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- Matobo or Matopos National Park, Zimbabwe: The Matobo National Park lies in the Matobo Hills, which are a 200 million year old range of granite domes, spires and unique smoothly-rounded balancing boulders created by years of erosion. The 424 sq km park is the burial ground for colonial imperialist Cecil Rhodes and his peaceful grave can be visited on the top of one of these outcrops of rock. It is also home to a diversity of wildlife, and has one of the largest densities of leopard in Africa, and considerable populations of both the black and white rhinoceros. The highlight here is a game walk to possibly get close to rhino on foot.
- Kruger National Park, South Africa: Spanning 18,989 square kilometers, the Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, and is the premier game reserve of South Africa. Home to the Big Five, there are 147 mammalian species, as well as 517 bird species and 114 species of reptile.
- Matobo or Matopos National Park, Zimbabwe
- The Matobo National Park lies in the Matobo Hills, which are a 200 million year old range of granite domes, spires and unique smoothly-rounded balancing boulders created by years of erosion. The 424 sq km park is the burial ground for colonial imperialist Cecil Rhodes and his peaceful grave can be visited on the top of one of these outcrops of rock. It is also home to a diversity of wildlife, and has one of the largest densities of leopard in Africa, and considerable populations of both the black and white rhinoceros. The highlight here is a game walk to possibly get close to rhino on foot.
- Victoria Falls National Park: Victoria Falls or Mosi Oa Tunya, the smoke that thunders sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where the Zambezi river drops 108 metres into the gorge. Victoria Falls, named after Queen Victoria are also known by their local name Mosi Oa Tunya, which literally translated means 'The Smoke that Thunders' referring to the coloumn of spray from the waterfall that can be seen from miles around. Victoria Falls is undoubtedly Southern Africa's adventure playground and some of the activities on offer are:
- Bungy Jumping
- White Water Rafting
- Canoeing
- Microlight Flights
- Helicopter Flights
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- Fully equipped safari vehicle
- Camping and cooking equipment
- All road tolls and vehicle taxes
- Transport
- Sleeping mattress
- Services of two crew
- Meals as indicated
- Kruger National Park
- Shangaan Cultural Evening
- Chobe National Park
- Victoria Falls Visit
- 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
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Itinerary
Our tour begins in Johannesburg, the ‘City of Gold’ and one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the African continent. Starting early, we travel east through the Mpumalanga province to the Greater Kruger area. Kruger is South Africa’s premier national park and connecti...
Leaving Kruger, we move north pausing the night near the Limpopo River to the Beitbridge Border. Completing formalities at the border post we enter Zimbabwe and drive though stunning landscapes and the town of Gweru to Antelope Park private game-ranch. There is the opportunity to try various optional activities such as canoeing, game driving and sunset cruise.
From Antelope Park, we make our way to Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe’s largest and best known Game Reserve and home to over 100 mammal species including the ‘Big 5’. We take either an evening or a morning game drive in the park before we cross into Zambia and drive ...
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Welcome to Africa! a continent of diverse cultures,big game and thrilling activities. Of natural wonders, vast wilderness areas and big open skies. And everywhere you go, warm welcoming smiles. From the plains of the Serengeti or the iconic River Nile to thundering Victoria Falls and picturesque Cape Town, we believe there is nothing quite as fulfilling as a journey through Africa.
We have come a long way since out first overland trucks set off across Africa more than 18 years ago. Right from the start, our passion has been for adventure. Over the years, we have grown in size and experience, and developed our love and knowledge of Africa and ties with its people.
Today Acacia is considered as an expert on travel to Africa and we offer a huge range of tours. From our original Acacia Overland tours, to small group, volunteer tours, beach stays and dive packages. Yet we still keep our original goal – to provide adventure on exciting, affordable tours for those with a lust for Africa.
Quality & Protection As a member of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and licensed by ATOL (Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing) we are fully bonded for your financial protection. From office and reservations teams to our crew on the road, will provide a professional service that is hard to beat!
Acacia operates a variety of tours across Africa from multi-country overland safaris and small group packages, to city stays and adventure activity breaks. Our goal is to provide exciting and affordable tours, and we have in-depth knowledge of our destinations and respect for the local cultures and environments. From the plains of the Serengeti or the iconic River Nile, to thundering Victoria Falls and picturesque Cape Town, we at Acacia firmly believe there is nothing quite as fulfilling as a journey through Africa.
Tour Styles
Whether you are the adventurous type, someone who enjoys meeting new people, or simply after a comfortable intimate tour; Acacia Africa has the right tour for you. To help you decide, we have categorized our tours into several trip styles.
Acacia Overland: Experience the true African adventure when you travel overland on an Acacia Africa tour providing a fully equipped overland truck for an epic journey.
Accommodated Overland: Our Accommodated Overland tours still keep the essence of Overlanding and are very similar to our standard camping itineraries, offering the same level of excitement and adventure, but everyday ends with a night in a comfortable safari lodge, tented camp or hotel.
Acacia Small Groups: Small group tours are ideal for couples, single travellers and those who prefer to leave the crowd behind. Enjoy access to more rustic accommodation and secluded locations which bigger groups cannot.
Short Safaris and Treks: Acacia Africa’s selection of short, focused tours gives you the choice to see what you really want to see according to your own specific interests and curiosity about Africa.
Acacia Voluntours: Give something back to local communities when you help out on a volunteer tour in Africa and sightsee at the same time. You won’t miss any of the action.
Short Breaks and City Stays: Get a feel for African city life on a short break, city tour and private day tours. Soak up the vibe of a new and unique place without being confined by a group tour.
10 reasons to travel with us:
Putting something back: We firmly believe in travelling responsibly, and encourage our clients to do the same, by minimising the impact on the people, wildlife and environment at the destinations we travel to. Acacia also has ties with a number of African charities.
Financial bonding: As a member of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and ATOL (Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing), Acacia is fully bonded for your financial protection. You can travel safely in the knowledge that your money is fully secured before, during and after your tour. Something that is essential in today’s financial climate.
Planning your trip: Acacia offers peace of mind with a comprehensive booking service, which helps you decide when and where you want to go, how you want to travel, what type of experiences you want to have, and what to expect in Africa. We also provide you with all the pre-travel information necessary, and detailed tour dossiers.
A full African back-up team: Adventure travel can sometimes be challenging, unpredictable and itineraries may change at short notice due to local events or conditions. Acacia has its own operations base in Cape Town and by using local operators, vehicles and staff, our strong in-country support network ensure your tour continues to run smoothly.
Reputation is everything: We at Acacia understand that everyone’s choice of holiday is different. As such, we offer a wide variety of tour styles. Camping, trekking, diving, adrenalin activities or watching an African sunset from the comfort of your lodge – there is something for everyone. We use a range of local accommodation to suite the type of tour.
We’re privately owned: Acacia is privately owned and run and has a loyal, dedicated team of staff with a passion for Africa on all levels. This means we are more personable, attentive, flexible and willing to go the extra mile to both assist you with your booking, and to ensure a well-run tour in Africa
We’re value for money: Acacia is always working to offer quality adventure travel at an affordable price. Our range of tours allows you to choose a style that suits your pocket and level of comfort. Our Local Payment system not only ensures that funds spent locally are reflective of local prices, but are also kept in-country to support local businesses.
Variety is the spice of life: We at Acacia understand that everyone’s choice of holiday is different. As such, we offer a wide variety of tour styles. Camping, trekking, diving, adrenalin activities, or watching an African sunset from the comfort of your lodge – there is something for everyone. We use a range of local accommodation to suite the type of tour
We're African specialists: Nearly all our team come from Africa, or have at some point lived or worked there. Frankly, we love the place and being experts on travel in Africa, we have in-depth knowledge about our destinations, and a huge number of tours and departure dates.
Life needs adventure: All Acacia tours are designed to give you a genuine feel for the country you are visiting. By camping in the wild, developing an understanding for local cultures, and experiencing scenic wonders or unique wildlife, our tours offer you a great way to experience Africa on an adventurous grass-root level.
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a) Amendments by You The Company will make every effort to assist You if you wish to alter your arrangements but reserves the right to impose an amending charge of per booking in the event of your wishing to change a booking previously confirmed by the Company up to 56 days before departure, together with communication charges and other expenses incurred by the company. These charges will be payable whether or not the Company is successful in confirming the amended reservation. Amendments made by You within 56 days of departure will be treated as cancellations and re bookings. The normal cancellation charges detailed below will then apply. All amendments should be reconfirmed in writing, signed by the signatory of the original Booking Form.
b) Transfer of Bookings You may change your booking up to 30 days before departure by transferring it to another person if you are unavoidably prevented from travelling and the transferee meets any and all the conditions which apply to the travel arrangements booked. The right to transfer is subject to a payment of an administration fee of $70 per person (plus appropriate holiday insurance premium, if applicable) together with all additional charges of whatever sort imposed by the suppliers providing the component parts of the arrangements.
c) Cancellation by You If You wish to cancel your booking You must inform the Company in writing (signed by the person who signed the original Booking Form) sending such written notification to Basement Unit, 23A Craven Terrace, London,W2 3QH. Cancellation will be effective on the day it is received by the Company. The following charges, in addition to your deposit and where applicable the gorilla and chimpanzee permit moneys, will be payable by You, depending upon the number of days prior to departure date when the Company receives notice of cancellation. Date when Written Advice Percentage of Holiday of Cancellation Received Fee Payable 56 days or more prior to departure Deposit42 to 55 days prior to departure 35% Tour Price forfeit 28 to 41 days prior to departure 50% Tour Price forfeit 14 to 27 days prior to departure 75% Tour Price forfeit Less than 14 days prior to departure 100% Tour Price forfeit
(d) The Company acts as an agent when booking pre or post tour hotel accommodation and airport transfers. Cancellation of booked accommodation or transfers will be subject to a fee equal to one night’s accommodation provided you give at least 7 days’ notice of cancellation. Cancellation within 7 days will be subject to a fee equal to 100% of the price You have paid for the transfers and accommodation.
6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 5 Dinners
Discount applies on the Tour Price only. Normal Adventure Pass and Gorilla Permit/s apply. Normal Acacia booking terms and conditions apply. Seats are limited and subject to availability. Cannot be taken in conjunction with any other Acacia Africa promotion or discount. Discounts applicable for bookings made from 06 January – 29 February 2016 and valid on selected Camping Overland Tours departing between 06 January 2016 – 31 December 2016. Camping Overland Tours excluded from this promotion are: NAI7, SAI7, NCDS11, SCDS11, NDDE12, TTG6, HOT11 and ZTK17 tours. Promo Code: 2016 ON SALE 01/2016 Please quote promo code at time of booking.
You’re ready for an overland adventure off the beaten track across Africa if you: like to travel with friendly like-minded people, believe the journey is as important as the places you visit, don’t mind roughing it a little, or helping with the day to day chores, or you’re a solo traveller who doesn’t want to pay any single supplements. If you like the sound of this then keep on scrolling the page to find out more about our travel overland tour options.
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