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.

Help Save the Rhinos

June 19, 2014

If you have experienced a safari you are certain to agree that it is a magical journey of discovery into Africa’s true miracle of nature.

While all of Africa’s wildlife species have their own allure and attraction, for me it is perhaps rhino sightings that are most poignant because of the enormous threat to their existence due to the substantial amount of rhino poaching currently occurring in Southern and East Africa.

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

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

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

Travels in Kenya Part 1

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.

October 28, 2013

Welcome to Lion World Travel’s new blog. The blog is entitled The Boma, but what exactly does that mean?

October 20, 2013

Picture a faraway romantic setting nestled between the breathtaking Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the azure Atlantic Ocean. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, surrounded by indigenous vegetation of flora and fynbos, is the perfect venue for a romantic wedding, a place to make memories that last a lifetime.

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Help Save the Rhinos

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

Travels in Kenya Part 1

Sundowners at Lake Elmenteita

Favorite places to dine in Cape Town

What is the Boma?

A Cape Wedding - Romantic Twelve Apostles

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