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…
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…
6th August 2012
Get the best value flights
How to get the best value flights to Africa Half the journey is getting there so check out some top tips for getting the best value flight that won’t leave…
10th July 2012
Eat desert Zanzibar style!
N'DIZI NA KASTED (Zanzibar banana custard) Whilst travelling on the African continent, we get to sample some of the amazing flavors and easy step to step recipes for a true…
20th June 2012
Eat, relax and enjoy Bobotie 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…
15th June 2012
Himba way of life!
The Himba who inhabit the Kaokoland area of Namibia are descendants of a group of Herero herders who fled into the remote north-west after been displaced by the Nama…
17th May 2012
Gorilla Trek with Acacia Africa
The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla Beringei Beringei) is the world’s endangered ape. Living in protected portions of 3 countries Uganda, northwestern Rwanda and eastern DRC with a population of approx 720…
13th May 2012
How I came to be in the wonderful world of OVERLANDING
Without giving away my age, let’s just say… Once upon a time, I had the pleasure of having a friend introduce me to a lovely Australian woman who would eventually…
9th February 2012
Malawi, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro
We left Livingstone behind and enjoyed 3 more days in Zambia before heading into Malawi for 4 nights around the Lake. Everyone enjoyed walking through one of the local villages,…