Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

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.

King, the Lion is almost Grown Up!

May 22, 2019

By Lucille Sive

They grow up so fast! An update from our friends at Shamwari and the Born Free Big Cat Rescue Centre about the progress of King, the lion cub that was found abandoned in an apartment in Paris.

May 17, 2019

Endangered Species Day shines the spotlight on some of the world's most precious wildlife. We like to think of Africa as a wildlife paradise - it is - but even iconic species like elephants, lions and cheetahs are considered vulnerable.

May 16, 2019

Long-time travel experts Leeann Phayre-Mallo and David (Red) Hunt join forces with The Travel Corporation’s Africa Division CEO, Lucille Sive

May 12, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Mother's Day is a special time to celebrate and honor mothers everywhere. On behalf of everyone here at Lion World Travel, Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers who work with us and travel with us—you are amazing and we couldn't do what we do without you!

We also want to pay tribute to a different kind of mother: Africa's animal mothers! We're celebrating the remarkable mothers of the wild with these fun facts.

Lucille Sive receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her Work at Lion World Travel

Lucille Sive - Lifetime Achievement Award

April 30, 2019

Recognized for her tireless efforts in supporting the People, Places and Wildlife of Africa, our own Lucille Sive recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Travel Corporation.

April 16, 2019

With Earth Day fast approaching, our partners at the TreadRight Foundation have put together this helpful video to showcase the "Dos & Don'ts" of wildlife travel.

April 10, 2019

By David (Red) Hunt

South Africa is an incredible safari destination. Experience a day on safari in South Africa with Lucille Sive, our CEO, as she visits the Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

March 25, 2019

By David (Red) Hunt

With convenient stops near Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks, the "Madaraka Express" is a new speedy, relaxing, environmentally-friendly way to travel in Kenya.

March 21, 2019

In 2017, our partners at Shamwari Game Reserve will be celebrating their 25th year “conserving a vanishing way of life”. Shamwari’s story is a remarkable one that shows the impact that travel can have on supporting wildlife sustainability in Africa. Since Shamwari opened, they have grown from a small reserve, to one encompassing 25,000 hectares of protected land. Conservation remains at the heart of everything we do at Lion World Travel, which is why we are excited to announce that we will be building a new rhino boma at Shamwari's Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

The Travel Industry's "African Queen", Lucille Sive, an empowering female figure for International Women's Day

February 28, 2019

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are highlighting The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) inspirational Lucille Sive, CEO of TTC’s Africa Division who is dedicated to female empowerment and promoting gender parity across the globe.

Sundowners with Lucille

The Lion World Travel Blog

King, the Lion is almost Grown Up!

8 Great, yet Endangered African Animals for Endangered Species Day

Lion World Travel Announces Joint Vice-Presidential Appointments

7 Incredible Facts About Africa's Animal Mothers

Lucille Sive receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her Work at Lion World Travel

Responsible Wildlife Tourism - An Earth Day Message from TreadRight

Video: A Day on Safari in South Africa

Ride the Madaraka Express, Kenya's Newest Train

Conservation in Action: Building a Rhino Boma at Shamwari

The Travel Industry's "African Queen", Lucille Sive, an empowering female figure for International Women's Day

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