Lionel - Locate Lionel to WIN Safari Prizes
Our Lionel Contest is Now Over!
The winner of the Kapama giveaway ("Lionel Prize #5"), and our Grand Prize, are below...scroll down to see if you are one of the big winners! Good luck to all who entered!
Didn't win these prizes, but still want to go to Africa? Check out our Best of South Africa safari. For 2020 we're offering free upgrades to the most luxurious Kapama lodges, a value of up to $2,200US per person!
Lionel is on the loose on our website, and you can win prizes if you find him!
Up for grabs is a $6,000 Grand Prize 8-Night Luxury Botswana & Victoria Falls Safari, plus other prizes from now to December ranging from 5-Star Lodge stays to extravagant city hotel breaks.
Scroll down to see the current prize, and past winners list.
Who is Lionel?
Lionel is the Lion World Travel mascot. Born in South Africa, but spending most of his early years in East Africa, Lionel has been roaming the globe. Recently he set out to visit some of our favorite lodges and game parks in Africa. Along the way he is collecting prizes to give away to YOU! All you need to do is find him somewhere on our website.
This is Lionel. Find him somewhere else on our website to win prizes!
HOW TO ENTER
Step 1: Visit this page each week for a clue as to where Lionel is hiding.
Step 2: Search our website and online brochure for him.
Step 3: When you Find Lionel, CLICK on Lionel to complete the official entry form.
Get to Know Lionel (With Potential Tips on Where to Find him in the coming weeks):
- Lionel is a vegetarian because many of his friends are zebras, wildebeests, buffalos and warthogs. He can’t stomach the thought of eating his fellow animals who been so kind to him all his life.
- He is a 4th degree black belt in Lion-Ryu Karate and teaches the animal kingdom how to defend themselves against predators (especially lions).
- He plays the African ngoma drum and is a part of a South African drum and dance ensemble.
- Lionel is also versed in multiple dance styles including Zouk (which he learned in Mozambique), ZimDancehall and Afro Jazz (from when he was in Zimbabwe).
- He travels all across Southern and Eastern Africa and has his own travel show on LNN (Lion News Network) called Lionel’s World: Africa Unknown (Hashtag #LookForLionel). The show explores Lion World Travel’s destinations as he explores each country’s activities and restaurants by interviewing the local animals to support sustainable tourism.
- In addition to being a travel TV host, Lionel is a world-renown chef and specializes in African fusion. He loves to blend traditional, African cuisine with splashes of Asian, European and North American elements.
- He was last spotted looking for Black Friday and Cyber Monday safari deals.
- Lionel speaks multiple languages including English, French (he took lessons in Mauritius), Swahili (he grew up taking the annual Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania), and some Arabic (from his vacation in Egypt).
- His favorite destination is South Africa because he loves its diverse cities, cultures and multitude of activities. His favorite trips include Pride of South Africa and Ultimate South Africa and Victoria Falls.
- Lionel loves watching romantic comedies with his lioness, Etana, because they are currently planning their African honeymoon.
- He’s also a safari tour guide and enjoys introducing Lion World’s travelers to his animal friends.
GRAND PRIZE:
8-Night Luxury Botswana & Victoria Falls Safari
Approximate Value = US$6,000
Winner: Andrea Lewis-McKenzie
Find Lionel for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime safari
Grand Prize includes a stay at Victoria Falls River Lodge, where you will explore majestic Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River
Grand Prize includes exceptional wildlife viewing and cultural options at the luxurious Saguni Safari Lodge
Grand Prize winner will stay at the aptly named Elephant Valley Lodge, where Africa's greatest animals congregate in huge numbers
Grand Prize also includes time in the marvelous Okavango Delta at Kadizora Camp
Stay in Luxury Tents and Camps in the best parks of Botswana!
Grand Prize Details:
- This "Lionel Giveaway" Grand Prize Safari is for two people, sharing a room and valid for any dates in 2020, subject to availability.
- 2-Nights at the perfectly located 5-Star Victoria Falls River Lodge in Zimbabwe. Explore the falls, and choose to spend your free time doing optional activities like sunset river cruises on the Zambezi to fishing, walking safaris or helicopter flights.
- 2-Nights at Elephant Valley Lodge in Chobe, Botswana. This area is home to the largest population of African elephants anywhere in the world. Game drives in 4x4 vehicles will showcase the abundant wildlife, although elephants are often hanging around right outside your front your door!
- 2-Nights at Saguni Safari Lodge in Moremi East, Botswana - part of the Okavango Delta. Night game drives and mokoro rides are special options here in addition to day game drives where giraffe, cheetah, hippo, lion and wild dogs are often spotted.
- 2-Nights at Kadizora Camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Pure luxury in the remote northern reaches of the Delta. Consider adding an optional hot-air balloon to your experience to cap off a truly special safari adventure!
LIONEL PRIZE #1: STAY AT THE TABLE BAY HOTEL:
2-Nights at The Table Bay Hotel ($500US value!)
Winner: Sam Moore
The ideal setting of The Table Bay Hotel
Sam found Lionel hiding on our South Africa in Absolute Style itinerary recently and was randomly chosen from all correct entries as our giveaway winner! Well done Sam, we will be in touch with your prize voucher.
LIONEL PRIZE #2: LION SANDS IVORY LODGE STAY:
2-Nights at the Luxurious Lion Sands Ivory Lodge (or equivalent MORE Hotels property)
A $2,500US value!
Winner: Debra Svedberg
Ivory Lodge at the Lion Sands Game Reserve, South Africa.
Debra found Lionel previously hiding on our Ultimate South Africa & Victoria Falls safari and was chosen as the random winner.
LIONEL PRIZE #3: RED CARNATION HOTEL GIVEAWAY
3-Nights at the 5-Star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa or the 5-Star Oyster Box Hotel
A $500US value!
Winner: Lorraine Nishisato
Picnic Views at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town
Lorraine found Lionel previously hiding on our The Pearl of Africa safari and was chosen as the random winner from all correct entries.
LIONEL PRIZE #4: THORNYBUSH PRIVATE GAME RESERVE GIVEAWAY
Two night stay for two people at Thornybush Jackalberry Lodge
A $1900US value!
Winner: Rebecca Vaughan
A room with a view in the Jackalberry Private Game Reserve
Well done Rebecca! She found Lionel checking prices on our South Africa in Absolute Style safari and was chosen as the random winner.
LIONEL PRIZE #5: KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP SAFARI GIVEAWAY
Three night stay for two people at Kapama Southern Camp in a Luxury Villa
A US$5000US value!
Winner: Lindsey Sturges
Congratulations to Lindsey on winning our final Lionel giveaway! She found Lionel hanging out on our Cyber Monday page featuring our special on the Best of South Africa safari. (We still have some space left for this stellar offer too!)
Lionel Contest Terms and Conditions:
All prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable and awarded "as is", with no substitutions or cash value option. One winner will be randomly selected from all correct entries received during the time periods for each prize giveaway. All correct entries throughout the duration of the contest period will be entered into the draw for the Grand Prize. Only entries received through the official contest entry form are valid. Email entries will not be considered. Grand Prize valued at up to $3,018per person based on high season pricing. Contest period runs from September 20, 2019 - December 15, 2019. All prizes must be booked by August 31, 2020, for travel by January 15, 2021, unless otherwise stated on your travel voucher, and are subject to availability and standard blackout dates. Qualifying entry dates for prizes: Double your Grand Prize entries from September 20-25, 2019. 2-Nights at The Table Bay Hotel entries from September 26 - October 2, 2019, with approximate value of $500US, based on a Luxury Room booking. 2-Nights at MORE Hotels from October 3 - 16, 2019, with maximum value of $2,500, based on choosing Lion Sands Ivory Lodge. 3-Nights at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa or the Oyster Box Hotel valid entries from October 17 - November 5, 2019, with maximum value of $500 valid for a "Classic Room" booking. 2-Nights stay for 2-people at the Thornybush Private Game Reserve valid entries from November 6 - November 28, 2019, with maximum value of $1900 based on a stay at Jackalberry Lodge. 3-Nights stay for 2-people at Kapama Southern Camp in a Luxury Villa valid entries from November 29 - December 12, 2019, with maximum value of $5000. Winners will be contacted by email or phone, and listed on this official Lionel page. Lionel images located on this Lionel landing page, our homepage, and contest entry forms are not considered valid for the purpose of this contest. Lion World Travel is not responsible for any technical difficulties experienced during the contest. Void where prohibited by law.