Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Welcome to the blog of Lion World Travel's President, 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.

Lucille Sive's Favorite Cape Town Restaurants

Sunset dining at Azure Restaurant in Cape Town.

January 7, 2016

By Lucille Sive

I have travelled to South Africa many times over the years and one of the things that I look forward to is the thriving Cape Town restaurant and gourmet scene. It is safe to say that the city has been thrust into the public eye as one of the up-and-coming culinary destinations worldwide with the rise of the dining scene in recent years. One could even say that the Cape is the gastronomic capital of Africa.

10 Stunning South Africa & Safari Photos from Casey Carr

December 11, 2015

Casey Carr is an award-winning travel videographer that we have partnered with to create a brand new safari video for Lion World Travel. We could not be more excited at what Casey will create for us, but in the mean time we thought it would be fun to share some of Casey’s photos from his safari in South Africa. Check out 10 of our favorite Instagram photos from Casey’s trip to South Africa!

December 8, 2015

Lions are one of Africa’s most recognizable animals and for good reason: more than any other animal in the African wilderness, lions signify courage, strength and power. The ancient Egyptians saw these traits in the wild lions of Africa and used them as symbols in their own culture—the legendary sphinx features the head of a human and the body of a lion, for example.

Here at Lion World Travel the lion is the center of our brand and the name for our particular lion is "Lionel". In addition to the symbolizing strength and courage, he also embodies playfulness: take a close look at our logo and you will notice that Lionel’s tongue is lolling lazily out of his mouth. Read on for more amazing lion facts!

December 3, 2015

From gorilla trekking, to going on safari in Akagera and hiking in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda is an incredible destination that offers something for even the most seasoned African traveler. Make sure your trip to Rwanda includes some of our favorite experiences.

Related Safaris: Gorillas of Rwanda 2019

#LionWorldTales Photo Contest - 2015 Grand Prize Round

November 23, 2015

The grand prize competition for the 2015 #LionWorldTales Photo Contest is here! Vote for your favorite photo from the three finalists. The winning photographer will take home a GoPro camera.

November 19, 2015

This week we take a look at Societi Bistro, a hip urban eatery popular with the locals that offers French and Italian inspired dishes with South African influences.

Lion World Travel Guests With Their Certificates

October 27, 2015

Lion World Travel guests who booked Best of South Africa starting in April (Earth Month) receive their certificates for supporting rhino conservation in South Africa.

October 21, 2015

Welcome to the October edition of the #LionWorldTales Photo Contest. We received some truly outstanding photos over the last few months from our guests, but the four below are the ones that we like the most. Help us select a winner by voting for your favorite.

Bat Hawk at the Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa

October 20, 2015

How The TreadRight Bat Hawk Patrols the Shamwari Game Reserve

By Lucille Sive

Lion World Travel has partnered with the Shamwari Game Reserve to provide a key tool in Shamwari's fight against rhino poaching.

October 13, 2015

Situated in Camp’s Bay, The Roundhouse is ideal for travelers looking to pair stunning views of the coast with a fine dining experience featuring the best of South African cuisine.

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

Lucille Sive's Favorite Cape Town Restaurants

10 Stunning South Africa & Safari Photos from Casey Carr

Who Knew? 10 Amazing & Important Lion Facts

Top 5 Must-Do Experiences in Rwanda

#LionWorldTales Photo Contest - 2015 Grand Prize Round

Cape Town's Best Restaurants: Societi Bistro

Lion World Travel Guests Support Rhino Conservation in South Africa

#LionWorldTales Photo Contest - October 2015

Protecting South Africa's Rhinos

How The TreadRight Bat Hawk Patrols the Shamwari Game Reserve

Cape Town's Best Restaurants: The Roundhouse

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