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Zimbabwe & Mozambique beckon in Acacia Africa’s 2014 brochure

Zimbabwe has always been a hot favourite with the more adventurous, but Acacia Africa is putting the country at the forefront of its 2014 brochure due to rising demand. Featuring on all of the tour operator’s new overland expeditions, Zimbabwe is joined by Mozambique, Africa’s hidden jewel complimenting the off the beaten track nature of the safari specialist’s itineraries.

Celebrate David Livingstone’s Bicentenary

19th March 2013 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of David Livingstone - explorer, writer, missionary and medic. Fêted by some as “Africa’s first freedom fighter” and by many for his anti-slavery campaigns, Livingstone was one of the first Westerners to make a transcontinental journey across Africa.

Expert Africa names the best African treehouses

Here are safari specialist Expert Africa’s favourite African treehouses:

The Prospectors’ Pub Crawl - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Tour the bars of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe in the style of an early 20th century prospector.

Trendsetting travel: 2012 hot spots from Acacia Africa

Trendsetting travel: 2012 hot spots from Acacia Africa

Budget holidays will be an attractive proposition for travellers in the current economic climate, and with 2012 looming, adventure specialist Acacia Africa has pinpointed some of the trendsetting hotspots coming up on the continent.

Heading to Africa this Christmas? You won’t be lacking in festive cheer

Heading to Africa this Christmas? You won’t be lacking in festive cheer

It might not be a quintessentially Christmassy destination, and with temperatures soaring in to their thirties throughout much of Africa already, there certainly won’t be any snowy winter scenes.

Marvel at a magical moonbow

Marvel at a magical moonbow

Take advantage of an unbeatable package to Victoria Falls from The Zambezi Safari and Travel Company and time your visit to coincide with one of the most magical natural phenomenon afforded by the ‘Smoke That Thunders’ – a lunar rainbow – saving £320 into the bargain.

Perfect African honeymoon hideaways for less

Perfect African honeymoon hideaways for less

If Mesdames Kate, Lily and Kate (Middleton, Allen and Moss!) are still seeking inspiration for where to flee on honeymoon they should look to Africa for the ultimate once in a lifetime trip.

Discover Zimbabwe's 'Lion Country' with Acacia Africa

Discover Zimbabwe's 'Lion Country' with Acacia Africa

Conservation encounters don’t just enable positive changes in the host country; they can change your entire perspective.

Feline adventurous? Walk with lions in Zimbabwe

Feline adventurous? Walk with lions in Zimbabwe

ITV1’s new ‘Lion Country’ series is putting Zimbabwe’s magnificent wildlife back on the tourist map while highlighting its unique Big Cat conservation efforts.

Discover South Africa and enjoy safari savings

Discover South Africa and enjoy safari savings

Discover South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in January and save £233 per person. Combining the wildlife of Chobe National Park with the spectacular scenery of Victoria Falls, visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and explore Okavango Delta by mokoro (dug-out canoe).