Sundowners with Lucille

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.

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.