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.

Celebrate World Elephant Day with Lion World Travel

August 12, 2020

By Sara Verk

On World Elephant Day and every other day, we must celebrate these magnificent creatures in non- exploitative and sustainable environments where they can live free and thrive.

7 Amazing Images to Celebrate World Lion Day

August 10, 2020

By Rocky Perera

Lion World Travel is happy to celebrate World Lion Day, with some amazing photography that has been taken at many of our partner hotels, lodges and from previous clients. For us, nothing captures the essence of Africa more so than the symbol of the lion. Below are some of the beautiful lions that are awaiting you on your next African safari.

Celebrate World Lion Day with 12 Amazing & Important Lion Facts

August 10, 2020

Our love for Africa is embodied in our name and mascot. For us, nothing captures the essence of Africa more so than the symbol of the lion. To celebrate World Lion Day, whichs occurs every year on August 10th, we wanted to share 12 interesting facts about lions. Read on for more amazing lion facts.

Celebrate World Ranger Day With Andrew Taylor

July 31, 2020

On July 31st World Ranger Day celebrates the dedication and vital work that rangers do every day around the world. Not only do safari rangers provide our guests with a fantastic wildlife experience on their trips to Africa, they also display their unwavering commitment to protect their parks environment and flora and fauna.

With A Little Help From Our Friends – From TTC And Our Guests

July 24, 2020

Dear Traveler,

For those of us who love to explore the world, friendship and travel are intimately connected – asking a traveler about friendship is like asking a fish about water. It’s all around us. There are the friends with whom we set off on our journeys and fellow travelers we befriend along the way. There are guides with whom we build relationships and locals who we meet as strangers and leave as friends.

8 Nelson Mandela Quotes That Inspire Me Every Day

July 18, 2020

By Lucille Sive

Today, July 18th, is #MandelaDay. It not only marks the birthday of one of Africa’s most inspiring leaders, but it is an internationally recognized day to celebrate the spirit of Nelson Mandela's life's work: making the world a better place. I have collected my favorite Nelson Mandela quotes that inspire me everyday and I hope that they will inspire you too!

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Reflections Of Gratitude, From Those Of Us At TTC

June 26, 2020

By Brett Tollman

Dear Traveler,

It has been said that while appreciation happens in the moment, gratitude comes only over time. These days, those of us at TTC – like travelers all around the world are spending our time very differently than we had expected nor want to be doing right now.

7 Facts about African Fathers List

June 17, 2020

In celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday June 21st, Lion World Travel would like to celebrate some of the less spoken fathers in Africa with our Top 7 facts about Africa fathers (Number 5 will surprise you).

June 11, 2020

At Lion World Travel, we proudly hire some of the best professionals in the industry, many of them hailing from Africa. Together, they boast a combined total of over 300 years of experience in making travelers’ dreams of an African vacation a reality.

From Kapama: Recent Animal Sightings! (Videos)

June 5, 2020

Our friends at Kapama Karula have been treated to some amazing animal encounters recently. They were kind enough to share this selection of special videos.