Retweet To WIN A 25% Discount Off Your Next Acacia Africa Overland Tour!

From now until mid March 2010, not only will we be providing you with some amazing overland insights from real travellers, you can also retweet (RT) our Go Wild Online campaign videos & WIN a 25% discount off your next overland tour!

Whether it's the scenic vistas, wildlife, adventure, culture, or just the chilled out lifestyle out on the road that drives you when it comes to overland - we can promise that our videos will have you dusting off that backpack in 30 seconds flat!

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Real Wanderers: Life As An Overlander

You’d be right if you’re expecting long journeys on an overlanding jaunt, as Africa is a vast continent. But from Cathy’s point of view getting from A-B on a planned itinerary certainly makes for some fascinating hassle free drives, and the changing landscape en route is jaw dropping. National Geographic for real, here’s the low down on what to expect from campsites to cuisine!

Next Up: Get ready to brave Dar Es Salaam – a location where any driver will require superhuman hazard awareness skills!

Real Wanderers: Photos From Kenya & Tanzania

Here’s a great selection of pix from Cathy’s trip so far, covering everything from wildlife to overland camaraderie. Head on over to Cathy’s Flickr page and feast your eyes on some amazing photography.

Next Up: It’s time to switch trucks at the Victoria Falls and meet some new fellow overlanders – and as for those long drives (part and parcel of the overlanding experience) they’re worth it for the breathtaking backdrops you see along the way!

Real Wanderers: Up, Up & Away!

Would you like to experience game viewing from a different perspective? Why not head for the skies and go gliding over the Serengeti by hot air balloon. According to Cathy, it’s a great way to appreciate the vastness of the Serengeti and chomping on champagne breakfast under a very apt Acacia tree offered a little taste of luxury on an otherwise budget led overland tour. Certainly worth it as an optional extra!

Next Up: Catch a glimpse of Kenya & Tanzania on Camera...

Real Wanderers: Roughing it in Tanzania

According to Cathy, no one game park is the same and getting off the tourist track in Tanzania meant wild camping all the way including, long drop toilets and a few unexpected visitors from the animal kingdom. You might see toothpaste in a whole new light after this experience and lion fanatics will be on a winner, but remember to bring a powerful zoom lense if you want to catch the wildlife

Next Up: Champagne breakfast anyone?!!! Cathy samples the high life and takes a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti…

Real Wanderers: The Mara – Simba & Friends

The bumpy roads in Nairobi are certainly worth enduring, the first pit stop on the 43-day Kenya To Cape Town overland tour – the Maasai Mara. One of the best places for wildlife viewing Cathy encountered a wide range of animals from zebras to elephants – her top tips to watch out for the vultures and have your Big Five check list at the ready. Of course, if you’re still deciding on that dream overland trip you can also game drive online with Crazy About Kenya a hip and happening project featuring some of Kenya’s hugely talented musicians and artists.

Next Up: Catch up with Cathy as she boards the Acacia truck, her home for the next six weeks, and get a taster of Tanzania...

Got That Friday Africa Feeling?!!!: Here are three ways to Get Back To Africa for Less...

So the Big Freeze is on but there's no need to worry, as this week’s mailer features three ways to get back to Africa for less. Tempted? You will be once you’ve caught up with Cathy May our "Real Wanderer". A career gapper, Cathy gave up the city rat race to travel the globe, her nine month independent travelling stint including our 43-day Kenya To Cape Town overland trip.

NEWS just in: This February, every Friday we’ll also be featuring some of the more “OUT THERE” pursuits on the continent courtesy of the Acacia Wild Bunch. Feel free to pitch in with your votes or even add your own experiences to the mix under our fan album. And as we like to mix it up on the continent here’s a sneak preview of Pepe Haze’s new album – a hugely talented artist from the Crazy about Kenya gang.

So here’s how to get back to Africa for less…

1. Why pay when you can overland for FREE: The competition for the “Acacia Wild Tweep” is hotting up, so if you’re crazy about South Africa and you want to share your love of the Rainbow Nation then mosey on down to our blog and fill in the Q&A. Email your entry to gowildonline@acacia-africa.com

2. Retweet our videos & grab a 25% discount off your next overland tour – it’s a sinch! Simply copy and paste the following onto your Twitter page and it could be you!: RT #GoWildOnline with Acacia Africa http://bit.ly/7BrvvH

3. Why should late bookers get all the best deals? We thought it was time to give back to the early birds – the first adventurers booking on selected overland tours saving up to 50%.

OK discounts aside, if the ”R” word is still cramping your style when it comes to hard cash, check out PlanYourSafaris top ten reasons to safari. In fact, this is one blog that will have you dusting off the backpack in under 30 seconds flat!

Still undecided on where to head next? Grab a copy of our 2010 online brochure.

You can also get all the latest news and views from Travelcomments.com on flights and currency; and thinking of combining your safari with the South Africa World Cup, then look no further than AfricaFreak.

And just in case you missed those tweets – here’s a brief selection…

Grab some sunshine on a budget in Dahab.

Courtesy of Travelcomments.com – here’s an amazing vid - yet another gr8 reason to travel:)

Real Wanderers: Career Gapper Tweet

Follow Cathy May on the 43-day Kenya To Cape Town overland trip…

From Norwich To Nairobi...

My First African experience...

Nairobi – Please Drive Carefully! - Cathy's crash course in navigating Nairobi...

Karibu! Welcome To Africa - Proof that hostel accommodation still surprises 1st time adventure travellers...

How The Other Half Lives...in Kiberia...

Join our virtual Tweet Up on South Africa on Feb 26, 2010 RSVP here - currently 19 and counting! We'd be happy to receive any adventure travel questions pre event, just put #AcaciaWildTweep? ahead of your tweet or email us at gowildonline@acacia-africa.com

Remember from here on in we'll be highlighting trip buddies looking to meet other adventurers pre-tour. One of our soon to be wanderers is heading off on the South West Safari, Livingstone - Cape Town, leaving April 7th 2010. Any takers? Click on over to our discussion board for a virtual chat :)

And finally, Got a passion for Southern and Eastern Africa and want to share it with the world?!! Then check out our "Work For Us" page as we're currently on the look out for a Reservations Supervisor to join our team in the Cape Town Office.

“Just Go…”

The Acacia Africa team