Expert Safari Tips

By Andrew Lee & David "Red" Hunt  

Before you embark on your next African safari, it is good to know what kind of vehicle you will be exploring in. Depending on your safari location and game lodge, your vehicle’s style will differ. 

Different parks have different rules, and some lodges add features to their vehicles that make your many hours spent on game drives more comfortable.
 

By Lucille Sive

An African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many travelers and that’s why it is an amazing opportunity to capture the essence of Africa in amazing photograph.

Nothing can quite compare to a mother’s love. Lion World Travel wishes all mothers and those who “mothered” us (nurtured us, helped us and loved us) a wonderful Mother’s Day!

In honor of this special occasion, we’re sharing six, fun facts about Africa’s animal mothers and the extraordinary and remarkable ways these moms take care of their young.

April 2020 marks 50 years since Earth Day was established as a measure to shed light on the global environmental decline. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let’s focus on progress and hope.

Here are the 5 reasons why Earth Day was started.

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, we shine a spotlight on one of the travel industry’s most beloved, dynamic and accomplished women, Lucille Sive. International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, is also Sive’s birthday.

By Lucille Sive

What you should know if you are a woman traveling alone to Africa

As a woman who regularly travels alone, I am not unique! Whether for business or pleasure, thousands of women travel solo every year. While all travelers should take precautions, women travelers are a distinct demographic in terms of their safety.  Couples or groups have safety in numbers, while single women are easier targets than men for theft and harassment and are exposed to gender inequality prevalent in many countries.

Read below for tips to consider before and during your solo adventure.

By Lucille Sive

As this year comes to an end, it’s time to start planning your next exciting vacation. While we are all biased towards Africa here at Lion World Travel, there are some other destinations I find just as enticing to travel to. As a proud member of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family of brands, I have access to a remarkable collection of diverse travel experiences. From a journey via the Bullet Train in Japan to the mysterious world of the ancient Inca Empire, TTC offers a thrilling collection of experiences and destinations offering something for everyone. Keep reading to see my #TTCTop10 Bucket List for 2020!

Last month, Forbes Magazine, interviewed our CEO, Lucille Sive, in an exclusive interview where she discussed Lion World Travel’s successful longevity, our company’s unique appeal, our sustainability initiatives and much more.

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.

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.

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

By Lucille Sive

On my trip to Shamwari Game Reserve, I was proud to represent Lion World Travel in making a generous donation supporting Shamwari's crucial rhino conservation programs.

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.

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.

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.