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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
It’s always a joy for me to return home to Cape Town. I love to catch up with friends and family, enjoy South Africa’s delectable food and wine and take in the always-thrilling sights of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Table Mountain. On my most recent trip home this month, I visited two organizations that support sustainability and conservation: the Amy Foundation and the Cape Wheel. Both organizations do incredible work to give back to the Cape Town community and protect the environment and I wanted to share my experiences visiting them with you!
African wild dogs are some of our favorite animals to see on safari. There is nothing quite like coming across a large pack of these graceful animals in the bush—their beautiful spotted coats of black, brown, white and yellow and their social nature make them a joy to watch. Read on for more amazing facts about Africa’s “painted wolf”.
Welcome to the first #LionWorldTales Photo Contest of 2016! For this year's contest, we are focusing on animal welfare by asking our guests to share photos of animals enjoying the "freedom to have fun" in the wild.
