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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.


“Just Like Us”: The Similarities Between Chimpanzees and Humans

Chimpanzee - Photo Credit: Tad Bradley
September 6, 2019

By Andrew Lee

Do you know which animals are the closest relatives to humans? If you guessed chimpanzees, who reside in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, you’re correct! 

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Related Safaris: Gorillas of RwandaPrimates of Uganda

Who Knew? 5 Fascinating Facts About Giraffes

Giraffes
August 14, 2019

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.

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Bea Tollman's Honeycomb Ice Cream

Bea Tollman's Honeycomb Ice Cream
August 7, 2019

Mrs Beatrice Tollman is President and Founder of the luxurious Red Carnation Hotel Collection that includes three hotels in South Africa: The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa which we feature in many of our luxury itineraries, The Oyster Box Hotel and Bushman’s Kloof.

Bea Tollman has been recognized for unparalleled levels of service, excellence and luxury across all of the collection’s properties and is renowned for her outstanding recipes many of which are featured in her cookbook “A Life in Food”. This book is a celebration of recipes that have either been passed down in the family or discovered while travelling, and all have been perfected from her personal experience and expertise in the kitchen.

We are honored to feature her absolutely divine, but easy, Honeycomb Ice Cream recipe.
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Related Safaris: Best of South Africa 2021 - Land Only - From US$2499The Royal Treatment

Celebrate World Ranger Day With Andrew Kearney

July 31, 2019

In Conversation with Shamwari's Head Ranger, Andrew Kearney

July 31st is World Ranger Day, a day to proudly celebrate the rangers around the world who work to protect our planet’s animals and environments. Not only do rangers provide guests with a fantastic safari experience on their trips to Africa, but they serve as the frontline of defense against poaching and wildlife crime. 

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A Family Week in Kenya: Our Life-changing Trip with ME to WE

Brett Tollman in Kenya
July 28, 2019

By Brett Tollman, CEO, The Travel Corporation (TTC)

This month, some of my family and I were privileged to go on an incredible “purpose driven” trip to Kenya. My wife Miranda, two of our kids Ella (17) and Jake (14), my sister Vicki, her partner Francoise-Eric and my niece Kelley (22) all shared this week of truly life changing memories.

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New Video: Lion World Cares

Rhino at Shamwari
July 28, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Our latest video documenting the Lion World Travel team’s recent trip to South Africa is here! In this video, we highlight three important conservation and sustainability initiatives that we are supporting in South Africa.

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The Ugly Five Animals of Africa

Warthog - Ugly Five
July 19, 2019

The "Big Five" are famous, but these "Ugly Five" are infamous. Do you know the African animals on this must-see ugly list?

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New Video: Cape Hospitality

Cape Point South Africa
July 11, 2019

By Lucille Sive

I am excited to reveal Lion World Travel's newest video! This exciting video highlights the luxury and beauty of my home town, Cape Town.

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Related Safaris: Best of Cape Town & Botswana - Land Only - From US$3899Best of South Africa 2021 - Land Only - From US$2499

John Almeida given honorary African name

John Almeida with his Lunga Naming Certificate
July 10, 2019

Our Groups Manager, John Almeida, received a surprise package today from one of his groups that is traveling to South Africa in November.

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New Video: The Shamwari Experience

An elephant at Shamwari Game Reserve
July 4, 2019

By Lucille Sive

We are excited to unveil our latest video featuring Shamwari Game Reserve, one of our absolute favorite safari destinations in South Africa.

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