African Insight (Southbound)

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.