22nd July 2014
Boost your career with a gap
Dr Tookey, our resident psychologist is back this week with more insight for career breakers who are hoping to take a sabbatical from a few months to a whole year…
8th May 2014
Five pursuits to add to your Africa bucket list!
Africa is one gigantic bucket list and there are far too many pursuits to fit in one post, so we've pinned down some of the less obvious options from extreme…
25th September 2012
Chicken Potjie Overland style!
What’s cooking on route? No visit to Africa is completed without indulging in some of its delicious cuisines. One of the delightful things about African food is it is simple,…
19th September 2012
Mama Africa, from the eyes of a young traveller
Acacia has been my working home for the past 4 months and there is so much that I have learnt to appreciate about Africa and this great company that gives…
17th September 2012
What to pack for Overlanding Tours?
Backpacking is amongst the most highly recommended activities for school leavers and seasoned travellers alike. The world is filled with hidden treasures and magical places waiting to be explored and…
12th September 2012
Namaqualand – A place of beauty!
Namaqualand is truly a land of wonder situated in a dry semi desert along the Western and Northern Cape of South Africa. After sitting dormant for nine months Namaqualand is…
6th September 2012
A top ‘Spot’ in Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park in Namibia has to be one of my favorite National Parks on our Acacia Route. One would always ask the reason for this, and I say, ‘The…
13th August 2012
Stir fry pork chipati wraps with warm chakalaka pasta salad
Whats cooking on route? Have you ever wondered what the groups are cooking on the road every day on one of our overland tours? Our Acacia crew will be sending…
3rd August 2012
Top 10 novels to read on your African adventure
A trip to another country can often be enhanced by reading a book set in your country of travelling. Whether it is a fiction or non-fiction book, set in the…