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…
25th October 2012
Livingstone – the African adventure capital!
Are you one of those adrenalin junkies that love a great thrill that would do anything for that buzz? Or are you type of person that enjoys the relaxing, more…
24th October 2012
A trip to Livingstone Island!
Based at the top of The Victoria Falls, this is the island where David Livingstone first saw 'The Falls', locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya 'The smoke that thunders'. A short boat…
1st October 2012
Packing essentials for the Over-prepared Overlander!
Congratulations and good choice in choosing Acacia Africa! As we are approaching our 4th week of overlanding, sitting on the back of the truck with average and not a great…
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…
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…
17th July 2012
Why Acacia Africa Overlanding is a cool Must !!
It is a simple answer really! Acacia have the best coolest trucks, all identical, no ugly rattlers, we are young and funky, the most experienced crew members (some have been…
7th June 2012
Just another day in the office…
Perth CBD, Western Australia, 5pm Going away… lunch over… desk packed up and all work assignments finished: it was officially my last day as a nine-to-five public servant. In…
4th June 2012
Malawi and Victoria Falls
From Zanzibar we move into Malawi! One of the friendliest countries we travel through with plenty of interaction with the locals who want to meet you and talk and show…
2nd May 2012
Lunar Rainbow over Victoria Falls
After nearly 18 years in Africa I finally timed my visit to Victoria Falls perfectly to see the lunar Rainbow – it has been on my wish list forever! The Victoria…