Acacia Africa 2015/16 Brochure

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AITO Quality Statement Acacia Africa is a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators. The Association represents Britain’s leading independent tour operators and encourages high standards of quality and service. Acacia Africa abides by the Association’s Code of Conduct and adheres to the AITO Quality Charter which can be viewed on www.aito.com. Visit the website to find out more about the Association or call 020 8744 9280.

A continent of diverse cultures, big game and thrilling activities. Of natural wonders, vast wilderness areas and big open skies. And everywhere you go, warm welcoming smiles. From the plains of the Serengeti or the iconic River Nile to thundering Victoria Falls and picturesque Cape Town, we believe there is nothing quite as fulfilling as a journey through Africa.

We have come a long way ...since our first overland trucks set off across Africa, eager for an adventure. In nineteen years we have grown in size and experience, developing our love and knowledge of Africa and ties with its people. Today we offer a huge range of tour styles from original overland camping tours to accommodated overland, small group safaris, voluntours, short safaris, treks and city stays.

Yet we still keep our original goal - to provide exciting, affordable tours for those with a lust for Africa.

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AfricaQuality & Protection As a member of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and licensed by ATOL (Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing) we are fully bonded for your financial protection. From office and reservations teams to our crew on the road, we will provide a professional service that is hard to beat! Small enough to care, large enough to make it count.

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Gorilla Trek

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RaftingWaterfalls

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Adventure rating explainedLittle or no physical effort required e.g. beach holidays

Moderate physical effort required e.g. day trips, sightseeing

Daily moderate physical effort required e.g. morning/afternoon game walks (2 – 4 hours), overland camping less than 5 weeks

Good general fitness required e.g. more than 4 hours walking or 5 plus weeks overland camping

Mountain trekking at altitude e.g. Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Price example – You pay... The Tour Price is the core cost of your tour and is to be paid to Acacia or your Travel Agent. In addition you must bring the Local Payment amount with you to give to your tour leader on arrival in the currency listed– this will pay for food, park entries, activities and camping costs along the way – payment goes directly to the supplier. Please refer to the individual tour page for details of what is covered by the Local Payment.

Optional Activities & Excursions are paid directly to the provider while on tour, you are free to decide what activities you would like to do. Prices are correct at time of going to print and for a complete list of activities and prices please refer to the detailed tour dossier.

Local Payment

Tour Price

Optional Activities

Total Cost

£895 low season

Normal Season: £995Plus Local Payment Gorilla/Chimp Permit: US$660

Tour Code 15GEN14 Start Nairobi - Nairobi

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15GEN14

Food and Camping aLake Nakuru National Park aQueen Elizabeth National Park aGorilla Trek Transfer a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$445

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15GEN14

Community School Project US$40 Village / Nature Walks US$8Mountain Biking US$30 Quad Biking US$80 White Water Rafting US$140 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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Where do you want to go?Will it be deserts and dunes, the rush of water at Victoria Falls or an East Africa safari? Africa has an enormous range of places to see. The highlight of visting Africa is its diverse wildlife. Many of our itineraries visit at least one game park, just look out for the game viewing icon.

Africa is blessed with stunning landscapes, rivers, forests, jungles, mountains and valleys. To explore these natural wonders, look out for the waterfall icon on tours throughout the brochure.

How do you want to travel?Do you love the adventure of roughing it a little or need a private room at the end of the day? We have a range of styles to suit. See page 7 to find out which is best for you.

What do you want to do?Check out the Adventure Rating and Activities Icons of your trip to see if you are up for it. There are also a bunch of optional ativities you can add on to your trip - check the Optional Excursions section of your trip to see what they are!

What if I am a single traveller?Not a problem. Our group tours consist mainly of people who have booked by themselves. No single supps apply.

Is it family friendly?Tours marked with our family friendly icon are suitable for families but not specifically tailored for them. There is a mixture of people on tour as the nature of the tour is suited to a wide range of ages.

Are dates guaranteed?Acacia Africa guarantees tour departures on a continual basis, throughout the year. For more information on which dates are guaranteed check our website www.acacia-africa.com

Want to extend your stay?To extend your time at the start or end of your tour, talk to us or your agent. We’re happy to help arrange extra nights’ accommodation and airport transfers.

Why local payments?There has been much debate over recent years regarding the merits of Local Payment VS All Inclusive Pricing. Here at Acacia we constantly monitor what works best for our clients in Africa and have looked carefully to weigh up the pros and cons of each: The option of paying everything ‘up front’ before you travel but not perhaps always being exactly sure what you are paying for, against the benefits of paying part of the tour in Africa as a Local Payment where what you are paying for is clearly set out.

We are under no doubt: the LOCAL PAYMENT system is best for Africa. As African Specialists we don’t have to worry about what might work better in Asia or South America where local transport, infrastructure and banking may be more efficient: we simply do what works best in Africa!

So what are the REAL advantages of a Local Payment (LP) system? Nothing is lost on bank charges or currency fluctuations.The amount is clearly set out in the brochure (or website). You simply buy your USD$ cash before leaving home and hand it over to the tour guide at the predeparture meeting. The amount you bring is used by the guide to pay your food, accommodation, park entries and some activities on tour. You pay the LP here in Africa and every cent of it is spent here in Africa, where it’s needed. Typically the money goes to park fees, and selected local operators and suppliers for the services they render the group, and it is paid at the time or immediately following the service provided.

The money you pay therefore stays in Africa with the people who have provided you the service.

The LP system option gives you the flexibility to save the money right up until the time you leave for Africa. No need to pre-pay eight weeks beforehand (the usual rule for pre-paid items) - and because of this, if you did have to cancel your tour for any reason the LP is not affected by cancellation fees.

The LP ensures the activities and excursions you do are paid at the lowest possible price because the money is paid direct to the service providers at the time they deliver. You pay the local price not one inflated for international exchanges or bank fees. Our conclusion is clear: the LP is the lowest cost, fairest and best system for Africa.

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N.B. OFFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTIONS & ONLY ONE OFFER IS VALID PER BOOKING. OFFERS EXCLUDE LOCAL PAYMENT AND GORILLA & CHIMP PERMITS.

ISIC / ITIC Discount Holders of a valid ISIC / ITIC card, are entitled to a 5% discount off the tour price. Only valid for Overland and selected Small Group Tours, see Acacia for T&Cs.

Early Bird Discount Book any Camping Overland or Accommodated Overland Tour more than six months in advance and receive a 10% discount off the tour price.

Group Discount Book with two or more friends (three or more travelling together) on an Camping Overland or Accommodated Overland Tour and receive a 5% discount off the tour price.

Loyalty Discount If you have travelled with Acacia before, you may qualify for 5% discount off your tour price.

Ask Acacia or your agent for more details.

In this climate of growth in travel and travel destinations, Acacia Adventure Holidays feels its obligation to respect and minimise any negative impact which our groups may have on the environments and destinations we visit.

Principles and practices of our Responsible Tourism policy informs decisions made in operational, administrative and office management areas. The general areas of policy include:

Travelling responsiblyThis refers to setting good examples and habits of travel to our clients including;

Respecting cultural differences in the places we visit through dress and behaviour.

Being aware of and minimising negative impact on the areas we visit – managing waste, litter, noise pollution, local water consumption etc.

Behaving responsibly with local wildlife.

Responsible

Tourism Supporting local communitiesIf managed correctly, cultural interaction can benefit both clients and local communities. We are proud to regularly involve our groups in hands-on style visits to and collections for, the following projects on our tours:

• Bwindi Orphanage and Buhoma Community Project, Uganda • Softpower School Regeneration Project, Jinja, Uganda • Little Angels Needy Children and Orphan Project Lake Bunyoni, Uganda • Big Cat Monitoring Project, Maasai Mara Conservancy, Kenya • Elephant Research with Elephant Partners, Maasai Mara Conservancy, Kenya • Olesere Primary School, Maasai Mara Conservancy, Kenya • Koiyaki Guiding School, Maasai Mara Conservancy, Kenya • Meserani Maasai Village Community, Arusha, Tanzania • Jambiani Community Assistance, Zanzibar, Tanzania • Hwange Painted (Wild) Dog Conservation Project, Zimbabwe • Cape Town Black Empowerment Township Tour Operators, South Africa • Menai Bay conservation area (MBCA) Kizimkazi, Zanzibar • Maramba Old People’s Home (MOPH) Livingstone, Zambia

Office practicesWe aim to be responsible in our Cape Town and London offices in practices including:

Reducing and recycling office waste in order to achieve greater efficiencies in energy consumption (heating and lighting) and minimise use of natural resources.

We support

Greenpop

Plant a tree when you book!

Acacia are proud to have teamed up with Greenpop, a social enterprise that runs urban greening and reforestation projects in sub-Saharan Africa. You will have the opportunity to add a tree to your booking to offset your carbon for all or part of your journey.

If you are travelling to (or through) Cape Town or Livingstone you will be able to join a planting day and plant the tree that you have donated. Simply add a tree when completing your booking or have a chat to our reservations team for more details.

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Nearly all our team come from Africa ... or at some point have lived or worked there. Frankly, we love the place. What’s more, our Cape Town office is home to our operations team and part of our sales team so our fingers are on the African pulse!

Acacia are specialists. We have more in-depth knowledge about the destination, a huge number of tours and departure dates and a strong support network in-country to help your tour run smoothly. Life needs adventure and you’ll find it at Acacia!

Acacia only operate tours in Africa, so unlike other operators who run tours globally we focus only on Africa. Why travel with the ‘Jack of all trades’ when you can travel with the specialists!

Acacia tours are designed to give you a genuine feel for a country, camping or staying in locally run accommodation, meeting the people and the wildlife and developing an understanding of the local cultures.

Variety is the spice of life. Everyone is different.

That’s why Acacia offer a range of tour styles.

Camp in the wild, meet local people, trek, dive, seek adrenaline activities or sit in contemplation over an African sunset – we have tours to cover it all. Tents, bungalows and hotels to cruise boats or forest lodges - we use local accommodation to suit the tour.

We’re value for money, always working to offer quality adventure travel at affordable prices. Our range of tour

styles allows you to choose a style to suit your pocket and our Local Payment system helps keep funds in-country, paying local, great value prices along the way.

Acacia is privately owned and independently run which means we are more flexible, attentive, and willing to go that extra mile for you! It also means that the ‘bottom line’ is not everything to us, but a well run operation and personal service is.

Reputation is important to us, and Acacia has an enviable reputation for operating quality, value for money tours in Africa. Just ask our passengers, travel consultants, local partners and even our competition! Acacia is Africa!

Financial Bonding, as a member of ABTA and licensed by ATOL, Acacia is fully bonded for your financial protection. Travel safe in the knowledge that your money is secured before, during and after travel. This is particularly relevant in today’s business environment.

Putting Something Back, we firmly believe in travelling responsibly and we make every effort to benefit the areas and communities we visit. As well as respecting the local culture and environment in the way we travel, we work with local operators to support African businesses and have built up strong ties with a number of charity projects. Check out our Voluntours.

Why travel with

Acacia Africa

“... there is no other way to do it. I don’t normally do tours but this was the best way to see every-thing on my list.”

Louise Zsifko, Australia

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Table of

Contents CAMPING OVERLAND INTRO 8START END DAYS TOUR CODE TOUR NAME PAGEJNB LVI 7 15NAI7 African Insight (North) 24LVI JNB 7 15SAI7 African Insight (South) 25CPT WDH 12 15NCDS12 Cape Desert Safari (North) 26WDH CPT 12 15SCDS12 Cape Desert Safari (South) 27SWK* LVI 12 15NDDE12 Desert & Delta Express (North) 28LVI SWK* 12 15SDDE12 Desert & Delta Express (South) 29VFA JNB 14 15NMZE14 Mozambique & Zim Explorer (North) 30JNB VFA 14 15SMZE14 Mozambique & Zim Explorer (South) 31CPT JNB 33 15OTO33 Ocean to Ocean 32JNB NBO 36 15BBR36 Beach, Bush & Ramble 32NBO JNB 39 15GZM39 Game Parks, Zanzibar & Mozambique 33LVI CPT 19 15SWS19 South West Safari 34JNB CPT 25 15SWS25 South West Safari 35CPT LVI 19 15DTR19 Desert Tracker 36CPT JNB 25 15DTR25 Desert Tracker 37KLA* KLA* 6 15TTG6 Troop to the Gorillas 38NBO NBO 14 15GEN14 Gorilla Encounter 40NBO NBO 18 15MGM18 Mountain Gorillas to the Mara 42NBO DAR 28 15GAG28 Game Parks & Gorillas 44DAR NBO 26 15OTG26 Ocean to Gorillas 46NBO DAR 13 15KTA13 Kenya & Tanzania Adventure 48DAR NBO 11 15HOT11 Highlights of Tanzania 50DAR NBO 17 15ZTK17 Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro 52NBO LVI 24 15SEA24 South East Adventure 54NBO JNB 31 15SEA31 South East Adventure 55DAR JNB 22 15ZVK22 Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger 56JNB DAR 23 15KVZ23 Kruger, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar 56LVI NBO 21 15EAE21 East African Explorer 58JNB NBO 29 15EAE29 East African Explorer 59CPT DAR 35 15CTZ35 Cape Town to Zanzibar 60DAR CPT 34 15ZTC34 Zanzibar to Cape Town 61CPT NBO 41 15CTK41 Cape Town to Kenya 62NBO CPT 43 15KTC43 Kenya to Cape Town 64LVI NBO 36 15RLM36 Rivers, Lakes & Mountains 66JNB NBO 44 15RLM44 Rivers, Lakes & Mountains 67CPT NBO 56 15GAA56 Grand African Adventure 68NBO LVI 39 15UAAV39 Ultimate African Adventure 70NBO JNB 46 15UAAJ46 Ultimate African Adventure 71NBO CPT 58 15UAO58 Ultimate African Overlander 72

VOLUNTOURS INTRO 10START END DAYS TOUR CODE TOUR NAME PAGE NBO DAR 27 15MCW27 Maasai Mara Conservation & Wildlife Safari 74ZNZ NBO 25 15ZCW25 Zanzibar Community & Wildlife Safari 75LVI CPT 35 15HCW35 Healthcare, Community and Wildlife Safari 76ZNZ JNB 37 15ZDM37 Zanzibar, Dolphin & Marine Wildlife Safari 77

ACCOMMODATED OVERLAND INTRO 12 START END DAYS TOUR CODE TOUR NAME PAGE CPT WDH 12 15CNA12A Cape & Namibia Adventure 78SWK* VFA 12 15DDF12A Desert, Delta & Falls 79CPT VFA 20 15CDF20A Cape, Dunes & Falls 80VFA JNB 13 15ZPK13 Zimbabwe Parks & Kruger 82NBO NBO 5 15KLM5A Kenya Lakes & Mara 84NBO NBO 6 15TGP6A Tanzania Game Parks 85 NBO NBO 11 15BEA11A Best of East Africa 86

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Small Group Safaris

Short Safaris & Treks

City Breaks & Short Stays

SMALL GROUP SAFARIS INTRO 14 START END DAYS TOUR CODE TOUR NAME PAGE JNB DUR 9 15KSD9 Kruger, Swaziland & Durban 88DUR CPT 8 15CTC8 Coast to Cape Town 89JNB LVI 7 15KVF7A Kruger & Victoria Falls 90LVI JNB 7 15OWT7A Okavango Wilderness Trail 91JNB JNB 11 15DCW11A Delta & Chobe Waterways 92JNB JNB 14 15SAM14A Southern African Magic 93UTN* UTN* 6 15TKA6 Transfrontier Kgalagadi Safari 94CPT CPT 9 15DCS9 Diamond Coast Safari 95JNB CPT 17 15KTCT17 Kruger to Cape Town 96CPT UTN* 14 15KTP14 Cape To Kgalagadi Park 97VFA VFA 7 15RZ7 Rediscover Zimbabwe (Camping) 98VFA VFA 7 15RZ7A Rediscover Zimbabwe (Accommodated) 98VFA VFA 7 15BOB7 Best of Botswana 99NBO NBO 3 15MMS3 Maasai Mara Safari - 3 days 100NBO NBO 4 15MMS4 Maasai Mara Safari - 4 days 100NBO NBO 4 15MND4 Maasai & Lake Nakuru Discovery 101

SHORT SAFARIS & TREKS INTRO 16 KILIMANJARO INTRO 18 START END DAYS TOUR CODE TOUR NAME PAGECPT CPT 7 15CGR7 Cape Garden Route 102VFA VFA 5 15CV5 Chobe & Victoria Falls 102NBO NBO 3 15MLS3 Mara Lodge Safari 103NBO NBO 4 15MMLN4 Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru 103NBO NBO 6 15TWLS6 Tanzania Wildlife Safari 104NBO NBO 7 15TTC7 Timeless Tanzania 104KLA* KLA* 3 15MGE3 Mountain Gorilla Express 105KLA* KLA* 5 15MMG5 Magic of the Mountain Gorilla 105JRO JRO 7 15KT7M Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 106JRO JRO 8 15KMT8M Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route 106JRO JRO 8 15KRT8M Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route 107

CITY BREAKS & SHORT STAYS INTRO 20 START END DAYS TOUR CODE TOUR NAME PAGECPT CPT 4 15CCS4 Cape Town City Stay 108JNB JNB 3 15JCS3 Johannesburg City stay - 3 days 108JNB JNB 4 15JCS4 Johannesburg City stay - 4 days 108CPT CPT 3 15SHK3 Cape Town Shark Dive 108NBO NBO 3 15NCS3 Nairobi City Stay 109NBO NBO 2 15RVI2 Rift Valley Insight 109VFA VFA 3 15VFA3 Victoria Falls Adventure 109ZNZ ZNZ 4 15ZIG4 Zanzibar Island Getaway 109

INFO PAGE Pre & Post Tour Services 110 Visa, Vaccination & Climate Guides 111 Terms & Conditions 112 Booking Form 113

All tour start and finish cities are the airport codes for booking flights with exception of the following: *SWK - Swakopmund, the correct airport is Walvis Bay (WVB). *KLA - Kampala - the correct airport is Entebbe (EBB).*UTN - Upington airport in South Africa, international airport are Cape Town and Johannesburg.

“... most excellent hosts, very knowledgable and informative; a very life changing experience that I will treasure forever.”

Wayne James, British Columbia

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Camping Overland Age 18–39 24

You’ve been to Africa before and want to return with your family to share your experiences with loved ones. You are visiting Africa for the first time and are enjoying adventure by day but prefer some comforts at night.You are looking for local accommodation, perhaps occasionally staying under canvas, but still want the ‘overland’ style of travel.

Accommodated Overland Age 8+ 78

You prefer travelling in smaller groups.You’re happy to sit around a campfire at night.You’re a single traveller, or perhaps a couple but like the idea of camping or rustic accommodation.You’re watching the budget and need a great value tour. You’re short on time.

Small Group Safaris Age 8+ 88

You’d like to combine site-seeing with the chance to roll up your sleeves.You’d like to volunteer, but don’t have more than a few weeks.You want to make a difference and give something back.You want to see and experience something different without missing out on the highlights.

VolunTours Age 18–39 74

You like the chance to upgrade.You’d like to experience a lot in a short space of time.You’d like to do specific activities e.g. hiking, canoeing.You’d prefer to check out a smaller area of Africa rather than multi-country touring.You prefer independent or small group travel.*Kilimanjaro Treks 18+

Short Safaris & Treks Age 8+* 102

Ideal short tours before or after your main tour in Africa.Come in a few days before your tour and check out the vibe of a city.

Short Breaks Age 8+ 108

You’re ready for an adventure off the beaten track across Africa. You don’t mind roughing it a little, or helping with day to day chores. Camping and buying food locally is part of the fun. You’d like to travel with friendly, like-minded people and believe the journey is as important as the places you visit. You’re a single traveller and don’t want to pay any supplements.

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Overland ToursYou’re on the road for days in a purpose built safari vehicle suited for the rugged African terrain, full of good company and cheer, taking the good times through the deserts, mountains, savannahs and cities of Southern and Eastern Africa. At each stop – once you’ve got your tent up, bed down, supper cooked, games played, drinks chilled, food wolfed down and campfire lit – you find yourself spending your evenings in some of the most beautiful places in the world, letting the chatter flow with a whole host of new and like-minded people.

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Your groupYou’re on an adventure with like-minded travellers from all over the world, all chasing the same things as you: good times, good company and good travelling.

Whatever the background differences, overlander travellers are all chasing one thing as soon as they book an Overland Tour: a simple fun-filled life changing experience on the road. Our Overland Tours are designed and intended exclusively for those beween 18 and 39. Don’t be afraid to come alone, a large percentage of our passengers do, and it’s a great way to meet other people.

Your crewThe people who make it all happen. There’s a driver who ensures that you get safely to the next rest stop while catching enough of Africa’s beauty on the way. Then there’s the tour leader, your source of interesting tour information for venues, tips and tricks on efficient camp-building and breaking, and a bottomless well of games and activities to suit all tastes! As well as the facilitators of revelry, they’ll also deal with authorities, fix the loose screws on the trucks, manage the tour finances and helps organises the food so you can wow your fellow travellers with some legendary cooking along the way.

The itinerariesOverland tours are as much about the journey as it is the famous sites you see. Our itineraries include Africa’s famed destinations, such as Kruger, the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti, Okavango Delta, Namib Desert, Zanzibar and Cape Town, yet we also go off the beaten track, stopping in villages and rural areas untouched by most visitors. Meanwhile, our regular departures on these routes ensure you can find a date to suit your plans.

Not a sofa, sunbed & sangrias’ holiday! You’re not going to spend the days elbowing for space next to some tiny swimming pool in some over-crowded barfly-ridden resort. Instead, your safari vehicle will be taking you through the invigorating daytime airs and sun-baked scenery of Africa, allowing both flesh and soul to recuperate under the big African sky, before you set up camp for another night of fun and wonder You’re on a trip full of daytime wonders and nighttime star gazing under an uninterrupted Africa sky, all of it enriching you with life-enhancing experience and everlasting stories to tell.

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Your big adventure!

VolunToursGive something backWhile travel brings wonderful experiences, our VolunTours work with local projects in Africa, allowing you to give something back to the places you visit.

Not only are these a great way to scratch below the ‘tourism surface’ but you’ll also be making a real difference to the lives of local people and communities with whom you’ll visit and help leave a legacy for future generations. And you’re sure to make some special friends at the same time! As with many things the more you put in, the more you receive, and so even if you have a short time to help – even just a few days - these projects can be enormously rewarding.

And have some funOf course, it isn’t all hard work! As the name suggests these volunteering projects are combined with travelling (touring) to see the best parts of this awesome continent. Acacia’s VolunTouring – enriching your African experience.

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Accommodated

Overland ToursOur Overland tours are simply the best way to see Africa and are full of good company and unique experiences. But while our purpose-built trucks allow us to get to Africa’s best loved destinations and have all the features you would expect that make travelling by road as comfortable as can be given the poor condition of most of Africa’s roads. Our Accommodated Overland tours still keep the essence of Overlanding and are very similar to our standard camping itineraries, offering the same level of excitement and adventure, but everyday ends with a night in a comfortable safari lodge, tented camp or hotel.

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Africa in comfortOur Accommodated Overland tours have a maximum group size of 18 people on our 24-seater trucks, and we have carefully chosen selections of well-managed accommodation, with the emphasis on locations and service. Many of the accommodations offer a pool, bar and restaurant adding a pleasant dimension after a hard day’s travelling.

Value for moneyWhile conventional safaris in Africa in safari lodges, hotels and tented camps are generally very expensive, by combining a good value traditional Overland tour with mid-range accommodation, the cost of exploring Africa is greatly reduced. Most rooms sleep two people but if you are a single traveller we’ll ‘pair you up’ with another passenger of the same sex as your overland ‘buddy’ for the tour. Alternatively you can opt for your own room (subject to availability) for a small extra payment.

Family FriendlyAccommodated Overland tours are family friendly; we have a minimum age of 8 years and no upper age limit. Where possible and appropriate we will arrange a family room removing the worry of children sleeping on floors or splitting your family into separate rooms.

SOUTH AFRICATake a classic game drive to spot big game on the wide savannahs and along the meandering rivers in world-renowned Kruger; home to the widest diversity of wildlife in South Africa including the ‘Big 5’.

NAMIBIAMarvel at the spectacular giant red sand dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park and the sunset over the dramatic Fish River Canyon. Play in the desert on numerous exhilarating adventure activities in Swakopmund and watch game in Etosha National Park.

BOTSWANAEnjoy peace and tranquility in the watery wilderness of the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta. Spot animals coming down to drink from a relaxing river cruise in Chobe National Park.

ZIMBABWEExplore the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe and the intriguing bushman paintings in Matobo National Park. Experience the magical waterholes in Hwange National Park and the mighty roar of the spectacular Victoria Falls.

TANZANIAOnce in a lifetime game viewing across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater, and an opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Indian ocean beach life in Zanzibar.

KENYAExplore two of Kenya’s beautiful lakes and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the great migration in the Maasai Mara national reserve.

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Small Group

SafarisUp close and personalWith a maximum group size of between 8 and15 passengers, you benefit from the small group experience. Travelling this way enables us to get to more remote and secluded areas while still enjoying Africa’s best loved destinations. It also allows us to get more involved with the local culture without imposing on their daily lives. If you are after a small group with an open age, then one of the tours in this section is for you!

The best of Southern & Eastern AfricaAcacia’s Small Group Safaris are ideal if you’re looking for a comprehensive holiday but don’t necessarily want to camp. Our exciting tours range from 3 days to 17 days in length and cover the best of Southern & Eastern Africa.

Family FriendlySmall Group Safaris are family friendly. We have a minimum age of 8 years and no upper age limit.

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SOUTH AFRICAEnjoy the diversity South Africa has to offer from stunning mountain scenery, diverse game parks, Indian Ocean beaches, proud warrior cultures and cosmopolitan cities.

BOTSWANALay back in traditional canoes and glide through the world’s largest inland delta, which is now a world heritage site. Encounter exciting wildlife in the many national parks and sleep under a blanket of stars in Makgadikgadi Pans.

ZIMBABWEFeel the rush of white water at Victoria Falls, game drive in Hwange and Matobo National Parks, wander through the magnificence of Great Zimbabwe and make canine friends at a Painted (Wild) Dog project.

KENYAExplore the plains of the Maasai Mara, view flamingo-filled lakes in the Rift Valley and discover the homelands of the Maasai people.

ZAMBIAMarvel at spectacular Victoria Falls, choose from a range of exhilarating activities and relax with a ‘sundowner’ in hand on the banks of the Zambezi.

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Short

Safaris & TreksShort & sweet, camping and accommodatedThese tours are designed to be more country and adventure specific. The group size rarely consist of more than 8 and in most cases, depart daily. If you are short on time, your dates are not flexible and you want the option to upgrade your accommodation, then the tours in this

section are for you.

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SOUTH AFRICAEnjoy the spectacular scenery, diverse landscape and coastal scenery along the famous Garden Route.

KENYAVisit Kenya’s top game parks, including the Maasai Mara, with opportunities to view the annual migration, Lake Nakuru and the spectacular views from the Great Rift Valley.

UGANDAEmbark through an exciting mist shrouded jungle and come face to face with the wonderful mountain gorilla.

ZIMBABWEMarvel the thundering falls, one of Africa’s natural wonders. Choose from exhilarating tours in this area, from white water rafting, gorge swing, flight over the falls and/or discover the beautiful local culture.

BOTSWANAVisit Chobe National Park, home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. Take an afternoon sunset cruise to spot these majestic animals drinking on the water’s edge.

TANZANIAWitness wildebeest stampeding across the grounds of the Serengeti National Park. Once in a lifetime game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, the world largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera.


Mount

KilimanjaroConquer Africa’s highest peak!At 5895m, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak rising above the East African plains. It is also the highest free standing mountain in the world and one of the highest peaks you can scale without technical expertise.

As a high altitude mountain close to the equator, Kilimanjaro kicks up plenty of surprises. Few other treks in the world offer rainforests with primates and game, alpine pastures, high moorlands of giant eerie plantlife and snowfields at the summit. And once on Uhuru Peak you are rewarded with unforgettable views from the roof of Africa! As long as you are fit, healthy and have the drive and determination, there’s every chance you’ll reach the top of Africa’s most famous mountains.



Marangu RouteThe most direct and popular Kilimanjaro Climb, this path is well defined and ‘climber friendly’ to make your adventure a little easier. Camps on the route have solar-powered sleeping huts and beds, in communal dorms. The trail runs via rainforests and waterfalls onto high moorland, where you trek amongst amazing giant plant life! The final steep push takes place on the morning of the fourth day before you stand, elated, on the Roof of Africa! The descent follows the same route down.

Machame RouteThe second most popular route, the Machame is also one of the most beautiful. The camping trail climbs the Shira Plateau on the west side of Kibo and ascends the imposing Barranco all, below stunning ice fields, before it converges with the other trails for the summit. It is more strenuous than the Marangu Route but you’ll be more than rewarded by the fantastic views all the way up!

Rongai RouteThe less frequented route approaches from the north. You’ll have spectacular views across the Amboseli Plains in Kenya letting you climb Mt Kilimanjaro and game view at the same time! Passing through alpine meadows and giant vegetation, we camp near mountain caves before joining the steep route to the summit. The descent follows the Marangu Route, allowing you to trek right over Kilimanjaro! This route involves an additional transfer to the start point.

Which route? Where to stay? Options, Options...Once you have decided which route to trek, you can then tailor your booking to your requirements. Our basic trek starts from Moshi, however you may find it more cost effective to fly into Nairobi, in neighbouring Kenya, and we can book one of the regular daily shuttle services to Moshi. If you have the time, we recommend that you select the extra acclimatisation day as this increases your chances of reaching the summit by allowing your body get accustomed to the altitude. This must be selected at the time of booking and cannot be added while on the mountain. Once you have completed your trek you can either head on safari to the nearby Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (see p104 for itinerary) or take a short domestic flight (not included) to Zanzibar and relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches (see p109 for itinerary).

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21City Breaks & Short Stays


City Breaks &

Short StaysIt’s said that good things come in small packages - and so it is with our City Breaks! These are ideal if you want freedom from group travel but peace of mind that arrangements are organised when arriving somewhere new. They also make perfect add-ons to the beginning or end of a longer Acacia tour. In each destination we offer either one or both airport transfers, a selection of day tours and activities as well as free time for you to relax and explore the destination in your own way.

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On the RoadThe campsitesThe campsites along the way are generally furnished with enough creature comfort to keep you sane, while being remote enough to let you know you’re very much on an African holiday. Some have a bar and swimming pool, but that’s a bar and pool where you’ll be living the good life under the breathtaking African sky. Other sites – such as those in the Serengeti – will consist of just you, the tent, and nature. But the common denominator in all of these will be your ability to lay back and see the evenings away however you desire. Tents – if you feel you need protection from the sensational starry nights – are 2-man domes, with insect screens and foam mats.

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Your truck is your home for the duration of your overland tourIt’s a home that will climb mountains and traverse deserts with you in it, all the while keeping your drinks cold and food fresh and your body well-cushioned before arriving safely you at your campsite for the next overnighter. And remember – travelling overland is not something that happens to you; it’s something you help to make happen. The Crew look to you for help in setting up camp, shopping for food, preparing meals and generally helping make for a smooth ride. Don’t worry it isn’t difficult and there’s always plenty of people around. The reason overlanding works so well is because of passenger participation. Join in – you’ll find it adds to your trip experience.

Our trucksWe have the finest overland vehicles in Africa in our fleet, all equipped with the necessary cushions for the body and big fridges for the refreshments. The games cupboard is full of equipment for indoor and outdoor games with which to shake off the rust and build up an appetite and thirst at your next stop. Our onboard personal lockers are: 700mm (deep) x 330mm (height) x 540mm (wide).

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• Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives • Shangaan Cultural Evening • Antelope Park • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

Day 1 - 2 Our tour begins in Johannesburg, the ‘City of Gold’ and one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the African continent. Starting early, we travel east through the Mpumalanga province to the Greater Kruger area. Kruger is South Africa’s premier national park and connecting with parks in adjoining Mozambique and Botswana, covers 24,000 square kilometres of land used in the protection of African wildlife! Over dinner we enjoy a Shangaan cultural evening including traditional dance. We enjoy a full day’s game viewing in the national park, seeking wildlife encounters with Africa’s ‘Big 5’ - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – as well as giraffe, hippo, zebra, various antelope and a variety of amazing birdlife and reptiles.

Day 3 - 4 Leaving Kruger, we move north pausing the night near the Limpopo River to the Beitbridge Border. Completing formalities at the border post we enter Zimbabwe and drive though stunning landscapes and the town of Gweru to Antelope Park private game-ranch. There is the opportunity to try various optional activities including game drives; horseback riding, canoeing and many more.

Day 5 - 7 From Antelope Park, we make our way to Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe’s largest and best known Game Reserve and home to over 100 mammal species including the ‘Big 5’. We take either an evening or a morning game drive in the park before we cross into Zambia and drive to Livingstone and our camp situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. We have our last night at camp just downstream from Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most spectacular sights and the perfect place to end our tour.

N.B. For the 15SAI7 southbound itinerary refer to our website: www.acacia-africa.com

15NAI7 STARTS01 Depart Johannesburg for Mpumalanga, Shangaan Cultural Evening D02 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD 03 Limpopo Province BLD04 Antelope Park, Gweru (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD05 Hwange NP, Game Drive BLD 06 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B 07 Livingstone B TOUR ENDS 15SAI7 STARTS01 Livingstone 02 Hwange NP, Game Drive (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD03 Antelope Park, Gweru BLD04 Limpopo Province (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD05 Mpumulanga, Greater Kruger BLD06 Kruger NP, Game Drives, Shangaan Cultural Evening BLD07 Johannesburg BTOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary

Even MORE reason to travel with Acacia:

aGame drives in Kruger NP in open game drive vehicles with a local expert.

a Shangaan cultural experience with traditional dinner & dance.

ItineraryIncluded Highlights

African Insight 7 DAYS15NAI7 15SAI7 North or South Bound

3 Days

Camping Overland 25

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15NAI7 15SAI7

Food and Camping a aKruger National Park a aShangaan Cultural Evening a aHwange National Park a a Victoria Falls Visit a a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$315 US$315

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15NAI7 15SAI7

Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Tour Code 15SAI7Start Livingstone - Finish Johannesburg

Tour Code 15NAI7Start Johannesburg - Finish Livingstone

15NAI7 [7 days] 15SAI7 [7 days]

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Tour Code: 15NAI7 15SA17

Adventure:

Duration: 7 days 7 days

Start: Johannesburg Livingstone

Finish: Livingstone Johannesburg

Countries: South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Zambia South Africa

Group Size: Avg. 16, Max. 24

Age: Exclusively 18 - 39

Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.

Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, sleeping bag, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.

For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

For Guaranteed Departure Dates See www.acacia-africa.com

ACACIA LOCAL PAYMENTS better value for money

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a Township tour with local expert in Cape Town included in northbound itinerary.

a 2 Nights camping inside Etosha NP - allowing access to the popular floodlit waterholes for great game watching.

Itinerary15NCDS12 STARTS 01 Depart Cape Town, Township Tour, Citrus Area LD 02 Gariep (Orange) River BLD 03 Fish River Canyon (Namibia Border Crossing) BLD 04 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD 05 Solitaire BLD 06 Swakopmund B 07 Swakopmund B 08 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD 09 Cheetah Park BLD 10 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 11 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 12 Windhoek BL TOUR ENDS 15SCDS12 STARTS 01 Depart Windhoek for Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 02 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 03 Cheetah Park BLD 04 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD 05 Swakopmund B 06 Swakopmund B 07 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD 08 Bethanie Area BLD 09 Fish River Canyon BLD 10 Gariep (Orange) River (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD 11 Western Cape, Citrus Area BLD 12 Cape Town B TOUR ENDS


Day 1 - 3 Northbound We begin our tour with a fascinating tour of Cape Town’s townships and a traditional lunch before travelling north through the citrus area of the Western Cape to semi-desert of Namaqualand and our camp on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River. Crossing into Namibia, our first stop in the country is at the dramatic Fish River Canyon – in some places 500m deep and over 160km long, this almost rivals the Grand Canyon for its breathtaking views. Day 4 - 7 Continuing north, travelling through some very barren but extremely scenic areas, we arrive at the Namib Naukluft National Park. The Namib is the world’s oldest desert and home to the world’s highest sand dunes (up to 300m). We climb to the top for a panoramic view of sunrise over the vast sea of sand. We continue to the town of Swakopmund, a coastal resort town sandwiched between the desert and the ocean. Relax in one of the town’s many cafes or enjoy one of the thrilling adventure sports on offer, from deep sea fishing to skydiving and sand-boarding! Day 8 - 12 Turning inland, we travel into Damaraland to the eerie and spectacular Spitzkoppe. We continue onto the Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park for a night before entering Etosha National Park, a reserve of over 20,000 sq. km surrounding a central salt pan, which features 114 mammal and 340 bird species. We take morning and afternoon game drives and camp for two nights near floodlit waterholes

for some exciting night viewing. We continue to Windhoek, Namibia’s pleasant capital city, where our tour ends. Day 1 - 4 Southbound Leaving Windhoek we travel north to Etosha National Park, a reserve surrounding a giant salt pan. We track game for two days in this vast arid region and camp beside a floodlit waterhole, on the lookout for night time wildlife. From Etosha we travel on to the Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park before heading into beautiful Damaraland, with its rocky outcrops and ancient bushman paintings, and set up camp amongst the idyllic scenery. Day 5 - 8 From Spitzkoppe we head south to the coastal town of Swakopmund where we can relax or enjoy optional activities such as quad-biking, skydiving, deep-sea fishing or sand-boarding! We continue south to the Namib Naukluft Park, the world’s oldest desert. Clamber to the top of a dune for a dramatic view over the vast red sands at dawn and enjoy a walk through the dunes. Day 9 - 12 Further south we visit another natural wonder of Africa - Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world. Crossing the border into South Africa we camp on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. The tour ends in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, one of the world’s most attractive cities.

• Cape Town Township Tour (15NCDS12 Only) • Sossusvlei, Dune 45 • Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Etosha NP, Game Drives

Cape Desert Safari 12 DAYS15NCDS12 15SCDS12 North or South Bound

Included Highlights

6 Days

27Camping Overland

PriceDetailsDates

Tour Code: 15SCDS12 Start Windhoek - Finish Cape Town

Tour Code 15NCDS12 Start Cape Town - Finish Windhoek

15NCDS12 [12 days] 15SCDS12 [12 days]

12 D

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12 D

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Tour Code: 15NCDS12 15SCDS12

Adventure:


Start: Cape Town Windhoek

Finish: Windhoek Cape Town

Countries: South Africa Namibia Namibia South Africa Group Size: Avg. 16, Max. 24





LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15NCDS12 15SCDS12

Food and Camping a aCape Town Township Tour a Sossusvlei, Dune 45 a aSpitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a aCheetah Park Entry a aEtosha National Park a a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$370 US$335

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15NCDS12 15SCDS12

Gariep (Orange) River Canoe US$40 US$40Quad Biking US$50 US$50 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 US$40 Sand Boarding US$40 US$40 Wine Tasting US$10 US$10 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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a 2 Nights camping inside Etosha NP - allowing access to the popular floodlit waterholes for great game watching.

aUpgraded tents with beds & en-suite facilities in the Okavango Delta instead of bush camping.

Desert & Delta Express 12 DAYS15NDDE12 15SDDE12 North or South Bound

Itinerary15NDDE12 STARTS01 Depart Swakopmund for Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD02 Cheetah Park BLD03 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD04 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD05 Windhoek BL06 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD07 Maun BLD08 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD09 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD10 Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise BLD11 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B12 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP BTOUR ENDS 15SDDE12 STARTS01 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP BL02 Kasane, Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD03 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD04 Maun BLD05 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD06 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk BLD07 Windhoek (Namibia Border Crossing) BL08 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD09 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD10 Cheetah Park BLD11 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD12 Swakopmund BTOUR ENDS


Day 1 - 2 Today we leave the Atlantic Coast of Swakopmund and head inland to the beautiful Damaraland region. From here we stop at Spitzkoppe to admire ancient bushman paintings still visible on peculiar rock formations, before arriving at Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park. Day 3 - 5 We continue to Etosha National Park, a reserve of over 20,000 sq. km surrounding a central salt pan, which features 114 mammal and 340 bird species. We take morning and afternoon game drives and camp for two nights near floodlit waterholes for some exciting night viewing. We then turn south to Windhoek, Namibia’s pleasant capital city before heading to Botswana. Day 6 - 8 We skirt the northern reaches of the Kalahari Desert and join local Bushmen for a desert walk before continuing to Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta. This is a natural wetland, an elaborate world of giant lily pads, labyrinthine channels and swaying grasses which forms a vast national reserve. We venture out into the Okavango Delta to explore the oxbow lakes and flood plains on foot and by dugout canoe (mokoro). We spend a night at a tented camp in the midst of this watery world for an unforgettable wilderness experience!

Day 9 - 12 We turn towards the northern corner of Botswana, stopping near Nata en route. Chobe National Park is home to some of the largest elephant populations anywhere in Africa as well as lion and abundant birdlife. We take an afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise in search of elephant and hippo.

From Chobe, we cross into Zambia and drive to our relaxing riverside camp in Livingstone. Why not try one of the many optional activities around Victoria Falls, including white water rafting, bungy jumping, horse riding or a scenic flight over the Falls to name but a few. We also visit the ‘Falls’ themselves.

N.B. For the 15SDDE12 southbound Itinerary refer to our website: www.acacia-africa.com

• Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Kalahari Bushman Walk • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

Included Highlights

6 Days

29Camping Overland

PriceDetailsDates

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15NDDE12 15SDDE12

Food and Camping a aSpitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a aCheetah Park Entry a aEtosha National Park a aKalahari Bushman Walk a aOkavango Delta a aChobe Fish Eagle Cruise a aVictoria Falls Visit a a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$555 US$555

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15NDDE12 15SDDE12

Quad Biking US$50 US$50 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 US$40 Sand Boarding US$40 US$40 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight (Per Aircraft) US$425 US$425Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$180 US$180 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Tour Code: 15SDDE12 Start Livingstone - Finish Swakopmund

Tour Code 15NDDE12 Start Swakopmund - Finish Livingstone

15NDDE12 [12 days] 15SDDE12 [12 days]

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12 D

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Tour Code: 15NDDE12 15SDDE12

Adventure:


Start: Swakopmund Livingstone

Finish: Livingstone Swakopmund

Countries: Namibia Zambia Botswana Botswana Zambia Namibia






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& Zimbabwe Explorer 14 DAYS15NMZE14 15SMZE14 North or South BoundMozambique

ItineraryDay by day tour itinerary • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

• Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives • Matobo NP, Game Drive • Dhow Safari, Vilankulos - Magaruque• Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Day 1 - 2 We depart on our tour from the tourist-friendly town of Victoria Falls, named after Africa’s most scenic and powerful waterfall. A couple of days is needed before we leave this hub of activity to experience the numerous adventure options on offer from bungy jumping and gorge-swinging, to white water rafting or a leisurely sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. From Victoria Falls, we drive the short distance to Zimbabwe’s premier game-viewing area – Hwange National Park, where there is the option to go on an afternoon game drive to see the large herds of elephant that the park is so famous for and perhaps see rare species like African wild dogs or brown hyena. Day 3 - 5 Next is Zimbabwe’s second largest city, Bulawayo, where the nearby Matobo National Park shelters ancient rock paintings and the last significant population of the endangered white rhino in Zimbabwe; both of which we can visit on an optional foot safari. Further east we visit the historical city that the country takes its name from – Great Zimbabwe – where we camp in the foothills and explore the ancient pathways of this intriguing ruined city. Day 6 - 11 Crossing from Zimbabwe to Mozambique, a couple of long days’ drives takes us to the spectacular Indian Ocean coast. Mozambique has come through a checkered past but now offers some wonderfully relaxing resorts where hammocks are strung among the palm trees and there are golden

near-deserted beaches and warm azure waters alive with tropical marine-life. We travel down this dramatically scenic coast from Vilankulos to Xai Xai to take in the crashing waves, soft sand, stunning climate, and seafood to die-for until we cross the border with South Africa and we are back into Big Game country. Day 12 - 14 Our final two nights are spent camping close to the edge of the world-famous Kruger National Park, from where we explore this magnificent wildlife haven on game drives. Home to the Big Five, and countless other species of animals and birds, this is South Africa’s premier park and an exciting safari is guaranteed. From Hazyview we head west to the city of Johannesburg where the tour ends.

N.B. For the 15NMZE14 northbound Itinerary refer to our website: www.acacia-africa.com

15SMZE14 STARTS01 Victoria Falls 02 Depart Victoria Falls for Hwange NP, Game Drive BLD03 Bulawayo BLD04 Matobo NP, Game Drive BLD05 Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Ruins BLD06 Bandula Area BLD (Mozambique Border Crossing) 07 Vilankulos BLD08 Vilankulos, Magaruque Snorkelling BL09 - 10 Inhambane Tofu BLD11 Xai-Xai BLD12 Kruger Area BLD (South Africa Border Crossing) 13 Kruger Area, Game Drive BLD14 Johannesburg BTOUR ENDS

15NMZE14 STARTS 01 Depart Johannesburg for Kruger Area D02 Kruger Area, Game Drive BLD 03 Xai-Xai BLD (Mozambique Border Crossing) 04 - 05 Inhambane Tofu BLD 06 Vilankulos BLD 07 Vilankulos, Magaruque Snorkelling BL08 Bandula Area BLD09 Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Ruins BLD (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) 10 Bulawayo BLD11 Matobo NP, Game Drive BLD12 Hwange NP BLD13 Hwange Game Drive, Victoria Falls BL14 Victoria Falls BTOUR ENDS

Included Highlights



a Traditional dhow safari from Vilankulos to Magaruque Island included.

5 Days

31Camping Overland

PriceDetailsDates

Tour Code: 15NMZE14 Start Johannesburg - Finish Vic Falls

Tour Code 15SMZE14 Start Vic Falls - Finish Johannesburg

15SMZE14 [14 days] 15NMZE14 [14 days]

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14 D

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Tour Code: 15SMZE14 15NMZE14

Adventure:


Start: Victoria Falls Johannesburg

Finish: Johannesburg Victoria Falls

Countries: Zimbabwe South Africa Mozambique Mozambique South Africa Zimbabwe






LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15SMZE14 15NMZE14

Food and Camping a aKruger National Park a aGreat Zimbabwe Ruins a aMatobo National Park a aHwange National Park a aVictoria Falls Visit a a

LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$670 US$650

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15SMZE14 15NMZE14

Horse Riding US$40 US$40 Surf Lessons (2 hour lesson) US$30 US$30 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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13 Nov 14 26 Nov 1411 Dec 14 24 Dec 1402 Apr 15 15 Apr 1530 Apr 15 13 May 1528 May 15 10 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins25 Jun 15 08 Jul 1523 Jul 15 05 Aug 1520 Aug 15 02 Sep 1517 Sep 15 30 Sep 1515 Oct 15 28 Oct 1512 Nov 15 25 Nov 1510 Dec 15 23 Dec 1531 Mar 16 13 Apr 1628 Apr 16 11 May 1626 May 16 08 Jun 16

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27 Nov 14 10 Dec 1419 Mar 15 01 Apr 1516 Apr 15 29 Apr 1514 May 15 27 May 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins11 Jun 15 24 Jun 1509 Jul 15 22 Jul 1506 Aug 15 19 Aug 1503 Sep 15 16 Sep 1501 Oct 15 14 Oct 1529 Oct 15 11 Nov 1526 Nov 15 09 Dec 1517 Mar 16 30 Mar 1614 Apr 16 27 Apr 1612 May 16 25 May 16




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39 DAYS15GZM39

Game ParksMozambique

36 DAYS15BBR36

Beach &Bush Ramble

Itinerary ItineraryDay by day tour itinerary

15BBR36 STARTS01-02 Depart Johannesburg for Kruger Area, Game Drive Bx1, Lx1, Dx2 03-07 Xai-Xai BLD (Mozambique Border Crossing), Inhambane Tofu, Vilankulos, Magaruque Snorkelling Bx5, Lx5, Dx408-10 Bandula Area, Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Ruins BLD (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) to Bulawayo Bx3, Lx3, Dx311-13 Matopos NP, Game Drive, Hwange Game Drive, Victoria Falls Bx3, Lx3, Dx214-15 Victoria Falls, Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossong) B x216-19 Lusaka, Chipata & South Luangwa NP, Game Drive Bx4, Lx4, Dx420-23 Lake Malawi, Kande (Malawi border crossing), Lake Malawi, Chitimba Bx4, Lx4, Dx424-29 Tanzania, Iringa (Tanzania Border Crossing), Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar Bx6, Lx2, Dx230-32 Dar es Salaam to Pangani/Moshi Area, Arusha, Maasai Village Walk Bx3,Lx3, Dx333 - 35 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives (Optional) Bx3,Lx3,Dx336 Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) BLTOUR ENDS


15GZM39 STARTS01-03 Nairobi and Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives Bx1,Lx2, Dx204-08 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing)Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives (Optional) Bx5,Lx5,Dx509-13 Moshi Area/Pangani to Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar Bx5, Lx1, Dx214-15 Mikumi NP Area, Iringa Bx2,Lx2,Dx216-19 Lake Malawi, Chitimba (Malawi Border Crossing) & Kande Beach Bx4, Lx4, Dx420-21 Chipata (Zambia Border Crossing), Lusaka Bx2, Lx2, Dx222-25 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP Visit Bx4, Lx1 (lunch day 22)26-27 Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Game Drive Bx2,Lx2, D228-30 Bulawayo, Matopos NP, Game Drive, Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Ruins Bx3, Lx2, Dx231-33 Bandula Area (Mozambique Border Crossing) Vilankulos, Magaruque Snorkelling Bx3, Lx3, Dx234 - 36 Inhambane Tofu to Xai-Xai Bx3, Lx3, Dx337-39 Kruger Area BLD (South Africa Border Crossing), Game Drives, Johannesburg Bx3, Lx2, Dx2TOUR ENDS

• Kruger & Hwange NP, Game Drives • Great Zimbabwe Ruins• Matobo NP, Game Drive • South Luangwa NP, Game Drive• Maasai Village walk• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

• The Great Rift Valley• Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives• Maasai Village Walk• Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit• Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives • Matobo NP, Game Drive • Dhow Safari, Vilankulos - Magaruque• Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Included Highlights Included HighlightsPrice

DetailsGroup Size: Avg. 16, Max. 24 Age: Exclusively 18 - 39

Adventure: Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, sleeping bag, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.

This tour is a combination of the 14 day Mozambique & Zimbabwe Explorer – 15NMZE14 found on page 30 and the 21 day East African Explorer – 15EAE21 found on page 58. For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

This tour is a combination of the 24 day South East Adventure – 15SEA24 found on page 54 and the Mozambique & Zimbabwe Explorer – 15SMZE14 found on page 30. For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

Tour Code 15BBR36 Start Johannesburg - Finish Nairobi

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33Camping Overland

33 DAYS15OTO33

Oceanto Ocean

ItineraryDay by day tour itinerary

15OTO33 STARTS01-02 Depart Cape Town, Township Tour, Citrus Area to Gariep (Orange) River Bx1, Lx2, Dx203-07 Fish River Canyon (Namibia Border Crossing), Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP, Solitaire to Swakopmund Bx5, Lx3, Dx308-11 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings, Cheetah Park to Etosha NP, Game Drives Bx4, Lx4, Dx412-13 Windhoek, Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk (Botswana Border Crossing) Bx2,Lx2, Dx214-17 Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Elephant Sands to Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise Bx4, Lx4, Dx418-19 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing), Mosi Oa Tunya NP Bx220-22 Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Game Drive, Bulawayo & Matopos NP, Game Drive Bx3, Lx3, Dx324-25 Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Ruins to Bandula Area BLD (Mozambique Border Crossing) Bx2, Lx2, Dx226-30 Vilankulos, Magaruque Snorkelling, Inhambane Tofu to Xai-Xai Bx5, Lx5, Dx431-33 Kruger Area BLD (South Africa Border Crossing), Game Drive, Johannesburg Bx3, Lx2, Dx2 TOUR ENDS

• Cape Town Township Tour• Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park• Etosha NP, Game Drives• Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari• Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit• Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives • Matobo NP, Game Drive • Dhow Safari, Vilankulos - Magaruque• Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Included Highlights PricePrice

Details DetailsGroup Size: Avg. 16, Max. 24 Age: Exclusively 18 - 39

Adventure: Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.


Group Size: Avg. 16, Max. 24 Age: Exclusively 18 - 39

Adventure: Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.


This tour is a combination of the Desert Tracker – 15DTR19 found on page 36 and the Mozambique & Zimbabwe Explorer – 15SMZE14 found on page 30. For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

Tour Code 15GZM39 Start Nairobi - Finish Johannesburg

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Tour Code 15OTO33 Start Cape Town - Finish Johannesburg

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South West Safari 19 DAYS 25 DAYS15SWS19 15SWS25

ItineraryDay by day tour itinerary • Kruger & Hwange NP, Game Drives (15SWS25 Only)

• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Sossusvlei, Dune 45

Day 1 - 6 From Johannesburg we head to southern Africa’s best known game reserve, Kruger National Park. Continuing north we cross the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe and onto the Antelope Park in Gweru. Moving on we stop for a game drive at Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve. We cross into Zambia and use Livingstone as a base for all the local optional activities including white water rafting and bungy (just to name a few). Day 7 - 8 15SWS19 tour starts. We visit the Victoria Falls themselves before crossing into Botswana and the Chobe National Park. We relax during the heat of the day before an afternoon game viewing cruise on the Chobe River to watch hippos wallow, kingfishers feed, and the African sun slip below the horizon. Day 9 - 12 Further south via Elephant Sands is the Okavango Delta. We explore the myriad waterways and wetlands on foot and by dugout canoe (mokoro), catching glimpses of hippo, crocodile and elephant. We spend a night at a tented bush camp and enjoy the peace amongst the lily pads and swaying grasses of the Okavango Delta. Day 13 - 17 We cross into Namibia to Windhoek and Etosha National Park. This vast reserve of over 20,000 sq km surrounds a central salt pan. We spend two days in the area mixing vehicle based game-drives with static viewings. From Etosha we turn south via the Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park and on to Damaraland,

an area of eerie landscapes and barren rocky outcrops, to Spitzkoppe where there is the opportunity to see some Bushman paintings. Day 18 - 21 We reach the Atlantic coast and Namibia’s premier coastal getaway, Swakopmund. Relax and enjoy the local cafe culture or try some adrenaline pumping optional activities such as quad-biking, sand-boarding and skydiving! We continue south and reach the world’s oldest desert and enjoy time in the Namib Naukluft National Park and climb on of the imposing sand dunes found here. Day 22 - 25 Further south we visit another natural wonder of Africa – the Fish River Canyon, second-largest in the world. Finally we cross into South Africa and after a night at camp on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River we drive into cosmopolitan Cape Town, one of the world’s most attractive cities where our safari ends. N.B. Day 1 - 6 may be operated in smaller minibus or similar depending on group size.

15SWS25 & 15SWS19 STARTS01 Depart Johannesburg for Mpumalanga, Shangaan Cultural Evening D02 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD 03 Limpopo Province BLD 04 Antelope Park, Gweru (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD05 Hwange NP, Game Drive BLD06 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B15SWS25 TOUR CONTINUES

15SWS19 STARTS07 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP BL08 Kasane, Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD09 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD10 Maun BLD11 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD12 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk BLD13 Windhoek (Namibia Border Crossing) BL14 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD15 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD16 Cheetah Park BLD17 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD18 Swakopmund B19 Swakopmund B20 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD21 Bethanie Area BLD22 Fish River Canyon BLD23 Gariep (Orange) River (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD24 Western Cape, Citrus Area BLD25 Cape Town BTOUR END



aUpgraded tents with beds & en-suite facilities in the Okavango Delta.

Included Highlights

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PriceDetailsDates

Tour Code 15SWS19 Start Livingstone - Finish Cape Town

Tour Code 15SWS25 Start Johannesburg - Finish Cape Town

15SWS19 [19 days]15SWS25 [25 days]

25 D

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19 D

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Tour Code: 15SWS25 15SWS19

Adventure:



Finish: Cape Town Cape Town

Countries: South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe, Zambia Botswana Botswana Namibia Namibia South Africa






LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15SWS25 15SWS19

Food and Camping a a Victoria Falls Visit a a Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise a a Okavango Delta a a Kalahari Bushman Walk a a Etosha National Park a a Cheetah Park Entry a a Spitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a a Sossusvlei, Dune 45 a a Kruger National Park a Hwange National Park a Shangaan Cultural Evening a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1020 US$720

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15SWS25 15SWS19 Quad Biking US$50 US$50 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 US$40 Sand Boarding US$40 US$40 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight (Per Aircraft) US$425 US$425 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190 Gariep (Orange) River Canoe US$40 US$40 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Start JNB End CPTThu Sun

06 Nov 14 30 Nov 1420 Nov 14 14 Dec 1404 Dec 14 28 Dec 1418 Dec 14 11 Jan 1501 Jan 15 25 Jan 1515 Jan 15 08 Feb 1529 Jan 15 22 Feb 1512 Feb 15 08 Mar 1526 Feb 15 22 Mar 1512 Mar 15 05 Apr 1526 Mar 15 19 Apr 1509 Apr 15 03 May 1523 Apr 15 17 May 1507 May 15 31 May 1521 May 15 14 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins04 Jun 15 28 Jun 1518 Jun 15 12 Jul 1502 Jul 15 26 Jul 1516 Jul 15 09 Aug 1530 Jul 15 23 Aug 1513 Aug 15 06 Sep 1527 Aug 15 20 Sep 1510 Sep 15 04 Oct 1524 Sep 15 18 Oct 1508 Oct 15 01 Nov 1522 Oct 15 15 Nov 1505 Nov 15 29 Nov 1519 Nov 15 13 Dec 1503 Dec 15 27 Dec 1517 Dec 15 10 Jan 1631 Dec 15 24 Jan 1614 Jan 16 07 Feb 1628 Jan 16 21 Feb 1611 Feb 16 06 Mar 1625 Feb 16 20 Mar 1610 Mar 16 03 Apr 1624 Mar 16 17 Apr 1607 Apr 16 01 May 1621 Apr 16 15 May 1605 May 16 29 May 1619 May 16 12 Jun 16

Start LVI End CPTWed Sun

12 Nov 14 30 Nov 1426 Nov 14 14 Dec 1410 Dec 14 28 Dec 1424 Dec 14 11 Jan 1507 Jan 15 25 Jan 1521 Jan 15 08 Feb 1504 Feb 15 22 Feb 1518 Feb 15 08 Mar 1504 Mar 15 22 Mar 1518 Mar 15 05 Apr 1501 Apr 15 19 Apr 1515 Apr 15 03 May 1529 Apr 15 17 May 1513 May 15 31 May 1527 May 15 14 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins10 Jun 15 28 Jun 1524 Jun 15 12 Jul 1508 Jul 15 26 Jul 1522 Jul 15 09 Aug 1505 Aug 15 23 Aug 1519 Aug 15 06 Sep 1502 Sep 15 20 Sep 1516 Sep 15 04 Oct 1530 Sep 15 18 Oct 1514 Oct 15 01 Nov 1528 Oct 15 15 Nov 1511 Nov 15 29 Nov 1525 Nov 15 13 Dec 1509 Dec 15 27 Dec 1523 Dec 15 10 Jan 1606 Jan 16 24 Jan 1620 Jan 16 07 Feb 1603 Feb 16 21 Feb 1617 Feb 16 06 Mar 1602 Mar 16 20 Mar 1616 Mar 16 03 Apr 1630 Mar 16 17 Apr 1613 Apr 16 01 May 1627 Apr 16 15 May 1611 May 16 29 May 1625 May 16 12 Jun 16

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Day by day tour itinerary • Cape Town Township Tour • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives (15DTR25 Only)

Day 1 - 3 We begin with a cultural tour of Cape Town’s townships before travelling north through the citrus area of the Western Cape to semi-desert of Namaqualand and our camp on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River. Crossing into Namibia our first stop is at one of the natural wonders of Africa - the Fish River Canyon. In some places 500m deep and over 160km long, this almost rivals the Grand Canyon for its breath taking views. Day 4 - 6 Continuing north, we arrive at the Namib Naukluft NP. The Namib is the world’s oldest desert and home to the world’s highest sand dunes (up to 300m high). We climb to the top for a panoramic view over the vast sea of sand. We continue to the town of Swakopmund, a coastal resort town sandwiched between the desert and the ocean. Relax in one of the town’s many cafes or enjoy one of the thrilling adventure sports on offer. Day 7 - 11 Turning inland, we travel into Damaraland to the eerie and spectacular Spitzkoppe and on to the Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park. We continue to Etosha National Park, a reserve of over 20,000 sq. km surrounding a central salt pan, which features 114 mammal and 340 bird species. We take morning and afternoon game drives and camp for two nights near floodlit waterholes. We continue to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital before heading to Botswana.

Day 12 - 15 We skirt the northern reaches of the Kalahari Desert and join local Bushmen for a desert walk before continuing to Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta. We venture out into the Okavango itself to explore the oxbow lakes and flood plains on foot and by dugout canoe (mokoro). We spend a night at a tented camp in the midst of this watery world for an unforgettable wilderness experience! Day 16 - 19 We stop near Nata en-route to Chobe National Park, home to some of the largest elephant populations anywhere in Africa as well as lion and abundant of birdlife. We take an afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise in search of elephant and hippo. From Chobe, we cross into Zambia and drive to our relaxing riverside camp in Livingstone. We visit the ‘Falls’ themselves and enjoy many optional activities. 15DTR19 tour ends Day 20 - 25 15DTR25 continues. From Livingstone, we cross into Zimbabwe, stopping for a game drive at Hwange National Park, famous for its ‘Big 5’ game. We drive to Antelope Park and enjoy many (optional) activities before entering South Africa and the famed Kruger National Park for our last opportunity to game drive. From there we head through Mpumalanga province to Johannesburg, where our tour ends.

15DTR19 & 15DTR25 STARTS01 Depart Cape Town, Township Tour, Citrus Area LD02 Gariep (Orange) River BLD03 Fish River Canyon (Namibia Border Crossing) BLD04 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD05 Solitaire BLD06 - 07 Swakopmund Bx2 08 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD09 Cheetah Park BLD10 - 11 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD12 Windhoek BL13 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD14 Maun BLD15 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD16 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD17 Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise BLD18 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B19 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP B15DTR19 TOUR ENDS

15DTR25 TOUR CONTINUES20 Hwange NP, Game Drive (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD21 Antelope Park, Gweru BLD22 Limpopo Province (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD23 Mpumalanga, Greater Kruger BLD24 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD25 Johannesburg B15DTR25 TOUR ENDS

N.B. Day 20 - 25 May be operated in smaller minibus or similar depending on group size.


a Sossusvlei / Deadvlei 4x4 transfer included.


Itinerary

Desert Tracker 19 DAYS 25 DAYS15DTR19 15DTR25

Included Highlights

12 Days

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Tour Code 15DTR25 Start Cape Town - Finish Johannesburg

Tour Code 15DTR19 Start Cape Town - Finish Livingstone

15DTR19 [19 days] 15DTR25 [25 days]

19 D

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25 D

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Tour Code: 15DTR19 15DTR25

Adventure:


Start: Cape Town Cape Town


Countries: South Africa South Africa Namibia Namibia Botswana Botswana Zambia Zambia, Zimbabwe Group Size: Avg. 16, Max. 24





LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15DTR19 15DTR25

Food and Camping a aCape Town Township Tour a aSossusvlei, Dune 45 a aSpitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a aCheetah Park Entry a aEtosha National Park a aKalahari Bushman Walk a aOkavango Delta a aChobe Fish Eagle Cruise a aVictoria Falls Visit a aKruger National Park aShangaan Cultural Evening a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$770 US$1055

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15DTR19 15DTR25 Quad Biking US$50 US$50 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 US$210Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 US$40 Sand Boarding US$40 US40 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight (Per Aircraft) US$425 US$425 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190Gariep (Orange) River Canoe US$40 US$40 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

WANT TO SEE MORE?Travel full circle & combinethe 15DTR25 with our 17 dayKRUGER TO CAPE TOWN.See page 96.

PriceDetailsDatesStart CPT End LVISat Wed

08 Nov 14 26 Nov 1422 Nov 14 10 Dec 1406 Dec 14 24 Dec 1420 Dec 14 07 Jan 1503 Jan 15 21 Jan 1517 Jan 15 04 Feb 1531 Jan 15 18 Feb 1514 Feb 15 04 Mar 1528 Feb 15 18 Mar 1514 Mar 15 01 Apr 1528 Mar 15 15 Apr 1511 Apr 15 29 Apr 1525 Apr 15 13 May 1509 May 15 27 May 1523 May 15 10 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 24 Jun 1520 Jun 15 08 Jul 1504 Jul 15 22 Jul 1518 Jul 15 05 Aug 1501 Aug 15 19 Aug 1515 Aug 15 02 Sep 1529 Aug 15 16 Sep 1512 Sep 15 30 Sep 1526 Sep 15 14 Oct 1510 Oct 15 28 Oct 1524 Oct 15 11 Nov 1507 Nov 15 25 Nov 1521 Nov 15 09 Dec 1505 Dec 15 23 Dec 1519 Dec 15 06 Jan 1602 Jan 16 20 Jan 1616 Jan 16 03 Feb 1630 Jan 16 17 Feb 1613 Feb 16 02 Mar 1627 Feb 16 16 Mar 1612 Mar 16 30 Mar 1626 Mar 16 13 Apr 1609 Apr 16 27 Apr 1623 Apr 16 11 May 1607 May 16 25 May 1621 May 16 08 Jun 16

Start CPT End JNBSat Tue

08 Nov 14 02 Dec 1422 Nov 14 16 Dec 1406 Dec 14 30 Dec 1420 Dec 14 13 Jan 1503 Jan 15 27 Jan 1517 Jan 15 10 Feb 1531 Jan 15 24 Feb 1514 Feb 15 10 Mar 1528 Feb 15 24 Mar 1514 Mar 15 07 Apr 1528 Mar 15 21 Apr 1511 Apr 15 05 May 1525 Apr 15 19 May 1509 May 15 02 Jun 1523 May 15 16 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 30 Jun 1520 Jun 15 14 Jul 1504 Jul 15 28 Jul 1518 Jul 15 11 Aug 1501 Aug 15 25 Aug 1515 Aug 15 08 Sep 1529 Aug 15 22 Sep 1512 Sep 15 06 Oct 1526 Sep 15 20 Oct 1510 Oct 15 03 Nov 1524 Oct 15 17 Nov 1507 Nov 15 01 Dec 1521 Nov 15 15 Dec 1505 Dec 15 29 Dec 1519 Dec 15 12 Jan 1602 Jan 16 26 Jan 1616 Jan 16 09 Feb 1630 Jan 16 23 Feb 1613 Feb 16 08 Mar 1627 Feb 16 22 Mar 1612 Mar 16 05 Apr 1626 Mar 16 19 Apr 1609 Apr 16 03 May 1623 Apr 16 17 May 1607 May 16 31 May 1621 May 16 14 Jun 16




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WANT TO SEE MORE?Add game parks, lakes and adventure with our 14-day gorilla encounter. See page 40.

Itinerary

Troop to the Gorillas 6 DAYS15TTG6

Day by day tour itinerary • Lake Bunyonyi • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Day 1 - 2 We depart Kampala and drive west to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Uganda’s best known game reserve. We drive through the park and if we are lucky, spot some of Uganda’s natural wildlife en-route before trekking for Chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge. Unlike the larger gorilla, chimpanzees live mostly in the trees and so our viewing is necessarily at some distance. Continuing deep into the Kigezi Highlands we come to the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi, an ancient flooded valley, where we usually base ourselves for the gorilla trekking. Day 3 - 5 This region of Africa is home to the world’s remaining 700 mountain gorillas, many of which inhabit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Walking in small groups we trek into the thick rainforest. The trek can be demanding at times with uneven terrain and hilly rainforest but the privilege of spending time with a family of these gentle primates makes the effort well worthwhile. Because the authorities maintain strict limits on the number of visitors allowed to view the gorillas each day we may spend several days in the area while all passengers in our group complete the trek and viewing. Day 6 When all members of the group have completed the gorilla trek we will pack up and make our way back to Kampala, where our tour ends in the late afternoon.

Gorilla Trekking To ensure we obtain gorilla permits, we may trek outside Uganda in neighbouring countries such as Rwanda, where gorillas have also been habituated for viewing. Trekking here involves a minimal detour from the described route. Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Permits: The Ugandan Wildlife Authority (UWA) sets the gorilla and chimpanzee permit price and stipulates that permits must be booked and paid for in advance. We collect your gorilla and chimpanzee permit money at the time of booking, along with your normal deposit. The gorilla and chimpanzee permit price is quoted in US dollars but is paid in your local currency at a rate fixed by Acacia. Whilst the price is correct at time of going to press (September 2014), Acacia reserves the right to pass on any increase in fee if the UWA raises the price. Finally please note, the gorilla and chimpanzee permit fee is not refundable if you cancel your booking. N.B. Each gorilla permit allows one trek. We trek in Bwindi or an alternative gorilla National Park for the time necessary to allow everybody to trek once. The day to day itinerary may therefore vary if trekking goes over time. Optional activities can be arranged when not trekking.

15TTG6 STARTS01 Depart Kampala, Queen Elizabeth NP LD02 Chimpanzee Trek, Lake Bunyonyi BLD03 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD04 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD05 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD06 Kampala BLTOUR ENDS

Included Highlights

4 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15TTG6 Start Kampala - Kampala

15TTG6 [6 days]

6 Da

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Tour Code: 15TTG6

Adventure:

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

Start: Kampala

Finish: Kampala

Countries: Uganda

Group Size: Max. 16



Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, sleeping bag, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions


LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15TTG6

Food and Camping aQueen Elizabeth National Park aGorilla Trek Transfer a

LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$190

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15TTG6

Village / Nature Walks US$8 Mountain Biking US$30 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Start KLA End KLATue Sun

18 Nov 14 23 Nov 1425 Nov 14 30 Nov 1416 Dec 14 21 Dec 1423 Dec 14 28 Dec 1413 Jan 15 18 Jan 1520 Jan 15 25 Jan 1510 Feb 15 15 Feb 1517 Feb 15 22 Feb 1510 Mar 15 15 Mar 1517 Mar 15 22 Mar 1507 Apr 15 12 Apr 1514 Apr 15 19 Apr 1505 May 15 10 May 1512 May 15 17 May 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins02 Jun 15 07 Jun 1509 Jun 15 14 Jun 1530 Jun 15 05 Jul 1507 Jul 15 12 Jul 1528 Jul 15 02 Aug 1504 Aug 15 09 Aug 1525 Aug 15 30 Aug 1501 Sep 15 06 Sep 1522 Sep 15 27 Sep 1529 Sep 15 04 Oct 1520 Oct 15 25 Oct 1527 Oct 15 01 Nov 1517 Nov 15 22 Nov 1524 Nov 15 29 Nov 1515 Dec 15 20 Dec 1522 Dec 15 27 Dec 1512 Jan 16 17 Jan 1619 Jan 16 24 Jan 1609 Feb 16 14 Feb 1616 Feb 16 21 Feb 1608 Mar 16 13 Mar 1615 Mar 16 20 Mar 1605 Apr 16 10 Apr 1612 Apr 16 17 Apr 1603 May 16 08 May 1610 May 16 15 May 1631 May 16 05 Jun 16




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Itinerary

Gorilla Encounter 14 DAYS15GEN14


15GEN14 STARTS01 Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru NP LD02 Eldoret BLD03 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD04 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD05 Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trek BLD06 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD07 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD08 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD09 Kampala BLD10 Jinja BLD11 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD12 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD13 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD 14 Nairobi BLTOUR ENDS

• The Great Rift Valley • Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Lake Bunyonyi • Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Day 1 - 2 We depart Nairobi early on day one and descend into the ‘Great Rift Valley’, an enormous cleft in the Earth’s surface stretching from the Red Sea to Madagascar but a particularly marked escarpments here in Kenya. Our first stop is Lake Nakuru National Park, a relatively small park on the Rift Valley floor. The shallow soda lake attracts a huge variety of flamingo, however Lake Nakuru is not simply a bird sanctuary, it is also home to buffalo, lion, rhino, leopard, warthog, baboon, antelope, and a variety of smaller animals. From Nakuru we continue northwest to Eldoret, and the Uganda frontier. Day 3 - 5 We cross into Uganda, Winston Churchill’s ‘Pearl of Africa’ and to the capital, Kampala and then we travel west to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Uganda is a wonderfully fertile country of green terraced hillsides, lush banana plantations, steep mountains and tangled forests. We enter the QENP, with a view of the mountains that separate Uganda from central Africa. Nearby the park we visit Kyambura Gorge for the trek to see the chimpanzees. Unlike the larger gorilla, chimpanzees live mostly in the trees and so our viewing is necessarily at some distance. Continuing deep into the Kigezi Highlands we come to the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi, an ancient flooded valley, where we usually base ourselves for the gorilla trekking. Day 6 - 9 This region of Africa is home to the world’s remaining 700 mountain gorillas, many of which inhabit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Walking in small groups we trek into the thick rainforest. The trek can be demanding at times with uneven terrain and hilly rainforest but the privilege of spending time with a family of these gentle primates makes the effort well worthwhile. To many people, even those who stay in Africa longer than this two week tour, the day’s trek and time with the gorillas remains their most exciting wildlife encounter in Africa. Your permit allows you one trek and gorilla viewing (time limited to one hour). However because the authorities maintain strict limits on the number of visitors allowed to view the gorillas each day we may spend several days in the area while all passengers in our group complete the trek and viewing. Day 10 - 14 When all members of the group have completed the gorilla trek we pack up and make our way back to Kampala. Pausing for the night we continue on to Jinja and our camp on the grassy banks of the River Nile. There is also the opportunity to make a difference to local children at a local school project: ‘Softpower’ is a locally run voluntary programme aimed at building and improving schools in the Jinja area to which your contribution of a few hours of painting or plastering is always most welcome. Other optional activities at Jinja include quad biking, village walks, white water rafting and even bungy jumping! Finally we make our way back into Kenya, passing through Eldoret and the Rift Valley once again to the lights and bustle of Nairobi.


Included Highlights

6 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15GEN14 Start Nairobi - Nairobi

15GEN14 [14 days] Tour Code: 15GEN14

Adventure:

Duration: 14 days /13 nights

Start: Nairobi

Finish: Nairobi

Countries: Kenya Uganda

Group Size: Max. 16





LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15GEN14

Food and Camping aLake Nakuru National Park aQueen Elizabeth National Park aGorilla Trek Transfer a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$445

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15GEN14


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15 Nov 14 28 Nov 1422 Nov 14 05 Dec 1413 Dec 14 26 Dec 1420 Dec 14 02 Jan 1510 Jan 15 23 Jan 1517 Jan 15 30 Jan 1507 Feb 15 20 Feb 1514 Feb 15 27 Feb 1507 Mar 15 20 Mar 1514 Mar 15 27 Mar 1504 Apr 15 17 Apr 1511 Apr 15 24 Apr 1502 May 15 15 May 1509 May 15 22 May 1530 May 15 12 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 19 Jun 1527 Jun 15 10 Jul 1504 Jul 15 17 Jul 1525 Jul 15 07 Aug 1501 Aug 15 14 Aug 1522 Aug 15 04 Sep 1529 Aug 15 11 Sep 1519 Sep 15 02 Oct 1526 Sep 15 09 Oct 1517 Oct 15 30 Oct 1524 Oct 15 06 Nov 1514 Nov 15 27 Nov 1521 Nov 15 04 Dec 1512 Dec 15 25 Dec 1519 Dec 15 01 Jan 1609 Jan 16 22 Jan 1616 Jan 16 29 Jan 1606 Feb 16 19 Feb 1613 Feb 16 26 Feb 1605 Mar 16 18 Mar 1612 Mar 16 25 Mar 1602 Apr 16 15 Apr 1609 Apr 16 22 Apr 1630 Apr 16 13 May 1607 May 16 20 May 1628 May 16 10 Jun 16




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Itinerary

18 DAYS15MGM18Mountain Gorillas to the Mara


15MGM18 STARTS 01 Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru NP LD02 Eldoret BLD03 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD04 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD05 Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trek BLD06 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD07 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD08 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD09 Kampala BLD10 Jinja BLD11 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD12 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD13 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD 14 Nairobi BL15 Nairobi B16 Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD17 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD18 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BLTOUR ENDS

• The Great Rift Valley • Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives

Day 1 - 2 We depart Nairobi early and descend into the ‘Great Rift Valley’, an enormous cleft in the Earth’s surface stretching from the Red Sea to Madagascar. Our first stop is Lake Nakuru National Park on the Rift Valley floor. The shallow soda lake attracts a huge variety of birdlife, however Lake Nakuru is not simply a bird sanctuary, it is also home to buffalo, lion, rhino, leopard, warthog, baboon, antelope, and a variety of smaller animals. From Nakuru we continue northwest to Eldoret, and the Uganda frontier. Day 3 - 5 We cross into Uganda, Winston Churchill’s ‘Pearl of Africa’ and to the capital, Kampala. Uganda is a wonderfully fertile country of green terraced hillsides, lush banana plantations, steep mountains and tangled forests. From Kampala, we travel west to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We enter the QENP and visit Kyambura Gorge for the trek to see the chimpanzees. Unlike the larger gorilla, chimpanzees live mostly in the trees and so our viewing is necessarily at some distance. Continuing deep into the Kigezi Highlands we come to the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi, an ancient flooded valley, where we usually base ourselves for the gorilla trekking. Day 6 - 9 This region of Africa is home to the world’s remaining 700 mountain gorillas, many of which inhabit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Walking in small groups we trek into the thick rainforest. The trek can be demanding at times with uneven terrain and hilly rainforest but the privilege

of spending time with a family of these gentle primates makes the effort well worthwhile. Your permit allows you one trek and gorilla viewing (time limited to one hour). However because the authorities maintain strict limits on the number of visitors allowed to view the gorillas each day, we may spend several days in the area while all passengers in our group complete the trek and viewing. Day 10 - 14 When all members of the group have completed the gorilla trek we pack up and make our way back to Kampala. Pausing for the night we continue on to Jinja and our camp on the grassy banks of the River Nile. Our camp overlooks a dramatic set of rapids known as Bujagali Falls. There is also the opportunity to make some difference to local children at a local school project. Other optional activities at Jinja include quad biking, village walks, white water rafting and even bungy jumping! Finally we make our way back into Kenya, passing through Eldoret and the Rift Valley once again to the lights and bustle of Nairobi. Day 15 - 18 We have the day in Nairobi to relax and replenish supplies. We switch to smaller and more suitable safari vehicles and depart to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. We spend two nights in a tented camp on the edge of this world renowned wildlife reserve and spend our days exploring on game drives. Finally, we return to Nairobi where our tour ends.


Included Highlights

7 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15MGM18 Start Nairobi - Nairobi

15MGM18 [18 days] Tour Code: 15MGM18

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi

Finish: Nairobi

Countries: Kenya Uganda

Group Size: Max. 16 (Day 1 - 14) Max. 24 (Day 15 - 18)





LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15MGM18

Food and Camping aLake Nakuru National Park aQueen Elizabeth National Park aGorilla Trek Transfer aMaasai Mara Excursion a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$900

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15MGM18


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15 Nov 14 02 Dec 1413 Dec 14 30 Dec 1410 Jan 15 27 Jan 1507 Feb 15 24 Feb 1507 Mar 15 24 Mar 1504 Apr 15 21 Apr 1502 May 15 19 May 1530 May 15 16 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 23 Jun 1527 Jun 15 14 Jul 1504 Jul 15 21 Jul 1525 Jul 15 11 Aug 1501 Aug 15 18 Aug 1522 Aug 15 08 Sep 1529 Aug 15 15 Sep 1519 Sep 15 06 Oct 1526 Sep 15 13 Oct 1517 Oct 15 03 Nov 1524 Oct 15 10 Nov 1514 Nov 15 01 Dec 1512 Dec 15 29 Dec 1509 Jan 16 26 Jan 1606 Feb 16 23 Feb 1605 Mar 16 22 Mar 1602 Apr 16 19 Apr 1630 Apr 16 17 May 1628 May 16 14 Jun 16



a Trekking for Chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

aGame drives in the Maasai Mara in specialist game drive vehicles with a local expert and upgraded tents with beds & en-suite facilities.



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15GAG28 STARTS01 Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru NP LD02 Eldoret BLD03 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD04 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD05 Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trek BLD06 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD07 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD08 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD09 Kampala BLD10 Jinja BLD11 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD12 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD13 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD 14 Nairobi BL15 Nairobi B16 Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD17 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD18 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BLD19 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD20-22 Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives BLD23 Maasai Village Walk, Moshi Area/Pangani BLD24 Dar es Salaam BLD25 Ferry to Zanzibar B26-27 Zanzibar B28 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BTOUR ENDS

• Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking • Masaai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives • Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation

Day 1 - 5 We depart Nairobi for Kenya’s Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park. Best known for its birdlife, especially flamingos, Nakuru also contains good stocks of rhino, leopard, buffalo, baboon, antelope and lion! We continue north through the highlands to Eldoret before we cross into Uganda to the capital, Kampala. After a night here we drive west to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We drive through the park to Kyambura Gorge to trek the Chimpanzees. Seen in their natural habitat chimpanzees live in structured social groups but quite different to the gentle gorillas we see later in the trip. After driving through QENP we continue to rural south-west Uganda and our camp beside Lake Bunyonyi. Day 6 - 8 It is in this densely forested area that we trek in search of the gorillas. Local guides lead us through jungle into the hills. The trek can be demanding but the effort is forgotten when we finally find ourselves in the midst of a family of gorillas. We have a one-hour ‘audience’ with these gentle giants, and you may be surprised at how close you can get and how human-like they are. We may spend several days in the area to allow time for everyone to complete the trek. Day 9 - 14 Returning to Kampala we overnight before continuing to Jinja. Situated near the source of the River Nile there is the opportunity to assist a local charity in building and improving community schools. Crossing back into Kenya we pause at Eldoret en-route to Nairobi.

Day 15 - 19 From Nairobi we travel to the Masaai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s best known reserve. The Mara’s rolling grasslands and broad open horizons, not to mention the wildlife bring to mind images of what many people say is what they think of as ‘classic’ Africa. The annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, between July and October each year, is a particularly impressive sight. From the ‘Mara’ we return briefly to Nairobi before crossing into Tanzania to Arusha, (‘safari town’), setting up camp a few miles outside of town at the Meserani Snake Park. Day 20 - 22 We switch to smaller 4x4 vehicles and drive west to Serengeti National Park. We game view by day and camp out in the middle of the reserve where wildlife may roam past at night. From the Serengeti plains we climb the steep sided Ngorongoro Crater and make camp on the rim in readiness for the third major game park inside a week. The Ngorongoro is a spectacular site and is a World Heritage Site, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities. Day 23 - 28 We return to Arusha and rejoin our truck and after a night of relaxation, we travel past Mt Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean coast and Tanzania’s main port, Dar es Salaam. After a night in this bustling city, we take the ferry to Zanzibar – the ‘Spice Island.’ Relax and soak up the East African vibe on these final days of the tour. We enjoy all this island offers before our return to the mainland where the tour ends.

28 DAYS15GAG28Game Parks & Gorillas

Included Highlights

14 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15GAG28 Start Nairobi - Finish Dar es Salaam

15GAG28 [28 days] Tour Code: 15GAG28

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi

Finish: Dar es Salaam

Countries: Kenya Uganda Tanzania






LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15GAG28

Food and Camping aLake Nakuru National Park aQueen Elizabeth National Park aGorilla Trek Transfer aMaasai Mara Excursion aMaasai Village Walk aSerengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion aZanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1750

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15GAG28

Community School Project US$40 Village / Nature Walks US$8 Mountain Biking US$30Quad Biking US$80 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 White Water Rafting US$140 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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Gorilla Trekking To ensure we obtain gorilla permits, we may trek outside Uganda in neighbouring countries such as Rwanda, where gorillas have also been habituated for viewing. Trekking here involves a minimal detour from the described route.

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Permits: The Ugandan Wildlife Authority (UWA) sets the gorilla and chimpanzee permit price and stipulates that permits must be booked and paid for in advance. We collect your gorilla and chimpanzee permit money at the time of booking, along with your normal deposit. The gorilla and chimpanzee permit price is quoted in US dollars but is paid in your local currency at a rate fixed by Acacia. Whilst the price is correct at time of going to press (September 2014), Acacia reserves the right to pass on any increase in fee if the UWA raises the price. Finally please note, the gorilla and chimpanzee permit fee is not refundable if you cancel your booking.

N.B. Each gorilla permit allows one trek. We trek in Bwindi or an alternative gorilla National Park for the time necessary to allow everybody to trek once. The day to day itinerary may therefore vary if trekking goes over time. Optional activities can be arranged when not trekking.

Start NBO End DARSat Fri

15 Nov 14 12 Dec 1413 Dec 14 09 Jan 1510 Jan 15 06 Feb 1507 Feb 15 06 Mar 1507 Mar 15 03 Apr 1504 Apr 15 01 May 1502 May 15 29 May 1530 May 15 26 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 03 Jul 1527 Jun 15 24 Jul 1504 Jul 15 31 Jul 1525 Jul 15 21 Aug 1501 Aug 15 28 Aug 1522 Aug 15 18 Sep 1529 Aug 15 25 Sep 1519 Sep 15 16 Oct 1526 Sep 15 23 Oct 1517 Oct 15 13 Nov 1524 Oct 15 20 Nov 1514 Nov 15 11 Dec 1512 Dec 15 08 Jan 1609 Jan 16 05 Feb 1606 Feb 16 04 Mar 1605 Mar 16 01 Apr 1602 Apr 16 29 Apr 1630 Apr 16 27 May 1628 May 16 24 Jun 16




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15OTG26 STARTS01 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B02 - 04 Zanzibar B05 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD06 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD07 Arusha, Maasai Village Walk BLD08 - 10 Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives BLD11 Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) BL12 Nairobi B13 Lake Nakuru NP BLD14 Eldoret BLD15 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD16 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD17 Chimpanzee Trek, Lake Bunyonyi BLD18 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD19 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD20 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD21 Kampala BLD22 Jinja BLD23 Jinja, Optional Activities BLD24 Jinja, Optional Activities BLD25 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD26 Nairobi BLTOUR ENDS

• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives • Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Day 1 - 4 From Dar es Salaam we cross by ferry to Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’. We spend time in Stone Town to explore the town’s alleys and markets before heading to the beach for some ‘serious’ relaxation. Day 5 - 7 Back on mainland Africa, we drive north past Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), to Arusha. Browse the market, visit the snake enclosure and take a guided walk to one of the local Maasai Villages to learn about the life of these traditional people. Day 8 - 12 Transferring to 4x4 vehicles, we depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Ngorongoro contains the most concentrated population of wildlife anywhere in Africa. The wide horizons of the flat Serengeti plains show a different side to Africa and offer more impressive game-viewing. We return to Arusha for a night and then cross into Kenya to Nairobi. We have 2 nights in Kenya’s capital to catch up on emails, shop or browse the markets. Day 13 - 22 We depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park, best known for birdlife, especially flamingos. Nakuru also contains rhino, leopard, buffalo, antelope and lion! We continue north to Uganda and the capital Kampala. From there we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We drive through the park and if we are lucky, spot some wildlife en-route before trekking for Chimpanzees in

Kyambura Gorge. Seen in their natural habitat chimpanzees live in structured social groups but are quite different to the gentle gorillas we see later in the trip. We continue to Lake Bunyonyi in the Kigezi Highland, our base for trekking in search of the gorillas. Guides lead us on trek through the jungle. It can be demanding at times but the effort is forgotten when we find ourselves in the midst of a family of gorillas. Our group sizes are kept small in order to minimise the human impact so we may spend several days in the area to allow time for everyone to complete the trek. Day 23 - 26 We travel back though Uganda’s rural heartland to Kampala and on to Jinja, near the source of the River Nile where there is the opportunity to assist a local charity in building and improving community schools. We cross back into Kenya to Nairobi where our tour ends.

Itinerary

26 DAYS15OTG26Ocean to Gorillas

Included Highlights


a Zanzibar 4 night’s accommodation and fast ferry return included.

aGame drives in Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater in specialist game drive vehicles with a local expert.

12 Days

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Tour Code 15OTG26 Start Dar es Salaam - Finish Nairobi

15OTG26 [26 days] Tour Code: 15OTG26

Adventure:


Start: Dar es Salaam

Finish: Nairobi

Countries: Tanzania Kenya Uganda






LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15OTG26

Food and Camping aLake Nakuru National Park aQueen Elizabeth National Park aGorilla Trek Transfer aSerengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion aMaasai Village Walk aZanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1340

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15OTG26

Community School Project US$40 Village / Nature Walks US$8 Mountain Biking US$30 Quad Biking US$80 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 White Water Rafting US$140 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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10 Nov 14 05 Dec 1408 Dec 14 02 Jan 1505 Jan 15 30 Jan 1502 Feb 15 27 Feb 1502 Mar 15 27 Mar 1530 Mar 15 24 Apr 1527 Apr 15 22 May 1525 May 15 19 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins22 Jun 15 17 Jul 1520 Jul 15 14 Aug 1517 Aug 15 11 Sep 1514 Sep 15 09 Oct 1512 Oct 15 06 Nov 1509 Nov 15 04 Dec 1507 Dec 15 01 Jan 1604 Jan 16 29 Jan 1601 Feb 16 26 Feb 1629 Feb 16 25 Mar 1628 Mar 16 22 Apr 1625 Apr 16 20 May 1623 May 16 17 Jun 16




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15KTA13 STARTS01 Depart Nairobi, Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD02 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD03 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BLD04 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD05-07 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives BLD08 Maasai Village Walk, Moshi Area/Pangani BLD09 Dar es Salaam BLD10 Ferry to Zanzibar B11-12 Zanzibar B13 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BTOUR ENDS

• The Great Rift Valley • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives • Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives • Maasai Village Walk • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation

Day 1 - 3 From Kenya’s capital Nairobi, we cross into the open plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This is Kenya’s most well-known game reserve, home to a range of wildlife and with some of the most evocative landscapes in Africa. From our tented camp on the edge of the ‘Mara’, we explore the park in search of lion, antelope, wildebeest, elephant, zebra and cheetah, amongst many others. If you are here between July and October, you may be lucky to witness the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra - one of the most incredible movements of animals on earth. From the ‘Mara’ we return briefly to Nairobi before travelling south into Tanzania. Day 4 - 7 The first stop in Tanzania is the bustling city of Arusha, nestling in the shadow of Mount Meru (4556m) and nearby Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m). Explore Arusha’s colourful markets and bargain hard for curios! From our base just outside town there is an opportunity to visit a snake enclosure and a local Maasai village to learn something of the traditional people. Switching to 4x4 vehicles, we then travel to the renowned Serengeti National Park. The reserve covers some 15,000sq km, mainly of open plains. Camping on the African plain is an exhilarating experience, as much for the sounds at night as for the sights of the day! After the Serengeti, we descend the inner walls of the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, containing one of the most concentrated populations of wildlife anywhere in Africa. This is

Africa’s largest intact caldera and the view from crater rim to crater floor, 700m below is staggering. Day 8 - 13 We return to Arusha and head south to the balmy Indian Ocean and Tanzania’s main commercial port, Dar es Salaam (‘Haven of Peace’). We take the ferry to Zanzibar for three nights on the island. With its palm-fringed beaches, winding cobbled alleys and lush tropical forests, this is an ideal place to end our tour. Once the most important town on the East African coast, as transit post for the slave trade and (later) base for 19th century explorers, such as David Livingstone and John Hanning Speke, the first European to see Lake Victoria, Zanzibar is a delight. The influence of both African and Arab cultures is visible everywhere in the architecture and atmosphere - the old slave markets, ‘Prison Island’, Stone Town’s mosques, palaces, courtyards and coffee shops. But don’t forget to save time for the tropical northern beaches where snorkeling and diving are excellent. Returning to the mainland, our tour ends in Dar es Salaam.

WANT TO SEE MORE?Extend your tour to Livingstone or Joburg. See page 54.

Itinerary

13 DAYS15KTA13Kenya & Tanzania Adventure

Included Highlights




4 Days

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Tour Code 15KTA13 Start Nairobi - Finish Dar es Salaam

15KTA13 [13 days]

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Tour Code: 15KTA13

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi

Finish: Dar es Salaam

Countries: Kenya Tanzania


Age: Exclusively 18 - 39 Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.



LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15KTA13

Food and Camping aMaasai Mara Excursion aMaasai Village Walk aSerengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion aZanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15KTA13

Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

PriceDetailsDatesStart NBO End DARSun Fri

02 Nov 14 14 Nov 1409 Nov 14 21 Nov 1416 Nov 14 28 Nov 1430 Nov 14 12 Dec 1414 Dec 14 26 Dec 1428 Dec 14 09 Jan 1511 Jan 15 23 Jan 1525 Jan 15 06 Feb 1508 Feb 15 20 Feb 1522 Feb 15 06 Mar 1508 Mar 15 20 Mar 1522 Mar 15 03 Apr 1505 Apr 15 17 Apr 1519 Apr 15 01 May 1503 May 15 15 May 1517 May 15 29 May 1531 May 15 12 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins07 Jun 15 19 Jun 1514 Jun 15 26 Jun 1521 Jun 15 03 Jul 1528 Jun 15 10 Jul 1505 Jul 15 17 Jul 1512 Jul 15 24 Jul 1519 Jul 15 31 Jul 1526 Jul 15 07 Aug 1502 Aug 15 14 Aug 1509 Aug 15 21 Aug 1516 Aug 15 28 Aug 1523 Aug 15 04 Sep 1530 Aug 15 11 Sep 1506 Sep 15 18 Sep 1513 Sep 15 25 Sep 1520 Sep 15 02 Oct 1527 Sep 15 09 Oct 1504 Oct 15 16 Oct 1511 Oct 15 23 Oct 1518 Oct 15 30 Oct 1525 Oct 15 06 Nov 1501 Nov 15 13 Nov 1508 Nov 15 20 Nov 1515 Nov 15 27 Nov 1529 Nov 15 11 Dec 1513 Dec 15 25 Dec 1527 Dec 15 08 Jan 1610 Jan 16 22 Jan 1624 Jan 16 05 Feb 1607 Feb 16 19 Feb 1621 Feb 16 04 Mar 1606 Mar 16 18 Mar 1620 Mar 16 01 Apr 1603 Apr 16 15 Apr 1617 Apr 16 29 Apr 1601 May 16 13 May 1615 May 16 27 May 1629 May 16 10 Jun 16




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Itinerary

11 DAYS15HOT11Highlights of Tanzania


15HOT11 STARTS01 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B02 Zanzibar B03 Zanzibar B04 Zanzibar B05 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD06 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD07 Arusha, Maasai Village Walk BLD08 - 10 Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives BLD11 Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) BLTOUR ENDS

• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Maasai Village walk • Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives

Day 1 - 5 From Tanzania’s main port city, Dar es Salaam, we take the ferry to Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’. This was once one of the most important trading centers on the East African coast (spices being of the main exports) as well as transit post for the slave trade. Time here is yours to enjoy Zanzibar’s treasures at your leisure. ‘Stone Town’ is the capital and our entry point into the island. Many people choose to spend one night here to explore the cobbled alleys, market stalls and enjoy the Arabic architecture. For those preferring simply to relax there are palm-fringed shores and warm blue ocean waters to enjoy on the northern beaches. Day 6 - 7 Back on mainland Africa, we travel inland to the grassy plains of northern Tanzania. We pass by Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), as we drive to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. Meet the inhabitants of the neighbouring Meserani Snake Park and take a guided walk to the local Maasai village to learn something of their traditional culture and way of life. Day 8 - 11 Transferring to 4x4 vehicles, we depart for a 2 night/3 day game viewing excursion to the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro is a World Heritage Site and contains the most concentrated population of wildlife anywhere in Africa. We descend the crater walls and enjoy game viewing in the spectacular setting. The ‘Big 5’ can be found within the crater as can an array of other wildlife such as hyena, cheetah, wildebeest and many species of antelope.

The open plains and clean horizons of the Serengeti epitomise many people’s image of Africa. Game viewing here is easier than most with 360 degree views of the savannah in many areas. We camp in the middle of the Serengeti plains to enjoy its atmosphere to the full. The sounds we hear at night are often as exhilarating as the views we see during the day! Returning to Arusha we enjoy last-minute shopping before a final day’s drive across the border into Kenya to Nairobi completing the tour.

Included Highlights




5 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15HOT11 Start Dar es Salaam - Finish Nairobi

15HOT11 [11 days]

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Tour Code: 15HOT11

Adventure:



Finish: Nairobi

Countries: Tanzania Kenya





LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15HOT11

Food and Camping aMaasai Village Walk aZanzibar Ferry and Accommodation aSerengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15HOT11


WANT TO SEE MORE?Book a MT KILIMANJAROMARANGU TREK with thistour and get 15% off yourtrek. See pages 106.Follow this tour with our3 or 4 day MAASAI MARASAFARI. See page 100.

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27 Oct 14 06 Nov 1410 Nov 14 20 Nov 1424 Nov 14 04 Dec 1408 Dec 14 18 Dec 1422 Dec 14 01 Jan 1505 Jan 15 15 Jan 1519 Jan 15 29 Jan 1502 Feb 15 12 Feb 1516 Feb 15 26 Feb 1502 Mar 15 12 Mar 1516 Mar 15 26 Mar 1530 Mar 15 09 Apr 1513 Apr 15 23 Apr 1527 Apr 15 07 May 1511 May 15 21 May 1525 May 15 04 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins08 Jun 15 18 Jun 1522 Jun 15 02 Jul 1506 Jul 15 16 Jul 1520 Jul 15 30 Jul 1503 Aug 15 13 Aug 1517 Aug 15 27 Aug 1531 Aug 15 10 Sep 1514 Sep 15 24 Sep 1528 Sep 15 08 Oct 1512 Oct 15 22 Oct 1526 Oct 15 05 Nov 1509 Nov 15 19 Nov 1523 Nov 15 03 Dec 1507 Dec 15 17 Dec 1521 Dec 15 31 Dec 1504 Jan 16 14 Jan 1618 Jan 16 28 Jan 1601 Feb 16 11 Feb 1615 Feb 16 25 Feb 1629 Feb 16 10 Mar 1614 Mar 16 24 Mar 1628 Mar 16 07 Apr 1611 Apr 16 21 Apr 1625 Apr 16 05 May 1609 May 16 19 May 1623 May 16 02 Jun 16




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15ZTK17 STARTS 01 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B02 Zanzibar B03 Zanzibar B04 Zanzibar B05 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD06 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD07 Arusha, Maasai Village Walk BLD08 - 10 Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives BLD11 Transfer to Moshi B12 Trek to Mandara Hut (1800m – 2745m) BLD13 Trek to Horombo Hut (3700m) BLD14 Trek to Kibo Hut (4700m) BLD15 Trek Summit, Descent to Horombo Hut BLD16 Descent to Moshi BL17 Shuttle to Nairobi BTOUR ENDS

• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives • Maasai Village Walk • Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek (Marangu Route)

Day 1 - 4 From Tanzania’s main port city, Dar es Salaam, we take the ferry to Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’. This was once one of the most important trading centres on the East African coast (spices being one of the main exports) as well as transit post for the slave trade. Time here is yours to enjoy Zanzibar’s treasures at your leisure. ‘Stone Town’ is the capital and our entry point into the island. We spend one night here to explore the cobbled alleys, market stalls and enjoy the Arabic architecture. And then relax on palm-fringed shores and warm blue ocean waters on the northern beaches. Day 5 - 7 Back on mainland Africa, we travel inland to the grassy plains of northern Tanzania. We pass by Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), as we drive to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. Meet the inhabitants of the neighbouring Meserani Snake Park and take a guided walk to the local Maasai village to learn something of their traditional culture and way of life. Day 8 - 11 Transferring to 4x4 vehicles, we depart for a 2 night/3 day game viewing excursion to the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro is a World Heritage Site and contains the most concentrated population of wildlife anywhere in Africa. We descend the crater walls and enjoy game viewing in the spectacular setting. The ‘Big 5’ can be found within the crater as can an array of other wildlife such as hyena, cheetah, wildebeest and many species of antelope. We camp in the middle of the Serengeti plains to enjoy its atmosphere to the full. Returning to Arusha we

have a last evening with our overland group before we transfer to Moshi to prepare for the Kilimanjaro trek. Day 12 - 17 Our trek follows the Marangu route, Kilimanjaro’s most direct and popular trekking route. The path is well defined and although demanding on the ascent offers some comforts to make the trek a little easier. Accommodation is in simple mountain huts with communal dormitories. Meals are prepared for you by your guides and a porter will carry most of your belongings (there is an area in Moshi where you can store extra clothing or belongings during the trek). The trail runs through rainforest onto high moorland before reaching the alpine zone. The final steep path takes place on the morning of day 15, the aim being to reach the summit in time for sunrise. You then descend overnight to Moshi for a final night before the transfer to Kenya and the capital, Nairobi, where arrangements end.

Included Highlights




Itinerary

17 DAYS15ZTK17Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro

5 Days

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Tour Code 15ZTK17 Start Dar es Salaam - Finish Nairobi

15ZTK17 [17 days] Tour Code: 15ZTK17

Adventure:



Finish: Nairobi

Countries: Tanzania Kenya





LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15ZTK17

Food and Camping aMaasai Village Walk aZanzibar Ferry and Accommodation aKilimanjaro Park Fees aSerengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15ZTK17


Start DAR End NBOMon Fri

27 Oct 14 12 Nov 1410 Nov 14 26 Nov 1424 Nov 14 10 Dec 1408 Dec 14 24 Dec 1422 Dec 14 07 Jan 1505 Jan 15 21 Jan 1519 Jan 15 04 Feb 1502 Feb 15 18 Feb 1516 Feb 15 04 Mar 1502 Mar 15 18 Mar 1516 Mar 15 01 Apr 1530 Mar 15 15 Apr 1513 Apr 15 29 Apr 1527 Apr 15 13 May 1511 May 15 27 May 1525 May 15 10 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins08 Jun 15 24 Jun 1522 Jun 15 08 Jul 1506 Jul 15 22 Jul 1520 Jul 15 05 Aug 1503 Aug 15 19 Aug 1517 Aug 15 02 Sep 1531 Aug 15 16 Sep 1514 Sep 15 30 Sep 1528 Sep 15 14 Oct 1512 Oct 15 28 Oct 1526 Oct 15 11 Nov 1509 Nov 15 25 Nov 1523 Nov 15 09 Dec 1507 Dec 15 23 Dec 1521 Dec 15 06 Jan 1604 Jan 16 20 Jan 1618 Jan 16 03 Feb 1601 Feb 16 17 Feb 1615 Feb 16 02 Mar 1629 Feb 16 16 Mar 1614 Mar 16 30 Mar 1628 Mar 16 13 Apr 1611 Apr 16 27 Apr 1625 Apr 16 11 May 1609 May 16 25 May 1623 May 16 08 Jun 16


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15SEA24/15SEA31 STARTS01 Depart Nairobi, Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD02 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD03 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BLD04 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD05-07 Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives BLD08 Maasai Village Walk, Moshi Area/Pangani BLD09 Dar es Salaam BLD10 Ferry to Zanzibar B11-12 Zanzibar B13 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD14 Mikumi NP Area BLD15 Iringa BLD16-17 Lake Malawi, Chitimba (Malawi Border Crossing) BLD18-19 Lake Malawi, Kande BLD20 Chipata (Zambia Border Crossing) BLD21 Lusaka BLD22-24 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP Visit B Lx1 (lunch day 22)15SEA24 TOUR ENDS

15SEA31 CONTINUES25 Livingstone B26 Hwange NP, Game Drive (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD27 Antelope Park, Gweru BLD28 Limpopo Province (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD29 Mpumalanga, Greater Kruger BLD30 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD31 Johannesburg B 15SEA31 TOUR ENDSN.B. Day 25 - 31 may be operated in smaller minibus or similar depending on group size

• The Great Rift Valley

• Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives

• Maasai Village Walk

• Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives

• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation

• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

• Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives (15SEA31 Only)

Day 1 - 7 From Nairobi we cross the Great Rift Valley and enter the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Our tented camp gives us perfect access to the park for game drives in search of the ‘Big 5’ and other wildlife. We return briefly to Nairobi before crossing into Tanzania to Arusha. Transferring to 4x4 vehicles for our excursion to Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Day 8 - 15 We pass Mt. Kilimanjaro en-route to Dar es Salaam and we cross by ferry to Zanzibar for three days on this magical island. Explore Stone Town’s alleyways, architecture and markets but leave time for the stunning white sandy palm fringed beaches for some ‘serious’ relaxation. Returning to the African mainland, we travel via Mikumi National Park toward Malawi. Day 16 - 21 Malawi is one of the friendliest countries on tour and home to Africa’s third-largest lake. We make camp beside one of the beaches - try diving or take a guided village walk to see how the locals live. Leaving Malawi we cross into Zambia and make our way to Lusaka, the capital.

Day 22 - 24 We continue to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls area. In addition to its awesome beauty the area is known as Africa’s ‘adventure’ capital: try rafting, scenic flights, canoeing or even bungy (to name a few). Alternatively, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Victoria Falls area and the Zambezi. 15SEA24 tour ends Day 25 - 31 15SEA31 continues. From Livingstone we cross into Zimbabwe and enjoy a game drive in Hwange National park – Zimbabwe’s largest Game Reserve. After a full day of Antelope Park, we head south and cross the Limpopo River to Kruger National Park. Finally, we travel through scenic Mpumalanga province to Johannesburg, where the tour ends. Alternative ending 7 days in Botswana Visit the best of Botswana in an open 4 x 4 vehicle and drive deep into the Chobe National Park to Suvuti where antelopes and predators roam. Visit Moremi or adjacent wildlife area before arriving to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Journey by Mokoro (dugout canoe) for a day’s experience before heading back to Victoria Falls via Makgadikgadi pans. See page 99 for more information.



Itinerary

24 DAYS 31 DAYS15SEA24 15SEA31South East Adventure

Included Highlights

14 Days

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Tour Code 15SEA24 Start Nairobi - Finish Livingstone

Tour Code 15SEA31 Start Nairobi - Finish Johannesburg

15SEA24 [24 days] 15SEA31 [31 days]

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31 D

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Tour Code: 15SEA24 15SEA31

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi Nairobi


Countries: Kenya Kenya, Tanzania Tanzania Malawi, Zambia Malawi Zimbabwe Zambia South Africa


Age: Exclusively 18 - 39 Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, sleeping bag, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

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02 Nov 14 25 Nov 1409 Nov 14 02 Dec 1416 Nov 14 09 Dec 1430 Nov 14 23 Dec 1414 Dec 14 06 Jan 1528 Dec 14 20 Jan 1511 Jan 15 03 Feb 1525 Jan 15 17 Feb 1508 Feb 15 03 Mar 1522 Feb 15 17 Mar 1508 Mar 15 31 Mar 1522 Mar 15 14 Apr 1505 Apr 15 28 Apr 1519 Apr 15 12 May 1503 May 15 26 May 1517 May 15 09 Jun 1531 May 15 23 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins07 Jun 15 30 Jun 1514 Jun 15 07 Jul 1521 Jun 15 14 Jul 1528 Jun 15 21 Jul 1505 Jul 15 28 Jul 1512 Jul 15 04 Aug 1519 Jul 15 11 Aug 1526 Jul 15 18 Aug 1502 Aug 15 25 Aug 1509 Aug 15 01 Sep 1516 Aug 15 08 Sep 1523 Aug 15 15 Sep 1530 Aug 15 22 Sep 1506 Sep 15 29 Sep 1513 Sep 15 06 Oct 1520 Sep 15 13 Oct 1527 Sep 15 20 Oct 1504 Oct 15 27 Oct 1511 Oct 15 03 Nov 1518 Oct 15 10 Nov 1525 Oct 15 17 Nov 1501 Nov 15 24 Nov 1508 Nov 15 01 Dec 1515 Nov 15 08 Dec 1529 Nov 15 22 Dec 1513 Dec 15 05 Jan 1627 Dec 15 19 Jan 1610 Jan 16 02 Feb 1624 Jan 16 16 Feb 1607 Feb 16 01 Mar 1621 Feb 16 15 Mar 1606 Mar 16 29 Mar 1620 Mar 16 12 Apr 1603 Apr 16 26 Apr 1617 Apr 16 10 May 1601 May 16 24 May 1615 May 16 07 Jun 1629 May 16 21 Jun 16

Start NBO End JNBSun Tue

02 Nov 14 02 Dec 1409 Nov 14 09 Dec 1416 Nov 14 16 Dec 1430 Nov 14 30 Dec 1414 Dec 14 13 Jan 1528 Dec 14 27 Jan 1511 Jan 15 10 Feb 1525 Jan 15 24 Feb 1508 Feb 15 10 Mar 1522 Feb 15 24 Mar 1508 Mar 15 07 Apr 1522 Mar 15 21 Apr 1505 Apr 15 05 May 1519 Apr 15 19 May 1503 May 15 02 Jun 1517 May 15 16 Jun 1531 May 15 30 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins07 Jun 15 07 Jul 1514 Jun 15 14 Jul 1521 Jun 15 21 Jul 1528 Jun 15 28 Jul 1505 Jul 15 04 Aug 1512 Jul 15 11 Aug 1519 Jul 15 18 Aug 1526 Jul 15 25 Aug 1502 Aug 15 01 Sep 1509 Aug 15 08 Sep 1516 Aug 15 15 Sep 1523 Aug 15 22 Sep 1530 Aug 15 29 Sep 1506 Sep 15 06 Oct 1513 Sep 15 13 Oct 1520 Sep 15 20 Oct 1527 Sep 15 27 Oct 1504 Oct 15 03 Nov 1511 Oct 15 10 Nov 1518 Oct 15 17 Nov 1525 Oct 15 24 Nov 1501 Nov 15 01 Dec 1508 Nov 15 08 Dec 1515 Nov 15 15 Dec 1529 Nov 15 29 Dec 1513 Dec 15 12 Jan 1627 Dec 15 26 Jan 1610 Jan 16 09 Feb 1624 Jan 16 23 Feb 1607 Feb 16 08 Mar 1621 Feb 16 22 Mar 1606 Mar 16 05 Apr 1620 Mar 16 19 Apr 1603 Apr 16 03 May 1617 Apr 16 17 May 1601 May 16 31 May 1615 May 16 14 Jun 1629 May 16 28 Jun 16

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15SEA24 15SEA31

Food and Camping a a Maasai Mara Excursion a a Maasai Village Walk a a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a a Victoria Falls Visit a a Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion a a Hwange National Park a Kruger National Park a Shangaan Cultural Evening a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1540 US$1810

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15SEA24 15SEA31

Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 US$175 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 US$30 Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 US$7Malawi Village Walk US$7 US$7Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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15ZVK22 STARTS01 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B02 Zanzibar B03 Zanzibar B04 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD05 Mikumi NP Area BLD06 Iringa BLD07 Lake Malawi, Chitimba (Malawi Border Crossing) BLD08 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD09 Lake Malawi, Kande BLD10 Lake Malawi, Kande BLD11 Chipata (Zambia Border Crossing) BLD12 Lusaka BLD13 Livingstone BL14 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP B15 Livingstone B16 Livingstone B17 Hwange NP, Game Drive (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD18 Antelope Park, Gweru BLD19 Limpopo Province (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD20 Mpumalanga, Greater Kruger BLD21 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD22 Johannesburg BTOUR ENDSN.B. Day 16 - 22 may be operated in smaller vehicle depending on group size

• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives • Antelope Park • Shangaan Cultural Evening

Day 1 - 4 From the port city of Dar es Salaam we catch a ferry to Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’. This was once one of the most important centres on the East African coast – a centre of slaving and spices, and the base for many of the great 19th century explorers – David Livingstone, John Hanning Speke, Richard Burton and others. Time here is yours to enjoy at leisure. ‘Stone Town’ is the capital and entry point into the island and most people choose to spend at least one night here to explore the alleys, markets and architecture of the town – but then to venture a little farther afield to the north (or the east) to palm-fringed beaches and the warm blue ocean for some ‘serious’ relaxation. Day 5 - 12 Returning to the African mainland, we have time to browse the curio markets before driving via Mikumi National Park right across Tanzania to Malawi. This is one of the friendliest countries on tour and home to Africa’s third largest lake. We travel along the shore of Lake Malawi stopping at one of the beaches to enjoy the hospitality of the local people. Try scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing or horse riding, as well as a local village walk. Leaving the lake, we cross into Zambia and on to Lusaka for a night near the country’s capital. Day 13 - 16 From Lusaka, we arrive at Livingstone close to Africa’s Victoria Falls. As well as being one of Africa’s greatest spectacles this is also Africa’s ‘adrenaline’ capital. Try white water rafting, bungy jumping or scenic flights to name but a few! For something more relaxing why not take an elephant back safari,

horse-riding safari, or sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River? We visit the ‘Falls’ themselves – depending on season gaze into the 100 metre deep Batoka gorge, or admire the spray as it plumes up from the awesome power of the river as it flows into the narrow canyon below. Day 17 - 22 From Livingstone, we cross into Zimbabwe, stopping for a game drive at Hwange National Park, famous for its ‘Big 5’ game and elephant population. We drive to Antelope Park and enjoy many (optional) activities before entering South Africa via the Limpopo Province to the Kruger National Park. Here you have a final opportunity to game-drive in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. Kruger is South Africa’s largest and best known wildlife area with a huge diversity of fauna and flora. This evening we have a cultural evening of Shangaan dancing. Finally, we travel via the Mpumalanga province to Johannesburg where the tour ends.

Zanzibar,Victoria Falls & Kruger 15ZVK22 15KVZ23 23 DAYS22 DAYS

Included Highlights

12 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15ZVK22 Start Dar es Salaam - Finish Johannesburg

Tour Code 15KVZ23 Start Johannesburg - Finish Dar es Salaam

15ZVK22 [22 days] 15KVZ23 [23 days]

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23 D

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Adventure:

Duration: 22 days / 21 nights 23 days / 22 nights

Start: Dar es Salaam Johannesburg Finish: Johannesburg Dar es Salaam

Countries: Tanzania South Africa Malawi Zimbabwe Zambia Zambia Zimbabwe Malawi South Africa Tanzania



LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15ZVK22 15KVZ23

Food and Camping a aZanzibar Ferry & Accommodation a aSouth Luangwa National Park aVictoria Falls Visit a a Hwange National Park a aKruger National Park a aShangaan Cultural Evening a a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$775 US$880

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15ZVK22 15KVZ23

Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 US$175Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 US$30Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 US$7Malawi Village Walk US$7 US$7 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Start DAR End JNBTue Tue

04 Nov 14 25 Nov 1411 Nov 14 02 Dec 1418 Nov 14 09 Dec 1425 Nov 14 16 Dec 1409 Dec 14 30 Dec 1423 Dec 14 13 Jan 1506 Jan 15 27 Jan 1520 Jan 15 10 Feb 1503 Feb 15 24 Feb 1517 Feb 15 10 Mar 1503 Mar 15 24 Mar 1517 Mar 15 07 Apr 1531 Mar 15 21 Apr 1514 Apr 15 05 May 1528 Apr 15 19 May 1512 May 15 02 Jun 1526 May 15 16 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins09 Jun 15 30 Jun 1516 Jun 15 07 Jul 1523 Jun 15 14 Jul 1530 Jun 15 21 Jul 1507 Jul 15 28 Jul 1514 Jul 15 04 Aug 1521 Jul 15 11 Aug 1528 Jul 15 18 Aug 1504 Aug 15 25 Aug 1511 Aug 15 01 Sep 1518 Aug 15 08 Sep 1525 Aug 15 15 Sep 1501 Sep 15 22 Sep 1508 Sep 15 29 Sep 1515 Sep 15 06 Oct 1522 Sep 15 13 Oct 1529 Sep 15 20 Oct 1506 Oct 15 27 Oct 1513 Oct 15 03 Nov 1520 Oct 15 10 Nov 1527 Oct 15 17 Nov 1503 Nov 15 24 Nov 1510 Nov 15 01 Dec 1517 Nov 15 08 Dec 1524 Nov 15 15 Dec 1508 Dec 15 29 Dec 1522 Dec 15 12 Jan 1605 Jan 16 26 Jan 1619 Jan 16 09 Feb 1602 Feb 16 23 Feb 1616 Feb 16 08 Mar 1601 Mar 16 22 Mar 1615 Mar 16 05 Apr 1629 Mar 16 19 Apr 1612 Apr 16 03 May 1626 Apr 16 17 May 1610 May 16 31 May 1624 May 16 14 Jun 16

Start DAR End JNBTue Tue

04 Nov 14 25 Nov 1411 Nov 14 02 Dec 1418 Nov 14 09 Dec 1425 Nov 14 16 Dec 1409 Dec 14 30 Dec 1423 Dec 14 13 Jan 1506 Jan 15 27 Jan 1520 Jan 15 10 Feb 1503 Feb 15 24 Feb 1517 Feb 15 10 Mar 1503 Mar 15 24 Mar 1517 Mar 15 07 Apr 1531 Mar 15 21 Apr 1514 Apr 15 05 May 1528 Apr 15 19 May 1512 May 15 02 Jun 1526 May 15 16 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins09 Jun 15 30 Jun 1516 Jun 15 07 Jul 1523 Jun 15 14 Jul 1530 Jun 15 21 Jul 1507 Jul 15 28 Jul 1514 Jul 15 04 Aug 1521 Jul 15 11 Aug 1528 Jul 15 18 Aug 1504 Aug 15 25 Aug 1511 Aug 15 01 Sep 1518 Aug 15 08 Sep 1525 Aug 15 15 Sep 1501 Sep 15 22 Sep 1508 Sep 15 29 Sep 1515 Sep 15 06 Oct 1522 Sep 15 13 Oct 1529 Sep 15 20 Oct 1506 Oct 15 27 Oct 1513 Oct 15 03 Nov 1520 Oct 15 10 Nov 1527 Oct 15 17 Nov 1503 Nov 15 24 Nov 1510 Nov 15 01 Dec 1517 Nov 15 08 Dec 1524 Nov 15 15 Dec 1508 Dec 15 29 Dec 1522 Dec 15 12 Jan 1605 Jan 16 26 Jan 1619 Jan 16 09 Feb 1602 Feb 16 23 Feb 1616 Feb 16 08 Mar 1601 Mar 16 22 Mar 1615 Mar 16 05 Apr 1629 Mar 16 19 Apr 1612 Apr 16 03 May 1626 Apr 16 17 May 1610 May 16 31 May 1624 May 16 14 Jun 16



Start JNB End DARThu Fri

06 Nov 14 28 Nov 1420 Nov 14 12 Dec 1404 Dec 14 26 Dec 1418 Dec 14 09 Jan 1401 Jan 15 23 Jan 1515 Jan 15 06 Feb 1529 Jan 15 20 Feb 1512 Feb 15 06 Mar 1526 Feb 15 20 Mar 1512 Mar 15 03 Apr 1526 Mar 15 17 Apr 1509 Apr 15 01 May 1523 Apr 15 15 May 1507 May 15 29 May 1521 May 15 12 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins04 Jun 15 26 Jun 1518 Jun 15 10 Jul 1502 Jul 15 24 Jul 1516 Jul 15 07 Aug 1530 Jul 15 21 Aug 1513 Aug 15 04 Sep 1527 Aug 15 18 Sep 1510 Sep 15 02 Oct 1524 Sep 15 16 Oct 1508 Oct 15 30 Oct 1522 Oct 15 13 Nov 1505 Nov 15 27 Nov 1519 Nov 15 11 Dec 1503 Dec 15 25 Dec 1517 Dec 15 08 Jan 1631 Dec 15 22 Jan 1614 Jan 16 05 Feb 1628 Jan 16 19 Feb 1611 Feb 16 04 Mar 1625 Feb 16 18 Mar 1610 Mar 16 01 Apr 1624 Mar 16 15 Apr 1607 Apr 16 29 Apr 1621 Apr 16 13 May 1605 May 16 27 May 1619 May 16 10 Jun 16

N.B. For the 15KVZ23 northbound itinerary refer to our website: www.acacia-africa.com



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15EAE29 STARTS01 Depart Johannesburg for Mpumalanga, Shangaan Cultural Evening D02 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD 03 Limpopo Province BLD04 Antelope Park, Gweru (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD05 Hwange NP, Game Drive BLD06 - 08 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B15EAE29 CONTINUES

15EAE21 STARTS09 Depart Livingstone for Lusaka BLD10 Chipata BLD11 - 12 South Luangwa NP, Game Drive BLD13 - 14 Lake Malawi, Kande (Malawi border crossing) BLD15 - 16 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD17 Tanzania, Iringa (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD18 Dar es Salaam BLD19 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B20 - 22 Zanzibar B23 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD24 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD25 Arusha, Maasai Village Walk BLD26 - 28 Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives BLD29 Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) BLBOTH TOURS ENDN.B. Day 1 - 8 may be operated in smaller minibus or similar depending on group size.

• Kruger & Hwange NP, Game Drives (15EAE29 Only) • Matobo NP, Walk with Rhino (15EAE29 Only) • Mosi oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls visit • South Luangwa NP, Game Drive • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Maasai Village walk • Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives

Day 1 - 8 From Johannesburg we head to southern Africa’s best known game reserve, Kruger National Park. We spend two nights in the Kruger area in search of the ‘Big 5’. Continuing north we cross the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe and onto the Antelope Park in Gweru. There is the opportunity to try various optional activities. Moving on we stop for a game drive at Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest and best known game reserve. We cross into Zambia and use Livingstone as a base for the next few days at leisure to try the numerous optional activities available – white water rafting, scenic flights & elephant back safaris. We have time to visit the magnificent Victoria Falls themselves and explore the nearby river bank. Day 9 - 16 15EAE21 starts. From Livingstone we continue north, passing through Lusaka en route to South Luangwa National Park for two nights where we enjoy a game drive. Moving on, we reach Malawi, the ‘warm heart’ of Africa. Passing through Lilongwe we reach the enormous Lake Malawi, Africa’s third largest lake, where we camp on sandy beaches, enjoy the swimming and meet the famously friendly locals. Day 17 - 23 We continue north into Tanzania. Travelling through some remote areas, we pass by Mikumi National Park before reaching the Indian Ocean coast and port city, Dar es Salaam. ‘Dar’ is Tanzania’s

main commercial centre and the jumping-off point for Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’! Time here is at your leisure. Rich in history, Zanzibar offers a blissful mix of exotic spice markets, winding alleyways and old palaces as well as sparkling warm water ocean and stretches of palm-fringed sands. Day 24 - 29 Back on the African mainland we travel inland where, if the weather is clear we see the enormous snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak (5895m), as we make our way to Tanzania’s safari capital, Arusha. Visit the snake enclosure at the Meserani Snake Park and make friends on a guided walk to the local Maasai village to learn something of their traditional culture. In Arusha we switch to 4x4 vehicles for 2 night/ 3 day safari to Tanzania’s premier parks, the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The scenery in this area is staggering as we cross the Rift Valley and drive around the Ngorongoro Crater rim to the Serengeti plains beyond. Game viewing can be spectacular here and camping out on the plains a memorable experience. We return to Arusha before our final drive north across the border into Kenya Nairobi where our tour ends.



a Shangaan cultural experience with traditional dinner & dance.

aGame drive in South Luangwa NP in specialist game drive vehicles with a local expert.


Itinerary

21 DAYS 29 DAYS15EAE21 15EAE29East African Explorer

Included Highlights

14 Days

59Camping Overland

Tour Code: 15EAE29 15EAE21

Adventure:



Finish: Nairobi Nairobi

Countries: South Africa, Zambia Zimbabwe, Malawi Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania Tanzania, Kenya Kenya



Tour Code 15EAE29 Start Johannesburg - Finish Nairobi

Tour Code 15EAE21 Start Livingstone - Finish Nairobi

15EAE21 [21 days]

29 D

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21 D

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15EAE29 [29 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15EAE29 15EAE21

Food and Camping a a Victoria Falls Visit a a South Luangwa National Park a a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a a Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion a a Maasai Village Walk a a Hwange National Park a Kruger National Park a Shangaan Cultural Evening a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1510 US$1160

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15EAE29 15EAE21

Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 US$175 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 US$30 Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 US$7 Malawi Village Walk US$7 US$7 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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14 Nov 14 04 Dec 1428 Nov 14 18 Dec 1412 Dec 14 01 Jan 1526 Dec 14 15 Jan 1509 Jan 15 29 Jan 1523 Jan 15 12 Feb 1506 Feb 15 26 Feb 1520 Feb 15 12 Mar 1506 Mar 15 26 Mar 1520 Mar 15 09 Apr 1503 Apr 15 23 Apr 1517 Apr 15 07 May 1501 May 15 21 May 1515 May 15 04 Jun 1529 May 15 18 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins12 Jun 15 02 Jul 1526 Jun 15 16 Jul 1510 Jul 15 30 Jul 1524 Jul 15 13 Aug 1507 Aug 15 27 Aug 1521 Aug 15 10 Sep 1504 Sep 15 24 Sep 1518 Sep 15 08 Oct 1502 Oct 15 22 Oct 1516 Oct 15 05 Nov 1530 Oct 15 19 Nov 1513 Nov 15 03 Dec 1527 Nov 15 17 Dec 1511 Dec 15 31 Dec 1525 Dec 15 14 Jan 1608 Jan 16 28 Jan 1622 Jan 16 11 Feb 1605 Feb 16 25 Feb 1619 Feb 16 10 Mar 1604 Mar 16 24 Mar 1618 Mar 16 07 Apr 1601 Apr 16 21 Apr 1615 Apr 16 05 May 1629 Apr 16 19 May 1613 May 16 02 Jun 1627 May 16 16 Jun 16

Start JNB End LVIThu Thu

06 Nov 14 04 Dec 1420 Nov 14 18 Dec 1404 Dec 14 01 Jan 1518 Dec 14 15 Jan 1501 Jan 15 29 Jan 1515 Jan 15 12 Feb 1529 Jan 15 26 Feb 1512 Feb 15 12 Mar 1526 Feb 15 26 Mar 1512 Mar 15 09 Apr 1526 Mar 15 23 Apr 1509 Apr 15 07 May 1523 Apr 15 21 May 1507 May 15 04 Jun 1521 May 15 18 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins04 Jun 15 02 Jul 1518 Jun 15 16 Jul 1502 Jul 15 30 Jul 1516 Jul 15 13 Aug 1530 Jul 15 27 Aug 1513 Aug 15 10 Sep 1527 Aug 15 24 Sep 1510 Sep 15 08 Oct 1524 Sep 15 22 Oct 1508 Oct 15 05 Nov 1522 Oct 15 19 Nov 1505 Nov 15 03 Dec 1519 Nov 15 17 Dec 1503 Dec 15 31 Dec 1517 Dec 15 14 Jan 1631 Dec 15 28 Jan 1614 Jan 16 11 Feb 1628 Jan 16 25 Feb 1611 Feb 16 10 Mar 1625 Feb 16 24 Mar 1610 Mar 16 07 Apr 1624 Mar 16 21 Apr 1607 Apr 16 05 May 1621 Apr 16 19 May 1605 May 16 02 Jun 1619 May 16 16 Jun 16




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a Township tour with local expert in Cape Town included in northbound itinerary.


Itinerary

35 DAYS 34 DAYS15CTZ35 15ZTC34Cape Town to Zanzibar


15CTZ35 STARTS01 Depart Cape Town, Township Tour, Citrus Area LD02 Gariep (Orange) River BLD03 Fish River Canyon (Namibia Border Crossing) BLD04 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD05 Solitaire BLD06 - 07 Swakopmund Bx2 08 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD09 Cheetah Park BLD10 - 11 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD12 Windhoek BL13 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD14 Maun BLD15 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD16 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD17 Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise BLD18 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B19 - 20 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP B21 Lusaka BLD22 Chipata BLD23 - 24 South Luangwa NP, Game Drive BLD25 - 26 Lake Malawi, Kande (Malawi Border Crossing) BLD27 - 28 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD29 Tanzania, Iringa (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD30 Dar es Salaam BLD31 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B32 - 34 Zanzibar B35 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BTOUR ENDS

• Cape Town Township Tour (15CTZ35 Only) • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • South Luangwa NP, Game Drive (15CTZ35 Only) • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation

Day 1 - 7 We begin our safari with a township tour in cosmopolitan Cape Town. We then travel north to camp beside the beautiful Orange (Gariep) River. In Namibia we enjoy awesome views over the dramatic Fish River Canyon and climb the world’s highest dunes in the Namib Naukluft NP. We relax for a few days and enjoy adventure activities on offer in the coastal town of Swakopmund – try skydiving, quad biking or just soak up the atmosphere in one of Swakopmund’s many fine cafes. Day 8 - 13 We continue through Damaraland and camp amongst the eerie rock formations at Spitzkoppe before arriving in Etosha National Park to glimpse Namibia’s wildlife drinking at its year round waterholes. Heading into Botswana we then take a cultural Bushman walk to learn about life in the Kalahari. Day 14 - 15 We embark on an exciting wilderness experience amongst the tranquil islands and watery channels of the Okavango Delta. By day we game view on foot and from our mokoro canoes and at night, with nothing but the nocturnal sounds of the African bush, we sleep in our tented bush camp. Day 16 - 20 We drive to Chobe National Park and relax on a sunset Fish Eagle Cruise. We hope to see the African

fish eagle and perhaps also elephant & hippo coming to the river to drink. From Chobe we cross into Zambia and arrive at our camp on the banks of the Zambezi, near Livingstone. We visit Victoria Falls and take time out to enjoy Africa’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Optional activities here include white water rafting, scenic flights and rhino walking safari! Day 21 - 34 From Livingstone we travel via Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park before continuing onto Lake Malawi for some ‘time-out’ at the beach. Crossing the border into Tanzania we make our way to the bustling city Dar es Salaam then onto Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’. Time here is yours to enjoy at leisure. Visit ‘Stone Town’, the capital and explore the alleys, markets and architecture of the town – before venturing a little farther afield to the north (or the east) coast to palm-fringed beaches and the warm blue ocean for some ‘serious’ relaxation. Day 35 Finally we return to ‘Dar’ and our beachside campsite, where our tour ends. (You may prefer to finish your tour on Zanzibar and remain there a few days. There are regular flights to Nairobi and from there you can connect beyond).

N.B. For the 15ZTC34 southbound itinerary refer to our website: www.acacia-africa.com

Included Highlights

16 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code: 15CTZ35 15ZTC34

Adventure:


Start: Cape Town Dar es Salaam

Finish: Dar es Salaam Cape Town

Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania





Tour Code 15CTZ35 Start Cape Town - Finish Dar es Salaam

Tour Code 15ZTC34 Start Dar es Salaam - Finish Cape Town

35 D

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34 D

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15CTZ35 [35 days] 15ZTC34 [34 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15CTZ35 15ZTC34

Food and Camping a a Cape Town Township Tour a Sossusvlei, Dune 45 a a Spitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a a Cheetah Park Visit a a Etosha National Park a a Kalahari Bushman Walk a a Okavango Delta a a Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise a a Victoria Falls Visit a a South Luangwa National Park a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1275 US$1180

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15CTZ35 15ZTC34 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 US$175 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 US$30 Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 US$7 Malawi Village Walk US$7 US$7 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight US$425 US$425 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 US$40 Wine Tasting US$10 US$10 Orange River Canoe US$40 US$40 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Start CPT End DARSat Fri

08 Nov 14 12 Dec 1422 Nov 14 26 Dec 1406 Dec 14 09 Jan 1520 Dec 14 23 Jan 1503 Jan 15 06 Feb 1517 Jan 15 20 Feb 1531 Jan 15 06 Mar 1514 Feb 15 20 Mar 1528 Feb 15 03 Apr 1514 Mar 15 17 Apr 1528 Mar 15 01 May 1511 Apr 15 15 May 1525 Apr 15 29 May 1509 May 15 12 Jun 1523 May 15 26 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 10 Jul 1520 Jun 15 24 Jul 1504 Jul 15 07 Aug 1518 Jul 15 21 Aug 1501 Aug 15 04 Sep 1515 Aug 15 18 Sep 1529 Aug 15 02 Oct 1512 Sep 15 16 Oct 1526 Sep 15 30 Oct 1510 Oct 15 13 Nov 1524 Oct 15 27 Nov 1507 Nov 15 11 Dec 1521 Nov 15 25 Dec 1505 Dec 15 08 Jan 1619 Dec 15 22 Jan 1602 Jan 16 05 Feb 1616 Jan 16 19 Feb 1630 Jan 16 04 Mar 1613 Feb 16 18 Mar 1627 Feb 16 01 Apr 1612 Mar 16 15 Apr 1626 Mar 16 29 Apr 1609 Apr 16 13 May 1623 Apr 16 27 May 1607 May 16 10 Jun 1621 May 16 24 Jun 16

Start DAR End CPTTue Sun

11 Nov 14 14 Dec 1425 Nov 14 28 Dec 1409 Dec 14 11 Jan 1523 Dec 14 25 Jan 1506 Jan 15 08 Feb 1520 Jan 15 22 Feb 1503 Feb 15 08 Mar 1517 Feb 15 22 Mar 1503 Mar 15 05 Apr 1517 Mar 15 19 Apr 1531 Mar 15 03 May 1514 Apr 15 17 May 1528 Apr 15 31 May 1512 May 15 14 Jun 1526 May 15 28 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins09 Jun 15 12 Jul 1523 Jun 15 26 Jul 1507 Jul 15 09 Aug 1521 Jul 15 23 Aug 1504 Aug 15 06 Sep 1518 Aug 15 20 Sep 1501 Sep 15 04 Oct 1515 Sep 15 18 Oct 1529 Sep 15 01 Nov 1513 Oct 15 15 Nov 1527 Oct 15 29 Nov 1510 Nov 15 13 Dec 1524 Nov 15 27 Dec 1508 Dec 15 10 Jan 1622 Dec 15 24 Jan 1605 Jan 16 07 Feb 1619 Jan 16 21 Feb 1602 Feb 16 06 Mar 1616 Feb 16 20 Mar 1601 Mar 16 03 Apr 1615 Mar 16 17 Apr 1629 Mar 16 01 May 1612 Apr 16 15 May 1626 Apr 16 29 May 1610 May 16 12 Jun 1624 May 16 26 Jun 16




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a Sossusvlei / Deadvlei 4x4 transfer included.


Itinerary

41 DAYS15CTK41Cape Town to Kenya


15CTK41 STARTS01 Depart Cape Town, Township Tour, Citrus Area LD02 Gariep (Orange) River BLD03 Fish River Canyon (Namibia Border Crossing) BLD04 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD05 Solitaire BLD06 - 07 Swakopmund Bx2 08 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD09 Cheetah Park BLD10 - 11 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD12 Windhoek BL13 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD14 Maun BLD15 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD16 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD17 Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise BLD18 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B19 - 20 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP B21 Lusaka BLD22 Chipata BLD23 - 24 South Luangwa NP, Game Drive BLD25 - 26 Lake Malawi, Kande (Malawi border crossing) BLD27 - 28 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD29 Tanzania, Iringa (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD30 Dar es Salaam BLD31 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B32 - 34 Zanzibar B35 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD36 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD37 Arusha, Maasai Village Walk BLD38 - 40 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives (Optional) BLD41 Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) BLTOUR ENDS

• Cape Town Township Tour • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • South Luangwa NP, Game Drive • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation

Day 1 - 7 We begin our safari with a township tour in cosmopolitan Cape Town. We then travel north to camp beside the beautiful Orange (Gariep) River. In Namibia we enjoy awesome views over the dramatic Fish River Canyon and climb the world’s highest dunes in the Namib Naukluft NP. We relax for a few days in the coastal town of Swakopmund – try skydiving, quad biking or just soak up the atmosphere in one of Swakopmund’s many fine cafes. Day 8 - 13 We continue through Damaraland and camp amongst the eerie rock formations at Spitzkoppe before arriving in Etosha National Park to glimpse Namibia’s wildlife drinking at its year round waterholes. Heading into Botswana we then take a cultural Bushman walk to learn about life in the Kalahari. Day 14 - 15 We embark on an exciting wilderness experience, our tented camp is amongst the tranquil islands and watery channels of the Okavango Delta. By day we game view on foot and from our relaxing mokoro canoes and at night, with nothing but the nocturnal sounds of the African bush, we spend the night at a tented camp.

Day 16 - 20 We drive to Chobe National Park and relax on a sunset Fish Eagle Cruise. From Chobe we cross into Zambia and arrive at our camp on the banks of the Zambezi, near Livingstone. We visit Victoria Falls and take time out to enjoy Africa’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Optional activities here include white water rafting and bungy jumping. Day 21 - 34 From Livingstone we drive north, via Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park and pass Lilongwe to reach Lake Malawi and relax on the beach. Crossing the border into Tanzania we make our way to the bustling city Dar es Salaam. We cross by ferry to exotic Zanzibar, explore the intriguing alleyways of old Stone Town and relax on the northern beaches, enjoying the Indian Ocean at its best. Day 35 - 41 Returning to ‘Dar’ we travel north to Tanzania’s safari capital, Arusha. On the way, we may catch a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro. In Arusha, shop for curios, visit a snake park, and meet the people of a Maasai village. We switch to 4x4s for an optional excursion in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro are two of the best game reserves in Africa and promise exciting wildlife encounters. We return to Arusha before crossing into Kenya and finishing our journey in Nairobi, where our tour ends.

Included Highlights

20 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code: 15CTK41

Adventure:


Start: Cape Town

Finish: Nairobi

Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya





Tour Code 15CTK41 Start Cape Town - Finish Nairobi

41 D

ays

15CTK41 [41 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15CTK41

Food and Camping a Cape Town Township Tour a Sossusvlei, Dune 45 a Spitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a Cheetah Park Visit a Etosha National Park a Kalahari Bushman Walk a Okavango Delta a Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise a Victoria Falls Visit a South Luangwa National Park a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a Maasai Village Walk a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15CTK41

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion (From) US$535 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 Malawi Village Walk US$7 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight US$425 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 Wine Tasting US$10 Orange River Canoe US$40 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Start CPT End NBOSat Thu

08 Nov 14 18 Dec 1422 Nov 14 01 Jan 1506 Dec 14 15 Jan 1520 Dec 14 29 Jan 1503 Jan 15 12 Feb 1517 Jan 15 26 Feb 1531 Jan 15 12 Mar 1514 Feb 15 26 Mar 1528 Feb 15 09 Apr 1514 Mar 15 23 Apr 1528 Mar 15 07 May 1511 Apr 15 21 May 1525 Apr 15 04 Jun 1509 May 15 18 Jun 1523 May 15 02 Jul 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 16 Jul 1520 Jun 15 30 Jul 1504 Jul 15 13 Aug 1518 Jul 15 27 Aug 1501 Aug 15 10 Sep 1515 Aug 15 24 Sep 1529 Aug 15 08 Oct 1512 Sep 15 22 Oct 1526 Sep 15 05 Nov 1510 Oct 15 19 Nov 1524 Oct 15 03 Dec 1507 Nov 15 17 Dec 1521 Nov 15 31 Dec 1505 Dec 15 14 Jan 1619 Dec 15 28 Jan 1602 Jan 16 11 Feb 1616 Jan 16 25 Feb 1630 Jan 16 10 Mar 1613 Feb 16 24 Mar 1627 Feb 16 07 Apr 1612 Mar 16 21 Apr 1626 Mar 16 05 May 16




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Itinerary

43 DAYS15KTC43Kenya to Cape Town


15KTC43 STARTS01 Depart Nairobi, Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD02 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD03 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BLD04 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD05 - 07 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives (Optional) BLD08 Maasai Village Walk, Moshi Area/Pangani BLD09 Dar es Salaam BLD10 Ferry to Zanzibar B11 - 12 Zanzibar B13 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD14 Mikumi NP Area BLD15 Iringa BLD16 - 17 Lake Malawi, Chitimba (Malawi Border Crossing) BLD18 - 19 Lake Malawi, Kande BLD20 Chipata (Zambia Border Crossing) BLD21 Lusaka BLD22 - 25 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP Visit B Lx1 (lunch day 22)26 Kasane, Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD27 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD28 Maun BLD29 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD30 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk BLD31 Windhoek (Namibia Border Crossing) BL32 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD33 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD34 Cheetah Park BLD35 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD36 Swakopmund B37 Swakopmund B38 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD39 Bethanie Area BLD40 Fish River Canyon BLD41 Gariep (Orange) River (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD42 Western Cape, Citrus Area BLD43 Cape Town BTOUR ENDS

• Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Sossusvlei, Dune 45

Day 1 - 7 The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s premier game reserve with a huge range of wildlife amidst beautiful surroundings. We have two nights in the area before crossing into Tanzania and stopping in ‘safari capital’ Arusha for an informative guided walk in a local Maasai village. We switch to 4x4 vehicles for an optional 3 day excursion to the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Day 8 - 15 From Arusha, we drive in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the balmy Indian Ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam. From here we catch a ferry to Zanzibar, renowned for its fragrant, lush tropical forests, rich history, and white sandy beaches. Returning to the African mainland, we drive southwest via Mikumi NP and the Tanzanian highlands towards Malawi the ‘warm heart of Africa’. Day 16 - 25 The enormous Lake Malawi dominates the country and there is ample opportunity to enjoy its clear waters and pristine beaches. We continue through rural Zambia via the capital, Lusaka to our riverside camp near Livingstone (Victoria Falls). Explore the Victoria Falls area – relax amidst the natural beauty of the area or try some of the adrenaline-pumping optional activities!

Day 26 - 29 We cross into Botswana to the Chobe National Park – best known for its large herds of elephant as well as lion and abundant birdlife. Leaving Chobe, we drive via Nata to Maun - gateway to the Okavango Delta. This is an enormous waterway system of channels, reeds, grasses and remote scenery, set aside as wildlife reserve. We explore the Okavango on foot and by dugout canoe (mokoro). Day 30 - 37 From Maun we travel west, via Ghanzi, where we join a local guide for a Bushman walk. Crossing into Namibia we stop in Windhoek before heading north to Etosha National Park. Etosha is very different to the East African parks, owing to the more arid landscape and desert terrain – game viewing is no less rewarding however. Turning south we travel into Damaraland and camp among massive rock outcrops at Spitzkoppe. We continue to Swakopmund. Relax or choose an optional activity – skydive and take a bird’s eye view of the Namibian coast. Day 38 - 43 Central and southern Namibia is home to two of the most geologically scenic attractions in Africa: the Namib Naukluft NP, with its massive sand dunes, and the Fish River Canyon, an awesome gorge almost rivalling America’s Grand Canyon. Finally we cross into South Africa and after a night on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River we drive on to Cape Town where arrangements end.

Included Highlights

19 Days

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aSossusvlei / Deadvlei 4x4 transfer included.

PriceDetailsDates

BOTSWANA

Tour Code: 15KTC43

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi

Finish: Cape Town

Countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa





Tour Code 15KTC43 Start Nairobi - Finish Cape Town

43 D

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15KTC43 [43 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15KTC43

Food and Camping a Maasai Mara Excursion a Maasai Village Walk a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a Victoria Falls Visit a Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise a Okavango Delta a Kalahari Bushman Walk a Etosha National Park a Cheetah Park Entry a Spitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a Sossusvlei, Dune 45 a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15KTC43

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion (From) US$535 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 Malawi Village Walk US$7 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight US$425 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 Wine Tasting US$10 Orange River Canoe US$40 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

Start NBO End CPTSun Sun

02 Nov 14 14 Dec 1416 Nov 14 28 Dec 1430 Nov 14 11 Jan 1514 Dec 14 25 Jan 1528 Dec 14 08 Feb 1511 Jan 15 22 Feb 1525 Jan 15 08 Mar 1508 Feb 15 22 Mar 1522 Feb 15 05 Apr 1508 Mar 15 19 Apr 1522 Mar 15 03 May 1505 Apr 15 17 May 1519 Apr 15 31 May 1503 May 15 14 Jun 1517 May 15 28 Jun 1531 May 15 12 Jul 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins14 Jun 15 26 Jul 1528 Jun 15 09 Aug 1512 Jul 15 23 Aug 1526 Jul 15 06 Sep 1509 Aug 15 20 Sep 1523 Aug 15 04 Oct 1506 Sep 15 18 Oct 1520 Sep 15 01 Nov 1504 Oct 15 15 Nov 1518 Oct 15 29 Nov 1501 Nov 15 13 Dec 1515 Nov 15 27 Dec 1529 Nov 15 10 Jan 1613 Dec 15 24 Jan 1627 Dec 15 07 Feb 1610 Jan 16 21 Feb 1624 Jan 16 06 Mar 1607 Feb 16 20 Mar 1621 Feb 16 03 Apr 1606 Mar 16 17 Apr 1620 Mar 16 01 May 1603 Apr 16 15 May 1617 Apr 16 29 May 1601 May 16 12 Jun 1615 May 16 26 Jun 1629 May 16 10 Jul 16



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15RLM44 STARTS01 Depart Johannesburg for Mpumalanga, Shangaan Cultural Evening D02 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD 03 Limpopo Province BLD04 Antelope Park, Gweru (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD05 Hwange NP, Game Drive BLD06 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B07-08 Livingstone B15RLM44 CONTINUES

15RLM36 STARTS09 Depart Livingstone for Lusaka BLD10 Chipata BLD11 - 12 South Luangwa NP, Game Drive BLD13 - 14 Lake Malawi, Kande (Malawi border crossing) BLD15 - 16 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD17 Tanzania, Iringa (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD18 Dar es Salaam BLD19 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B20 - 22 Zanzibar B23 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD24 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD25 Arusha, Maasai Village Walk BLD26 - 28 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives (Optional) BLD29 Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) BL30 Nairobi B31 Lake Nakuru NP BLD32 Eldoret BLD33 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD34 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD35 Chimpanzee Trek, Lake Bunyonyi BLD36 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD37 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD38 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD39 Kampala BLD40 Jinja BLD41 Jinja, Optional Activities BLD42 Jinja, Optional Activities BLD43 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD44 Nairobi BLTOUR ENDS N.B. Day 1 - 8 may be operated in smaller minibus or similar depending on group size.

• Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives (15RLM44) • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • South Luangwa NP, Game Drive • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Day 1 - 8 From Johannesburg we head to southern Africa’s best known game reserve, Kruger National Park. We spend two nights in the Kruger area in search of the ‘Big 5’. Continuing north we cross the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe and onto the Antelope Park in Gweru. Moving on we stop for a game drive at Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest and best known game reserve. We cross into Zambia and use Livingstone as a base for the next few days at leisure to try the numerous optional activities available. We have time to visit the magnificent Victoria Falls themselves and explore the nearby river bank. Day 9 - 22 15RML36 tour starts. From Livingstone we travel via Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park before continuing onto Lake Malawi for some ‘time-out’ at the beach. We cross into Tanzania and drive cross country to Dar es Salaam where we catch the ferry to Zanzibar. Explore Stone Town’s intriguing alleyways and relax on the beach - enjoy the Indian Ocean at its best. Day 23 - 30 Returning to the mainland we drive north to Arusha catching a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro en route. In Arusha, visit the snake enclosure and a local Maasai village. We switch to 4x4’s for an optional 2 night/3 day excursion to explore the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. These are two of the best game reserves in Africa

and promise spectacular scenery, remote camping and impressive wildlife. We have a night in Arusha before we cross into Kenya to Nairobi. Day 31 - 44 Leaving Nairobi we enjoy a game drive at Lake Nakuru before crossing into Uganda and onto the Queen Elizabeth NP to trek for chimpanzees. We continue to Lake Bunyonyi in the Kigezi Highland, our base for trekking in search of the gorillas. Guides lead us on trek through the jungle. It can be demanding at times but the effort is forgotten when we find ourselves in the midst of a family of gorillas. Group sizes are kept small in order to minimise the human impact so we may spend several days in the area to allow time for everyone to complete the trek. We continue to Jinja, near the source of the River Nile where there is the opportunity to assist a local charity in building and improving community schools and visit a local orphanage. We cross back into Kenya and on to Nairobi where our tour ends.

Itinerary

36 DAYS 44 DAYS15RLM36 15RLM44Rivers, Lakes & Mountains

Included Highlights



a Trekking for Chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

21 Days

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Tour Code 15RLM44 Start Johannesburg - Finish Nairobi

44 D

ays

36 D

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Tour Code: 15RLM44 15RLM36

Adventure:



Finish: Nairobi Nairobi

Countries: South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya Zambia, Malawi, Uganda Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda

Group Size: Max. 24 (Day 1/9 - 30) Max.16 (Day 31 - 44) Age: Exclusively 18 - 39

Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, sleeping bag, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

Tour Code 15RLM36 Start Livingstone - Finish Nairobi

15RLM36 [36 days] 15RLM44 [44 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15RLM44 15RLM36

Food and Camping a a Victoria Falls Visit a a South Luangwa National Park a a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a a Maasai Village Walk a a Lake Nakuru National Park a a Queen Elizabeth National Park a a Gorilla Trek Transfer a a Hwange National Park a Kruger National Park a Shangaan Cultural Evening a

LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1430 US$1090

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15RLM44 15RLM36 Community School Project US$40 US$40Quad Biking US$80 US$80 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 US$175 Bungy Jumping US$170 US$170 Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion (From) US$535 US$535 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 US$30 Malawi Village Walk US$7 US$7White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 US$190 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only




PriceDetailsDatesStart LVI End NBOFri Fri

28 Nov 14 02 Jan 1526 Dec 14 30 Jan 1523 Jan 15 27 Feb 1520 Feb 15 27 Mar 1520 Mar 15 24 Apr 1517 Apr 15 22 May 1515 May 15 19 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins12 Jun 15 17 Jul 1510 Jul 15 14 Aug 1507 Aug 15 11 Sep 1504 Sep 15 09 Oct 1502 Oct 15 06 Nov 1530 Oct 15 04 Dec 1527 Nov 15 01 Jan 1625 Dec 15 29 Jan 1622 Jan 16 26 Feb 1619 Feb 16 25 Mar 1618 Mar 16 22 Apr 1615 Apr 16 20 May 1613 May 16 17 Jun 16

Start JNB End NBOThu Fri

20 Nov 14 02 Jan 1518 Dec 14 30 Jan 1515 Jan 15 27 Feb 1512 Feb 15 27 Mar 1512 Mar 15 24 Apr 1509 Apr 15 22 May 1507 May 15 19 Jun 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins04 Jun 15 17 Jul 1502 Jul 15 14 Aug 1530 Jul 15 11 Sep 1527 Aug 15 09 Oct 1524 Sep 15 06 Nov 1522 Oct 15 04 Dec 1519 Nov 15 01 Jan 1617 Dec 15 29 Jan 1614 Jan 16 26 Feb 1611 Feb 16 25 Mar 1610 Mar 16 22 Apr 1607 Apr 16 20 May 1605 May 16 17 Jun 16




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15GAA56 STARTS01 Depart Cape Town, Township Tour, Citrus Area LD02 Gariep (Orange) River BLD03 Fish River Canyon (Namibia Border Crossing) BLD04 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD05 Solitaire BLD06 - 07 Swakopmund Bx2 08 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD09 Cheetah Park BLD10 - 11 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD12 Windhoek BL13 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD14 Maun BLD15 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD16 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD17 Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise BLD18 Livingstone (Zambia Border Crossing) B19 - 20 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP B21 Lusaka BLD22 Chipata BLD23 - 24 South Luangwa NP, Game Drive BLD25 - 26 Lake Malawi, Kande (Malawi border crossing) BLD27 - 28 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD29 Tanzania, Iringa (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD30 Dar es Salaam BLD31 Dar es Salaam, Ferry to Zanzibar B32 - 34 Zanzibar B35 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD36 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD37 Arusha, Maasai Village Walk BLD38 - 40 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives (Optional) BLD41 Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) BL42 Nairobi B43 Lake Nakuru NP BLD44 Eldoret BLD45 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD46 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD47 Chimpanzee Trek, Lake Bunyonyi BLD48 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD49 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD50 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD51 Kampala BLD52 Jinja BLD53 Jinja, Optional Activities BLD54 Jinja, Optional Activities BLD55 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD56 Nairobi BLTOUR ENDS

• Cape Town Township Tour • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • South Luangwa NP, Game Drive • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Day 1 - 7 We begin with a cultural tour of Cape Town’s townships then onto the Gariep (Orange) River. Crossing into Namibia we visit the famous Fish River Canyon and the sand-dunes at Namib Naukluft Park. Relax in the coastal town of Swakopmund – or try one of the numerous adventure options available. Day 8 - 15 Travelling onward we visit Spitzkoppe and Etosha National Park. We continue to Windhoek and Ghanzi then onto the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Day 16 - 20 Continuing to Chobe National Park we enjoy a game-viewing sunset cruise before we cross into Zambia and our camp near Livingstone. We visit the Victoria Falls and take time out to enjoy Africa’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Day 21 - 34 From Livingstone we travel via Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park before continuing onto Lake Malawi for some ‘time-out’ at the beach. We cross into Tanzania and drive across country to Dar es Salaam where we catch the ferry to Zanzibar.

Explore Stone Town’s intriguing alleyways and relax on the beach - enjoy the Indian Ocean at its best. Day 35 - 42 Returning to the mainland we drive north to Arusha. In Arusha we visit the snake enclosure and a local Maasai village. We switch to 4x4 for an optional 2 night/ 3 day excursion to explore the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. We have a night in Arusha before we cross into Kenya to Nairobi. Day 43 - 56 Leaving Nairobi we stop at Lake Nakuru NP before crossing to Uganda to visit Queen Elizabeth NP where we trek for Chimpanzees. We continue to Lake Bunyonyi in the Kigezi Highland, our base for Gorilla trekking, where guides lead us on trek through the jungle. Group sizes are kept small in order to minimise the human impact so we may spend several days in the area to allow time for everyone to complete the trek. We continue to Jinja, near the source of the River Nile where there is the opportunity to assist a local charity. We cross back into Kenya and on to Nairobi where our tour ends.

Itinerary

56 DAYS15GAA56Grand African Adventure

Included Highlights

26 Days

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Tour Code 15GAA56 Start Cape Town - Finish Nairobi

Tour Code: 15GAA56

Adventure:


Start: Cape Town

Finish: Nairobi

Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda

Group Size: Max. 24 (Day 1 - 42) Max.16 (Day 43 - 56)Age: Exclusively 18 - 39 Included in price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicle, 2-person dome tents, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, sleeping bag, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

15GAA56 [56 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15GAA56 Food and Camping aCape Town Township Tour aSossusvlei, Dune 45 a Spitzkoppe Bushman paintings a Cheetah Park Entry a Etosha National Park a Kalahari Bushman Walk a Okavango Delta a Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise a Victoria Falls Visit a South Luangwa National Park a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a Maasai Village Walk a Lake Nakuru National Park a Queen Elizabeth National Park a Gorilla Trek Transfer a

LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1860OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15GAA56 Community School Project US$40 Village / Nature Walks US$8Mountain Biking US$30 Quad Biking (Uganda) US$80Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion (From) US$535Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 Malawi Village Walk US$7Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 Quad Biking (Namibia) US$50 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 Sand Boarding US$40 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight (per aircraft) US$425 Wine Tasting US$10 Gariep (Orange) River Canoe US$40 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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08 Nov 14 02 Jan 1506 Dec 14 30 Jan 1503 Jan 15 27 Feb 1531 Jan 15 27 Mar 1528 Feb 15 24 Apr 1528 Mar 15 22 May 1525 Apr 15 19 Jun 1523 May 15 17 Jul 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins20 Jun 15 14 Aug 1518 Jul 15 11 Sep 1515 Aug 15 09 Oct 1512 Sep 15 06 Nov 1510 Oct 15 04 Dec 1507 Nov 15 01 Jan 1605 Dec 15 29 Jan 1602 Jan 16 26 Feb 1630 Jan 16 25 Mar 1627 Feb 16 22 Apr 1626 Mar 16 20 May 1623 Apr 16 17 Jun 1621 May 16 15 Jul 16



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15UAAV39 & 15UAAJ46 STARTS 01 Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru NP LD02 Eldoret BLD03 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD04 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD05 Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trek BLD06 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD07 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD08 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD09 Kampala BLD10 Jinja BLD11 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD12 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD13 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD 14 Nairobi BL15 Nairobi B16 Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD17 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD18 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BLD19 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD20-22 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives (Optional) BLD23 Maasai Village Walk, Moshi Area/Pangani BLD24 Dar es Salaam BLD25 Ferry to Zanzibar B26-27 Zanzibar B28 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD29 Mikumi NP Area BLD30 Iringa BLD31-32 Lake Malawi, Chitimba (Malawi Border Crossing) BLD33-34 Lake Malawi, Kande BLD35 Chipata (Zambia Border Crossing) BLD36 Lusaka BLD37-39 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP B Lx1 (lunch day 37)15UAAV39 TOUR ENDS

15UAAJ46 CONTINUES40 Livingstone B41 Hwange NP, Game Drive (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD42 Antelope Park, Gweru BLD43 Limpopo Province (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD44 Mpumalanga, Greater Kruger BLD45 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD46 Johannesburg B15UAAJ46 TOUR ENDS

• Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives (15UAAJ46 Only)

Day 1 - 14 We depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park, best known for birdlife, especially flamingos. We continue to Eldoret and cross into Uganda to the capital, Kampala. After a night here we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We enter the park and make our way to Kyambura Gorge to trek the chimpanzees. We continue to rural south-west Uganda and our camp beside Lake Bunyonyi, our base for gorilla trekking. Local guides lead us on trek through jungle into the hills. It can be demanding but the effort is forgotten when we find ourselves in the midst of a family of gorillas. We continue to Jinja, near the source of the River Nile where there is the opportunity to assist a local charity in building and improving community schools. We cross back into Kenya to Nairobi where we refill provisions and catch up on emails and shopping. Day 15 - 23 From Nairobi we visit Kenya’s best-known game park, the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The park is as renowned for its wildlife, including the ‘Big 5’, as much as for its scenery. Continuing our big game park encounters we cross into Tanzania for a three day 4x4 optional excursion into the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Game viewing here is unrivalled and the wide Serengeti plains and deep Ngorongoro Crater promise an exciting and very scenic backdrop to game-viewing. In Arusha, Tanzania’s ‘safari town’ we visit a Snake enclosure and one of the local Maasai villages near our camp.

Day 24 - 30 Heading south we pass snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro en route to the bustling port of Dar es Salaam. From here we spend three nights on Zanzibar Island – relax in your own time, soak up the atmosphere, sit on idyllic beaches and swim in warm tropical waters. Returning to the mainland we drive across Tanzania, travelling via Mikumi National Park, to Malawi. Day 31 - 39 Malawi is a small and friendly country dominated by the enormous Lake Malawi we stop at beaches along the lake to swim, snorkel, scuba dive and visit a local village before making our way into Zambia to Livingstone and Victoria Falls. This is one of Africa’s most exciting and enduring sights. There are many optional activities to enjoy in the region and an opportunity to visit the ‘Falls’ themselves. 15UAAV39 ends Day 40 - 46 15UAAJ46 continues. From Livingstone we cross into Zimbabwe, stopping for a game drive at Hwange National Park, famous for its elephant population and ‘Big 5’ game. We drive to Antelope Park and enjoy many (optional) activities on offer including a ‘walk with the lions’ before entering South Africa and the famed Kruger National Park for our last opportunity to game drive. From there we head through Mpumalanga province to Johannesburg, where our tour ends.

Itinerary

39 DAYS 46 DAYS15UAAV39 15UAAJ46Ultimate African Adventure

Included Highlights

21 Days

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Mara

Tour Code 15UAAV39 Start Nairobi - Finish Livingstone

Tour Code: 15UAAV39 15UAAJ46

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi Nairobi


Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zambia, Zimbabwe South Africa

Group Size: Max. 16 (Day 1 - 14), Max. 24 (Day 15 - 36/46)


15UAAV39 [39 days] 15UAAJ46 [46 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15UAAV39 15UAAJ46 Food and Camping a a Lake Nakuru National Park a a Queen Elizabeth National Park a a Gorilla Trek Transfer a a Maasai Mara Excursion a a Maasai Village Walk a a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a a Victoria Falls Visit a a Hwange National Park a Kruger National Park a Shangaan Cultural Evening a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$1465 US$1720OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15UAAV39 15UAAJ46 Community School Project US$40 US$40 Quad Biking US$80 US$80 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 US$175 Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion (From) US$535 US$535Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 US$30Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 US$7 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 US$170 White Water Rafting Zambezi(Seasonal) US$190 US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 US$190 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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Tour Code 15UAAJ46 Start Nairobi - Finish Johannesburg




PriceDetailsDatesStart NBO End LVISat Tue

15 Nov 14 23 Dec 1413 Dec 14 20 Jan 1510 Jan 15 17 Feb 1507 Feb 15 17 Mar 1507 Mar 15 14 Apr 1504 Apr 15 12 May 1502 May 15 09 Jun 1530 May 15 07 Jul 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 14 Jul 1527 Jun 15 04 Aug 1504 Jul 15 11 Aug 1525 Jul 15 01 Sep 1501 Aug 15 08 Sep 1522 Aug 15 29 Sep 1529 Aug 15 06 Oct 1519 Sep 15 27 Oct 1526 Sep 15 03 Nov 1517 Oct 15 24 Nov 1514 Nov 15 22 Dec 1512 Dec 15 19 Jan 1609 Jan 16 16 Feb 1606 Feb 16 15 Mar 1605 Mar 16 12 Apr 1602 Apr 16 10 May 1630 Apr 16 07 Jun 1628 May 16 05 Jul 16

Start NBO End JNBSat Tue

15 Nov 14 30 Dec 1413 Dec 14 27 Jan 1510 Jan 15 24 Feb 1507 Feb 15 24 Mar 1507 Mar 15 21 Apr 1504 Apr 15 19 May 1502 May 15 16 Jun 1530 May 15 14 Jul 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins06 Jun 15 21 Jul 1527 Jun 15 11 Aug 1504 Jul 15 18 Aug 1525 Jul 15 08 Sep 1501 Aug 15 15 Sep 1522 Aug 15 06 Oct 1529 Aug 15 13 Oct 1519 Sep 15 03 Nov 1526 Sep 15 10 Nov 1517 Oct 15 01 Dec 1514 Nov 15 29 Dec 1512 Dec 15 26 Jan 1609 Jan 16 23 Feb 1606 Feb 16 22 Mar 1605 Mar 16 19 Apr 1602 Apr 16 17 May 1630 Apr 16 14 Jun 1628 May 16 12 Jul 16




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Itinerary

58 DAYS15UAO58Ultimate African Overlander


15UAO58 STARTS01 Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru NP LD02 Eldoret BLD03 Kampala (Uganda Border Crossing) BLD04 Queen Elizabeth NP BLD05 Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trek BLD06 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD07 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD08 Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek BLD09 Kampala BLD10 Jinja BLD11 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD12 Jinja (Optional Activities) BLD13 Eldoret or Lake Naivasha (Kenya Border Crossing) BLD 14 Nairobi BL15 Nairobi B16 Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD17 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD18 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BLD19 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD20-22 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives (Optional) BLD23 Maasai Village Walk, Moshi Area/Pangani BLD24 Dar es Salaam BLD25 Ferry to Zanzibar B26-27 Zanzibar B28 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD29 Mikumi NP Area BLD30 Iringa BLD31-32 Lake Malawi, Chitimba (Malawi Border Crossing) BLD33-34 Lake Malawi, Kande BLD35 Chipata (Zambia Border Crossing) BLD36 Lusaka BLD37-40 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP B Lx1 (lunch day 37)41 Kasane, Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD42 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD43 Maun BLD44 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD45 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk BLD46 Windhoek (Namibia Border Crossing) BL47 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD48 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD49 Cheetah Park BLD50 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD51 Swakopmund B52 Swakopmund B53 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD54 Bethanie Area BLD55 Fish River Canyon BLD56 Gariep (Orange) River (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD57 Western Cape, Citrus Area BLD58 Cape Town BTOUR ENDS

• Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drives • Queen Elizabeth NP, Chimpanzee Trekking • Mountain Gorilla Trekking • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives • Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation

• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Etosha NP, Game Drives • Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park

Day 1 - 15 We depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru NP, best known for its birdlife. We cross into Uganda to the capital Kampala. We drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and to the Kyambura Gorge to trek chimpanzees. We continue to rural south-west Uganda and our camp beside Lake Bunyonyi, our base for gorilla trekking. Local guides lead us on trek through jungle into the hills. It can be demanding but the effort is forgotten when we find ourselves in the midst of a family of gorillas. We continue to Jinja, near the source of the River Nile where you have the opportunity to assist a local charity. We cross back into Kenya towards Nairobi. Day 16 - 23 From Nairobi we visit Kenya’s best-known game park, the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Continuing our game park encounters we cross into Tanzania for a three day optional excursion into the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Game viewing here is unrivalled and the wide Serengeti plains and deep Ngorongoro Crater offer exciting game-driving. In Arusha we visit a Snake enclosure as well as one of the local Maasai villages. Day 24 - 30 From Arusha we drive past snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro to the city of Dar es Salaam. We take the ferry to Zanzibar and spend three nights on the island. Time is at leisure: explore Stone Town, choose your beach and bathe in the warm Indian Ocean. We return to the mainland before heading south, via Mikumi National Park, to Malawi.

Day 31 - 40 Malawi is dominated by the enormous Lake Malawi and we visit several beaches to swim, snorkel, and take the opportunity of a guided walk to a local village. We continue to Zambia, via Lusaka to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls area where numerous activities (e.g. rafting, canoeing) are available, but leave time to visit the Victoria Falls themselves, one of Africa’s unrivalled sights. Day 41 - 49 Leaving Livingstone we cross into Botswana to Chobe National Park. We enjoy a game cruise before continuing to the Okavango Delta. Explore the channels and floodplains on foot and by (dugout canoe) mokoro. Further south, we spend time with traditional Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert learning how they live. Across the border in Namibia, we enjoy two days in Etosha National Park on game drives in magnificent desert terrain. Day 50 - 58 After Etosha, we drive south through Damaraland, making camp amongst the eerie rock formations at Spitzkoppe before visiting Swakopmund. This fun-loving coastal town offers a range of optional desert based adventure activities. We then continue south to the Namib Naukluft Park and onto the Fish River Canyon, the world’s second-largest canyon. We cross into South Africa and camp beside the Orange (Gariep) River before continuing south to Cape Town to end our journey.

Included Highlights

31 Days

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PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15UAO58 Start Nairobi - Cape Town

Tour Code: 15UAO58

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi

Finish: Cape Town

Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa



15UAO58 [58 days]

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15UAO58 Food and Camping a Lake Nakuru National Park a Queen Elizabeth National Park a Gorilla Trek Transfer a Maasai Mara Excursion a Maasai Village Walk a Zanzibar Ferry and Accommodation a Victoria Falls Visit a Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise a Okavango Delta a Kalahari Bushman Walk a Etosha National Park a Cheetah Park Entry a Spitzkoppe Bushman Paintings a Sossusvlei, Dune 45 a LOCAL PAYMENT TOTAL US$2170OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15UAO58 Community School Project US$40 Village / Nature Walks US$8 Mountain Biking US$30 Quad Biking (Uganda) US$80 Scuba Diving (Zanzibar) US$175 Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion (From) US$535 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$30 Livingstonia Day Hike US$7 Malawi Village Walk US$7 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 Helicopter / Microlight Flight US$190 Quad Biking (Namibia) US$50 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 Sand Boarding US$40 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight (per aircraft) US$425 Wine Tasting US$10 Gariep (Orange) River Canoe US$40 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only

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Start NBO End CPTSat Sun

15 Nov 14 11 Jan 1513 Dec 14 08 Feb 1510 Jan 15 08 Mar 1507 Feb 15 05 Apr 1507 Mar 15 03 May 1504 Apr 15 31 May 1502 May 15 28 Jun 1530 May 15 26 Jul 15 Low Season ends Normal Season begins27 Jun 15 23 Aug 1525 Jul 15 20 Sep 1522 Aug 15 18 Oct 1519 Sep 15 15 Nov 1517 Oct 15 13 Dec 1514 Nov 15 10 Jan 1612 Dec 15 07 Feb 1609 Jan 16 06 Mar 1606 Feb 16 03 Apr 1605 Mar 16 01 May 1602 Apr 16 29 May 1630 Apr 16 26 Jun 1628 May 16 24 Jul 16



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Maasai Mara Conservation & Wildlife Safari 27 DAYS15MCW27

DetailsProject Highlights Safari Highlights

Day 1 - 14 Upon your arrival in Nairobi you will be met by a project representative, who will escort you to your new ‘home’ in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy in the heart of the Maasai Mara eco system. You will receive a full orientation, to the area that you will be living in, as well as be shown the areas that you will be volunteering in. Some of the duties you will be expected to carry out include: Lion research and monitoring diverse data collection guided by experienced field staff. This is particularly exciting during the months of July-October during the Great Migration.

As a volunteer on the Maasai Mara project you will help to preserve the balance between the local Maasai communities & the endangered species in the area. You will also be assisting with the Koiyaki Guiding School to train local Maasai guides to promote sustainable tourism in the area.

You will learn from experienced Maasai guides about life in the African bush, work alongside local Maasai expert instructors in training and educating students from the surrounding Maasai community learning to be safari guides.

A typical day will start with practical activities with students (guided walks, bird walks etc) and then after breakfast a lesson with the local guiding school. Next we spend time at the Elephant research project or doing a wildlife count all before lunch. Our afternoons are spent at a tree nursery, doing data input or visit the community outreach (women’s group). Early evenings are spent doing the Big Cat monitoring drives on most days.

You will have Saturdays and Sundays ‘off ’ to explore and partake in tourist activities.

Day 15 - 27 15KTA13 tour starts From your volunteering accommodation you are transferred to our camp on the edge of the ‘Mara’ to explore the park in search of lion, antelope, wildebeest, elephant, zebra, cheetah, amongst many others. This is the beginning of the safari part of your tour. See pg 48 for a detailed itinerary of the 15KTA13. For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

01 - 14 Maasai Mara Conservation volunteering BLDx14 15 - 16 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLDx2 17 Nairobi, BLD 18 Arusha (Tanzania Border Crossing), BLD 19 - 20 Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives BLDx2 21 - 22 Arusha, Pangani/Moshi Area, BLDx2 23 Dar es Salaam BLD 24 - 26 Ferry to Zanzibar, B 27 Ferry to Dar es Salaam B

Day by day tour itinerary • Learn about Lion, Elephant & Cheetah Species

• Participate in data collection guided by

experienced field staff • Interact with Maasai

Guides about life in the African bush • Assist in

empowering the local Maasai communities


• Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives

• Maasai Village Walk

• Zanzibar, Ferry & Accommodation

Tour Code 15MCW27 Start Nairobi - Finish Dar es Salaam

Group size: Max. 24 Age: 18-39Adventure: Included in tour price:Project: Project fee, arrival transfer from Nairobi International Airport to project, full board and lodging, weekly laundry service, Project Manager support, Kenyan Sim card (to be returned at the end of your volunteering).Tour: Included Highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, sleeping mat, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, camping and cooking equipment, services of driver, tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, sleeping bag and items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus, fully equipped safari vehicle, 4x4.Accommodation: Camping in two person tents with shared bathroom facilities (9 nights), Twin share en suite (3 nights) volunteer shared accommodation with basic facilities (14 nights).

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Start NBO End DAR Start NBO End DAR05 Apr 15 01 May 15 17 May 15 12 Jun 1519 Apr 15 15 May 15 31 May 15 26 Jun 1503 May 15 29 May 15 Low Season ends / Normal Season begins14 Jun 15 10 Jul 15 20 Sep 15 16 Oct 1505 Jul 15 31 Jul 15 04 Oct 15 30 Oct 1519 Jul 15 14 Aug 15 18 Oct 15 13 Nov 1502 Aug 15 28 Aug 15 01 Nov 15 27 Nov 1516 Aug 15 11 Sep 15 15 Nov 15 11 Dec 1506 Sep 15 02 Oct 15


75VolunTours

Zanzibar Community & Wildlife Safari25 DAYS 15ZCW25

Project Highlights Safari Highlights• Teach English • Promote & Strengthen women

within the village • Create developmental and

sports games for primary school • Get a taste of

Zanizbar culture – learn some Swahili

• Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater,

Game Drives • Maasai Village Walk

• Zanzibar, Ferry & Accommodation

Details

Day 1 - 14 Upon your arrival at the airport or main port on Zanzibar Island, you will be met by a project representative, who will escort you to your new ‘home’ in Jambiani, a village located on the southern part of Zanzibar’s beautiful and quiet east coast. About an hour’s drive from Stone Town, Jambiani is a long village stretched along the coastline, with stunning and long white sandy beaches. Once you have settled in, you will be briefed on the itinerary of the orientation program. You will receive a detailed Welcome Pack, be orientated to the area that you will be living in, as well as be shown the areas that you will be volunteering in.

As a volunteer you will be involved in working together with the local teachers to provide fun interactive classes to teach the children basic English vocabulary, handwriting, reading and team work skills. You will also work with the Jambiani Tourism training institute. Their main objective is to train local villagers from Jambiani and surrounding rural areas until they are themselves able to gain employment in the tourism industry.

In the first few days, you will visit the project sites and be introduced to the relevant projects, key people and volunteer coordinators that you will be working closely with. While at this project you will teach English to not only children and students, but also teachers and other community leaders to assist in improving educational facilities in the community. There are 3 pre-schools in Jambiani that we work with, and include lots of arts n crafts activities and sports, as well as classroom English.

Each week day we will cycle from our ‘home’ in Jambiani to the English class at the Jambiani Tourism institute, then off to the local nursery

schools for the rest of the morning to teach a themed class. The afternoon will vary from developmental games with pre-primary school children and sport-afternoons on the beach, or offer extra English classes to pupils needing extra tutorials. You will have Saturdays and Sundays ‘off ’ to explore and partake in many tourist activities. Day 15 - 25 15HOT11 tour starts From your volunteering accommodation you are transferred to the main port in Stone Town to meet your Acacia Tour Leader and group. After a few days exploring and relaxing on the beach you will head to mainland to start the safari section of your tour. See pg 50 for detailed itinerary on the 15HOT11 tour.


01 – 14 Zanzibar Community and Teaching Volunteering BLD x 14 15 -18 Zanzibar B 19 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD 20 Pangani/Moshi Area BLD 21 Arusha, Maasai Village walk BLD 22 - 24 Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro crater, game drives BLD 25 Nairobi (Kenya Border crossing ) BL


Group size: Max. 24 Age: 18-39Adventure: Included in tour price:Project: Project fee, arrival transfer from Zanzibar International Airport or port to project, comprehensive orientation program, full board and lodging, weekly laundry service during your stay, assistance in your projects by various staff and Project Managers.Tour: Included Highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, sleeping mat, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, camping and cooking equipment, services of driver, tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, sleeping bag and items of a personal nature.Transport: Bicycle, minibus, fully equipped safari vehicle.Accommodation: Camping in two person tents with shared bathroom facilities (7 nights), Twin share en suite rooms (3 nights), and volunteer shared accommodation with en suite facilities (14 nights).

Tour Code 15ZCW25Start Zanzibar - Finish Nairobi

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Healthcare, Community and Wildlife Safari 35 DAYS15HCW35

DetailsProject Highlights Safari Highlights

Day 1 - 14 Upon your arrival at the airport you will be met by a project representative, who will escort you to your new ‘home’ in Livingstone. It is a welcoming atmosphere after what can be a confronting and emotional experience in these rural communities. Once you have settled in, you will receive a detailed welcome pack with information on the healthcare system and project aims.

As a volunteer you will be working with local community caregivers as they visit patients across Livingstone. Most of these patients suffer from serious illness such as TB, HIV or Malaria. The aim is to provide comfort, education and advice to members of the community with little or no access to clinics or hospitals.

We also spend most afternoons helping the local community through various programmes. You will be involved in anything from building and construction projects, farming, reading club, art club, adult literacy club or after school clubs. Day 15 - 16 Livingstone, Zambezi Waterfront 15SWS19 tour starts. From your volunteering accommodation you are transferred to the start hotel for two nights spent at the edge of the Zambia river before joining your group on day 16 in the evening. On day 18 we will depart the falls area and begin our overland adventure to Cape Town. See pg 34 for detailed itinerary on the 15SWS19 tour .

01 – 14 Livingstone Healthcare & community project BLD x 13 15 -16 Livingstone 17 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP BL 18 Kasane, Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD 19 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD 20 Maun BLD 21 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD 22 Ghanzi, Kalahari Bushman Walk BLD 23 Windhoek (Namibia Border Crossing) BL 24 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 25 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 26 Cheetah Park BLD 27 Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings BLD 28 Swakopmund B 29 Swakopmund B 30 Sesriem, Namib Naukluft NP BLD 31 Bethanie Area BLD 32 Fish River Canyon BLD 33 Gariep (Orange) River (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD 34 Western Cape, Citrus Area BLD 35 Cape Town B


• Work on Community Based Projects

• Participate in Health Promotion Activities

• Conduct HIV Education around Communities

• Immerse yourself in local Zambian Culture

• Chobe & Etosha NP, Game Drives• Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari• Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park• Sossusvlei, Dune 45• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

Tour Code 15HCW35 Start Livingstone- Finish Cape Town

Group size: Max. 24 Age: 18-39Adventure: Included in tour price:

Project: Project fee, arrival transfer from Livingstone International Airport or port to project, comprehensive orientation program, full board and lodging, weekly laundry service during your stay, assistance in your projects by various staff and Project Managers.Tour: Included Highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, sleeping mat, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, camping and cooking equipment, services of driver, tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, sleeping bag and items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus, fully equipped safari vehicle.Accommodation: Camping in two person tents with shared bathroom facilities (18 nights), Twin share tented camps (2 nights) and volunteer shared accommodation with en suite facilities (14 nights).For the complete list of Included Highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

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Start LVI End CPT Start LVI End CPT05 Jan 15 08 Feb 15 16 Feb 15 22 Mar 1519 Jan 15 22 Feb 15 02 Mar 15 05 Apr 1502 Feb 15 08 Mar 15 16 Mar 15 19 Apr 15 Low Season ends / Normal Season begins06 Jul 15 09 Aug 15 17 Aug 15 20 Sep 1520 Jul 15 23 Aug 15 21 Dec 15 24 Jan 1603 Aug 15 06 Sep 15


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Dolphin & Marine Wildlife Safari 37 DAYS 15ZDM37

Project Highlights Safari Highlights• Education, Conservation & Community

• Becoming part of Marine Conservation

• Incredible Snorkelling

• Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation

• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

• Hwange & Kruger NP, Game Drives

• Antelope Park

Details

Day 1 - 15 Upon your arrival at the airport or main port on Zanzibar Island, you will be met by a project representative, who will escort you to your new ‘home’ in Jambiani, a village located on the southern part of Zanzibar’s beautiful and quiet east coast. About an hour’s drive from Stone Town, Jambiani is a long village stretched along the coastline, with stunning long white sandy beaches. You will live in Jambiani and work on a project mainly in Kizimkazi, about 30 mins from here.

Kizimkazi is located in the Menai Bay Conservation area (MBCA) which is home to a number of famous sea life, including different species of bird, fish, whales, & dolphins. The Bottlenose Dolphins are present year round and have become a major tourist attraction; as such the main focus of this project is to monitor the dolphins and the human-dolphin interaction.

Each day you will undertake a range of activities that will include various research projects, monitoring both human and dolphin interactions, research on the local women, coastal activities, assisting research students and help develop and maintain a local resource centre. Day 16 - 37 15ZVK22 tour starts From your volunteering accommodation you are transferred to the main port in Stone Town to meet our Acacia Tour Leader & group. After a few days exploring & relaxing on the beach you will head to mainland to start the safari section of your tour. See pg 56 for detailed itinerary on the 15ZVK22 tour.

Group size: Max. 24 Age: 18-39

Adventure:

Included in Tour Price:

Project: Project fee, arrival transfer from Zanzibar International Airport or port to project, comprehensive orientation program, full board and lodging, weekly laundry service during your stay, assistance in your projects by various staff and Project Managers.

Tour: Included Highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, sleeping mat, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, camping and cooking equipment, services of driver, tour leader.

Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, sleeping bag and items of a personal nature.

Transport: Boat, minibus, fully equipped safari vehicle.

Accommodation: Camping in two person tents with shared bathroom facilities (19 nights), Twin share en suite rooms (3 nights), and volunteer shared accommodation with en suite facilities (15 nights).


Tour Code 15ZDM37Start Zanzibar - Finish Johannesburg

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Start ZNZ End JNB Start ZNZ End JNB05 Jan 15 10 Feb 15 16 Feb 15 24 Mar 1519 Jan 15 24 Feb 15 02 Mar 15 07 Apr 1502 Feb 15 10 Mar 15 16 Mar 15 21 Apr 15 Low Season ends / Normal Season begins01 Jun 15 07 Jul 15 07 Sep 15 13 Oct 1515 Jun 15* 21 Jul 15* 21 Sep 15 27 Oct 1506 Jul 15* 11 Aug 15* 05 Oct 15 10 Nov 1520 Jul 15 25 Aug 15 19 Oct 15 24 Nov 1503 Aug 15 08 Sep 15 02 Nov 15 08 Dec 1517 Aug 15 22 Sep 15 07 Dec 15 12 Jan 16

* Ramadan. See dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

01 – 15 Zanzibar Community and Teaching Volunteering BD x 15, L x 13 16 -18 Zanzibar B 19 Ferry to Dar es Salaam BD 20 Mikumi NP area BLD 21 Iringa BLD 22- 25 Lake Malawi, Chitimba & Kande BLD 26 Chipata (Zambia Border crossing) BLD 27 Lusaka BLD 28 Livingstone BL 29 – 31 Livingstone - Mosi ou Tunya NP B 32 Hwange NP, Game Drive (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BLD 33 Antelope Park, Gweru BLD 34 Limpopo Province (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD 35 Mpumalanga, Greater Kruger BLD 36 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD 37 Johannesburg B



Accommodated Overland

Start CPT End WDH Start CPT End WDH27 Dec 14 07 Jan 15 11 Jul 15 22 Jul 1510 Jan 15 21 Jan 15 25 Jul 15 05 Aug 1524 Jan 15 04 Feb 15 08 Aug 15 19 Aug 1507 Feb 15 18 Feb 15 22 Aug 15 02 Sep 1521 Feb 15 04 Mar 15 05 Sep 15 16 Sep 1507 Mar 15 18 Mar 15 19 Sep 15 30 Sep 1521 Mar 15 01 Apr 15 03 Oct 15 14 Oct 1504 Apr 15 15 Apr 15 17 Oct 15 28 Oct 1518 Apr 15 29 Apr 15 31 Oct 15 11 Nov 1502 May 15 13 May 15 14 Nov 15 25 Nov 1516 May 15 27 May 15 28 Nov 15 09 Dec 1530 May 15 10 Jun 15 12 Dec 15 23 Dec 1513 Jun 15 24 Jun 15 26 Dec 15 06 Jan 1627 Jun 15 08 Jul 15

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Namibia Adventure 12 DAYS15CNA12A AccommodatedCape &

DetailsIncluded Highlights

Day 1 - 2 We begin our tour in the ‘Mother City’ of South Africa; beautiful Cape Town, and then head up north to the Cedarberg region where we have a wine tasting on arrival. We then cross into Namibia to spend the night on the Gariep (Orange) River, where there’s the option to take an enjoyable paddle in a canoe to enjoy the unique Richtersveld scenery. Day 3 - 6 We make our way to Fish River Canyon; the second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon, to admire the towering rock faces and deep ravines. We continue to Kolmanskop, a ghost town that was abandoned in 1954, a few kilometres inland from the port town of Lüderitz for spectacular photo opportunities. Next is the Namib-Naukluft National Park where we climb a giant red sand dune and admire one of the oldest deserts in the world. Day 7 - 8 Next is Swakopmund, Namibia’s most popular coastal resort sandwiched between the Namib Desert and the wild Atlantic Ocean. Relax in the patisserie-style cafes and try one of the many adventure sports on offer from quad-biking or sand-boarding, to sky-diving and deep-sea fishing. Day 9 - 12 Leaving Swakopmund behind, we make our way to Namibia’s highest mountain, The Brandberg, to see some of southern Africa’s most significant rock paintings before arriving at Etosha National Park,

one of the most spectacular game parks in Africa. Etosha NP is home to most of Africa’s big mammals and the highlight is watching them come down to the floodlit waterholes to drink at night. From here we head for one night in Namibia’s charming capital city Windhoek. This tour ends on arrival to Windhoek.


15CNA12A STARTS01 Depart Cape Town, Clanwilliam Area, LD02 Gariep (Orange) River, (Namibia Border Crossing) BLD03 Fish River Canyon BLD 04 Lüderitz, Kolmanskop, Aus BLD05 Namib Naukluft Area BLD06 Namib Naukluft NP, Sossusvlei, Solitaire, BLD07 - 08 Swakopmund Bx209 Brandberg, White Lady BLD10 – 11 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 12 Windhoek BL TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Kolmanskop “Ghost Town”

• Etosha NP, Game Drives

• Fish River Canyon

• Sossusvlei, Dune 45

• Himba Tribe Visit

Group size: Max. 18 Age: 8+Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, fully equipped overland truck, twin share accommodation, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.

Tour Code 15CNA12AStart Cape Town - Finish Windhoek

12 D

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LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15CNA12A

Kolmanskop “Ghost Town” aEtosha NP, Game Drives aFish River Canyon aSossusvlei, Dune 45 a Himba Tribe Visit a


7 Days



Start SWP End VFA Start SWP End VFA21 Dec 14 01 Jan 15 13 Sep 15 24 Sep 1504 Jan 15 15 Jan 15 27 Sep 15 08 Oct 1518 Jan 15 29 Jan 15 11 Oct 15 22 Oct 1501 Feb 15 12 Feb 15 25 Oct 15 05 Nov 1515 Feb 15 26 Feb 15 08 Nov 15 19 Nov 1501 Mar 15 12 Mar 15 22 Nov 15 03 Dec 1515 Mar 15 26 Mar 15 06 Dec 15 17 Dec 1529 Mar 15 09 Apr 15 20 Dec 15 31 Dec 1512 Apr 15 23 Apr 15 03 Jan 16 14 Jan 1626 Apr 15 07 May 15 17 Jan 16 28 Jan 1610 May 15 21 May 15 31 Jan 16 11 Feb 1624 May 15 04 Jun 15 14 Feb 16 25 Feb 1607 Jun 15 18 Jun 15 28 Feb 16 10 Mar 1621 Jun 15 02 Jul 15 13 Mar 16 24 Mar 1605 Jul 15 16 Jul 15 27 Mar 16 07 Apr 1619 Jul 15 30 Jul 15 10 Apr 16 21 Apr 1602 Aug 15 13 Aug 15 24 Apr 16 05 May 1616 Aug 15 27 Aug 15 08 May 16 19 May 1630 Aug 15 10 Sep 15 22 May 16 02 Jun 16

Desert, Delta & Falls12 DAYS 15DDF12AAccommodated


Day 1 - 4 Leaving Swakopmund behind, we make our way to Namibia’s highest mountain, The Brandberg, to see some of southern Africa’s most significant rock paintings before arriving at Etosha National Park, one of the most spectacular game parks in Africa. Etosha NP is home to most of Africa’s big mammals and the highlight is watching them come down to the floodlit waterholes to drink at night. From here we head for one night in Namibia’s charming capital city Windhoek. Day 5 - 9 From Namibia we cross into Botswana and head to the enchanting Okavango Delta; a World Heritage Site and the world’s largest inland delta covering a staggering 16,000 sq km of watery channels and grassy islands. This lush environment attracts great concentrations of animals and birds and it’s considered one of Africa’s truly great wildernesses. We explore the area by foot and mokoro (canoe) and there is an optional scenic flight for a birds-eye view. Day 10 - 12 Heading north we visit the Chobe National Park, where the life-sustaining Chobe River is the perfect vantage-point to watch the wildlife coming to drink from the deck of a cruise boat. Its main geographical features are lush floodplains, dense woodland of mahogany and other hardwoods, and the river supports large breeding herds of elephants, as well as sable and Cape buffalo. From here we go to Victoria Falls where we enjoy a

traditional ‘Boma Dinner’ and a visit to the mighty Falls themselves. This tour ends on arrival to Victoris Falls.

15DDF12A STARTS 01 Depart Swakopmund, Brandberg, White Lady BLD 02 – 03 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 04 Windhoek BL 05 Ghanzi (Botswana Border Crossing)BLD 06 Maun BLD 07 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/ Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD 08 Maun BLD 09 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD 10 Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise BLD 11 Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls NP (Zambia Border Crossing) 12 Victoria Falls B TOUR ENDS


Group size: Max. 18 Age: 8+

Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, fully equipped overland truck, twin share accommodation, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.

• Himba Tribe Visit

• Etosha National Park, Game Drives

• Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari

• Chobe National Park, Fish Eagle Cruise

• Victoria Falls NP, Victoria Falls Visit

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Tour Code 15DDF12AStart Swakopmund - Finish Victoria Falls

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15DDF12A

Himba Tribe Visit aEtosha NP, Game Drives aOkavango Delta aChobe Fish Eagle Cruise a Victoria Falls Visit a



5 Days




a 2 nights in Etosha National Park, allowing access to the floodlit water holes for great game viewing.

a Lüderitz, visit to Kolmanskop “Ghost Town”.


Cape Dunes & Falls 20 DAYS15CDF20A Accommodated

15CFD20A STARTS - CPT to VFA 01 Depart Cape Town, Clanwilliam Area, LD

02 Gariep (Orange) River, (Namibia Border Crossing) BLD03 Fish River Canyon BLD 04 Lüderitz, Kolmanskop, Aus BLD 05 Namib Naukluft Area BLD 06 Namib Naukluft NP, Sossusvlei, Solitaire BLD 07 - 08 Swakopmund Bx2 09 Brandberg, White Lady BLD 10 – 11 Etosha NP, Game Drives BLD 12 Windhoek BL 13 Ghanzi (Botswana Border Crossing) BLD 14 Maun BLD 15 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/ Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD 16 Maun BLD 17 Nata, Elephant Sands BLD 18 Kasane, Chobe NP, Afternoon Fish Eagle Cruise BLD 19 Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls NP (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) B 20 Victoria Falls B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary • Kolmanskop “Ghost Town”• Sossusvlei, Dune 45• Himba Tribe Visit• Etosha NP, Game Drives

• Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Cruise• Victoria Falls NP, Victoria Falls Visit

Day 1 - 2 We begin our tour in the ‘Mother City’ of South Africa; beautiful Cape Town, and then head up north to the Cedarberg region where we have a wine tasting on arrival. We then cross into Namibia to spend the night on the Gariep (Orange) River, where there’s the option to take an enjoyable paddle in a canoe to enjoy the unique Richtersveld scenery. Day 3 - 6 We make our way to Fish River Canyon; the second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon, to admire the towering rock faces and deep ravines. We continue to Kolmanskop, a ghost town that was abandoned in 1954, a few kilometres inland from the port town of Lüderitz for spectacular photo opportunities. Next is the Namib-Naukluft National Park where we climb a giant red sand dune and admire one of the oldest deserts in the world. Day 7 - 9 Next is Swakopmund, Namibia’s most popular coastal resort sandwiched between the Namib Desert and the wild Atlantic Ocean. Relax in the patisserie-style cafes, have a fine seafood dinner, and try one of the many adventure sports on offer from quad-biking or sand-boarding in the dunes, to sky-diving and deep-sea fishing. Then we go to Namibia’s highest mountain, The Brandberg, to see some of southern Africa’s most significant rock paintings. Day 10 - 12 Etosha National Park is one of the most spectacular game parks in Africa. It features a salt pan that stretches blindly white in the dry seasons and

glimmers astonishingly blue in the wet. Its home to most of Africa’s big mammals and the highlight is watching them come down to the magical floodlit waterholes to drink at night. From here we head for one night in Namibia’s charming capital city Windhoek to enjoy a restaurant meal in one of the German-inspired taverns. Day 13 - 17 From Namibia we cross into Botswana and head to the enchanting Okavango Delta; a World Heritage Site and the world’s largest inland delta covering a staggering 16,000 sq km of watery channels, grassy islands and dense riverine forest. This lush environment attracts great concentrations of diverse animals and birds and it’s considered one of Africa’s truly great wildernesses. We explore on game drives, bush walks, and mokoro (canoe) trips, or there is an optional scenic flight for a birds-eye view. Day 18 - 20 Heading north we visit another of Botwana’s famous wildlife-watching areas, the Chobe National Park, where the life-sustaining Chobe River is the perfect vantage-point to watch the wildlife coming to drink from the deck of a cruise boat. Its main geographical features are lush floodplains and dense woodland of mahogany, teak and other hardwoods, and the river supports large breeding herds of elephants, as well as families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. From here we go to Victoria Falls where we enjoy a traditional ‘Boma Dinner’. The tour ends after breakfast on day 20.

WANT TO SEE MORE?Follow this tour with our13 day ZIMBABWE PARKS &KRUGER. See page 82 & 83.

10 Days


PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15CDF20AStart Cape Town - Finish Victoria Falls

15CDF20A [20 days]

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Tour Code: 15CDF20A

Adventure:

Duration: 20 days/19 nights

Start: Cape Town

Finish: Victoria Falls

Countries: South Africa, Namibia Botswana, Zimbabwe

Group Size: Max. 18

Age: 8 +

Included in tour price: Included Highlights, fully equipped overland truck, twin share accomodation, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew and meals as indicated.

Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.


LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15CDF20A

Kolmanskop “Ghost Town” a Wine Tasting a Sossusvlei, Dune 45 a Brandberg, White Lady a Visit to Himba a Okavango Delta excusion a Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise a Victoria Falls Visit a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15CDF20A

Quad Biking US$50 Tandem Sky Dive US$210 Swakopmund Township Tour US$40 Sand Boarding US$40 Okavango Delta Scenic Flight (Per Aircraft) US$425Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190Micro-light Flight over Falls US$190

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS to be paid locally and are subject to change and are intended as a guide only


Start CPT End VFA Start CPT End VFA27 Dec 14 15 Jan 15 19 Sep 15 08 Oct 1510 Jan 15 29 Jan 15 03 Oct 15 22 Oct 1524 Jan 15 12 Feb 15 17 Oct 15 05 Nov 1507 Feb 15 26 Feb 15 31 Oct 15 19 Nov 1521 Feb 15 12 Mar 15 14 Nov 15 03 Dec 1507 Mar 15 26 Mar 15 28 Nov 15 17 Dec 1521 Mar 15 09 Apr 15 12 Dec 15 31 Dec 1504 Apr 15 23 Apr 15 26 Dec 15 14 Jan 1618 Apr 15 07 May 15 09 Jan 16 28 Jan 1602 May 15 21 May 15 23 Jan 16 11 Feb 1616 May 15 04 Jun 15 06 Feb 16 25 Feb 1630 May 15 18 Jun 15 20 Feb 16 10 Mar 1613 Jun 15 02 Jul 15 05 Mar 16 24 Mar 1627 Jun 15 16 Jul 15 19 Mar 16 07 Apr 1611 Jul 15 30 Jul 15 02 Apr 16 21 Apr 1625 Jul 15 13 Aug 15 16 Apr 16 05 May 1608 Aug 15 27 Aug 15 30 Apr 16 19 May 1622 Aug 15 10 Sep 15 14 May 16 02 Jun 1605 Sep 15 24 Sep 15 28 May 16 16 Jun 16




& Kruger National Park 13 DAYS15ZPK13A Accommodated

15ZPK13A - STARTS VFA - JNB 01 Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls NP 02 Victoria Falls B 03 Hwange NP, Game Drive BLD 04 Bulawayo BLD 05 Matopos NP, Game Drive BLD 06 - 07 Gweru, Antelope Park BLD 08 Masvingo BLD 09 Polokwane (South Africa Border Crossing) BLD 10 Phalaborwa BLD 11 God’s Window, Kruger Area BLD 12 Kruger NP, Game Drives BLD 13 Johannesburg B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary • Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls Visit • Hwange National Park, Game Drives• Kruger National Park, Game Drives • Matobo National Park, Game Drive/Rhino walk• Great Zimbabwe Ruins• God’s Window and Three Rondavels

Day 1 - 2 We begin our tour at the tourist-friendly town of Victoria Falls, named after Africa’s most scenic and powerful waterfall. We have a couple of days to experience the numerous adventures on offer from bungy jumping and gorge-swinging, to white water rafting and viewing the falls on a scenic flight. There’s also time to shop in the craft markets and maybe take a leisurely sunset cruise on the Zambezi River to watch animals come down to drink. Day 3 - 5 From Victoria Falls we drive to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest game area and home to staggering populations of mammals including famously large herds of elephant and rare species like wild dog and brown hyena. We do an afternoon game drive in the park hoping to glimpse the abundance of wildlife. Next is Zimbabwe’s second largest city, Bulawayo, where the nearby Matopos National Park shelters some intriguing ancient rock paintings and the last significant white rhino population in Zimbabwe; both of which we can track on foot to see. Day 6 - 7 The Antelope Park near Gweru in central Zimbabwe is the country’s most successful private game reserve and conservation initiative and here we spend two nights to enjoy our scenic lodge overlooking a picturesque dam. The park is home to numerous antelope as well as giraffe and zebra.

We can explore on various (optional) activities including horse riding and game drives and walks. Day 8 - 10 We travel southeast to the magnificent city of Great Zimbabwe near the town of Masvingo, which was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the late Iron Age and is one of Africa’s oldest structures dating to the 11th century. We explore the vast area spread over several hills and spend time at our lodge on the picturesque and peaceful shores of nearby Lake Mutirikwi. From here we enter the Limpopo Province of northern South Africa, a landscape of broad plains dotted with giant baobab trees. Day 11 - 13 On our way to Kruger National Park we stop at God’s Window for the spectacular views over Blyde River Canyon. Our final two nights are spent in a comfortable bush lodge near Hazyview and close to the edge of the world-famous Kruger National Park, from where we explore this magnificent wildlife haven on game drives. Home to the Big Five, and countless other species of animals and birds, this is South Africa’s premier park and an exciting safari is guaranteed. From Hazyview we head west to the cosmopolitan city of Johannesburg where the tour ends.

Zimbabwe Parks

8 Days


PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15ZPK13AStart Victoria Falls - Finish Johannesburg

15ZPK13A [13 days]

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Tour Code: 15ZPK13A

Adventure:


Start: Victoria Falls

Finish: Johannesburg

Countries: Zimbabwe, South Africa

Group Size: Max. 18

Age: 8 +

Included in tour price: Included Highlights, fully equipped overland truck and open game viewing vehicles, twin share accommodation, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew and meals as indicated.



LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15ZPK13A

Victoria Falls Visit a Hwange National Park a Matobo National Park a God’s Window and Three Rondavels a Great Zimbabwe Ruins a Kruger National Park a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15ZPK13A

Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$170 White Water Rafting (Seasonal) US$190 Micro-light Flight over Falls US$190


Start VFA End JNB Start VFA End JNB18 Dec 14 30 Dec 14 10 Sep 15 22 Sep 1501 Jan 15 13 Jan 15 24 Sep 15 06 Oct 1515 Jan 15 27 Jan 15 08 Oct 15 20 Oct 1529 Jan 15 10 Feb 15 22 Oct 15 03 Nov 1512 Feb 15 24 Feb 15 05 Nov 15 17 Nov 1526 Feb 15 10 Mar 15 19 Nov 15 01 Dec 1512 Mar 15 24 Mar 15 03 Dec 15 15 Dec 1526 Mar 15 07 Apr 15 17 Dec 15 29 Dec 1509 Apr 15 21 Apr 15 31 Dec 15 12 Jan 1623 Apr 15 05 May 15 14 Jan 16 26 Jan 1607 May 15 19 May 15 28 Jan 16 09 Feb 1621 May 15 02 Jun 15 11 Feb 16 23 Feb 1604 Jun 15 16 Jun 15 25 Feb 16 08 Mar 1618 Jun 15 30 Jun 15 10 Mar 16 22 Mar 1602 Jul 15 14 Jul 15 24 Mar 16 05 Apr 1616 Jul 15 28 Jul 15 07 Apr 16 19 Apr 1630 Jul 15 11 Aug 15 21 Apr 16 03 May 1613 Aug 15 25 Aug 15 05 May 16 17 May 1627 Aug 15 08 Sep 15 19 May 16 31 May 16



Accommodated Overland84

Kenya Lakes & Mara 5 DAYS15KLM5A Accommodated

Start NBO End NBO Start NBO End NBO07 Jun 15 11 Jun 15 06 Dec 15 10 Dec 1521 Jun 15 25 Jun 15 20 Dec 15 24 Dec 1505 Jul 15 09 Jul 15 03 Jan 16 07 Jan 1619 Jul 15 23 Jul 15 17 Jan 16 21 Jan 1602 Aug 15 06 Aug 15 31 Jan 16 04 Feb 1616 Aug 15 20 Aug 15 14 Feb 16 18 Feb 1630 Aug 15 03 Sep 15 28 Feb 16 03 Mar 1613 Sep 15 17 Sep 15 13 Mar 16 17 Mar 1627 Sep 15 01 Oct 15 27 Mar 16 31 Mar 1611 Oct 15 15 Oct 15 10 Apr 16 14 Apr 1625 Oct 15 29 Oct 15 24 Apr 16 28 Apr 1608 Nov 15 12 Nov 15 08 May 16 12 May 1622 Nov 15 26 Nov 15 22 May 16 26 May 16


Day 1 - 2 We depart Nairobi and descend into the ‘Great Rift Valley’, an enormous cleft in the Earth’s surface dotting with volcanoes, some still active, and a series of lakes. Our first stop is Lake Elementaita, a rich soda lake that’s home to an abundance of bird life and antelope species. Your day is at leisure to explore the surrounding area and indulge in the optional activities such as a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park. Waking early, we head to Nakuru National Park for a game drive. The shallow soda lake is famous for its flocks of flamingos which gather here in thousands to feed. The park is also home to buffalo, lion, rhino, leopard, and a variety of antelope. Day 3 - 5 Today we travel to the Maasai Mara. This afternoon and the following day are spent in the reserve. We game drive, exploring the rolling plains, hills of Acacia woodlands and winding rivers. The park has large populations of lion, buffalo, elephant, wildebeest, leopard and cheetah and if you are here between July and October, you may be lucky to witness the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra - one of the most incredible movements of animals on earth. Our tour ends in Nairobi in the late afternoon on day 5.


15KLM5A STARTS 01 Lake Elementaita LD 02 Lake Elementaita, Lake Nakuru, game drive BLD 03 Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD 04 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD 05 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BL TOUR ENDS


Group size: Max. 18 Age: 8+Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, fully equipped overland truck and 4x4 game viewing vehicles, twin share accommodation, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.

• Lake Nakuru National Park, Game Drive• Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives• Lake Elementaita• The Great Rift Valley

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Tour Code 15KLM5AStart Nairobi - Finish Nairobi


aOpen vehicle game drives in Maasai Mara .

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15KLM5A

Lake Nakuru National Park a Maasai Mara National Reserve aLake Elimentaita a The Great Rift Valley a


2 Days



Tanzania Game Parks6 DAYS 15TGP6AAccommodated

Start NBO End NBO Start NBO End NBO12 Jun 15 17 Jun 15 11 Dec 15 16 Dec 1526 Jun 15 01 Jul 15 25 Dec 15 30 Dec 1510 Jul 15 15 Jul 15 08 Jan 16 13 Jan 1624 Jul 15 29 Jul 15 22 Jan 16 27 Jan 1607 Aug 15 12 Aug 15 05 Feb 16 10 Feb 1621 Aug 15 26 Aug 15 19 Feb 16 24 Feb 1604 Sep 15 09 Sep 15 04 Mar 16 09 Mar 1618 Sep 15 23 Sep 15 18 Mar 16 23 Mar 1602 Oct 15 07 Oct 15 01 Apr 16 06 Apr 1616 Oct 15 21 Oct 15 15 Apr 16 20 Apr 1630 Oct 15 04 Nov 15 29 Apr 16 04 May 1613 Nov 15 18 Nov 15 13 May 16 18 May 1627 Nov 15 02 Dec 15 27 May 16 01 Jun 16


Day 1 - 4 We depart Kenya and head across the border making our way to Arusha the ‘safari capital’ of Tanzania. We leave the overland truck behind and change into an open safari vehicle for our trip into the world famous Serengeti National park. The Serengeti is home to a wide variety of herbivores and thousands of predator; it is most famous for the great migration that takes place every year. There is no bad time to visit but if you can come between July and October you may be lucky enough to witness this incredible spectacle. We spend our last night in the park at our lodge near the crater rim where you can relax and enjoy the most incredible African sunsets. Day 5 - 6 This morning we descend the inner walls of the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site and Africa’s largest intact caldera containing one of the most concentrated populations of wildlife anywhere in Africa. We make our way to Arusha for one last night with the group. The next day the tour ends either after breakfast, or after a transfer to Nairobi for your onward travel.

EXTEND YOUR STAY TO ZANZIBAR – 15ZIG4 See page 109 for details.


15TGP6A STARTS01 Nairobi, Arusha ( Tanzania Border crossing) LD 02-04 Serengeti NP, Game Drives BLD 05 Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drive, Arusha BL 06 Arusha to Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) B TOUR ENDS


15ZIG4 STARTS – SEE PAGE 10901 Arrival Airport transfer, Kiwengwa Beach D02 Kiwengwa Beach BD03 Transfer to Stone Town04 Stone Town, transfer to port or Airport BTOUR ENDS

• Serengeti National Park, Game Drives

• Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives

Group size: Max. 18 Age: 8+Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, fully equipped overland truck and 4x4 game viewing vehicles, twin share accommodation, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew and meals as indicated.Not included: Visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, pre/post accommodation, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities and excursions.Option: Start or finish tour in Arusha (ARK). See Acacia Africa or your travel agent for details.

Tour Code 15TGP6A Start Arusha - Finish Arusha or Nairobi

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aGame drives in Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater in specialist game viewing vehicles with a local expert.

LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15TGP6A Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater a


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ItineraryIncluded Highlights15BEA11A STARTS 01 Lake Elementaita LD 02 Lake Elementaita, Lake Nakuru, Game Drive BLD 03 Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve BLD 04 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD 05 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive, Nairobi BL 06 Arusha ( Tanzania Border Crossing) BLD 07 - 09 Arusha or Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives BLD 10 Arusha BL 11 Arusha or Transfer to Nairobi (Kenya Border Crossing) B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary • Lake Nakuru National Park, Game Drive


• Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives

Day 1 - 2 We depart Nairobi and descend into the ‘Great Rift Valley’, an enormous cleft in the Earth’s surface stretching from the Red Sea to Madagascar. Our first stop is Lake Elementaita, a rich soda lake that’s home to an abundance of bird life and antelope species. Your day is at leisure to explore the surrounding area and indulge in the optional activities such as a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park. The following day we visit Nakuru National Park. The shallow soda lake is famous for its flocks of flamingos which gather here in thousands to feed. The park is also sanctuary to the endangered white rhino and home to buffalo, lion, rhino, leopard, and a variety of smaller animals. Day 3 - 5 Today we travel via Maasai town of Narok and onward to the famous Maasai Mara. This afternoon and the following day are spent in the reserve. We game drive, exploring the rolling plains, hills of Acacia woodlands and winding rivers where hippo wallow. The park has large populations of lion, buffalo, elephant, wildebeest, leopard and cheetah, providing fantastic photography opportunities. If you are here between July and October, you may be lucky to witness the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra - one of the most incredible movements of animals on earth. We leave the reserve and head back to Nairobi for the night. Day 6 - 9 Today we leave Kenya behind and make our way across the border to Tanzania and onto Arusha. We switch to 4x4 vehicles and traverse the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands into the

rolling savannah of the world famous Serengeti National Park. From here we explore the Serengeti plains, home to a wide variety of animals and rich in predators, especially lion and end our day at the lodge near the crater rim. Day 10 - 11 This morning we descend the inner walls of the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site and Africa’s largest intact caldera containing one of the most concentrated populations of wildlife anywhere in Africa. We make our way to Arusha for one last night with the group. The next day the tour ends either after breakfast, or after a transfer to Nairobi for your onward travel.

EXTEND YOUR STAY TO ZANZIBAR – 15ZIG4 See page 109 for details.

Best of East Africa 11 DAYS15BEA11A Accommodated

aGame drives in Serengeti NP & Maasai Mara in specialist game viewing vehicles with a local expert .

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Start NBO End NBO Start NBO End NBO07 Jun 15 17 Jun 15 06 Dec 15 16 Dec 1521 Jun 15 01 Jul 15 20 Dec 15 30 Dec 1505 Jul 15 15 Jul 15 03 Jan 16 13 Jan 1619 Jul 15 29 Jul 15 17 Jan 16 27 Jan 1602 Aug 15 12 Aug 15 31 Jan 16 10 Feb 1616 Aug 15 26 Aug 15 14 Feb 16 24 Feb 1630 Aug 15 09 Sep 15 28 Feb 16 09 Mar 1613 Sep 15 23 Sep 15 13 Mar 16 23 Mar 1627 Sep 15 07 Oct 15 27 Mar 16 06 Apr 1611 Oct 15 21 Oct 15 10 Apr 16 20 Apr 1625 Oct 15 04 Nov 15 24 Apr 16 04 May 1608 Nov 15 18 Nov 15 08 May 16 18 May 1622 Nov 15 02 Dec 15 22 May 16 01 Jun 16

PriceDetailsDatesTour Code 15BEA11AStart Nairobi - Finish Arusha or Nairobi

15BEA11A [11 days]

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Tour Code: 15BEA11A

Adventure:


Start: Nairobi

Finish: Arusha or Nairobi

Countries: Kenya, Tanzania

Group Size: Max. 18

Age: 8 +

Included in tour price: Included Highlights, fully equipped safari vehicles, twin share accommodation, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew and meals as indicated.



LOCAL PAYMENT INCLUDES 15BEA11A

Lake Nakuru National Park a Maasai Mara National Park a Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater a


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSION 15BEA11A

Hell’s Gate National Park US$50Elsamere US$15Olduvai Gorge US$30 Serengeti Balloon Safari US$550





9 DAYS15KSD9Kruger, Swaziland & Durban


Day 1 - 2 Leaving Johannesburg we drive across Mpumalanga Province and explore the Panorama Route on the way to a private reserve bordering Kruger for our first night. The next day we enter Kruger National Park for a full day’s open vehicle game drive. This is South Africa’s best known wildlife reserve, an enormous area offering un-rivalled opportunities for game viewing including Africa’s ‘Big 5’, abundant grazing animals and prolific birdlife. Day 3 - 4 We continue to Swaziland, a mountainous landlocked kingdom resting between Mozambique and South Africa for two nights at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. We experience the Royal Enclosure and have time to browse local craft markets and the Ngwenya glass factory. Day 5 - 6 We cross the border back into South Africa and head to St Lucia. Here we have the opportunity to visit a Zulu village and experience the Zulu warrior traditions. We head to Hluhluwe, Kwazulu-Natal’s premier game reserve and then explore the estuaries of St. Lucia. Day 7 - 8 We head inland to explore some of the most important battle sites in South African history, including Talana Hill, Blood River and Rorke’s Drift. Our lodge is at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountains, where the next day is spent in the stunning Drakensberg Park.

There are many trails, from short hour-long journeys to half-day treks, to explore these picturesque surroundings either on foot or horseback. Day 9 En route to the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, we have a tour of a traditional Zulu village before visiting a reptile farm. Then it’s onto Durban, one of Africa’s largest commercial ports, and a visit to the Ushaka Marine World, where our tour ends.

For the complete list of included highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

This tour also operates from Durban to Kruger NP (15DTK9) - see www.acacia-africa.com for details

15KSD9 STARTS 01 Depart Johannesburg for Blyde River Canyon, Greater Kruger D 02 Kruger NP - Game Drives BD 03 – 04 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Swaziland Border Crossing on Day 3) Bx2 Dx2 05 St Lucia (South Africa Border Crossing) BD 06 Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Game Drive BD 07 Drakensburg Mountains, Battlefields BD 08 Drakensburg Mountains, Hiking Trails BD 09 Durban B TOUR ENDS


Group size: Min. 2, Avg. 6, Max. 12 Age: 8+

Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/ tour leader.

Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.

Transport: Minibus, open game drive vehicle.

Accommodation: Twin share en-suite rooms (4 nights), twin share rooms with shared facilities (4 nights).

• Blyde River Canyon • Kruger NP, Game Drives• Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary • Hluhluwe Game Reserve• Battlefields, Talana Hill, • Drakensburg Mountains Rorke’s Drift, Blood River

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Start JNB End DUR Start JNB End DUR03 Jan 15 11 Jan 15 01 Aug 15 09 Aug 1528 Feb 15 08 Mar 15 12 Sep 15 20 Sep 1528 Mar 15 05 Apr 15 24 Oct 15 01 Nov 1509 May 15 17 May 15 05 Dec 15 13 Dec 1520 Jun 15 28 Jun 15



8 DAYS 15CTC8 Coast to Cape Town


Day 1 - 2 Travelling via the beautiful mountain passes of the Drakensberg Mountains to the “Hole in the Wall” on the Wild Coast shores of Coffee Bay. This route is dotted with Xhosa villages and farmlands, including Umtata, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela. After a morning village walk, the rest of the day is a free. There are many optional activities available in this gorgeous setting, or you can just relax on the beach. Day 3 - 5 After a visit to the Nelson Mandela Museum, we head to our beautiful lodge near Addo Elephant National Park. After some game driving in Addo, it’s onto Tsitsikamma National Park. This park offers a multitude of activities for both adrenaline seekers and those looking for more sedate times. For the evening it’s off to Knysna, via Bloukrans Bridge – the highest bungee jump in Africa at 216m. Day 6 - 7 It’s off to the ostrich capital of the world – Oudtshoorn! We visit an ostrich farm and you may even have the opportunity to ride one. After some bird fun, we head to the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system, before spending the night in the Karoo. We drive over lush mountains towards Hermanus. A detour is made to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. Hermanus is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast. When whale watching is out of season there are many other options to choose from.

Day 8 The morning is yours to enjoy a whale watching tour (in season), explore the town many shops and galleries or visit the old fishing harbor museum. It’s then off to Cape Town where our tour ends, but not before we stop off for some wine tasting in the Cape Winelands along the way.


This tour also operates from Cape Town to Durban (15CTD8) - see www.acacia-africa.com for details

15CTC8 STARTS01 Depart Durban for Coffee Bay, Wild Coast D02 Coffee Bay, Wild Coast BD03 Addo Elephant NP, Afternoon Game Drive BD04 Addo Elephant NP, Morning Game Drive BD05 Knysna BD06 Oudtshoorn BD07 Hermanus BD08 Winery Tour, Cape Town BTOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Coffee Bay & Wild Coast• Addo Elephant NP, Game Drives• Garden Route• Winery Tour


Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/tour leader.


Transport: Minibus.

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en-suite (3 nights) & twin share rooms with shared facilities (4 nights).

Start DUR End CPT Start DUR End CPT12 Jan 15 19 Jan 15 10 Aug 15 17 Aug 1509 Mar 15 16 Mar 15 21 Sep 15 28 Sep 1506 Apr 15 13 Apr 15 02 Nov 15 09 Nov 1518 May 15 25 May 15 14 Dec 15 21 Dec 1529 Jun 15 06 Jul 15

Tour Code 15CTC8Start Durban - Finish Cape Town

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7 DAYS15KVF7AKruger & Victoria Falls


Day 1 - 2 Departing Johannesburg we head to our isolated bush lodge in the Greater Kruger, stopping en-route at the Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon, before visiting the Moholoholo Wildlife Centre. We spend the next day game driving in Kruger National Park. Day 3 - 5 From one Game Park to another, it’s off to Polokwane Game Reserve. We go via the Amarula Lapa where we taste and learn about the famous Marula tree. We continue through the beautiful Limpopo Province onto the Polokwane Game Reserve and set out on an exciting walking safari. Then onwards to Elephant Sands Safari Lodge. Elephants are known to come right up to the lodge at night. We head off into the bush for a nature walk, during which we will stop and enjoy a late breakfast. With the afternoon free, there are many optional excursions available. Day 6 - 7 Crossing the Chobe River into Zambia we check into our chalets on the banks of the Zambezi River, just a few kilometres from the spectacular Victoria Falls, before we head off on our Sunset Cruise on the mighty Zambezi. The next day we explore the Victoria Falls; experiencing the exhilaration of tons of water from the Zambezi plunging over the rock face into the Batoka Gorge. Enjoy the area at leisure or indulge in some of the optional activities available, such as rafting, canoeing or a scenic flight. Our tour ends here.


15KVF7A STARTS 01 Depart Johannesburg for Blyde River Canyon D 02 Kruger NP, Game Drives BD 03 Polokwane Game Reserve, Game Walk BD 04 - 05 Elephant Sands (Botswana Border Crossing on Day 4) Bx2 Dx2 06 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Sunset Cruise (Zambia Border Crossing) BD 07 Livingstone, Optional Activities B TOUR ENDS



Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/ tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus, open game drive vehicle.Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en-suite (6 nights).

• Blyde River Canyon • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre • Kruger NP, Game Drives • Polokwane Game Reserve, Walking Safari • Elephant Sands, Nature Walk • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit

Tour Code 15KVF7AStart Johannesburg - Finish Livingstone

Start JNB End LVI Start JNB End LVI03 Jan 15 09 Jan 15 08 Aug 15 14 Aug 1517 Jan 15 23 Jan 15 15 Aug 15 21 Aug 1531 Jan 15 06 Feb 15 22 Aug 15 28 Aug 1514 Feb 15 20 Feb 15 29 Aug 15 04 Sep 1528 Feb 15 06 Mar 15 05 Sep 15 11 Sep 1514 Mar 15 20 Mar 15 12 Sep 15 18 Sep 1528 Mar 15 03 Apr 15 19 Sep 15 25 Sep 1511 Apr 15 17 Apr 15 26 Sep 15 02 Oct 1525 Apr 15 01 May 15 03 Oct 15 09 Oct 1509 May 15 15 May 15 10 Oct 15 16 Oct 1523 May 15 29 May 15 17 Oct 15 23 Oct 1506 Jun 15 12 Jun 15 24 Oct 15 30 Oct 1513 Jun 15 19 Jun 15 31 Oct 15 06 Nov 1520 Jun 15 26 Jun 15 07 Nov 15 13 Nov 1527 Jun 15 03 Jul 15 14 Nov 15 20 Nov 1504 Jul 15 10 Jul 15 21 Nov 15 27 Nov 1511 Jul 15 17 Jul 15 28 Nov 15 04 Dec 1518 Jul 15 24 Jul 15 05 Dec 15 11 Dec 1525 Jul 15 31 Jul 15 19 Dec 15 25 Dec 1501 Aug 15 07 Aug 15 02 Jan 16 08 Jan 16

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7 DAYS 15OWT7A Okavango Wilderness Trail


Start LVI End JNB Start LVI End JNB10 Jan 15 16 Jan 15 15 Aug 15 21 Aug 1524 Jan 15 30 Jan 15 22 Aug 15 28 Aug 1507 Feb 15 13 Feb 15 29 Aug 15 04 Sep 1521 Feb 15 27 Feb 15 05 Sep 15 11 Sep 1507 Mar 15 13 Mar 15 12 Sep 15 18 Sep 1521 Mar 15 27 Mar 15 19 Sep 15 25 Sep 1504 Apr 15 10 Apr 15 26 Sep 15 02 Oct 1518 Apr 15 24 Apr 15 03 Oct 15 09 Oct 1502 May 15 08 May 15 10 Oct 15 16 Oct 1516 May 15 22 May 15 17 Oct 15 23 Oct 1530 May 15 05 Jun 15 24 Oct 15 30 Oct 1513 Jun 15 19 Jun 15 31 Oct 15 06 Nov 1520 Jun 15 26 Jun 15 07 Nov 15 13 Nov 1527 Jun 15 03 Jul 15 14 Nov 15 20 Nov 1504 Jul 15 10 Jul 15 21 Nov 15 27 Nov 1511 Jul 15 17 Jul 15 28 Nov 15 04 Dec 1518 Jul 15 24 Jul 15 05 Dec 15 11 Dec 1525 Jul 15 31 Jul 15 12 Dec 15 18 Dec 1501 Aug 15 07 Aug 15 26 Dec 15 01 Jan 1608 Aug 15 14 Aug 15 09 Jan 16 15 Jan 16

Day 1 From Livingstone we take the ferry to Botswana then onto Chobe National Park. A popular option here is to take an open 4x4 game drive; alternatively you can just relax around the pool and take a sunset cruise later in the day. The area is known for its abundance of elephant but Chobe also contains hippo, crocodile, antelope, lion and hyena, and a variety of birdlife including the famous African fish eagle. Day 2 It’s off to Gweta, the gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans. En route, we may encounter elephants or buffalo on the roadside as there are no fences and migratory herds walk at will. On arrival at our lodge you may relax or explore the vast Pans by 4x4 or quad bike. Day 3 - 5 Before we leave Gweta we join a guided walk to experience everyday life in a Tswana Village. We then drive to Maun to stock up for the excursion into the Okavango Delta – one of the wildest and remotest territories on the continent. We explore the Okavango’s reed-filled waterways and islands on foot and by dug-out canoe (mokoro), and spend a night in a tented camp on one of the islands in this watery paradise Day 6 - 7 We travel through the Greater Kalahari region via Mopipi to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a community based wildlife project, established to restock the area with rhino and other grazing animals. We take an afternoon game drive across the reserve, enjoying the wildlife and

open horizons as the day turns to dusk. Finally we cross back into South Africa to Johannesburg where our tour ends.


15OWT7A STARTS 01 Depart Livingstone for Chobe NP, Sunset Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) D 02 Gweta BD 03 Maun BD 04 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD 05 Maun BLD 06 Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Game Drive BD 07 Johannesburg (South Africa Border Crossing) B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit • Chobe NP, Sunset Cruise • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari • Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Game Drive

Tour Code 15OWT7AStart Livingstone - Finish Johannesburg


Adventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/ tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus.Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en-suite (5 nights), twin share tent with en-suite (1 night).

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11 DAYS15DCW11ADelta & Chobe Waterways


Day 1 - 2 From Johannesburg we transit north to Botswana, to our lodge on the edge of an elephant watering hole near Nata. Elephants are known to come right up to the lodge at night. We head off into the bush for a nature walk, during which we will stop and enjoy a late breakfast. With the afternoon free, there are many optional excursions available. Day 3 - 4 Crossing the Chobe River into Zambia we check into our chalets on the banks of the Zambezi River, before we head off on our Sunset Cruise on the mighty Zambezi. The next day we explore the Victoria Falls; experiencing the exhilaration of tons of water from the Zambezi plunging over the rock face into the Batoka Gorge. Enjoy the area at leisure or indulge in some of the many optional activities available, such as rafting, canoeing or a scenic flight. Day 5 From Livingstone we take the ferry back to Botswana then onto Chobe National Park for a late afternoon river cruise. The area is known for its abundance of elephant but Chobe also contains hippo, crocodile, antelope, lion and hyena, and a variety of birdlife including the famous African Fish Eagle. Day 6 It’s off to Gweta the gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans. En route, we may encounter elephants or buffalo on the roadside as there are no fences and migratory herds walk at will. On arrival at our lodge you may relax or explore the vast Pans by 4x4 or quad bike.

Day 7 - 9 Before we leave Gweta we join a guided walk to experience everyday life in a Tswana Village. We then drive to Maun to stock up for the excursion into the Okavango Delta – one of the wildest and remotest territories on the continent. We explore the Okavango’s reed-filled waterways and islands on foot and by dug-out canoe (mokoro), and spend a night in a tented camp on one of the islands in this watery paradise. Day 10 - 11 We travel through the Greater Kalahari region via Mopipi to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a community based wildlife project, established to restock the area with rhino and other grazing animals. We take an afternoon game drive across the reserve, enjoying the wildlife and open horizons as the day turns to dusk. Finally we cross back into South Africa to Johannesburg, where our tour ends.


15DCW11A STARTS 01 Depart Johannesburg for Elephant Sands (Botswana Border Crossing) D 02 Elephant Sands, Nature WalkBD 03 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Sunset Cruise (Zambia Border Crossing) BD 04 Livingstone, Optional Activities B 05 Chobe NP, Sunset Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) D 06 Gweta BD 07 Maun BD 08 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD 09 Maun BLD 10 Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Game Drive BD 11 Johannesburg (South Africa Border Crossing) B TOUR ENDS


Group size: Min. 2, Avg. 6, Max. 12 Age: 8+Adventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/ tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus.Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en-suite 9 nights, 1 night twin share en suite tented camp.

• Elephant Sands, Nature Walk • Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Vic Falls Visit• Chobe NP, Sunset Cruise • Okavango Delta Excursion, • Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Mokoro/Walking Safari Game Drive

Tour Code 15DCW11AStart Johannesburg - Finish Johannesburg

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Start JNB End JNB Start JNB End JNB06 Jan 15 16 Jan 15 11 Aug 15 21 Aug 1520 Jan 15 30 Jan 15 18 Aug 15 28 Aug 1503 Feb 15 13 Feb 15 25 Aug 15 04 Sep 1517 Feb 15 27 Feb 15 01 Sep 15 11 Sep 1503 Mar 15 13 Mar 15 08 Sep 15 18 Sep 1517 Mar 15 27 Mar 15 15 Sep 15 25 Sep 1531 Mar 15 10 Apr 15 22 Sep 15 02 Oct 1514 Apr 15 24 Apr 15 29 Sep 15 09 Oct 1528 Apr 15 08 May 15 06 Oct 15 16 Oct 1512 May 15 22 May 15 13 Oct 15 23 Oct 1526 May 15 05 Jun 15 20 Oct 15 30 Oct 1509 Jun 15 19 Jun 15 27 Oct 15 06 Nov 1516 Jun 15 26 Jun 15 03 Nov 15 13 Nov 1523 Jun 15 03 Jul 15 10 Nov 15 20 Nov 1530 Jun 15 10 Jul 15 17 Nov 15 27 Nov 1507 Jul 15 17 Jul 15 24 Nov 15 04 Dec 1514 Jul 15 24 Jul 15 01 Dec 15 11 Dec 1521 Jul 15 31 Jul 15 08 Dec 15 18 Dec 1528 Jul 15 07 Aug 15 22 Dec 15 01 Jan 1604 Aug 15 14 Aug 15 05 Jan 16 15 Jan 16



14 DAYS 15SAM14A Southern African Magic


Day 1 - 2 Departing Johannesburg we head to our isolated bush lodge in the Greater Kruger, stopping en-route at the Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon, before visiting the Moholoholo Wildlife Centre. We spend the next day game driving in Kruger National Park. Day 3 - 5 From one Game Park to another, it’s off to Polokwane Game Reserve for an exciting walking safari. We cross into Botswana stopping at our lodge at Elephant Sands where we enjoy a nature walk. Day 6 - 7 Crossing the Chobe River into Zambia we check into our chalets on the banks of the Zambezi River, before we set off on our Sunset Cruise on the mighty Zambezi. Next day we explore the Falls at leisure or indulge in some of the optional activities available – white water rafting and scenic flights, just to name a few. Day 8 From Livingstone we take the ferry back to Botswana then onto Chobe National Park for our late afternoon river cruise. The area is known for its abundance of elephant but Chobe also contains a variety of antelope, lion and birdlife. Day 9 It’s off to Gweta the gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans. En route, we may encounter elephants or buffalo on the roadside as there are no fences and

migratory herds walk at will. On arrival at our lodge you may relax or explore the vast Pans by 4x4 or quad bike. Day 10 - 12 Today we join a guided walk before driving to Maun and onto the Okavango Delta – one of the wildest and remotest territories on the continent. We explore the Okavango’s reed-filled waterways and islands on foot and by dug-out canoe (mokoro), and spend a night in a tented camp on one of the islands in this watery paradise. Day 13 - 14 We travel to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and take an afternoon game drive across the reserve, enjoying the wildlife and open horizons as the day turns to dusk. Finally we cross back into South Africa to Johannesburg where our tour ends.

15SAM14A STARTS 01 Depart Johannesburg for Blyde River Canyon D 02 Kruger NP, Game Drives BD 03 Polokwane Game Reserve, Game Walk BD 04 - 05 Elephant Sands (Botswana Border Crossing on Day 4) Bx2 Dx2 06 Livingstone, Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Sunset Cruise (Zambia Border Crossing) BD 07 Livingstone, Optional Activities B 08 Chobe NP, Sunset Cruise (Botswana Border Crossing) D 09 Gweta BD 10 Maun BD 11 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD 12 Maun BLD 13 Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Game Drive BD 14 Johannesburg (South Africa Border Crossing) B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Blyde River Canyon • Moholoholo Wildlife • Kruger NP, Game Drives Rehabilitation Centre• Polokwane Game Reserve, • Elephant Sands, Nature Walk Walking Safari • Chobe NP, Sunset Cruise• Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Vic Falls Visit • Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari

Tour Code 15SAM14AStart Johannesburg - Finish Johannesburg

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Group size: Min. 2, Avg. 6, Max. 12 Age: 8+Adventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/ tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus, open game drive vehicle.Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en-suite (12 nights), 1 night twin share en-suite tented camp.

Start JNB End JNB Start JNB End JNB03 Jan 15 16 Jan 15 08 Aug 15 21 Aug 1517 Jan 15 30 Jan 15 15 Aug 15 28 Aug 1531 Jan 15 13 Feb 15 22 Aug 15 04 Sep 1514 Feb 15 27 Feb 15 29 Aug 15 11 Sep 1528 Feb 15 13 Mar 15 05 Sep 15 18 Sep 1514 Mar 15 27 Mar 15 12 Sep 15 25 Sep 1528 Mar 15 10 Apr 15 19 Sep 15 02 Oct 1511 Apr 15 24 Apr 15 26 Sep 15 09 Oct 1525 Apr 15 08 May 15 03 Oct 15 16 Oct 1509 May 15 22 May 15 10 Oct 15 23 Oct 1523 May 15 05 Jun 15 17 Oct 15 30 Oct 1506 Jun 15 19 Jun 15 24 Oct 15 06 Nov 1513 Jun 15 26 Jun 15 31 Oct 15 13 Nov 1520 Jun 15 03 Jul 15 07 Nov 15 20 Nov 1527 Jun 15 10 Jul 15 14 Nov 15 27 Nov 1504 Jul 15 17 Jul 15 21 Nov 15 04 Dec 1511 Jul 15 24 Jul 15 28 Nov 15 11 Dec 1518 Jul 15 31 Jul 15 05 Dec 15 18 Dec 1525 Jul 15 07 Aug 15 19 Dec 15 01 Jan 1601 Aug 15 14 Aug 15 02 Jan 16 15 Jan 16




5 DAYS15TKA5Kgalagadi Accommodated Safari


Day 1 - 3 Departing Upington, we journey to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park passing some established Kalahari farms and the first Kalahari dune belts along our way. This route is also known for its raptors and we will take stops along the way (if time allows) to photograph these and to indulge in the beauty of the area. The Kalahari is one of the more vegetated semi deserts in the world and if it was not for the local tough grass and the acacia trees, this desert would not be home to a large variety of antelopes and predators. The change of landscapes and the prominent streets of sand dunes on both sides of the road will guide us to the entrance gate in the South, namely Twee Rivieren. This is the point where the Auob & Nossob River meets and also forms the main camp of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. This is the largest national park in the world and the vast open sand dune belts and dry river beds are waiting. We will be visiting the 3 main camps in the park and will explore the Kgalagadi over the next 3 nights and 4 days . Day 4 The final day in the park will be a circle route through the dunes connecting the two river beds. We spend the day enjoying this living desert to its fullest and have a final opportunity to take some pictures and track some of the largest predators that the Kalahari hosts. It is hard to believe that the Khoi San and mainly the Komani Khoi San has survived for so many years, living a nomadic lifestyle in the heart of the Kalahari. Our final evening is 45km outside the Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park at the Malopo Lodge where we

will enjoy a feast of Local cuisine, before heading back to Upington after Breakfast the following morning. Day 5 Leaving the endless vast Kalahari sand dunes behind, your Kgalagadi Transfrontier safari tour ends on arrival to Upington. For the complete list of included highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

15TKA5 STARTS

01 Depart Upington for Kgalagadi National Park D

02 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Game Drive BDL

03 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Game Drive BDL

04 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park area, Game drive BL

05 Upington B

TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Kalahari Desert

• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Game Drives

Tour Code 15TKA5Start Upington - Finish Upington

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Group size: Min. 2, Max. 7 Age: 8+

Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, mineral water, services of driver/guide.


Transport: 4x4 safari vehicle.

Accommodation: Twin share rooms, shared facilities (1 nights), tented camp shared facilities (4 nights).

Transfrontier

Start UTN End UTN Start UTN End UTN09 Jan 15 13 Jan 15 09 Jul 15 13 Jul 1524 Jan 15 28 Jan 15 24 Jul 15 28 Jul 1509 Feb 15 13 Feb 15 09 Aug 15 13 Aug 1524 Feb 15 28 Feb 15 24 Aug 15 28 Aug 1509 Mar 15 13 Mar 15 09 Sep 15 13 Sep 1524 Mar 15 28 Mar 15 24 Sep 15 28 Sep 1509 Apr 15 13 Apr 15 09 Oct 15 13 Oct 1524 Apr 15 28 Apr 15 24 Oct 15 28 Oct 1509 May 15 13 May 15 09 Nov 15 13 Nov 1524 May 15 28 May 15 24 Nov 15 28 Nov 1509 Jun 15 13 Jun 15 09 Dec 15 13 Dec 1524 Jun 15 28 Jun 15 24 Dec 15 28 Dec 15



9 DAYS 15DCS9 Diamond Coast Safari


Day 1 - 2 Departing Cape Town, we take the west coast via Paternoster to a small Fishing town called Lamberts Bay, known for its rock lobster fishing. There is time to enjoy some of the local cuisine at one of the local restaurants. The afternoon we walk the beautiful beaches of a private sanctuary. Day 3 - 4 Today we drive the rugged coastline to a little town of Lutsville, situated along the Olifants River and renowned for its wineries and vineyards – the largest wine cooperative in the world! We visit a winery along the way to our accommodation for the evening in Namaqua National Park. This afternoon we visit the spoegriver caves and have the opportunity to walk on these untouched and pristine beaches. Day 5 - 6 After a relaxing morning, we drive to a small fishing village and an ex diamond mining community of Hondeklipbaai and if you are lucky you will spot raptors, ostriches and numerous species of antelope en-route. We will visit one of the shipwrecks in the area, namely the aristae before enjoying the area at leisure. The following day, we start the 4 x 4 Shipwreck trail with our local guide. This is in the heart of the Diamond coast route and the whole day we will be on a 4 x 4 Trail exploring the plants, shipwrecks and a touch of history of the West Coast.

Day 7 - 9 Today we drive past the mining towns of Klein Zee & Port Nolloth to The Orange River. Along our way we can find some of the succulent plants and the ‘half mens’ that are indigenous to this area. We are based on the river for 2 nights and we enjoy a half day rafting and hiking before making our way back to Cape Town, where our tour ends. For the complete list of included highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

15DCS9 STARTS 01 Depart Cape Town for Lamberts Bay, Private Sanctuary D 02 Lamberts Bay, Private Sanctuary BLD 03 Namaqua Park BLD 04 Namaqua Park BLD 05 Hondeklipbaai BL 06 Private Concession, Shipwreck Trail BLD 07 Richtersveld / Gariep (Orange) River BLD 08 Richtersveld / Gariep (Orange) River Rafting BLD 09 Cape Town B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Lamberts Bay, Private Sanctuary

• West Coast & Namaqua National Parks

• Shipwreck Trail, Hiking

• Gariep (Orange) River - Half Day Rafting, Hiking


Start CPT End CPT Start CPT End CPT01 Jan 15 09 Jan 15 01 Jul 15 09 Jul 1516 Jan 15 24 Jan 15 16 Jul 15 24 Jul 1501 Feb 15 09 Feb 15 01 Aug 15 09 Aug 1516 Feb 15 24 Feb 15 16 Aug 15 24 Aug 1501 Mar 15 09 Mar 15 01 Sep 15 09 Sep 1516 Mar 15 24 Mar 15 16 Sep 15 24 Sep 1501 Apr 15 09 Apr 15 01 Oct 15 09 Oct 1516 Apr 15 24 Apr 15 16 Oct 15 24 Oct 1501 May 15 09 May 15 01 Nov 15 09 Nov 1516 May 15 24 May 15 16 Nov 15 24 Nov 1501 Jun 15 09 Jun 15 01 Dec 15 09 Dec 1516 Jun 15 24 Jun 15 16 Dec 15 24 Dec 15

Tour Code 15DCS9Start Cape Town - Finish Cape Town


Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, mineral water, services of driver/guide.


Transport: 4x4 safari vehicle.

Accommodation: Twin share rooms shared facilities (5 nights) tented camps (3 nights).

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17 DAYS15KTCT17Kruger to Cape Town


Day 1 - 4 Leaving Johannesburg we drive to our lodge bordering Kruger for our first night. The next day we enter Kruger National Park for a full day’s open 4x4 game drive for opportunities to see Africa’s ‘Big 5’. We continue to Swaziland, a mountainous kingdom, for two nights. We experience the Royal Enclosure, local craft markets and the Ngwenya glass factory. Day 5 - 11 We cross the border back into South Africa and head to St Lucia. We continue to important battle sites in South African history, including Blood River and Rorke’s Drift. We visit a traditional Zulu village and reptile farm en-route to Durban and the Ushaka Marine World. Departing we head to “Hole in the Wall” on the Wild Coast shores of Coffee Bay. This route is dotted with Xhosa villages including Umtata, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela. Day 12 - 15 We visit the Nelson Mandela Museum en-route to Addo Elephant National Park. After some game driving in Addo, it’s onto Tsitsikamma National Park. This park offers a multitude of activities for both adrenaline seekers and those looking to relax. For the evening its off to Knysna, via Bloukrans Bridge – the highest bungee jump in Africa at 216m. We head to the ostrich capital of the world to learn all about these magnificent birds then to Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system, before enjoying the night in the old settlers town in the Karoo.

Day 16 - 17 We drive over lush mountains towards Hermanus. A detour is made to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Hermanus is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast. When whale watching is out of season there is canoeing, diving and surfing to choose from. It’s then off to Cape Town where our tour ends, but not before we stop off for some wine tasting in the Cape Winelands along the way.


15KTCT17 STARTS 01 Depart Johannesburg for Blyde River Canyon, Greater Kruger D 02 Kruger NP - Game Drives BD 03 – 04 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Swaziland Border Crossing on Day 3) Bx2 Dx2 05 St Lucia (South Africa Border Crossing) BD 06 Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Game Drive BD 07 Drakensburg Mountains, Battlefields BD 08 Drakensburg Mountains, Hiking Trails BD 09 Durban BD 10 – 11 Coffee Bay, Wild Coast Bx2 Dx2 12 Addo Elephant NP, Afternoon Game Drive BD 13 Addo Elephant NP, Morning Game Drive BD 14 Knysna BD 15 Oudtshoorn BD 16 Hermanus BD 17 Winery Tour, Cape Town B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Blyde River Canyon • Kruger NP, Game Drives• Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary • Hluhluwe Game Reserve • Battlefields, Talana Hill, • Drakensburg Mountains Rorke’s Drift, Blood River • Coffee Bay & Wild Coast• Addo Elephant NP, Game Drives • Garden Route

Tour Code 15KTCT17Start Johannesburg - Finish Cape Town

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Group size: Min. 2, Avg. 6, Max. 12 Age: 8+Adventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/ tour leader.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus, open game drive vehicle.Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en-suite (7 nights) & twin share rooms with shared facilities (9 nights).

Start JNB End CPT Start JNB End CPT03 Jan 15 19 Jan 15 01 Aug 15 17 Aug 1528 Feb 15 16 Mar 15 12 Sep 15 28 Sep 1528 Mar 15 13 Apr 15 24 Oct 15 09 Nov 1509 May 15 25 May 15 05 Dec 15 21 Dec 1520 Jun 15 06 Jul 15

This tour also operates from Cape Town to Joburg (15CTKP17) - see www.acacia-africa.com for details



14 DAYS 15KTP14 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Cape to


Day 1 - 4 Departing Cape Town, we take the west coast road to Lamberts bay, known for its rock lobster fishing and take a walk on the beautiful beaches of a private sanctuary. Moving on, we drive the rugged coastline to Lutsville, situated along the Olifants River and renowned for its wineries. We visit a winery along the way to our accommodation for the evening in Namaqua National Park. After settling in, we have the opportunity to visit the spoegriver caves. Day 5 - 9 Today we travel via an ex diamond mining community of Hondeklipbaai and if you are lucky you may spot raptors, ostriches and numerous species of antelope en-route. We visit one of the shipwrecks in the area, namely the Aristae. The following day, we start the 4 x 4 shipwreck trail with our local guide. This is in the heart of the Diamond Coast route and the whole day we explore the plants and shipwrecks of the area. Our next stop is The Orange River. We are based on the river for 2 nights including a half day rafting on the river.

Day 9 - 14 Moving on, we make our way to Augrabies National Park via Springbok. This area has one of the largest waterfalls along the Gariep (Orange) River. Our next stop is Kgalagadi Transfortier Park - home to endless desert dune belts - an ecosystem to the life of the Kalahari desert. Known for some of the largest predators in Africa, we game drive around this magnificient park over the next few days. Our tour ends on arrival in Upington. For the complete list of included highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com

15KTP14 STARTS 01 Depart Cape Town for Lamberts Bay, Private Sanctuary D 02 Lamberts Bay, Private Sanctuary BLD 03 Namaqua Park BLD 04 Namaqua Park BLD 05 Hondeklipbaai BL 06 Private Concession, Shipwreck Trail BLD 07 Richtersveld / Gariep (Orange) River BLD 08 Richtersveld / Gariep (Orange) River Rafting BLD 09 Augrabies National Park BL 10 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park BLD 11 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Game Drive BLD 12 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Game Drive BLD 13 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park area, Game Drive BL 14 Upington B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Lamberts Bay, Private Sanctuary• West Coast & Namaqua National Parks• Shipwreck Trail, Hiking• Gariep (Orange) River - Half Day Rafting, Hiking


Start CPT End UTN Start CPT End UTN01 Jan 15 14 Jan 15 01 Jul 15 14 Jul 1516 Jan 15 29 Jan 15 16 Jul 15 29 Jul 1501 Feb 15 14 Feb 15 01 Aug 15 14 Aug 1516 Feb 15 01 Mar 15 16 Aug 15 29 Aug 1501 Mar 15 14 Mar 15 01 Sep 15 14 Sep 1516 Mar 15 29 Mar 15 16 Sep 15 29 Sep 1501 Apr 15 14 Apr 15 01 Oct 15 14 Oct 1516 Apr 15 29 Apr 15 16 Oct 15 29 Oct 1501 May 15 14 May 15 01 Nov 15 14 Nov 1516 May 15 29 May 15 16 Nov 15 29 Nov 1501 Jun 15 14 Jun 15 01 Dec 15 14 Dec 1516 Jun 15 29 Jun 15 16 Dec 15 29 Dec 15

Tour Code 15KTP14Start Cape Town - Finish Upington

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Group size: Min. 2, Max. 7 Age: 8+Adventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, mineral water, services of driver/guide.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.Transport: 4x4 safari vehicle.Accommodation: Twin share room with shared facilities (7 nights), tented camp with shared facilities (6 nights).



7 DAYS15RZ7 15RZ7ARediscover Zimbabwe


Day 1 - 2 Leaving Victoria Falls we drive south to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city. The afternoon is free to relax. The following day we visit Matopos National Park and take in the wind sculptured Matobo Hills, Bushman paintings and of course, wildlife. On foot we track the enormous white rhino – a true wildlife experience! Day 3 From Bulawayo we travel east to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument and enjoy an afternoon visiting one of the most important archaeological sites in Southern Africa. Day 4 Heading for Zimbabwe’s central plateau we come to the town of Gweru and the Antelope Park Private Game Reserve. The reserve is home to numerous antelope species, as well as zebra and giraffe. We can enjoy various (optional) activities here, including game drives or walks, river cruise, horse riding - just to name a few. Day 5 - 6 This morning we have the opportunity to try further activities before travelling to Zimbabwe’s largest and best known game reserve, Hwange National Park. Our time here is spent on early morning and afternoon game driving in search of the ‘Big 5’.

Day 7 We visit the Hwange Painted (Wild) Dog Conservation Project and observe the efforts made to rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wild-dog. We then continue to Victoria Falls where we end our journey.


15RZ7 STARTS 01 Depart Victoria Falls for Bulawayo LD 02 Matopos NP, Game Drive & Walk BLD 03 Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe National Monument BLD 04 Antelope Park, Optional Activities BLD 05 Hwange NP, Night Game Drive BLD 06 Hwange NP, Game Drives BLD 07 Painted (Wild) Dog Project, Victoria Falls B TOUR ENDS



Departs: Thursdays

Adventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, camping and cooking equipment, sleeping mat, services of driver/ tour leader.

Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, drinks, tips, sleeping bag (RZ7), optional activities and items of a personal nature.

Transport: Safari truck or similar.

Accommodation:15RZ7 – 2 Person dome tent in designated campsites with shared facilities (6 nights).

15RZ7A – Twin share lodge with private facilities (2 nights), twin share B&B with private facilities (3 nights) and Safari tents with en suite (1 night).

• Matopos NP, Game Drive/Walk• Great Zimbabwe National Monument• Antelope Park• Hwange NP, Game Drives • Painted (Wild) Dog Conservation Project

Tour Code 15RZ7A [Accommodated]Start Victoria Falls - Finish Victoria Falls

Tour Code 15RZ7 [Camping]Start Victoria Falls - Finish Victoria Falls

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7 DAYS 15BOB7 Best of Botswana


Day 1 Starting in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) you are picked up from your accommodation and transferred to the border with Botswana. After border formalities we travel the short distance to Kasane. We spend the afternoon game driving along the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is renowned for its huge herds of elephants that migrate between Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and the Okavango Delta. Day 2 Accessible by 4x4 only we head deep into south west corner of Chobe National Park to the Savuti Marsh, a relic of a large inland lake fed occasionally by the Savuti Channel. The region is also made up of rolling savannah which attracts many different species of antelope and herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and elephant. These in turn attract many predators including lion, leopard, hyena and painted (wild) dog. Day 3* Nestled next to the Okavango Delta waters the Khwai Wildlife Management Area offers unrivalled game viewing. The combination of different habitats from Mopane woodlands to acacia forests, floodplains and lagoons make this area a stunning place of beauty, enhanced by the diverse array of wildlife found here. Sightings of leopard, painted (wild) dogs, cheetah and lion are common as well as elephant, giraffe and zebra. Common night time visitors to camp are spotted hyena and honey badgers.

Day 4 - 5 We continue to Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta and journey for a day into the ‘Delta’ in mokoros (dugout canoes) and take a game walk in search of elephant, painted wild dog, buffalo, lion and more. The ‘Delta’ is a huge inland water system dotted with thousands of islands that are a haven for a diverse array of wildlife. This is a unique environment where dry land and water collides. Day 6 - 7 From Maun we travel to the Makgadikgadi Pans – vast shimmering salt flats on the edge of the Kalahari basin. We camp for the night on the pans near Nata. Sleeping out on the ‘Pans’ under a blanket of stars is a real ‘Africa’ experience – not to be missed. We travel back towards Kasane and transfer vehicles again at the border for our onwards journey to Victoria Falls where this tour ends.

* N.B. We visit either Moremi or Khwai Wildlife Management Area depending on accessibility.

15BOB7 STARTS 01 Depart Victoria Falls for Chobe NP, Game Drive (Botswana Border Crossing) LD 02 Savuti / Linyanti, Game Drives BLD 03 Moremi or Khwai Wildlife Management Area, Game Drives BLD 04 Maun BLD 05 Okavango Delta, Mokoro/Walking Safari Wilderness Experience BLD 06 Makgadikgadi Pans BLD 07 Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BL TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Chobe NP, Game Drive• Savuti / Linyanti Marsh, Game Drives• Khwai Wildlife Management Area, Game Drives• Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari• Makgadikgadi Pans

Tour Code 15BOB7Start Victoria Falls - Finish Victoria Falls


Departs: Thursdays

Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, park fees, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of driver/ tour leader.

Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, sleeping bag, optional activities and items of a personal nature.

Transport: Open 4x4 safari vehicle, minivan.

Accommodation: Camping with portable showers and toilets (6 nights).

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3 DAYS 4 DAYS15MMS3 15MMS4Maasai Mara Safari


Day 1 - 2 We leave Nairobi, descend into Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley, and make our way to the Maasai town of Narok. From there we continue to the Maasai Mara and our camp, located just outside the Reserves boundaries. After lunch and a short rest we take our first game drive into the ‘Mara’ itself. The ‘Mara’ contains Africa’s ‘Big five’ (leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo) as well as giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, antelope, impala, hippo, crocodile and a variety of birds. We return to camp for dinner and after relaxing around the campfire retire to bed to the sounds of the African night. Day 3 (15MMS3) Finally we travel back across the Rift Valley to Nairobi where our safari ends.

Day 3 (15MMS4) We wake up early to continue our game driving experience. The Mara is known for its spectacular scenery, open rolling plains, wild Horizons and its huge ‘African’ skies. Game driving is unsurpassed but may vary depending on season and on latest sightings. There is usually the option of visiting one of the local Maasai villages for an insight into the life of these traditional people. Day 4 We travel back across the Rift Valley to Nairobi where our safari ends.


15MMS3 STARTS 01 Depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive LD 02 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD 03 Great Rift Valley, Nairobi B TOUR ENDS

15MMS4 STARTS 01 Depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drive LD 02 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD 03 Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives BLD 04 Great Rift Valley, Nairobi B TOUR ENDS


Group size: Min. 2, Avg. 6, Max. 8 Age: 6+Departs: Wednesdays & SaturdaysAdventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, bed and bedding, camping and cooking equipment, park fees, meals as indicated, services of a guide/driver.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, optional activities, laundry, tips, drinks & items of a personal nature, Xmas and Easter supplements.Transport: Minibus with pop-up roof for game viewing.Accommodation: Twin share permanent tents with beds and bedding or sleeping mattress provided, en suite showers and generator powered lighting (2/3 nights).

• Great Rift Valley• Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives

Tour Code 15MMS3Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

Tour Code 15MMS4Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

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4 DAYS 15MND4 Maasai & Nakuru Discovery

DetailsIncluded Highlights15MND4 STARTS 01 Depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Game Drive LD 02 Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Game Drives BLD 03 Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drive BLD 04 Great Rift Valley, Nairobi B TOUR ENDS

Day by day tour itinerary• Maasai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives• Lake Nakuru NP, Game Drive• Great Rift Valley

Tour Code 15MND4Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi


Departs: Saturdays

Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included highlights, transport, accommodation, bed and bedding, camping and cooking equipment, park fees, meals as indicated, services of a guide/driver.

Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, optional activities, laundry, tips, drinks & items of a personal nature, Xmas and Easter supplements.

Transport: Minibus with pop-up roof for game viewing.

Accommodation: Twin share permanent tents with beds and bedding, en suite showers and generator powered lighting (2 nights), tourist class hotel (1 night).

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Day 1 - 2 We leave Nairobi, descend into Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley, and make our way to the Maasai town of Narok. From there we continue to our camp located just outside the Maasai Mara National reserve boundaries. After lunch and a short rest we take our first game drive into the ‘Mara’ itself. We return to camp for dinner and retire to bed so the sounds of the African night. Be warned – wildlife may come through camp at night but even if it does not it is not far off. We wake up early to continue our game driving experience. The Mara contains Africa’s ‘Big five’ (leopard, lion, elephant, Rhino and buffalo) as well as giraffe, wildebeast, zebra, antelope, impala, hippo, crocodile and a variety of birds. Game driving is unsurpassed but vary with season and the latest sightings. There is usually the option of visiting one of the local Maasai villages for an insight into the life of these traditional people. Day 3 - 4 We cross back across the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. This shallow alkali lake attracts a huge variety of birdlife, especially flamingos, as well a good stock of rhino, antelope, buffalo, baboon, leopard and lion. Finally crossing the Rift Valley we return to Nairobi where our safari ends. For the complete list of included highlights and detailed tour information please refer to the tour dossier available online at www.acacia-africa.com




Included Highlights

Included Highlights01 Old Biscuit Mill, wine tour Stellenbosch L 02 Cape Agulhas, Hermanus B 03 Sedgefield (optional Shark Cage Dive/Sea kayaking*) BD 04 Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, Sedgefield BD 05 Tsitikamma NP, Bloukrans Bungee (optional) BD 06 Addo NP – sunrise game drive, Jbay, Knysna Heads BD 07 Sedgefield, Cape Town B *indicate interest at time of booking


01 Victoria Falls, Sunset Cruise 02 Victoria Falls, Day Tour (Market, School & Orphanage Visit) 03 Chobe NP, Game Drive & Cruise (Botswana & Zimbabwe Border Crossing) BL 04 Victoria Falls, at leisure B 05 Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls NP Visit, Transfer to Airport B


Group size: Min. 1 Age: 18+

Departs: Saturdays

Adventure:

Included in tour price: Included Highlights, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated and services of driver/ guide.

Not included: Travel insurance, flights, airport taxes, visas, optional activities and items of a personal nature.

Transport: Minibus.

Accommodation: CGR7 - Multi-share with shared facilities (6 nights). Upgrade to single or twin rooms available on request.

Group size: Min. 2 Age: 10+Departs: Daily Adventure: Included in tour price: Included highlights, accommodation, transport, Victoria Falls airport transfers, meals as indicated, driver/ guide on excursions. Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities.Transport: Minivan, 4x4. Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite facilities in tourist class guesthouse (4 nights).N.B. The Zambezi sunset cruise departs between approx 3pm - 4pm. Please ensure your flight arrives in plenty of time to enjoy this experience.

Day 1 - 2 This adventure begins with a morning visit to one of the top local markets in Cape Town, the Old Biscuit Mill, before heading out to Stellenbosch for a wine tasting. Then on to Hermanus after stopping at Africa’s most southerly point, Cape Agulhas. Day 3 - 4 After an optional shark cage dive or sea kayaking in Walker Bay we head north toward the Garden Route stopping at Sedgefield. The following morning we head to the region of Klein Karoo & Oudtshoorn then embark on a guided tour of the Cango caves – a world heritage site – before ending the day in Sedgefield. Day 5 - 7 A visit to Boulkrans Bridge to view or jump the world’s highest bungy, hiking Tsitikamma NP and a morning sunset game drive in Addo Elephant Park. We visit Jeffrey’s bay, Knysna Heads and after a night back in Sedgefield we take a scenic coast drive back to the mother city.

Day 1 - 2 From Victoria Falls airport you are transferred to your guest house and in the late afternoon we enjoy our first night on a sunset cruise on the upper reaches of the Zambezi River. The following day we immerse in the local Zimbabwe culture with a full day in the Victoria Falls area. We visit Victoria Falls National Park and then browse the local curios market before spending an afternoon at the Chamobondo primary school and Rose of Charity Orphanage. Day 3 - 5 We cross into neighbouring Botswana and enjoy a day in and around Chobe National Park, famous for its diverse concentration of wildlife including elephant, hippo, crocodile and lion. We enjoy a morning game drive and an afternoon cruise on the tranquil Chobe River before returning back to Victoria Falls. The next day is at leisure to try one of the many optional activities on offer. Our tour ends after breakfast on day 5 with your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Tour Code 15CGR7Start Cape Town - Finish Cape Town

Tour Code 15CV5Start Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls

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Day 4 We return to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon where our safari finishes.

Day 1 Leaving Nairobi we cross the scenic Great Rift Valley and travel to the Maasai heartlands, arriving in time for lunch. This afternoon we embark on our first game drive in search of wildlife. The Maasai Mara is home to Kenya’s finest wildlife reserve, with abundant wildlife and gentle rolling grasslands that ensure the animals are never far from sight. Day 2 We explore the park on game drives to witness the vast numbers of plains game and associated predators. The ‘Mara’ is home to herds of elephant, buffalo, wildebeest and zebra as well as cats including lion and cheetah. This land is home to the annual migration, when millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelle traverse the landscape to feed on the lush new grass and give birth – one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth. The region is also shared by the red-robed Maasai, a proud semi-nomadic cattle-rearing people that we will encounter on safari.

Day 3 Today we head back to Nairobi arriving early in the afternoon, when the tour ends

Included Highlights

01 Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru NP- Game Drive LD 02 - 03 Maasai Mara Game Reserve - Game Drive BLD 04 Nairobi B


Day 1 We descend the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flocks of flamingos which gather here in thousands to feed. The park is also sanctuary to the endangered white rhino that we hope to see on a game drive here. We overnight in Nakuru or nearby Naivasha. Day 2 - 3 We travel via Maasai town of Narok and onward to the famous Maasai Mara. This afternoon and the following day are spent in the reserve. We game drive, exploring the rolling plains, hills of Acacia woodlands and winding rivers where hippo wallow. The park has large populations of lion, buffalo, elephant, wildebeest, leopard and cheetah, providing fantastic opportunities for photography.

Group size: Min. 2 Age: 10+Departs: Daily Adventure: Included in tour price: All tour highlights, accommodation, park fees, safari hat, 1 litre of bottled water per day, meals as indicated, transport and services of driver/ guide.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, fl ights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, items of a personal nature, optional activities.Transport: Safari minibus.Accommodation: Comfortable twin share lodges or tented camps with en suite facilities (3 nights).

Tour Code 15MMLN4Start Cape Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

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Included Highlights

01 Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara Game Reserve – game drive LD 02 Maasai Mara Game Reserve – game drives BLD 03 Nairobi B


Group size: Min. 2 Age: 10+Departs: Daily Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, accommodation, transport, park fees, safari hat, 1 litre of bottled water per day, meals as indicated, services of a driver/ guide.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, drinks, items of a personal nature, optional activities.Transport: Safari minibus.Accommodation: Comfortable twin share lodges or tented camps with en suite facilities (2 nights).

Tour Code 15MLS3Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

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Mara Lodge Safari3 DAYS 15MLS3

4 DAYS 15MMLN4 Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru




Day 1 - 2 We take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha in Tanzania, arriving in the afternoon. The next day we set off to Lake Manyara via a Maasai village market in a safari vehicle. Lake Manyara offers us our first game drive experience and with luck we will see a wide array of animals and birdlife that make the lake surrounds home. Day 3 - 4 We traverse the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands into the rolling savannah of the world famous Serengeti National Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge en route. From here we explore the Serengeti plains, home to a wide variety of animals and rich in predators, especially lion. Day 5 We game drive out of the Serengeti to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to the densest concentrations of animals in Africa, including the ‘Big 5’. The crater is a World Heritage Site, and we spend a half day exploring this unique wilderness area.

Day 6 - 7 We travel to Tarangire National Park with its wide savannah dotted with acacia and baobab trees and explore the area, famous for its large herds of elephant. We return to Arusha before catching the shuttle bus to Nairobi to end our safari the next day.

Included Highlights

Included HighlightsTanzania Wildlife Safari

Timeless Tanzania

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Day 1 - 2 We travel by shuttle bus into Tanzania to the town of Moshi, lying in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The following day we head to Lake Manyara National Park, comprising of scenic Lake Manyara, fringed pink with flamingos and areas of marshes, grassland and acacia woodland. We enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park, hoping to spot an array of birdlife as well as elephant, lion, leopard and antelope. Day 3 - 4 We stop at Olduvai Gorge where fossils and remnants of early man have been found, before continuing on to the savannah of the famous Serengeti National Park, for wildlife viewing in one of the finest game viewing areas in the world. Day 5 After a final morning game drive we travel on to our accommodation near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world and a World Heritage site supporting one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. We enjoy sensational views of the crater floor before

descending into the park for rewarding wildlife viewing. Day 6 A shuttle bus takes us from Arusha to Nairobi, where the tour ends.

Group size: Min. 2 Age: 8+ Departs: Daily Adventure: Included in Price: Included Highlights, return shuttle from Nairobi, accommodation, transportation, sleeping mattress, meals as indicated and services of a local driver/ guide.Included in tour price: All highlights, return shuttle from Nairobi, accommodation, transportation, sleeping mattress, meals as indicated and services of a local driver/ guide.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, sleeping bag, drinks, and items of a personal nature.Transport: Shuttle bus, 4x4 or minivan.Accommodation: Permanent walk-in tents with en suite (2nights), local hotel with en suite (3nights).N.B. You can start and finish in Moshi. Please contact your agent for more details.

01 Shuttle Nairobi to Moshi 02 Lake Manyara National Park – afternoon game drive BLD 03 - 04 Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti NP – game drives BLD 05 - 06 Ngorongoro Crater – game drive, Arusha, Nairobi Bx2 Lx1 Dx1


Tour Code 15TWLS6Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

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Group size: Min. 2 Age: 12+ Departs: Daily Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, return shuttle from Nairobi to Arusha, accommodation, transportation, meals as indicated and services of a local driver/guide.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, optional activities and items of a personal nature.Transport: Shuttle bus, 4x4.Accommodation: Hotel, twin share with en suite facilities (2nights), camping - 2 person dome tents with basic toilet and shower facilities (4nights).Upgrade: Hotel, twin share with en suite facilities (2nights), lodge, twin share with en suite facilities (4nts) Please ask your agent and quote tour code 15TTL7 for more details.

Tour Code 15TTC7Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

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01 - 02 Nairobi, Arusha, Lake Manyara NP – game drive BLDx1 03 - 04 Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti NP – game drives BLDx2 05 Ngorongoro Crater - game drive BLD 06 - 07 Tarangire NP – game drive, Arusha, Nairobi Bx2





Included Highlights

Included Highlights

Magic of the Mountain Gorilla5 DAYS 15MMG5

Mountain Gorilla Express3 DAYS 15MGE3

Group size: Min. 2, Max. 8 Age: 15+ Departs: Daily Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated, services of a professional driver/ guide, gorilla trek, guides. Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, drinks, optional activities & items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus, foot.Accommodation: Simple multi share rooms with shared facilities (2nights).Upgrade: Comfortable locally run lodge or tented camps with ensuite facilities. Please ask your agent for details quoting tour code 15GTE3 for more details.N.B. Due to Ugandan Wildlife Authority regulations your trek permit must be paid for at the time of booking. Contact us for the equivalent amount in your own currency or refer to www.acacia-africa.com

Day 1 From Kampala it is a full day’s drive through beautiful countryside to the rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Heading south, we climb into the Kigezi Highlands, past terraced hillsides dotted with traditional settlements and arrive at our camp on the edge of Bwindi Forest in the late afternoon. Day 2 Bwindi is a magnificent green swathe of ancient rainforest and an area of unrivalled bio-diversity. In the early morning we embark on our gorilla trek, entering the tangled and mist-shrouded forests with experienced guides and trackers. We may scramble over mossy rocks and through deep undergrowth on our search through the rainforest but the effort is more than worth it. Watching these amazing animals in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience. After an hour with them we return to our accommodation for a relaxing evening.

Day 3 Departing early morning, we drive back to Kampala stopping for lunch en route. We expect to arrive back in Kampala in the early evening after our short but exhilarating experience in the African jungle. Please note that we start early on day 1 and end late on day 3, this tour has two long driving days between Kampala and Bwindi.

Tour Code 15MGE3 Start Kampala - Finish Kampala

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01 Kampala, Bwindi LD 02 Bwindi Impenetrable NP – gorilla trek BLD 03 Kampala BL


Group size: Min. 2, Max. 8 Age: 15+ Departs: Daily Adventure: Included in tour price: Included Highlights, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated, services of a professional driver/ guide, gorilla trek, guides.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, drinks, optional activities & items of a personal nature.Transport: Minibus or 4x4, foot, boat.Accommodation: Simple shared rooms with shared facilities (4nights).Upgrade: Comfortable locally run lodge or tented camp with en suite facilities. Please contact your agent quoting tour code 15MGE5 for details. N.B. Due to Ugandan Wildlife Authority regulations your trek permit must be paid for at the time of booking. Contact Acacia for the equivalent amount in your own currency or refer to www.acacia-africa.com

Day 1 From Kampala we travel to the rolling hills of Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy a game drive in search for zebra, eland, Cape buffalo and a variety of antelope, before returning to camp. There may be the chance to go on a boat trip on the lake itself. Day 2 We have a morning game walk and drive in Lake Mburo NP before driving north to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This beautiful area is renowned for its prolific birdlife and mammals including elephant, hyena, buffalo, topi, waterbuck and Ugandan kob. We take in a boat cruise to see kingfishers, fish eagles, pelicans and hippo. Day 3 - 4 After a final game drive we head south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a large area of afro-montane forest and home to approximately half of the world’s 800 remaining mountain gorillas. Finding and observing these gentle giants is truly one of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife experiences.

Day 5 We head back through Uganda’s lush scenery to Kampala, where the tour ends.

NB: This tour starts early on day 1 and ends late on day 5.

01 Lake Mburo NP – game drive LD 02 Lake Mburo NP – game walk, Queen Elizabeth NP – game drive, boat cruise BLD 03 Queen Elizabeth NP – game drive, Bwindi Impenetrable NP BLD 04 Bwindi Impenetrable NP – Gorilla trek BLD 05 Kampala BL


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Tour Code 15MMG5Start Kampala - Finish Kampala




8/9 DAYS15KMT8M

MachameRoute

7/8 DAYS15KT7M

MaranguRoute

NB: *Shuttle transfer from and to Nairobi included for clients tailoring the trek to include transfer.



Adventure: Included in tour price: All highlights, National Park fees, hut fees, Mountain Rescue fees, accommodation, meals on trek, services of mountain guide(s), driver, porters.

Not included: Visa, water on first day of trek, additional supplements, travel insurance, flights, tips, departure taxes, airport transfers, sleeping bag & items of a personal nature.

Transport: Shuttle bus, foot, minibus, 4X4.

Accommodation: Local hotel with en suite facilities (2nights). Multi share mountain huts (4nights).

Mandatory Payments Base tour cost Start / Finish Moshi

Tailor your trek Shuttle transfer Nairobi - Moshi or vice versa

Extra acclimatisation day

5 day Lodge Safari (pg 104)

4 day Zanzibar Island Getaway (pg 109)

Standard + Acclimatisation Day

1 *Shuttle from Nairobi Arrive Moshi

*Shuttle from Nairobi Arrive Moshi

2 Start trek to Mandara Hut 2740m, 5hr +/-

Start trek to Mandara Hut 2740m, 5hr +/-

3 Trek to Horombo Hut 3700m, 5hr +/-

Trek to Horombo Hut 3700m, 5hr +/-

4 Trek to Kibo Hut 4700m, 5 hr +/-

Acclimatisation day walks Horombo Hut

5 Summit and descend to Horombo Hut 5895m, 11hr +/-

Trek to Kibo Hut 4700m, 5 hr +/-

6 Descend to Gate to Moshi 1700m, 3hr +/-

Summit and descend to Horombo Hut 5895m, 11hr +/-

7 *Shuttle to Nairobi Arrangements end

Descend to Gate to Moshi 1700m, 3hr +/-





2 Start trek to Machame Camp 3100m, 5hr +/-

Start trek to Machame Camp 3100m, 5hr +/-

3 Trek to Shira 2 Camp 3840m, 4hr +/

Trek to Shira 2 Camp 3840m, 4hr +/-

4 Trek to Barranco Camp 3860m, 6 hr +/-

Trek to Barranco Camp 3860m, 6 hr +/-

5 Trek to Barafu Hut 4600m, 8hr +/-

Trek to Karanga Camp 4200m, 4hr

6 Summit and descend to Mweka 5895m, 11hr +/-

Trek to Barafu Hut 4600m, 8hr +/-


Summit and descend to Mweka 5895m, 11hr +/-


Descend to Gate to Moshi 1700m, 4hr




8/9 DAYS15KRT8M

RongaiRoute






Accommodation: Local hotel with en suite facilities (2nights). Camping with basic facilities (5nights).





Accommodation: Local hotel with en suite facilities (2nights). Camping with basic facilities (5nights).



Tailor your trek Shuttle bus transfer Nairobi - Moshi or vice versa

Tailor your trek Shuttle bus transfer Nairobi - Moshi or vice versa

Extra acclimatisation day Extra acclimatisation day

5 day Lodge Safari (pg 104) 5 day Lodge Safari (pg 104)

4 day Zanzibar Island Getaway (pg 109) 4 day Zanzibar Island Getaway (pg 109)




2 Start trek to Rongai Camp 2880m, 4hr +/-

Start trek to Rongai Camp 2880m, 4hr +/-

3 Trek to 2nd Cave 3450m, 4hr +/-

Trek to 2nd Cave 3450m, 4hr +/-

4 Trek to 3rd Cave 3870m, 4hr +/-

Trek to Kikelewa 3600m, 4hr +/-

5 Trek to Kibo Huts 4750m, 5hr +/-

Trek to Mawenzi 4330m 4 hr +/-

6 Summit and descend to Horombo Huts 5895m, 11hr +/-

Trek to Kibo Huts 4750m 5hr +/-


Summit and descend to Horombo Huts 5895m 11hr 3hr +/-


Descend to Gate to Moshi, 1700m, 3hr +/-




108 City Breaks & Short Stays

3/4 DAYS15JCS3/4 Johannesburg City Stay

3 DAYS15SHK3 Cape Town Shark Cage Dive

ShortBreaks

4 DAYS15CCS4 Cape Town City Stay

01 Cape Town, arrival transfer if applicable* 02 Full day tour of Cape Peninsula and Winelands L 03 Cape Town - at leisure 04 Cape Town, departure transfer if applicable*

Tour Highlights - included in the tour price

01 Johannesburg, arrival airport transfer 02 *Choose one half day tour above B 03 *Choose one half day tour above B 04 Johannesburg


Departs: Daily Group size: Min. 1 Age: OpenIncluded in tour price: All highlights, arrival or departure airport transfer, accommodation, meals as indicated, driver/ guide on excursions.Accommodation: Comfortable boutique backpackers hostel in Green Point, with shared facilities (3nights).N.B. This stay includes one airport transfer. A second can be arranged if required - contact Acacia or your local agent to book.

Departs: Daily Group size: Min. 1 Age: OpenIncluded in tour price: All highlights, arrival and departure airport transfers, accommodation, meals as indicated, driver/ guide on excursions.Accommodation: Spacious en-suite rooms tastefully decorated in a truly African style, cosy bar, swimming pool, large dining room.N.B. Please indicate flight details at time of booking.N.B. Single supplement may apply on some tours, contact Acacia or your local agent for rates.

Departs: Daily Group size: Min. 1 Age: 6+Included in tour price: All tour highlights, accommodation, meals as indicated, shark dive excursion, services of a commercially licensed shark dive crew.Accommodation: Comfortable hostel with private or shared rooms with shared facilities.N.B. This tour includes one airport transfer. A second can be arranged if required – contact Acacia or your local travel agent to book.

Your hostel is a great base from which to explore Cape Town. Visit the Cape of Good Hope and the Peninsular or famous wineries. The evenings are yours to sample the sumptuous fare of the many al fresco restaurants and bars within the city. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and three nights minimum are required to explore this fascinating city and surrounds.

Johannesburg is one of Africa’s major cities, not only is it big but it has a vast amount to offer any visitor. Choose from the ultimate Johannesburg city tour, to Soweto Township Tours or the Apartheid Museum, the choice is yours! Choice of day tour/s: 15JCS3 - Choose one of the following full day tours Ultimate Johannesburg /Cradle of Human Kind Tour. 15JCS4 - Choose two of the following half day tours Soweto/Apartheid Museum or Johannesburg city tour.

Tour Code 15CCS4Start Cape Town - Finish Cape Town

Tour Code 15JCS3/4Start Johannesburg - Finish Johannesburg

Tour Code 15SHK3Start Cape Town - Finish Cape Town

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It’s said that good things come in small packages - and so it is with our City Breaks! These are ideal if you want freedom from group travel but peace of mind that arrangements are organised when arriving somewhere new. They also make perfect add-ons to the beginning or end of a longer Acacia tour. In each destination we offer either one or both airport transfers, a selection of day tours and activities as well as free time for you to relax and explore the destination in your own way.

01 Cape Town, arrival transfer if applicable* 02 Shark Cage diving & Dyer Island 03 Cape Town, departure transfer if applicable*


As an established marine park, the area around Dyer Island off South Africa’s south coast is one of the most exciting sites to dive with the Great White shark. Attracted by the 50,000 Cape Fur Seals that live on the island, sharks are commonly seen here and our sightings success is very high. Your dive takes place from a launch boat, in a submerged cage and allows for fantastic views! We stay in a comfortable backpacker’s hostel in Cape Town – a great base to explore this amazing city.





109City Breaks & Short Stays

3 DAYS 15NCS3Nairobi City Stay

2 DAYS 15RVI2Rift Valley Insight

01 Arrival transfer to Nairobi Hotel * 02 Full day tour BL 03 Departure transfer to airport B *


01 Lake Nakuru NP – afternoon game drive LD 02 Lake Naivasha, Nairobi BL


Departs: Daily Group size: Min. 1, Max. 12 Age: OpenIncluded in price: All tour highlights, driver/ guide on excursions, pick up and drop off at city hotel.Accommodation: Comfortable hotel near city centre with swimming pool, health club, bars and restaurants; rooms with en suite facilities. N.B.* Either arrival or departure airport transfer included in tour price.

Departs: Daily Group size: Min. 2 Age: OpenIncluded in tour price: All highlights, transport, Park entrance fees, accommodation, meals as indicated, services of a professional driver/ guide.Not included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, drinks, and meals not mentioned, optional activities & items of a personal nature.Transport: 8 seater safari Minibus with roof hatch for game viewing.Accommodation: Tourist class hotel with twin share, en suite.

Explore the city, cultural history and animal orphanages with a tour of one of Africa’s most interesting and exciting capitals. We include a full day tour that covers the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and the Karen Blixen Museum.

Explore a part of the Great Rift Valley with an afternoon game drive in one of the most colourful lakes in Africa - Lake Nakuru. See greater and lesser flamingos flock here to feed from the alkali waters. The forest surrounding the lake boasts many animals including lion, leopard, and rhino to name a few. The following day enjoy a walking safari around the fringes of the fresh water Lake Naivasha before returning to Nairobi.

Tour Code 15NCS3Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

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3 DAYS 15VFA3Victoria Falls Adventure

01 Airport transfer, sunset cruise 02 Victoria Falls – at leisure B 03 Victoria Falls NP visit – airport transfer B


One of the natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls has a range of optional activities for you to enjoy and we provide you with a whole day to explore these. We also include two of the ‘must dos’ in the area, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and a visit to Victoria Falls National Park.

Tour Code 15VFA3Start Victoria Falls - Finish Victoria Falls

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4 DAYS 15ZIG4Zanzibar Island Getaway

01 Arrival airport transfer, Kiwengwa Beach D 02 Kiwengwa Beach BD 03 Transfer to Stone Town BD 04 Stone Town, transfer to port or airport B


Departs: Daily Group size: Min. 2 Age: Open

Included in tour price: All highlights, airport/port transfers, accommodation, meals as indicated.

Accommodation: Kiwengwa: Comfortable beach resort, twin share rooms with en suite, A/C, TV, swimming pools and restaurants. Stone Town: Centrally located hotel, twin share with en suite and A/C.

The exotic island of Zanzibar is famed for its stunning white-sand beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean. Commonly referred to as the ‘Spice Island’ after the spices grown on plantations here, our pretty bungalows are a stone’s throw away from the beach where diving and snorkelling reveal huge arrays of colourful tropical fish around the reef.

Tour Code 15ZIG4Start Zanzibar - Finish Zanzibar

3 Da

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Tour Code 15RVI2Start Nairobi - Finish Nairobi

2 Da

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Departs: Daily Group size: Min. 1, Max. 12 Age: OpenIncluded in tour price: All tour highlights, accommodation, Victoria Falls airport return transfers, meals as indicated, services of guide on excursions. Accommodation: Twin share rooms with A/C and en suite facilities in comfortable hotel, bar, restaurant and swimming pool on site.N.B. The Zambezi sunset dinner cruise departs between 3pm and 4pm on day one. Please ensure your flight arrives in plenty of time for you to enjoy this experience.N.B. Please indicate flight details at time of booking.





110 Pre & Post Tour Accommodation and Airport Transfers

Most Acacia tours depart early in the morning on day 1 and we recommend that you book a nights pre tour accommodation. Similarly tours are scheduled to finish late in the afternoon so in case of delays we recommend that you book an additional night at the end of your tour. We are also able to book airport transfers where indicated. Simply provide your booking agent or Acacia with your flight details at time of booking to request your transfers. Transfer costs are dependant on the number of people in the vehicle, please enquire at time of booking. We suggest booking your accommodation early in order to secure space.

Rates (All rates per person) Transfers

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Tour Code Start Hotel Finish Hotel15NAI7 Mo Afrika Lodge The Victoria Falls Waterfront

15SAI7 The Victoria Falls Waterfront Mo Afrika Lodge

15NCDS12 Ashanti Greenpoint Klein Windhoek Guest House

15SCDS12 Klein Windhoek Guest House Ashanti Greenpoint

15NDDE12 Amanpuri Lodge The Victoria Falls Waterfront

15SDDE12 The Victoria Falls Waterfront Amanpuri Lodge

15NMZE14 Mo Afrika Lodge Adventure Zone Vic Falls

15SMZE14 Adventure Zone Vic Falls Mo Afrika Lodge

15OTO33 Ashanti Greenpoint Mo Afrika Lodge

15BBR36 Mo Afrika Lodge Hotel Boulevard

15GZM39 Hotel Boulevard Mo Afrika Lodge

15SWS19 The Victoria Falls Waterfront Ashanti Greenpoint

15SWS25 Mo Afrika Lodge Ashanti Greenpoint

15DTR19 Ashanti Greenpoint The Victoria Falls Waterfront

15DTR25 Ashanti Greenpoint Mo Afrika Lodge

15TTG6 Red Chilli Backpackers Red Chilli Backpackers

15GEN14 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15MGM18 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15GAG28 Hotel Boulevard Kipepeo Village

15OTG26 Kipepeo Village Hotel Boulevard

15KTA13 Hotel Boulevard Kipepeo Village

15HOT11 Kipepeo Village Hotel Boulevard

15ZTK17 Kipepeo Village Hotel Boulevard

15SEA24 Hotel Boulevard The Victoria Falls Waterfront

15SEA31 Hotel Boulevard Mo Afrika Lodge

15ZVK22 Kipepeo Beach Resort Mo Afrika Lodge

15EAE21 The Victoria Falls Waterfront Hotel Boulevard

15EAE29 Mo Afrika Lodge Hotel Boulevard

15CTZ35 Ashanti Greenpoint Kipepeo Village

15ZTC34 Hotel Boulevard Ashanti Greenpoint

15CTK41 The Vic Falls Waterfront Hotel Boulevard

15KTC43 Hotel Boulevard Ashanti Greenpoint

15RLM36 The Victoria Falls Waterfront Hotel Boulevard

15RLM44 Mo Afrika Lodge Hotel Boulevard

15GAA56 Ashanti Greenpoint Hotel Boulevard

15UAAV39 Hotel Boulevard The Victoria Falls Waterfront

15UAAJ46 Hotel Boulevard Mo Afrika Lodge

15UAO58 Hotel Boulevard Ashanti Greenpoint

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Tour Code Start Hotel Finish Hotel15MCWV27 Join Day 1 Kipepeo Village

15ZCW25 Join Day 1 Hotel Boulevard

15HCW35 Join Day 1 Mo Afrika Lodge

15ZDM37 Join Day 1 Ashanti Greenpoint

15CNA12A Ashanti Greenpoint Klein Windhoek Guest House

15CDF12A Amanpuri Lodge Vic Falls Safari Lodge

15CDF20A Ashanti Greenpoint Vic Falls Safari Lodge

15ZPK13 Vic Falls Safari Lodge Safari Club SA

15BEA11A Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15KLM5A Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15TGP5A Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15KSD9 Safari Club SA On The Beach Lodge

15CTC8 On The Beach Lodge Ashanti Greenpoint

15KVF7A Safari Club SA The Victoria Falls Waterfront

15OWT7A The Victoria Falls Waterfront Safari Club SA

15DCW11A Safari Club SA Safari Club SA

15SAM14A Safari Club SA Safari Club SA

15TKA6 Tshahitsi Lodge Tshahitsi Lodge

15DCS9 Ashanti Greenpoint Ashanti Greenpoint

15KTCT17 Mo Afrika Lodge Ashanti Greenpoint

15KTP14 Ashanti Greenpoint Tshahitsi Lodge

15RZ7 Adventure Zone Vic falls Adventure Zone Vic falls

15RZ7A Rainbow Hotel Rainbow Hotel

15BOB7 Adventure Zone Vic falls Adventure Zone Vic falls

15MMS3 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15MMS4 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15MND4 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15CGR7 Ashanti Greenpoint Ashanti Greenpoint

15CV5 Rainbow Hotel Rainbow Hotel

15MLS3 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15MMLN4 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15TWLS6 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15TTC7 Hotel Boulevard Hotel Boulevard

15MGE3 Metropole Hotel Metropole Hotel

15MMG5 Metropole Hotel Metropole Hotel

15KT7M Springlands Hotel Springlands Hotel

15KTMT8M Springlands Hotel Springlands Hotel

15KRT8M Springlands Hotel Springlands Hotel

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Single Twin/ Dorm Single Twin Double Tent Tent

Mo Afrika £40 £24 £16 – –

Safari Club £52 £35 – – –

The Victoria Falls Waterfront £62 £42 – £19 £13

Ashanti Lodge Green Point £27 £20 £12 – –

Tshahitsi Lodge £47 £32 – – –

Adventure Zone Vic Falls £55 £36 – – –

Red Chilli Backpackers £20 £12 £8 – –

Hotel Boulevard £63 £41 – – –

Kipepeo Beach Resort £41 £27 – – –

Klein Windhoek Guest House £52 £30 – – –

Vic Falls Safari Lodge £108 £108 – – –

On the Beach Lodge £47 £34 £15 – –

Rainbow Hotel £129 £86 – – –

Metrolpole Hotel £118 £67 – – –

Springlands Hotel £50 £25 – – –

Amanpuri Lodge £20 £14 £13 – –

Nairobi Transfer From £23

Cape Town Transfer From £16

Johannesburg Transfer One way transfer included in accommodation rate

Dar Es Salaam Transfer From £40

Livingstone Transfer From £10

Victoria Falls Transfer From £12

Windhoek Transfer From £28

Kampala Transfer From £32

Swakopmund Transfer From £31

Rates valid 01 Jan 15 – 30 June 15

Rates valid 01 Jan 15 – 30 June 15

111Visa Requirements, Climate Chart, Vaccination Guide

Visa Requirements

Visa Country/ Nationality

British Australian New Zealander

American Canadian Belgian Irish Dutch Danish Italian German Austrian Swedish Finnish Norwegian Mexican South Korean

South Africa No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No

Swaziland No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes

Namibia No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes

Botswana No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes

Zimbabwe Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Zambia Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Mozambique Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Malawi No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes

Tanzania Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Kenya Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Uganda Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Rwanda No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Please double check all visa requirements at least one month in advance of travel and use the above as a guide only.

These temperatures are in Degrees Celsius - average Hi’s/Lo’s for that month. The blue months are the rainy seasons for those countries.

Vaccination Guide [R Recommended C Compulsory]

Country/Nationality

Tetanus Diphtheria Polio Hepatitis A Heapitis B Typhoid Meningitis Rabies Yellow Fever Malaria

South Africa R R R R - R - - R* R

Swaziland R R R R R R - - R R

Namibia R R R R - R - R * R

Botswana R R R R - R - R R* R

Zimbabwe R R R R - R - - * R

Zambia R R R R R R - R R R

Mozambique R R R R R R R R * R

Malawi R R R R R R - - R* R

Tanzania R R R R R R R R R R

Kenya R R R R R R R R R* R

Uganda R R R R R R - R R R

Rwanda R R R R R R - R C R

Please note this chart is only a guide and consultation with your doctor or international travel clininc is reccommended. * If you are entering from a yellow fever infected area you must have a valid Yellow Fever certificate. R - Recommended. C - Compulsory.

Acacia Adventure Holidays Ltd. is associated with the following organisations:

Climate Chart

Country City/Town Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

South Africa Cape Town 26/16 26/16 25/14 22/12 19/09 18/08 17/07 18/08 18/09 21/11 23/13 24/14

Johannesburg 26/14 25/14 24/13 22/10 19/06 17/04 17/04 20/06 23/09 25/12 25/13 26/14

Swaziland Manzini 28/19 28/19 27/18 26/15 24/12 22/09 23/09 24/11 26/13 26/15 27/16 28/18

Namibia Swakopmund 29/17 28/16 27/15 25/13 22/09 20/07 20/06 23/08 25/12 29/15 29/15 30/17

Botswana Maun 32/19 31/19 31/18 31/15 28/10 25/06 25/06 29/09 32/14 35/19 34/19 32/19

Zimbabwe Harare 26/16 26/16 26/14 26/13 23/09 21/07 21/07 23/08 26/12 28/14 27/16 26/16

Zambia Lusaka 25/20 26/18 25/18 25/16 23/14 22/11 23/10 24/12 26/17 28/20 27/20 24/20

Mozambique Maputo 30/22 31/22 29/21 28/19 27/16 23/13 24/13 26/14 27/16 28/18 28/19 29/21

Malawi Lilongwe 27/17 27/17 27/16 27/14 25/11 23/08 23/07 25/08 27/12 30/15 29/17 28/18

Tanzania Dar es Salaam 28/13 28/14 27/15 25/16 23/15 22/13 22/12 23/12 25/13 27/14 27/14 27/14

Kenya Nairobi 25/12 26/13 25/14 24/14 22/13 21/12 21/11 21/11 24/11 24/13 23/13 23/13

Uganda Kampala 24/09 24/11 23/11 23/11 23/11 23/09 23/08 23/09 23/11 24/10 23/11 23/10

Rwanda Kigali 25/15 25/15 25/15 24/15 23/15 24/14 25/15 26/15 26/15 25/15 24/15 24/15

112 Terms & Conditions

The contract specified in 1 b) below (“The Contract”) for any of the holidays described in this brochure is between all persons named on the Booking Form (“You”) and Acacia Adventure Holidays Limited (‘the Company’and“we” and “our”), and is made subject to the conditions below. By booking a holiday with us you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions which govern the relationship, cancellation policy, and limitations of liability. These Terms and Conditions affect your rights and designate the governing law and forum for resolution of any and all disputes.1. Booking Your Holidaya) To secure your booking You should complete and sign the Acacia Adventure Holidays Booking Form and send the original of this to the Company or complete the applicable online booking procedure on the Company’s website or with one of our appointed agents, with a non-refundable deposit of GB £150 per person (or other amount notified in writing by the Company) and for holidays visiting the gorillas and chimpanzees, the non refundable payment of the appropriate trekking permits. If You are booking within eight weeks of departure, full payment is required. b) Your booking is accepted by the Company and becomes effective only from the date when the Company has confirmed acceptance to You or your travel agent in writing and issued a Confirmation Invoice. On that date The Contract for the holiday will come into effect. If for any reason the Company does not accept your booking your deposit will be returned. c) If You arrange your holiday directly with the Company, all correspondence and other communications will be sent to the address specified by You on your Booking Form, which will be that of the first person named, unless indicated otherwise by You. d) If your booking is made through a travel agent, all communication from the Company will be with the agent. All monies you pay to the travel agent are held by it on your behalf until we issue our Confirmation Invoice. After this, the travel agent holds the monies on the Company’s behalf. e) For the avoidance of doubt, all online bookings shall be deemed as booked in England and subject to these Terms and Conditions.2.Your Financial ProtectionThe Company is a member of ABTA (W4093) and is bonded to provide for your financial protection in the event of the Company’s insolvency. In the UK flight all the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure and on the Company’s website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme (ATOL 6499). When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. For more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate.3.Amendments and Cancellationa) Amendments by You The Company will make every effort to assist You if you wish to alter your arrangements but reserves the right to impose an amending charge of £50 per booking in the event of your wishing to change a booking previously confirmed by the Company up to 56 days before departure, together with communication charges and other expenses incurred by the company. These charges will be payable whether or not the Company is successful in confirming the amended reservation. Amendments made by You within 56 days of departure will be treated as cancellations and re-bookings.The normal cancellation charges detailed below will then apply. All amendments should be reconfirmed in writing, signed by the signatory of the original Booking Form.b) Transfer of Bookings You may change your booking up to 30 days before departure by transferring it to another person if you are unavoidably prevented from travelling and the transferee meets any and all the conditions which apply to the travel arrangements booked.The right to transfer is subject to a payment of an administration fee of £50 per person (plus appropriate holiday insurance premium, if applicable) together with all additional charges of whatever sort imposed by the suppliers providing the component parts of the arrangements.c) Cancellation by You If You wish to cancel your booking You must inform the Company in writing (signed by the person who signed the original Booking Form) sending such written notification to Basement Unit, 23A Craven Terrace, London,W2 3QH. Cancellation will be effective on the day it is received by the Company.The following charges,in addition to your deposit and where applicable the gorilla and chimpanzee permit moneys, will be payable by You, depending upon the number of days prior to departure date when the Company receives notice of cancellation.Date when Written Advice Percentage of Holiday of Cancellation Received Fee Payable56 days or more prior to departure Deposit42 to 55 days prior to departure 35% Tour Price forfeit28 to 41 days prior to departure 50% Tour Price forfeit14 to 27 days prior to departure 75% Tour Price forfeitLess than 14 days prior to departure 100% Tour Price forfeit(d) The Company acts as an agent when booking pre or post tour hotel accommodation and airport transfers. Cancellation of booked accommodation or transfers will be subject to a fee equal to one night’s accommodation provided you give at least 7 days’ notice of cancellation. Cancellation within 7 days will be subject to a fee equal to 100% of the price You have paid for the transfers and accommodation. d) Amendments or Cancellation by the Company.(i) If You do not pay the balance of the holiday price by eight weeks (56 days) before departure date, the Company reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled, and to levy cancellation charges.(ii) Every effort will be made to operate all holidays as advertised. However, we do plan the arrangements many months in advance and occasionally we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. In very rare circumstances, such as insufficient numbers on safari holiday departures, the Company may have to cancel the whole or part of your holiday at any time up to four weeks prior to departure. In the event of any cancellation, the Company will use its best endeavours to offer alternative arrangements of a comparable standard or to make a full and prompt refund for all monies paid by You.(iii) The Company will not normally cancel any holiday within four weeks of departure, except in circumstances outside the Company’s control in the event of war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activities (threatened or actual), natural and nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions, or other circumstances amounting to force majeure. The Company will then use its best endeavours to offer you an alternative holiday of comparable standard, or make full and prompt refund of all monies paid to it by you.(iv) In the rare event of cancellation becoming necessary within four weeks of departure date for reasons other than the force majeure circumstances described in the preceding paragraph, then the Company will offer, whenever possible, comparable arrangements or a full refund of all monies received by the Company from you. In addition,

if the Company cancels a holiday less than 15 days before departure, compensation of 10% of the holiday price (excluding insurance premiums, amendment charges and air fares) will be paid to You.(v) The Company reserves the right to alter routes, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport, without prior notice, during the period of the holiday, due to circumstances or events which affect the stated intentions of the holiday. These influences may include, but are not limited to, sickness, mechanical breakdown, events emanating from political disputes, acts of terrorism (threatened or actual), entry of border difficulties, adverse weather conditions, earthquakes, and other unpredictable or unforeseeable circumstances.(vi) The Company designates selected tour departures as ‘Guaranteed’ at its discretion. This guarantee is subject to (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above and the Company reserves the right to remove the Guaranteed designation at any time. 4.Acacia Adventure Holidays Price Policya) All Prices in this brochure are based by reference to currency rates published in the Financial Times on 22 August 2014. The Company reserves the right to increase the tour price not less than 30 days before departure, to take account of: government action, currency exchange rate fluctuations, increase in fuel costs or ground transportation charges, although it will absorb an amount equal to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements as arranged by the Company. The Company reserves the right to change any of the services, prices, or other particulars contained in this brochure at any time before we enter into a contract with you. If there is any change the Company will notify you before you enter into such contract. b) After the Company has issued your initial Confirmation Invoice (after receipt of your signed Booking Form), should there be a need for any subsequent surcharges, these will be shown on a Supplementary Invoice, sent to You (or your travel agent) no later than nine weeks (63 days) prior to your departure date. c) Payment of all invoices is due to reach the Company not later than eight weeks (56 days) prior to departure date. Provided that the Company receives settlement in full by the due date, it undertakes to absorb any price increases that may arise after that date, except for airfare and Local Payment increases. d) The financial commitments the Company undertakes in order to offer this guarantee mean that it may not be able to make reductions in holiday prices should exchange rates vary from those quoted in clause 4a. e) If your holiday is booked within the eight week period mentioned here, then your Confirmation Invoice will have detailed the final surcharges (if any) that are due. f ) Should any final surcharges exceed 10% of the total price of your holiday as invoiced at the time when your booking was first made, you are entitled to cancel your booking within 14 days of the date of issue of our Supplementary Invoice and obtain a full refund of all payments made to the Company, except for holiday insurance and any amendment charge previously incurred. Cancellation advice is deemed to become effective on the date on which the Company receives this. Cancellations should always be notified in writing (Recorded Delivery is advisable), and sent to us at Basement Unit, 23A Craven Terrace London,W2 3QH. g) On the tours described on pages 20-85 (‘Overland’, ‘Voluntours’, and ‘Overland Accommodated’ tours) the Local Payment is a mandatory payment additional to the Tour Price and is intended to cover the cost of items listed under the Local Payment’ heading on the relevant brochure page for each tour.There is an additional mandatory payment on the applicable tours for the viewing permits for the gorillas and chimpanzees. The Local Payment must be paid in U.S. Dollars cash at the pre-departure meeting prior to the departure of the holiday or as otherwise directed by the tour leader. h) Local Payment for other tours is a mandatory payment additional to the Tour Price which must be paid in cash in the currency stipulated on the relevant brochure page.5. Responsibilities of the Company(a) The Company applies all reasonable checks to ensure that those involved in the preparation and provision of your holiday maintain the appropriate standards.The descriptions, information and opinions given in this brochure by the Company are given in good faith, based on the latest information at the time of going to press. Unless specifically advised to the contrary by the Company, nothing shown in any brochure or other publication (whether supplied by us or not) constitutes a condition or term of this contract, or shall be relied upon in any way. In exceptional circumstances outside the control of the Company, its agents or suppliers, such as, but not limited to, circumstances amounting to force majeure such as war, threat of war, political unrest, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activities (threatened or actual), legally or illegally organised labour disputes, adverse weather conditions, and acts of God, the Company, its agents or suppliers cannot be held responsible for any limitation or withdrawal of facilities.(b) (i) Where You do not suffer death or personal injury, we accept liability should any part of your holiday arrangements booked with the Company in the United Kingdom not be as described in the brochure and not be of a reasonable standard, and, subject to (iii), (iv) and (v) below will pay you compensation of an amount which could reasonably be expected, taking into account all the relevant circumstances. Any sums received by You from suppliers, such as airlines due to the Denied Boarding Regulations 1992 (in this case sums paid by the airline constitute the full amount of your entitlement to compensation for all matters flowing from the airline’s actions) will be deducted from any sum paid to You as compensation by the Company.(ii) Where You suffer death or personal injury as a result of an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements with the Company, we accept responsibility subject to (iii), (iv) and (v) below.(iii) The Company accepts liability in accordance with (i) and (ii) above and subject to (iv) and (v) below except where the cause of the failure of your holiday arrangements or any death or personal injury You may suffer is not due to any fault on our part or that of our servants, agents or suppliers, and is your fault, or due to the actions of someone unconnected with your holiday arrangements or due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances or events which neither we, nor our servants, agents or suppliers could have anticipated or avoided even with the exercise of full care.(iv) Where a claim (whether for personal injury or non personal injury) arises out of loss or damage suffered during the course of air travel, rail travel, sea travel, road travel or hotel accommodation, the Company’s liability and/or the amount of compensation You will receive will be limited in accordance with the contractual terms of the companies providing the transportation for your travel arrangements, which are incorporated into this contract, and the provisions of the relevant International Conventions, namely the Warsaw Convention 1929 as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955, the Berne Convention 1961, the Geneva Convention 1973, the Paris Convention 1962, and the Montreal Convention.(v) The Company’s acceptance of liability in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above is conditional upon You assigning any rights that You may have against any of our servants, agents, or suppliers which is in any way responsible

for the failure of your holiday arrangements or any death or personal injury You may suffer. Such acceptance of liability is also subject to your following the procedures for the notification of complaints set out in the booking conditions.(vi) The use by the Company of transport in connection with your holiday is subject to the conditions of carriage of the operators or owners of such transport.These conditions may include the provision of the law of the country of the carrier or be subject to international conventions which may limit or exclude the carrier’s liability.(vii) Please note that when You book excursions or other services locally you contract with the local company providing that excursion or service and not with the Company.The Company has no legal liability for anything that goes wrong with such an excursion or service and any claim which you might have arising from the excursion or service will be against the relevant local company and subject to the local company’s terms and conditions.(ix) You should regard as optional all activities and/or excursions mentioned in this brochure which are not undertaken on a vehicle belonging to the Company, and are not specifically stated as being included in the tour price. (x) The Company, where appropriate and with reasonable discretion, shall afford initial general assistance to a client who suffers illness, personal injury or death during the period of his holiday.(xi) The Company’s employees, agents, and representatives have no authority to vary these conditions.6.Your Responsibilitiesa) All passports, visas, health certificates or other travel documents required for the holiday must be obtained by You. It is your responsibility to ensure that that these remain in order, and to meet any additional costs incurred (whether by You or by the Company on your behalf ) as a result of failure to comply with such requirements. Any information or advice given by the Company on passports, visas, vaccinations, etc. is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the Company. b) No credit or refund is possible for any unused services included in the holiday price or Local payment. This includes where the reason for not using the services is due to illness or to disinclination, or to lost, mislaid, or destroyed travel documents, or for departing the tour early or before it reaches its final destination. c) You must obtain confirmed onward or return flight tickets prior to departure for Africa. The Company cannot be held responsible if You are refused entry to any country through failure to supply proof of onward travel. You must accept responsibility for reconfirming all onward travel arrangements. d) You are responsible for checking-in at the correct time. The Company cannot accept responsibility if You miss flights or tours as a result of late a check-in. e) You acknowledge that the nature of the holiday is expeditionary and adventurous, and that you will be visiting places where the political, cultural and geographical conditions present certain dangers, risks and physical challenges greater than those present in our everyday lives. f ) It is compulsory that You have personal travel insurance. This policy must include a minimum cover of £250,000 for medical and repatriation expenses.g) You agree that during the holiday images, photos, or videos may be taken by other clients or Company staff that may contain You in part or in whole. You agree that these images may be reproduced by The Company and You grant perpetual, royalty free, worldwide, irrevocable license to reproduce such images, photos, or videos in any medium for promotion and publicity purposes.7.Arbitration, Law and JurisdictionAny matters arising from The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales. Should You have a complaint about any aspect of the Company’s arrangements, the complaint should be reported immediately to our local representative in order that the Company may be given the opportunity to investigate and rectify the matter during your holiday. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up by writing to the Company at 23A Craven Terrace, London W2 3QH within 28 days of the end of your travel arrangements with the Company. If You have a dispute with the Company which You are unable to resolve, You may call upon the low cost ABTA Arbitration Scheme (details on request) which is administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. If You decide to proceed to Arbitration under this scheme You must send a written notice of your decision to ABTA within nine months of your scheduled date of return. Claims which exceed £5,000 per person or £25,000 per Booking Form, or claims which relate principally or exclusively to (or are a consequence of ) illness or physical injury, are not admissible for settlement under the Scheme.8. Data Protection PolicyIn order to process your booking and to ensure your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we need to use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass on the information to the various relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be provided to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, controls of data protection in Africa may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not however, pass any information to any person not responsible for any part of your travel arrangements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in Africa or not, we cannot provide your holiday. In making this booking, You consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons).You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If You would like to see this please contact us.Acacia Adventure Holidays LimitedRegistered office: First Floor, 135 Notting Hill Gate, London,W11 3LB Registered Number: 3804375 Photo Acknowledgements: I Yates, Safari Par Excellence, SATOUR, T McCormick, N Irwin, J Milton, H Strydon, C Mears, D Crossland, K Scott, J Vogel, Z Hall, D Pegg, L Klee, J Piorecky, D Christie, L Brown, J Corothers, C Littlejohn, H Jeans, J Hakze, V McCarthy, R Langham-Love, A Law, M Lewis, S Williams, S Gil Sanudo, J Hurford, H Lukaszewicz, A Lukaszewicz, E Meyer. Design and Production: L Krumrey, A St Leger Seaton Artichoke Creative; C Mears.

Booking Form 113

Personal Details 1st Person 2nd Person (if applicable)Surname (Mr/Mrs/Ms)

First Name (as passport)

Nationality (as passport)

Date & Place of Birth

Occupation

Special Diet? (eg Vegetarian)

Known Medical Conditions

(Use separate sheet if nec)

Are You Taking Specific Medication

In Emergency, Contact

Name

Relationship

Address

Telephone

Passport Details 1st Person 2nd Person (if applicable)Passport Number

Place of Issue

Date of Issue

Valid Until

Tour Details 1st Tour 2nd Tour (if applicable)Tour Name

Tour Code

Tour Price

Departure Date

Tour Duration

Starting At & On

Finishing At & On

Arrival Flight Details (Flight No. arrival time)

Security & Government Advice (Foreign Office Advice)As the British Foreign Office information is constantly changing and because we travel through so many countries, it isimpractical for Acacia to advise clients of current stability in the countries we visit. If you are concerned about the political and security situation in any country, we recommend you contact your own governments travel advice department. Information from the British Foreign Office Travel Advice Unit is available online at www.gov.uk

Medical DeclarationsFor known medical conditions: If you have a known medical condition, you may need to complete a Medical Declaration Form before we can confirm your booking. Please ask Acacia or your agent for the relevant form. Please also see booking condition five.

DeclarationI have read, understood and agree to the conditions of booking and insurance. I have read, understood and accept all information in this brochure, particularly with regard to acceptance of risk, security & Foreign Office advice, type of travel, likely conditions, and what is/not included in the tour price & local payment. I agree to pay the balance not later than 8 weeks before the departure date. I am aware that the contract including all matters arising from it, is subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

1st Person 2st Person

Signature

Date

Survey

Can we give out your phone no. to others on the same tour? Yes No

Have you travelled with Acacia before? Yes No

Where did you first hear of Acacia?

Friend – who?

Advert – which publication?

Travel Agent – which one?

Other?

Travel Insurance

All clients are reminded that travel insurance is compulsory.

My insurers are

Emergency service number

If you require Travel Insurance please contact Acacia to be referred to a suitable Travel Insurance provider

Credit/Charge Card

I enclose £150 deposit per person per tour Deposits £ Other £

Total enclosed £

Please debit my credit / charge card the deposit*/ full payment* (delete as applicable)

Amount £

Card type VISA Mastercard Amex

Card number

Card expiry date

CVV Number (last 3 digits on the the back of card)

Signature

For All Correspondence:

Address

Home tel

Work tel

E-mail

Acacia Adventure Holidays LondonTel: 44 20 7706 4700 Fax: 44 20 7706 4686 Email: [email protected] Ground Floor, 23A Craven Terrace, Lancaster Gate, London W2 3QH

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AGENT’S STAMP ACACIA ADVENTURE HOLIDAYSAcacia Adventure Holidays Ltd is proud to be a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) an organisation created to maintain high standards within the travel industry. As an ABTA member your financial protection is guaranteed no matter where in the world you book. ABTA members must meet stringent criteria in terms of professionalism quality of service and brochure accuracy ensuring your peace of mind for your holiday. Visit Acacia’s web-site at www.acacia-africa.com

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LONDONLower Ground Floor,23A Craven Terrace,Lancaster Gate,London W2 3QHT: 44 20 7706 4700F: 44 20 7706 4686

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