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Lucille Sive on Safari in South Africa

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.


Showing Our Pride on World Lion Day

Proud lion in Africa
August 9, 2016

By Lucille Sive

On the front cover of the Lion World Travel brochure we proudly state “We love Africa”. From the incredible scenery of Table Mountain and Victoria Falls to the breathtaking wildlife of the Maasai Mara or the Serengeti, Africa is a destination that travelers of all types fall in love with. At Lion World Travel, we make it our goal to share our love for Africa with our guests and our work isn’t over until you love it too.

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Introducing the Celebration Travel Gift Registry

A couple celebrates in a Lion Sands tree house in South Africa
August 5, 2016

By Lucille Sive

I am excited to announce a brand new service to better serve our guests: the celebration travel gift registry! This new service makes it easy and straightforward for guests to take the African safari vacation of their dreams to celebrate important milestones in their lives.

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Lion World Travel Named A "World's Best" Safari Outfitter by Travel + Leisure

Cheetah family in Africa
July 12, 2016

By Lucille Sive

This past week, Travel + Leisure announced the winners of their 2016 “World’s Best” Awards and I am excited to announce that Lion World Travel was recognized as one of the World’s Best Safari Outfitters of 2016!

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My 8 Favorite Experiences in South Africa

Elizabeth Panchyshyn on Table Mountain
June 24, 2016

By Elizabeth Panchyshyn

In May, I traveled to South Africa where I visited the beautiful city of Cape Town and went on safari at the renowned Kapama Game Reserve. Here are eight highlights from my Cape Town and safari experience.

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#LionWorldTales Photo Contest - June 2016

A zebra makes a funny face
June 20, 2016

We’re celebrating the wildlife of Africa with the “Animal Fun in the Wild” edition of the #LionWorldTales Photo Contest. Help us choose a winner by voting for your favorite fun animal photo.

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Why the Dung Beetle is So Strong: A Batonka Story

Dung beetle
June 9, 2016

When you walk through the African bush during the rainy season, you may come across large black beetles pushing along large balls of animal dung as big as apples. These are known as Dung Beetles and this old Batonka story tells us why they do this.

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My Inspiring Trip to the Shamwari Game Reserve

Lucille Sive feeds baby rhinos at Shamwari
June 2, 2016

By Lucille Sive

I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape on my recent trip to South Africa. I was absolutely blown away by what I experienced there—the stunning landscapes, big game, 5-star service and luxurious accommodations all exceeded my expectations. But what really excited me about Shamwari was their commitment to wildlife preservation and conservation. They are an example of successful sustainable tourism that I found truly inspiring and I think you will too!

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A Passion for Animals & Conservation

Johan Joubert
May 24, 2016

Lucille Sive in Conversation with Dr. Johan Joubert

Shamwari Game Reserve, situated in South Africa’s Eastern Cape region, is, home to incredible wildlife and magnificent landscapes, making it one of the top safari destinations in the country. But this rugged Eastern Cape reserve is also notable for its focus on wildlife conservation. Over the past 25 years, the reserve has been rehabilitated—wildlife populations have increased and previously extinct animals have been reintroduced. On my latest trip to South Africa, I had the opportunity to learn more about Shamwari’s outstanding conservation work by speaking with Dr. Johan Joubert, a veterinarian by trade, who is in charge of wildlife at Shamwari.

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Who Knew? 7 Amazing Facts About African Penguins for World Penguin Day

African Penguins at Boulders Beach
April 25, 2016

The penguins who call chilly Antarctica home may be the most well known of the species, but did you know that Southern Africa has its own penguins? African penguins live in colonies along the Western coast and islands between South Africa and Namibia and one of their colonies, Boulders Beach, is a popular attraction for travelers visiting Cape Town. Read on for more amazing African penguin facts as we celebrate this incredible species for #WorldPenguinDay!

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Earth Day 2016: The Travel Corporation and TreadRight Support Rhino Conservation

Rhinos in South Africa
April 12, 2016

For every booking made on Earth Day, April 22, 2016, The Travel Corporation family of brands, including Lion World Travel, and the TreadRight Foundation will donate $1 to the Wilderness Foundation to help protect rhinos from poachers in South Africa.

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