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.

Magical Images from JD Andrews

Leopard in Kruger National Park, South Africa

June 19, 2014

We are pleased to feature some stunning images from our guest blogger JD Andrews who recently joined Lion World Travel on a safari to South Africa.

Thank you JD for this amazing pictorial journey in the Kruger National Park.

Thembi from the Henna Preschool Huntington Community South Africa

May 6, 2014

Lucille Sive in Conversation with Thembi Mdluli

My first guest blog is a conversation with a very special lady and friend, Thembi Mdluli whose amazing dedication to the rural Huntington Community in South Africa where she grew up is truly inspiring and a lesson to us all. I know you will feel as moved and humbled as I was with Thembi’s story.

Please enjoy and see how you can play a part in helping this community!

February 24, 2014

By Lucille Sive

Safaris provide the ideal opportunity for tourists to meet fellow travellers. While enjoying a snack on the morning game drive, chatting over sundowners on the evening safari or around the fire after dinner, the discussion inevitably leads to travel experiences! Recently I’ve met a number of single travelers and the topic of conversation has been the added expense of single supplements.

December 6, 2013

By Melissa May

How do you put someone who’s life was as extraordinary as Nelson Mandela’s into words? Simply put, you cannot reduce such compassion, strength, and determination into words that would justify such a man.

Related Safaris: South Africa's History & Heritage 2019

Travels in Kenya Part 3

December 5, 2013

By Lucille Sive

While some road journeys in Kenya may be a little rough and dusty, it’s well worth attempting at least one trip, as the sights along the way definitely contribute to the charm of this nation and provide insight into its culture and local way of life.

Related Safaris: Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania 2019

Travels in Kenya Part 2

November 29, 2013

By Lucille Sive

We took a short flight from Nanyuki to the Olare Rock airstrip where we were met by Liam, the manager of our next destination, Mahali Mzuri, located within the Olare Motorogi conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara.

Mahali Mzuri and the Motorogi Conservancy

Related Safaris: Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania 2019

Making of the Lion World Travel Brochure

November 28, 2013

By Asher Hung and Melissa May

Melissa May in conversation with Asher Hung, creative designer of Lion World Travel's 2014 brochure.

November 20, 2013

By Lucille Sive

On a recent trip to Kenya I had the opportunity to enjoy outstanding accommodations, conversations over sundowners watching dramatic African sunsets and of course thrilling game drives in the Kenyan bush. Watch for the next few blogs about my travels in Kenya.

Sundowners at Lake Elmenteita

October 31, 2013

By Lucille Sive

It gives me so much pleasure to be writing my first blog for our new website. Watch this space for future blogs where I’ll be updating you on some of my favorite African experiences.

Lion World Travel’s Make-Over!

October 31, 2013

Lion World Travel Proudly Launches Newly Rebranded Website.

The leader for Southern African travel enhances their digital presence & social media platforms in celebration of the their 50th Anniversary

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Magical Images from JD Andrews

An Extraordinary Woman

What to do about single supplements?

We'll miss you Madiba...

Travels in Kenya Part 3

Travels in Kenya Part 2

Mahali Mzuri and the Motorogi Conservancy

Making of the Lion World Travel Brochure

Travels in Kenya Part 1

Sundowners at Lake Elmenteita

Favorite places to dine in Cape Town

Lion World Travel’s Make-Over!

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