14th December 2012
Blooming Quiver Tree!
The Quiver tree in Richtesveld National Park in Namibia and South Africa has been used by the indigenous Nama people for hundreds of years to create a carrier for…
11th December 2012
A day at Kande Beach, Malawi!
It has become an overland tradition especially for us crew working at Acacia Africa to get involved with the Kande pig spit evening and dress up party. It always seems…
7th December 2012
Dessert in the Namib Desert!
Camping under the stars is something which a lot of our passengers list as one of the highlights of their trip. Few places can compare with Spitzkoppe when it comes…
4th December 2012
Pig Spit Roast – Malawian style
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, but tasty that has…
30th November 2012
A day travelling in Africa
At the end of October, once our new brochure had been sent off to the printers it was time for some much needed R & R and I decided it…
26th November 2012
Was I CRAZY to move to Arusha?
So many people ask how my life has changed since I moved to Arusha & I often struggle to explain the differences between life in Cape Town and life in…
19th November 2012
The Maasai Way!
The Jewellery The Maasai tribe (or Masai) is a unique and popular tribe. Despite education, the change in land areas and western cultural influences, the Maasai people have clung to…
14th November 2012
A change of perspective!
When you travel to Africa, and indeed anywhere else in the world, the photos you take capture the adrenaline rush of seeing your destination through the lens of a one-time…
12th November 2012
A friendly welcome!
As we travel to Malawi we know that we will spend 5 days relaxing by the beach, seeing our friends and usually doing a punch night; the latter means that…
31st October 2012
10 Must Do’s in Africa!
As a guide for Acacia Africa I am fortunate enough to be able to see 100's of amazing places and experience some of my favorite activities, when I am on…