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.

Cape Town's Best Restaurants: Azure at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Fine dining at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

June 23, 2015

Cape Town is a fantastic food destination that is recognized the world over. Just last year Cape Town was named the #3 best food city in the world by Conde Nast Traveler in their Readers’ Choice Awards. The Mother City supports a vibrant cuisine community offering flavors and foods as diverse as the citizens of the Rainbow Nation itself. Whether you are looking for a casual lunch or elegant fine dining, Cape Town has something to sate your culinary craving.

June 17, 2015

An Ndebele Fable

In the beginning, Serval used to be the same tawny colour as lion, but he was much smaller and nowhere near as strong. The other animals often teased him, calling him “Lion’s Little Cousin.”Serval dreamed of having a magnificent coat like Leopard or Zebra. If he could not be big and strong, he could at least be handsome.

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My Big 5 South Africa Experiences

May 28, 2015

By Lucille Sive

South Africa is a fantastic destination for travelers looking to combine an authentic “Big 5” safari with the experience of South Africa’s cosmopolitan cities and rich culture. From the food and wine of the Cape region, to the stunning safari experiences in world-class game parks, there is something for everyone! What you take away from your visit to South Africa will be distinctly personal too—those small moments of joy, revelation, and relaxation are what make for incredible memories.

#WhatsYourBig5

May 12, 2015

Joint travel and tourism industry effort will provide financial investments to support the local tourism industry so that Nepal tourism can recover in the long term.

May 4, 2015

By Lucille Sive

I absolutely adore traveling the world and discovering new countries, cultures, and wildlife. I have been fortunate to visit many amazing places in my career, but after looking at the Top Ten Bucket lists from my friends and colleagues at the Travel Corporation, I am reminded that there is still so much more of the world that I want to explore!

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Céline Cousteau in Conversation: The Amy Biehl Foundation

Lucille Sive visits the Amy Biehl Foundation in South Africa

May 1, 2015

Céline Cousteau, filmmaker and granddaughter of famed French explorer Jacques Cousteau, sat down with Lucille Sive, President, Lion World Travel and the TreadRight Foundation’s Shannon Guihan to discuss the importance of social responsibility and sustainable travel.

April 23, 2015

The first round of the 2015 #LionWorldTales Photo Contest is here! We have selected our 5 favorite photos that we have received from clients and now it’s time for you to select the winning photo.

April 22, 2015

By Lucille Sive

I have been on numerous safaris over the past years and I have my packing down to a fine art! So I thought I would share some of my suggestions and packing experience with you.

March 13, 2015

By Jordan Knoll

With eleven official languages, South Africa is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world. In 1994, Archbishop Desmond Tutu coined the phrase “rainbow nation” to describe South Africa’s unique multicultural makeup. Needless to say, the phrase stuck and it serves as an excellent metaphor for travelers to discover the many diverse peoples of South Africa.

The Lion World team at Ngorongoro Crater

March 11, 2015

By Jordan Knoll

As difficult as it was to pull myself away from the magnificent views of Ngorongoro Crater, I was excited for the third and final leg on my safari in Tanzania: a stop in Tarangire National Park. En route I got a glimpse of the local culture in Karatu, and, in Tarangire, I experienced incredible elephant and bird sightings, learned about ancient baobab trees and stayed in accommodations that I can only describe as magical.

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Cape Town's Best Restaurants: Azure at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

How the Serval Got His Spots

My Big 5 South Africa Experiences

The Travel Corporation and TreadRight Foundation Support Nepal Recovery Efforts

My Top Ten Travel Bucket List

Céline Cousteau in Conversation: The Amy Biehl Foundation

#LionWorldTales Photo Contest - April 2015

How to Pack for Your Safari: Lucille Sive's Expert Guide to Packing

Tribes of South Africa: Meet the Ndebele People

My First Time in Africa: Traversing Tarangire

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