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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.
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!
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.
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).
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.
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.
Wherever you are, I hope you and your family are safe and in good health. This May is certainly different from ones we have known in the past, but one thing that remains the same is that numerous countries around the world will be celebrating Mother’s Day this month. Especially significant this year is the United Nations International Day of Families on Friday, May 15.
Africa has and will always be a spectacular site whether it be visiting the many beaches or private game reserves, there is always something to share or watch on social media when it comes to this beautiful continent.
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.
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.
