Ten extraordinary adventures from Acacia Africa
Love Africa, but want to go beyond the tried and tested pursuits? Acacia Africa’s Wild Bunch have released ten extraordinary adventures, ensuring all 2010 bookings are once in a lifetime “rave reservations.”
Hunt with the King Of The Jungle: They say that only ten in every one million people will ever see a lion kill. Fancy raising the odds? At the Antelope Park in Zimbabwe you can sign up for the “Night Encounter,” part of the reserve’s “Rehabilitation & Release Into The Wild” project. Get ready for some live lion action, as the big cat practices his stalking and hunting skills. 7-day Rediscover Zimbabwe small group safari £475pp + local payment from £201pp (based on two sharing). Departures: year-round.
Want to paddle with penguins on Boulder’s Beach? If it’s for you, extend your overland tour with a 4-day city stay in Cape Town £175pp (based on two sharing). Departures: year-round.
They’re certainly spicing things up in Zanzibar and we’re not talking about cloves – although there is an optional visit to the plantations. Ali T, one of the island’s many guides, will roll out a half “African, half “Ali G” routine, peppered with rhyming slang and “innits.” 13-day Kenya & Tanzania Adventure overland tour £595pp + local payment from £334pp (no single supplement). Departures: year-round.
Two sugars please! Venture into the Sahara at Erg Chebbi and travel Moroccan style by camel for a night under the stars. Your chance to check into a Berber camp and sample a nice cup o’ cha. 8-day Marrakesh & Sahara adventure £340pp + local payment from £210pp (based on two sharing). Departures: March through December.
Come on in, the water’s lovely! Saddle up for one of nature’s four-wheel drive experiences. Yes, now you can swim with an elephant in Zimbabwe. The traditional land based safari above this mighty herbivore is still an option, but the thought of a refreshing dip before you grab that sundowner sounds good to us. 7-day Rediscover Zimbabwe small group safari £475pp + local payment from £201pp (based on two sharing). Departures: year-round.
Go wet & wilder! Want an alternative to white water rafting in Livingstone? Grab a board in Zambia, swim the rapids and surf the waves! 24-day South East Adventure £845pp + local payment from £444pp (no single supplement). Departures: year-round.
Often overlooked, the South African province of Kwazulu-Natal is a culture vulture haven. Why not take a trip into the heart of Zulu country and converse with a "Sangoma" – a traditional Zulu healer? 6-day Lesotho, Battlefields and Zululand small group safari £390pp + local payment from £201pp (based on two sharing). Departures: year-round.
Leave the 4X4 behind in Zambia: Experts say that South Luangwa is one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and this is the very location where the famous walking safari originated. Love elephants? You’ll be spoilt for choice as herds can number up to around 70! 5-day South Luangwa Safari adventure £795pp (based on two sharing). Departures: year-round.
There’s certainly more than one way to game drive and for a few extra dollars you can glide over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon; a great way to appreciate the vastness of this “A” list national park. It’s worth the investment, as the champagne breakfast at the end of the trip is a little bit of luxury on an otherwise value packed overland jaunt. 43-day Kenya To Cape Town £1,295pp + local payment from £728pp (no single supplement) Departures: year-round.
Head off on a dhow and sail around Madagascar’s Nosy Be archipelago, enjoying swimming, fishing, forest walks and beach camping. Nosy Komba, is Lemur Love central, as on this island nature reserve, the captivating creatures are noted for their friendly disposition. 8-day Madagascar Dhow Sailing adventure £525pp (based on two sharing). Departures: April through December.
For more information and bookings, visit acacia-africa.com.
