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…
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…
10th September 2012
A true Overlander at heart!
After four years on the road as a tour leader I have made the decision that it's time for me to move into Acacia's Cape Town Office. It was the…
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…
29th August 2012
A day in Malawi at leisure!
I am not a hiker. Born in Singapore and growing up in Perth, Australia, I am quite firmly a sea level person. I’ve proven my mettle on a hiking trip…
24th August 2012
A day in Johannesburg!
A few weeks ago I managed to snatch a couple of days out the office and I decided to hop on a plane and head to Johannesburg. I have always…