{"id":3042,"date":"2015-01-20T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=3042"},"modified":"2015-01-20T08:00:32","modified_gmt":"2015-01-20T06:00:32","slug":"2015-adventure-bucketlist-see-lots-of-africa-for-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/20\/2015-adventure-bucketlist-see-lots-of-africa-for-less\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Adventure Bucketlist: See Lots Of Africa For Less"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to tick Africa off your 2015 bucket list and your purse\/wallet strings are on a tight leash, there\u2019s no need to worry as our camping and accommodated tours have been designed with the budget traveller in mind. That means LOTS of Africa for less so check out our list of must do safaris. You can also tell us your favourite destination on<a title=\"Facebook\/Acacia.Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Acacia.Africa\/photos\/a.56839247199.63876.10768937199\/10152919634597200\/?type=1&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Facebook<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0our collection covering ten amazing African countries.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no peak season in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and leopard sightings here are said to be the stuff of legend. This elusive big cat is regularly spotted in the southern reaches of the Kalahari along with the cheetah and the black maned Kalahari Lion. Meeting the meerkats, seeing raptors soar across the skies and watching giraffes run down a red sand dune more than make up for a safari without the Big Five. Book a seat on our new <strong><a title=\"Transfrontier Kgalagadi Accommodated Safari - 15TKA5\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acacia-africa.com\/acacia_small_groups\/transfrontier_kgalagadi_accommodated_safari.php\" target=\"_blank\">5-day Transfrontier Kgalagadi Accommodated Safari<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=3043\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3043\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3043\" alt=\"Black maned Kalahari lion, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (c) South Africa Tourism\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Black-maned-Kalahari-lion-Kgalagadi-Transfrontier-Park-c-South-Africa-Tourism.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"305\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAre you celebrating a milestone birthday this year? Upgrade to one of our accommodated overland expeditions and truck your way around Tanzania on our new <a title=\"Tanzania Game Parks - 15TGP6\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acacia-africa.com\/accommodated_overland\/tanzania_game_parks_accommodated.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>6-day Tanzanian Game Parks<\/strong><\/a> tour.\u00a0 Nothing beats a magical hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti, the optional excursion setting off at dawn and ending with a champagne breakfast. The itinerary also includes games drives in the Ngorongoro Crater and an optional visit to the Olduvai Gorge &#8211; the archeological site featured in the Lion King. If you\u2019re already humming the Circle of Life theme tune this is the tour for you. Book before 31 January and save 10%! Can\u2019t wait to touch down in Kenya? The country also features in our list of new <a title=\"Kenya Lakes &amp; Mara - 15KLM5A\" href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/accommodated_overland\/kenya_lakes_and_mara_accommodated_.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>East Africa accommodated overland expeditions<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=3044\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3044\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3044\" alt=\"100_2533\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/100_2533.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"613\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt\u2019s true, Africa is one big melting pot of travel envy, and we\u2019re talking Instagram overload! Kenya and Uganda is Africa\u2019s ultimate wildlife mix, adventurers meeting up with the Silverback and his band and the Big Five. Head off with Getting Stamped on 02 May, the travel bloggers booked on our <a title=\"Mountain Gorilla's to the Mara - 15MGM18\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acacia-africa.com\/acacia_overland\/mountain_gorillas_to_the_mara_.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>18-day Mountain Gorillas To The Mara<\/strong><\/a>, the special departure combining amazing animal encounters with informal daily lessons behind the lens.\u00a0 The photography focused tour includes gorilla trekking in Uganda, and game drives in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. You can also join the bloogers on alternative tours including our <a title=\"Troop to the Gorillas - 15TTG6\" href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/acacia_overland\/troop_to_the_gorillas.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>6-day Troop To The Gorillas<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; scroll down to the end of our recent <a title=\"Gorilla's and Mara Photography Tour\" href=\"\/blog\/?p=2925\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>blog post<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0to see the full list of options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=3045\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3045\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3045\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-01-05 at 3.21.10 PM (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-05-at-3.21.10-PM-2.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"307\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt\u2019s always rhino O\u2019Clock in Zimbabwe\u2019s Matobo National Park and nothing beats tracking these horned beasts on foot. Seeing rhinos close up along with giraffe and zebra should definitely be on your bucketlist, this rock hewn site complete with a huge number of ancient rock paintings. Go wild on our <a title=\"Rediscover Zimbabwe - 15RZ7\" href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/acacia_small_groups\/rediscover_zimbabwe.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>7-day Rediscover Zimbabwe<\/strong><\/a> . Zambia\u2019s Livingstone is another spectacular rhino destination &#8211; watch a recap of our recent <a title=\"#SaveInongwe anti-poaching campaign\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Si8xWTe26V0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>#SaveInongwe anti-poaching campaign<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0and come face to horn with these majestic mammals!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=2808\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2808\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2808\" alt=\"rangers Save Inongwe\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/rangers-Save-Inongwe.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"316\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nOnce you\u2019ve travelled to Africa we\u2019re pretty sure the continent\u2019s sunrises will make it to number one on your list.<a title=\"Namibia\" href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/namibia\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Namibia<\/strong><\/a> currently claims our top spot, our dawn sunrise walk taking place in the Namib Naukluft National Park. This photo needs no explanation aside from WOW!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=3046\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3046\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3046\" alt=\"Sand dune climb, Namibia (Getting Stamped)\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Sand-dune-climb-Namibia-Getting-Stamped.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere nothing like the sensory experience of a walking safari so why not put your best foot forward\u00a0 on our <a title=\"Cape to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - 15KTP14\" href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/acacia_small_groups\/cape_to_kgalagadi_transfrontier_park_.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>14-day Cape to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park<\/strong><\/a>. South Africa is home to some truly off the beaten track treasures, the country\u2019s Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces sure to bring out the explorer in you.\u00a0 Hike across the stark white dunes and rocks found at Lamberts Bay, the sleepy seaside town Cape Gannet territory; head off on a coastal walking safari, the loveable meerkats often encountered in the Namaqua National Park; get active in the Richtersveld Reserve, the location home to a staggering collection of indigenous plants and prepare to be speechless at the Augrabies Falls National Park, the falls cascading down over the rocks from 60 metres above.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=3047\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3047\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3047\" alt=\"waterfall hike in Augrabies National Park (c) South Africa Tourism\" 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