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.

Lucille Sive receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her Work at Lion World Travel

Lucille Sive - Lifetime Achievement Award

April 30, 2019

Recognized for her tireless efforts in supporting the People, Places and Wildlife of Africa, our own Lucille Sive recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Travel Corporation.

April 16, 2019

With Earth Day fast approaching, our partners at the TreadRight Foundation have put together this helpful video to showcase the "Dos & Don'ts" of wildlife travel.

Related Safaris: ME to WE Adventure to Kenya

Video: A Day on Safari in South Africa

April 10, 2019

By David (Red) Hunt

South Africa is an incredible safari destination. Experience a day on safari in South Africa with Lucille Sive, our CEO, as she visits the Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

March 25, 2019

By David (Red) Hunt

With convenient stops near Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks, the "Madaraka Express" is a new speedy, relaxing, environmentally-friendly way to travel in Kenya.

February 28, 2019

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are highlighting The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) inspirational Lucille Sive, CEO of TTC’s Africa Division who is dedicated to female empowerment and promoting gender parity across the globe.

Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2019 in South Africa

February 28, 2019

On March 3rd, we celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants with World Wildlife Day.

February 4, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling to Cape Town with Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel, Inc. and a group of travelers. We spent 5 days in Cape Town and our trip was filled with wonderful events, performances and cuisine.

Here are a few of the highlights from my trip with images of our unforgettable experiences.

February 1, 2019

By Lucille Sive

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to start planning your next dream vacation. As a proud member of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family of brands, I have the luxury of being immersed in a remarkable collection of diverse travel experiences on a daily basis. From the beautiful rivers of Europe, to the mountains of Peru and the vast game reserves of Africa, TTC offers a fantastic assortment of experiences and destinations that has something for everyone.

January 16, 2019

With the arrival of the new year, it’s a great time to start planning your dream vacation to South Africa. The Rainbow Nation is home to many exciting attractions, but Cape Town should absolutely be at the top of your South Africa travel to-do list. To help get you started, we have compiled a list of 19 Cape Town experiences to try in 2019. Make your time in Cape Town as memorable as possible with these exciting bucket list experiences.

January 15, 2019

We are proud to share the recipe of Nelson Mandela's favorite cake: Estelle Brand's famous fruit cake. The cake was smuggled into Robben Island prison by Christo Brand, who shared it with with Mandela and other political prisoners. It quickly became a sensation in the prison and was frequently requested by Nelson Mandela.

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Lucille Sive receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her Work at Lion World Travel

Responsible Wildlife Tourism - An Earth Day Message from TreadRight

Video: A Day on Safari in South Africa

Ride the Madaraka Express, Kenya's Newest Train

The Travel Industry's "African Queen", Lucille Sive, an empowering female figure for International Women's Day

Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2019 in South Africa

Captivating Experiences in Cape Town

My 2019 #TTCTop10 Travel Bucket List

The Essential Cape Town Bucket List: 19 Experiences to Try in 2019

Estelle Brand's Fruit Cake

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