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Lion World Travel Wins 2015 Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award

September 16, 2015

On September 9, Travel Weekly announced the winners of their annual Magellan Awards. The Magellan Awards are the travel industry's premier awards and the winners represent the best that the industry has to offer. Lion World Travel, we are proud to share, was among the winners for our 2014 campaign “Name the Little Rhino”, which won a Gold Magellan award in the "Tour Operators - Marketing - Marketing/Advertising Campaign" category.

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14 Fascinating Facts About Elephants

August 17, 2015

World Elephant Day is an annual event that celebrates the planet's largest land animal in style. In honor of Africa’s majestic “gentle giants” we have put together a short list of amazing facts that you might not know about elephants. 

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How the Serval Got His Spots

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.

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The Travel Corporation and TreadRight Foundation Support Nepal Recovery Efforts

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.

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Céline Cousteau in Conversation: The Amy Biehl Foundation

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.

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

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.

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Tribes of South Africa: Meet the Ndebele People

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. 

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My First Time in Africa: Traversing Tarangire

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.

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My First Time in Africa: The Magic of Ndutu & Ngorongoro

February 24, 2015

By Jordan Knoll

After experiencing wonderful game sightings on the Serengeti at the beginning of my safari in Tanzania, I wondered how other areas, such as Lake Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater, could possibly compare. I didn’t have to worry. I was absolutely blown away by what I experienced in both Ndutu and Ngorongoro: the awesome landscapes and the diverse wildlife made the second leg of my Tanzania trip just as memorable as the first.

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