Got a burning question on Africa? Now you can tweet with your own personal Africa guru, courtesy of the “#AcaciaWildBunch”. Chosen for their total and unwavering addiction to the most adventurous continent on the planet, these experts are bound to have a few insider tips from the road. Feel free to contact our Africa pundits from here on in on Twitter, putting #AcaciaWildBunch? ahead of your tweet…
Full name: Chris Mears
Nationality: British
Which Acacia Africa tours have you travelled on?
I like to mix it up when it comes to experiences – my regular jaunts in Africa covering, overland, small group and adventure itineraries – plus breaks on the beach and comfort class safaris! So far the list includes, the 6-day Tanzania Game Parks, the 13-day Kenya & Tanzania Adventure, the 4-day Zanzibar Island Getaway, the 4-day Kruger Secluded Safari and the 5-day Mount Kenya Trek…
Your favourite Acacia tour?
It has to be the 13-day Kenya & Tanzania Adventure – a great combination of beach, bush and awesome wildlife.
Who do usually travel with?
Myself, friends and family – I guess it all depends on who is available!
Travel Motto?
Make a plan – but be ready for the plan to change again and again!
Favourite place in Africa?
Hard to pick one! Sundowners on Zanzibar, the Serengeti in the middle of the migration, the beaches on the edge of the Sahara and walking my dog on Noordhoek beach in Cape Town! To name a few!
Most memorable moment in Africa?
Watching the sunrise from the summit of Mount Kenya – totally captivating!
Best adrenaline/adventure activity and why?
The Gorge Swing in Livingstone – it’s a great buzz and you can jump quite a few times . Whether you decide to face forwards, backwards or bring a friend along for the ride it’s awesome fun!
What would you say to someone thinking of travelling to Africa?
Come with an open mind, go with the flow and make the most of the things that don’t go according to plan… be flexible!
Where’s the next adventure in Africa?
I’ll heading to the Victoria Falls for a few days and checking out both the Zimbabwean and Zambian side to see how things have changed. Can’t wait!
Chris’ top three tips for Africa travellers:
1. Just go with the flow - all good plans are meant to be amended!
2. Animals look better when not looking at them through the lens of a camera, take some pics but take the time to just sit and watch the animals
3. You're not at home, so don’t expect everything to be like it is at home, enjoy it and give it a go!
Remember you can fire away on our Twitter page with your questions from here on in, simply add #AcaciaWildBunch? ahead of your tweet…
And, finally Chris, what about that all important checklist of African countries you’ve visited?
Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, South Africa and Mozambique!!! So Fire away :)
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