Real Wanderers: How The Other Half Live

Stay in the hostel like fortress or venture out into Nairobi central? By day two of the trip Cathy’s nerves felt like a thing of the past and she was ready to see the real Africa. As an independent traveller in Kiberia, (the second largest slum dwelling in Kenya’s capital), there are two rules: stay with your local guide and if you want take a picture – ask first! A humbling and confusing experience, but a chance to get off the tourist track...

Next Up: Fancy some off roading and authentic travel experiences, follow Cathy as she heads overland on our 43-day Kenya to Cape Town tour…

Real Wanderers: Karibu! Welcome To Africa

If hot showers and working light switches are something you feel you could never live without, then hold on tight as Nairobi might be a bit of a culture shock. Then again, if you’ve never stayed in a hostel, you might be surprised by the welcoming facilities and the added creature comforts, not forgetting the numerous good friends you’ll meet along the way:)!!!

Up Next: What are friends for if not to enjoy the experience of travel! On our Friday slot you can head off with Cathy on her first independent travel stint and make the most of Kiberia, a local slum that is home to one million people…

Images courtesy of the Wildebeest Camp Hostel, Nairobi

Real Wanderers: Nairobi – Please Drive Carefully

Driving in Nairobi brings a whole new meaning to getting behind the wheel; in fact jay walking animals would be small fry compared to navigating major roundabouts without headlights at night!!! Time to go overland?:)

Next Up: Living without the luxuries becomes a reality, but it's a promising start for hostel life...

Cityscape image courtesy of Magical Kenya

Matatu (local bus) image courtesy of Tim Kiarie

Real Wanderers: My First African Experience

After raiding the airline freebie bag a surreal conversation ensues with a humanitarian fundraiser from Rwanda. Sadly, the English amongst us might fall short when it comes to culture – “pass me the fish and chips please, but don’t quiz me on the origins of Greenwich Meantime:)” A meaningful start to an amazing trip in Africa!

Next up: Hit the road with Cathy as she gets accustomed to a whole new kind of driving in Nairobi central…

Image copyright®: Ian Britton (http://www.FreeFoto.com)

From Norwich to Nairobi…

Once we hit the rat race, it’s not easy leaving life as we know it behind - and it’s an even bigger step when there’s no corporate company sabbatical acting as a career comfort blanket.

At 33, Cathy May was nervous about her decision to take a break from her city lifestyle. Formerly a high flyer in the PR business and co-founder of a PR company, she was now embarking on a nine-month travelling stint and leaving friends and family behind.

However, when the going gets tough there are always breakfast buffets to cure those last minute nerves and don’t worry, as being late for check in is not necessarily a bad thing!!!:)

Next up: Follow Cathy and relive her first African experience – even before she touches down in Nairobi central! An eye opener for all…

Image copyright®: Ian Britton (http://www.FreeFoto.com)

Go Wild For Africa - Sharing Amazing Antics From The Continent...

Tired of the same old adventures:( 

Starting in February, as part of our "Go Wild Online" campaign we'll be showcasing some of the less predictable options in Africa, courtesy of the Acacia Wild Bunch!



Going beyond the tried and tested pursuits, we’ll leave you with some inspiring ideas, so you can book that once in a lifetime “rave reservation” on the continent.



You can also vote for your favourite options, which will be featured under our new “Go Wild For Africa…” photo album…or add your own experiences into the mix!

So, if you’re a dare devil when it comes to adrenaline or an adventurer who likes to do things differently then feel free to mosey on down to our Facebook page and share some of your more out there pursuits and pix…

Go Wild With The Latest Selection Of Great Overland Deals!

Save up to 50% on the following departures. Early bird bookers will be able to take advantage of the best savings, the discounts reducing to 40%, 30% and 20% as the places fill…

Do More in Africa for less! Our 19-day South West Safari includes river cruising in the Chobe National Park, bush camping in the Okavango Delta and 24/7 game viewing in the Etosha National Park. Save up to 50% (£273pp). Only £272pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £259pp. Departs 10 March.

Feeling snowed under? Grab a dose of sun and sand on Acacia Africa’s 19-day Desert Tracker and save up to 50% (£273pp). Only £272pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £259pp. Climb the sand dunes in Namib Naukluft National Park, board the dunes in Swakopmund and trek through the Kalahari Desert with the native Bushmen. Departs 20 March.

Need a budget break? Explore East Africa for less and head from Zambia to Kenya on Acacia Africa’s 21-day East African Explorer (Save up to 50%: £373pp). Only 372pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £231pp. Combining the best of beach and bush the overland tour includes a 3-night stay on Zanzibar and game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Departs 09 April.

All prices include transport, roads tolls and taxes, camping accommodation and cooking equipment, most meals and services of tour leader and driver. Excludes return international flight, visas, departure taxes, transfers and optional payment excursions.

Contact us: 020 7706 4700; info@acacia-africa.com; www.acacia-africa.com.

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