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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
