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23rd August 2013

Africa Flashback!

It’s Friday, so perfect timing for an Africa Flashback, today’s shot from adventurer Gareth Clarke – this incredible leopard photo captured after spotting the female with her two cubs in…

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21st August 2013

South Africa Lands Top Five Spot For Gap Years

Yes it’s official – according to ABTA , South Africa is in the top five when it comes to the most popular gap year destinations. Shorter “gap stints,” as opposed to…

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14th August 2013

Free accommodation and arrival transfer!

Get a free pre tour accommodation and arrival transfer when you book select overland or small group safaris After a long journey from your home country to this amazing continent…

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14th August 2013

Greenpop Partner Gathering!

As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible travel and social development, Acacia partnered with Greenpop at the start of 2013 and last week we had a chance to meet…

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13th August 2013

When is the last time you did something for the 1st time?

In the last nine years as overland crew member, I have done and I have seen some amazing things. I have trekked the mountain gorillas in Uganda, seen 5 kills…

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8th August 2013

The whales are back and breaching!

Every year between June and December, Hermanus, South Africa becomes home to a large number of Southern Right Whales. Although the season starts in June, the peak whale season is…

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7th August 2013

Nairobi Airport Fire

You may have seen reports today of a fire at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Reports are mixed of the damage caused but we understand the airport is currently closed and…

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6th August 2013

Nata – A Little Known Safari Haunt

Nata might be a remote haven in northeast Botswana, and perhaps less worthy of a mention when compared to the likes of Chobe National Park or the Okavango Delta, but…

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1st August 2013

A tale from the road! Part 7

Our trainee tour leader, Colin Walsh, who set off on the 11th of May 2013 on our Cape Town to Kenya (CTK41) tour, shares his seventh part of his adventure…

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29th July 2013

Join The “Foodie Revolution” On National Braai Day!

We've been cooking up melt in the mouth morsels on the road for almost two decades – which is all the more reason to celebrate National Braai day (24 September)…

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