure into your life? If the wilds of Africa are calling, you're in the right place! We've curated a list of the best African safaris, featuring fan favorites and top-selling adventures. Book early to secure the best availability and start planning your “vacation of a lifetime.” 

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Why We Love the Green Season

October 5, 2023

We're letting you in on a little safari secret - We Love the Green Season! If you have no idea what the Green Season is, that's ok, we will fill you in. Suffice to say, if you've been pondering when to go on safari, or how to get the best value for your luxury safari adventure, the Green Season may be the answer you seek.

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In Celebration of Earth Day

April 28, 2023

Our thoughtfully curated itineraries are all about the Planet, the People, the Wildlife and wide open spaces. 

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in Style

How to Take Great Photos on an African Safari

September 8, 2022

By Lucille Sive

An African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many travelers and that’s why it is an amazing opportunity to capture the essence of Africa in amazing photograph.

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Be The Legacy

July 18, 2021

Celebrating Nelson Mandela's Centenary

Wednesday, July 18th marks the 100th birthday of South Africa’s inspirational leader, Nelson Mandela. This milestone is the perfect time to reflect on Mandela’s incredible legacy of ending apartheid and creating positive change in the world. It's crucial that we take the time to be a part of Madiba's living legacy by giving back and lifting up our communities.

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Related Safaris: South Africa's History and Heritage

Six Fun Facts about Africa’s Animal Mothers and their Babies

May 6, 2021

Nothing can quite compare to a mother’s love. Lion World Travel wishes all mothers and those who “mothered” us (nurtured us, helped us and loved us) a wonderful Mother’s Day!

In honor of this special occasion, we’re sharing six, fun facts about Africa’s animal mothers and the extraordinary and remarkable ways these moms take care of their young.

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We are Family

June 11, 2020

At Lion World Travel, we proudly hire some of the best professionals in the industry, many of them hailing from Africa. Together, they boast a combined total of over 300 years of experience in making travelers’ dreams of an African vacation a reality.

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Related Safaris: African Dream HoneymoonClassic RwandaVictoria Falls in Style

5 Reasons Why Earth Day Started

March 30, 2020

April 2020 marks 50 years since Earth Day was established as a measure to shed light on the global environmental decline. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let’s focus on progress and hope.

Here are the 5 reasons why Earth Day was started.

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6 Photos of Baby Animals in Africa

March 29, 2020

What’s better than witnessing Africa’s animals up close on a safari? Seeing baby animals too! From lions to elephants and zebras, here are 6 photos of our favorite baby animals of Africa.

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Related Safaris: Tanzanian Highlights

Celebrating Lucille Sive, the Travel Industry’s “African Queen,” on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2020

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, we shine a spotlight on one of the travel industry’s most beloved, dynamic and accomplished women, Lucille Sive. International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, is also Sive’s birthday.

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in StyleUltimate Botswana and Zambia

New Friends and Animal Encounters in Tanzania

February 18, 2020

By Lucille Sive

As I landed in Kilimanjaro, I felt very excited to begin my recent Tanzania safari. From the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the vast herds of game grazing on the endless plains of the Serengeti and the game rich Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania is a land that has an exciting appeal.

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Single Women Travelers

February 11, 2020

By Lucille Sive

What you should know if you are a woman traveling alone to Africa

As a woman who regularly travels alone, I am not unique! Whether for business or pleasure, thousands of women travel solo every year. While all travelers should take precautions, women travelers are a distinct demographic in terms of their safety.  Couples or groups have safety in numbers, while single women are easier targets than men for theft and harassment and are exposed to gender inequality prevalent in many countries.

Read below for tips to consider before and during your solo adventure.

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3 Reasons Cape Town Is A Top Travel Destination

January 1, 2020

Explore Breathtaking Landscapes, Rich History, and Culinary Delights That Await in Cape Town


In the annual “Best in Travel” Awards, renowned guidebook publisher Lonely Planet awarded Cape Town the number two position on its top cities in the world list. The honor is just one of the many accolades for South Africa’s “Mother City” after being named, World’s Best City by Travel + Leisure. So what exactly makes Cape Town such a must-visit destination? Here are three reasons: food and wine, culture and scenery, and social responsibility.

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Related Safaris: Best of South Africa

My 2020 Africa Safari and World Travel Bucket List #TTCTop10

December 16, 2019

By Lucille Sive

As this year comes to an end, it’s time to start planning your next exciting vacation. While we are all biased towards Africa here at Lion World Travel, there are some other destinations I find just as enticing to travel to. As a proud member of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family of brands, I have access to a remarkable collection of diverse travel experiences. From a journey via the Bullet Train in Japan to the mysterious world of the ancient Inca Empire, TTC offers a thrilling collection of experiences and destinations offering something for everyone. Keep reading to see my #TTCTop10 Bucket List for 2020!

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Related Safaris: Ultimate South Africa And Victoria Falls

Skabenga … The Cat With (At Least) Nine Lives

November 13, 2019

In this guest blog from our friends at The Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, South Africa, we invite you to get to know Skabenga, the hotel’s resident feline who seems to have a penchant for adventure ...and trouble! This adorable cat has made headlines in South Africa thanks to his incredible feats and famous birthday parties.

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Related Safaris: Platinum TanzaniaTented Safari in Style

Lucille Featured in Forbes Magazine

October 30, 2019

Last month, Forbes Magazine, interviewed our CEO, Lucille Sive, in an exclusive interview where she discussed Lion World Travel’s successful longevity, our company’s unique appeal, our sustainability initiatives and much more.

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Who Knew? 5 Amazing Zebra Facts

October 16, 2019

By Lucille Sive

With so many majestic animals that call Africa home, it is little wonder that wildlife enthusiasts from around the world visit Africa to witness its abundance of beautiful creatures. One of the most iconic animals is, of course, the zebra. This wild, horse-like animal lives in harems and large herds across Southern and East Africa. But did you know that there are three species of zebra? Read on for more amazing facts about zebras, one of our favorite animals to see up close on safari.

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Who Knew? 7 Fantastic Leopard Facts

September 12, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Leopards are one of the most elusive creatures in the African animal kingdom. Their solitary nature and cool camouflage make them particularly difficult to spot on safari, which just makes it all the more thrilling to see these large cats in the wild! But there’s more to these mysterious animals than meets the eye, did you know that leopards can jump up to 9.8 feet vertically? Read on for more fantastic facts about one of my favorite African animals.

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Related Safaris: Tanzanian HighlightsTented Safari in Style

Protecting South Africa's Rhinos

August 20, 2019

How The TreadRight Bat Hawk Patrols the Shamwari Game Reserve

By Lucille Sive

Lion World Travel has partnered with the Shamwari Game Reserve to provide a key tool in Shamwari's fight against rhino poaching.

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in Style

Who Knew? 5 Fascinating Facts About Giraffes

August 14, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Africa is home to many iconic animals, but one of the most fun species to see on safari is none other than the giraffe! With their long necks, fun spots and graceful movements, the giraffe is always a treat to witness in person. But there is more to this exciting animal than meets the eye. Did you know, for example, that a giraffe's hair-covered horns are actually called ossicones? Giraffes, it turns out, are one of a few species that are born with a set of these "hairy" horns. Read on for more fun facts about the world's tallest land mammal.

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Related Safaris: Platinum Tanzania

A Family Week in Kenya: Our Life-changing Trip with ME to WE

July 28, 2019

By Brett Tollman, CEO, The Travel Corporation (TTC)

This month, some of my family and I were privileged to go on an incredible “purpose driven” trip to Kenya. My wife Miranda, two of our kids Ella (17) and Jake (14), my sister Vicki, her partner Francoise-Eric and my niece Kelley (22) all shared this week of truly life changing memories.

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New Video: Lion World Cares

July 28, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Our latest video documenting the Lion World Travel team’s recent trip to South Africa is here! In this video, we highlight three important conservation and sustainability initiatives that we are supporting in South Africa.

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New Video: Cape Hospitality

July 11, 2019

By Lucille Sive

I am excited to reveal Lion World Travel's newest video! This exciting video highlights the luxury and beauty of my home town, Cape Town.

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Related Safaris: Classic South Africa

John Almeida given honorary African name

July 10, 2019

Our Groups Manager, John Almeida, received a surprise package today from one of his groups that is traveling to South Africa in November.

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New Video: The Shamwari Experience

July 4, 2019

By Lucille Sive

We are excited to unveil our latest video featuring Shamwari Game Reserve, one of our absolute favorite safari destinations in South Africa.

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in Style

Lion World Travel Donates Funds to Support Rhino Conservation at Shamwari Game Reserve

June 26, 2019

By Lucille Sive

On my trip to Shamwari Game Reserve, I was proud to represent Lion World Travel in making a generous donation supporting Shamwari's crucial rhino conservation programs.

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in Style

5 Reasons To Visit South Africa on A Luxury Tented Safari

May 30, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Fall in love with the spectacular wonders of South Africa on a one-of-a-kind vacation

We invite you to check “safari” off your bucket list on our top-selling Tented Safari in Style, a 5-star package with stays in captivating Cape Town and the untamed wilds of Shamwari Game Reserve. From amazing wildlife to incredible wines and spectacular food, here are 5 reasons why we think you need to experience this extraordinary vacation.

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in Style

7 Incredible Facts About Africa's Animal Mothers

May 12, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Mother's Day is a special time to celebrate and honor mothers everywhere. On behalf of everyone here at Lion World Travel, Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers who work with us and travel with us—you are amazing and we couldn't do what we do without you!

We also want to pay tribute to a different kind of mother: Africa's animal mothers! We're celebrating the remarkable mothers of the wild with these fun facts.

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in Style

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

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.

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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.

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Related Safaris: Tented Safari in Style

Conservation in Action: Building a Rhino Boma at Shamwari

March 21, 2019

In 2017, our partners at Shamwari Game Reserve will be celebrating their 25th year “conserving a vanishing way of life”. Shamwari’s story is a remarkable one that shows the impact that travel can have on supporting wildlife sustainability in Africa. Since Shamwari opened, they have grown from a small reserve, to one encompassing 25,000 hectares of protected land. Conservation remains at the heart of everything we do at Lion World Travel, which is why we are excited to announce that we will be building a new rhino boma at Shamwari's Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

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Related Safaris: Classic South AfricaTanzanian Highlights

The Travel Industry's "African Queen", Lucille Sive, an empowering female figure for International Women's Day

February 28, 2019

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are highlighting The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) inspirational Lucille Sive, CEO of TTC’s Africa Division who is dedicated to female empowerment and promoting gender parity across the globe.

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Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2019 in South Africa

February 28, 2019

On March 3rd, we celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants with World Wildlife Day.

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Captivating Experiences in Cape Town

February 4, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling to Cape Town with Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel, Inc. and a group of travelers. We spent 5 days in Cape Town and our trip was filled with wonderful events, performances and cuisine.

Here are a few of the highlights from my trip with images of our unforgettable experiences.

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Related Safaris: Classic South Africa

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