Sundowners with Lucille

By Andrew Lee

Congratulations! You’re about to embark on an exhilarating African safari adventure to see your favorite wildlife. As you prepare for the exciting moments ahead, it’s important to know what to bring on your journey. If you’re unsure of what you need, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of the most essential items to take on your upcoming safari.

When the 2019 Travel & Leisure "World's Best" Awards recently came out, we were delighted. Many of the best-of-the-best safari lodges, hotels and game parks that were winners are featured on Lion World Travel safaris.

By Lucille Sive

Leopards are one of the most elusive creatures in the African animal kingdom. Their solitary nature and cool camouflage make them particularly difficult to spot on safari, which just makes it all the more thrilling to see these large cats in the wild! But there’s more to these mysterious animals than meets the eye, did you know that leopards can jump up to 9.8 feet vertically? Read on for more fantastic facts about one of my favorite African animals.

By Lucille Sive

Africa is home to many iconic animals, but one of the most fun species to see on safari is none other than the giraffe! With their long necks, fun spots and graceful movements, the giraffe is always a treat to witness in person. But there is more to this exciting animal than meets the eye. Did you know, for example, that a giraffe's hair-covered horns are actually called ossicones? Giraffes, it turns out, are one of a few species that are born with a set of these "hairy" horns. Read on for more fun facts about the world's tallest land mammal.