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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.


The Essential Cape Town Bucket List: 19 Experiences to Try in 2020

May 5, 2020

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 2020. Make your time in Cape Town as memorable as possible with these exciting bucket list experiences.

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Related Safaris: Best of South Africa - Land Only - From US$2499Cape Town Sightseeing ToursClassic Southern Africa Safari - Land Only - From US$2399

Top 10 Africa themed books

May 2, 2020

Looking for a good read to keep you company during these longer days at home, whilst also dreaming of  your next trip to Africa.

Lion World Travel has put together our own Top 10 African themed books list, which includes everything from inspiring autobiographies to stories of heroism and overcoming systematic adversity.

Take a look and start reading!

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Related Safaris: Best of Cape Town & Botswana - Land Only - From US$3899Luxury Kenya Safari - Includes Airfare - From US$3299Platinum South Africa Safari - Land Only - From US$4699

Bea Tollman’s Meringue Layer Cake Recipe

Meringue layer cake
May 1, 2020

Our guests often tell us that the food of South Africa is one of the things they miss most when they return home from their vacations. But just because you’re not in South Africa, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the delicious flavors that the country has to offer. In our latest recipe blog, you’ll learn how to create the divine Meringue Layer Cake that is a mainstay on the dessert menus at the 5-Star Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, South Africa.

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Related Safaris: Pride of South Africa Safari - Land Only - From US$2799South Africa in Absolute Style - Land Only- from US$2399

Top 10 Africa themed movies

April 21, 2020

A little African movie inspiration for when you're at home, dreaming of Africa. Our Top Movies about Africa list includes everything from family-friendly animated movies, to romantic adventures, to thought-provoking movies on the people and history of Africa. Take a look and start streaming!

 

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Related Safaris: Zambia, A Walk on the Wild Side

Meet Africa's "Little Five"

Elephant Shrew - the Little Five
April 20, 2020

You've probably heard of the "Big Five" – a must-see list of animals to look out for whilst on safari: (Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Lion and Rhino), but did you know Africa also has a "Little Five"?   Here is the other must-see list, the “Little Five”. They are the Elephant Shrew, Ant Lion, Rhinoceros Beetle, Buffalo Weaver and Leopard Tortoise.

Africa’s big game is awesome, but there is also a wealth of interesting smaller species including remarkable birdlife, small game and strange insects.

A bush walk is the best time to try to check these interesting creatures off your safari list.

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Who Knew? 5 Charming Cheetah Facts

Cheetahs
April 14, 2020

By Lucille Sive

Africa is like no other place on Earth when it comes to the variety and majesty of its wildlife. The big five—lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, rhinos—famously call Africa home, but so too do other large animals including one of our guests’ favourites, the cheetah. It’s well-known that cheetahs are the world’s fastest land-based animal; they can reach top speeds of 75 mph during sprints, and it only takes them three seconds  to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. But beyond their incredible speed, there is much to learn and love about cheetahs.

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Related Safaris: Best of South Africa - Includes Airfare - From US$3999South Africa in Absolute Style - With Air - from US$3999

Paradise Lost & Found: Reflections On Earth Month

April 14, 2020

By Shannon Guihan

As The Travel Corporation celebrates its first 100 years and Lion World Travel celebrates 55 years, we also mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first Earth Day, which was the seed that grew into Earth Month.

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5 Reasons Why Earth Day Started

March 30, 2020

April 2020 marks 50 years since Earth Day was established as a measure to shed light on the global environmental decline. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let’s focus on progress and hope.

Here are the 5 reasons why Earth Day was started.

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6 Photos of Baby Animals in Africa

Lion Cubs resting
March 29, 2020

What’s better than witnessing Africa’s animals up close on a safari? Seeing baby animals too! From lions to elephants and zebras, here are 6 photos of our favorite baby animals of Africa.

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Celebrating Lucille Sive, the Travel Industry’s “African Queen,” on International Women’s Day

Lucille Sive
March 8, 2020

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, we shine a spotlight on one of the travel industry’s most beloved, dynamic and accomplished women, Lucille Sive. International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, is also Sive’s birthday.

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