Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Welcome to the blog of Lion World Travel's CEO, 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.

Celebrating #MandelaDay 2017 with 3 Sustainability Projects in Cape Town

July 17, 2017

By Lucille Sive

On July 18th, we celebrate Nelson Mandela's birthday to highlight his incredible life and the inspirational legacy that he left behind. This year’s theme is Action Against Poverty and I am excited to feature three of my favorite sustainability projects in Cape Town.

July 13, 2017

By Lucille Sive

I am delighted to announce that Lion World Travel has been named a 2017 World's Best Safari Outfitter by the readers of Travel + Leisure.

March 23, 2017

We are delighted to announce that we have been named Luxury Travel Guide's Unique Tour Operator of the Year for Africa & the Middle East!

January 20, 2017

We are proud to announce that The Travel Corporation (TTC), of which Lion World Travel is a member, is a diamond sponsor of the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017, in partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

January 10, 2017

Celebrating in Cape Town and Kapama

By Jordan Knoll

After visiting Tanzania in 2015, South Africa shot to the top of my travel bucket list. I was so blown away by what I experienced in Tanzania that I knew I needed to see more of Africa. In particular, I wanted to visit Cape Town and experience what a safari would be like in the Southern region of the continent. In November, my dream became a reality: Erin, my new wife, and I packed our bags for our dream honeymoon to South Africa!

Lucille Sive Implants a Microchip in a Rhino at Shamwari

January 4, 2017

By Lucille Sive

Shamwari Game Reserve is one of my favorite wildlife reserves in South Africa. It has everything I love about going on safari: luxury accommodations, amazing game viewing, and a strong focus on animal conservation. In past visits I’ve had a chance to see Shamwari’s wildlife conservation in action—I’ve fed orphaned rhinos at the wildlife rehabilitation center and I’ve flown in the TreadRight Bat Hawk, patrolling for rhinos in the reserve. As profound as these experiences were, nothing prepared me for the latest surprise Shamwari had in store for me!

November 1, 2016

It’s time to choose the grand prize winner of the 2016 #LionWorldTales Photo Contest! Each of the remaining three photos have won a previous round of the contest this year and the lucky winner of this round will go home with a GoPro camera.

September 29, 2016

Our partners at Sanctuary Retreats have unveiled the recently refurbished Sanctuary Chief’s Camp in Botswana. Get an overview of this spectacular camp with this new video.

September 16, 2016

We continue our celebration of Africa's wildlife with the “Animal Fun in the Wild” edition of the #LionWorldTales Photo Contest. Help us choose the winning photo by voting for your favorite!

September 1, 2016

By Mary Ellen Chown

In August, I returned to South Africa, one of my favorite countries, to experience our luxurious vacation package, Planes, Trains and Safarimobiles. When I visit South Africa, I always look forward to the incredible food, magnificent views in Cape Town and on safari, and the country’s warm and friendly people. On this trip, I had the opportunity to share all of that and more with my daughter! Here are three highlights from our vacation.

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Celebrating #MandelaDay 2017 with 3 Sustainability Projects in Cape Town

Travel + Leisure Names Lion World Travel A 2017 "World's Best" Safari Outfitter

Lion World Travel Awarded "Unique Tour Operator of the Year" by Luxury Travel Guide

TTC Is a Diamond Sponsor of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017

Our Dream Honeymoon in South Africa

Celebrating in Cape Town and Kapama

A Life-Changing Experience: Implanting Microchips in Rhinos at Shamwari

2016 #LionWorldTales Photo Contest - Grand Prize Round

Video: Introducing Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

#LionWorldTales Photo Contest - September 2016

Heaven on Earth: 3 Highlights from My Planes, Trains & Safarimobiles Vacation

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