Acacia Africa will launch six new camping overland tours in June.  The safari specialist is offering a 20% discount on introductory departures - the seven day Kruger Swazi & Beach costing from only £260pp (no single supplement).

South Africa is currently one of the most affordable long haul destinations for Brits to visit, but while sterling has doubled in value against the rand over the last five years it's the country's hidden treasures which make it a 'must see' destination.

The Kingdom of Swaziland and Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho are contained within the Rainbow Nation's borders and with tourism about to take off in these less well travelled enclaves, Acacia Africa's latest overland tours are bucket list central for adventurers. Both landlocked countries have realised the potential of community tourism early on - visiting villages and engaging with the locals an integral part of the Africa specialist's latest overland safaris. Scheduled for a June launch, the new itineraries will range from four to 46 days, the seven day Kruger, Swazi and Beach priced from only £325pp.

Experience overland travel with Acacia Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXO0SWdIc-k&nohtml5=False

Arno, Delport, Sales & Marketing Manager at Acacia Africa comments “South Africa is a big seller with budget backpackers, our new four day Kruger Safari costing from only £295pp, and with the Lesotho Loti and Swaziland Lilangeni pegged to the weak South African rand, these two destinations are also great value for money. The ideal time to visit the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, this year the Zulu nation will celebrate its bicentennial.”

SAVE £65pp: The seven day Kruger, Swazi & Beach kicks off with Big Five game drives in the Kruger. A river cruise at the coastal town of St. Lucia, safaris in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and optional mountain biking in Swaziland's Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary also feature on the itinerary. From only £260pp (no single supplement) with 20% discount. Departing 25 June. The tour starts in Johannesburg (recent winner of the GQ magazine award for 'Coolest Capital') and ends in Durban. The largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Zulu culture is alive and well in 'Durbs,' an urban beach paradise. The price includes transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Full price £325pp. Book before 30 April.  

SAVE £165pp: An opportunty to peer into the heart and soul of Southern Africa, on the 19 day Kruger To Cape Town there are village visits in Swaziland and Lesotho and guided tours of South Africa's historic battlefields. Skirting the Rainbow Nation's wild coastline and Indian Ocean beaches, travellers will have their pick of watersports, the itinerary including a stop at the Tsitsikamma National Park - a hiking and marine paradise.  With the promise of Big Five viewing in the Kruger and Big Seven wildlife watching in the Addo Elephant National Park the tour is bound to excite safari-goers. From only £660pp (no single supplement) with 20% discount + adventure pass from £100pp. Departing 25 June. The price includes transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Starts Johannesburg - ends Cape Town. Full price £825pp. Book before 30 April.

Additional new camping overland tours include, the 12 day Coast, Lesotho & Cape Town; 40 day Southern Africa Adventurer and 46 day Southern Africa Explorer.

Acacia Africa is also putting Zimbabwe back in the safari spotlight. New for 2016, the 14 day Southern Africa Magic, seven day Kruger & Victoria Falls and 11 day Delta and Chobe Waterways small group tours visit the Victoria Falls, Bulawayo and the Matobo National Park - one of the best places to view rhino in Africa.

Arno Delport, comments “Zimbabwe is a rising star on the Africa travel circuit, the country continuing to grow in popularity. The recent opening of Zimbabwe's new US$150m Victoria Falls International Airport terminal and the possibility of direct flights from the UK could also be a game changer for travellers when it comes to their choice of safari destination.”

The 14 day Southern African Magic small group tour includes the opportunity to safari by 4X4 in the Kruger, on foot in the Polokwane Game Reserve and Matobo National Park and by mokoro on the Okavango Delta. The two week itinerary also features a sunset cruise at the Victoria Falls, a Tswana village visit at Gweta and a visit to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary near Serowe in Botswana. From £1,395pp (two sharing) + Safari Pass from £870pp including transport, accommodation (twin share chalets and guest houses with en-suite facilities 12 nights, pre-erected tent with en-suite facilities one night), most meals and services of tour leader/driver. Starts - Johannesburg - ends Johannesburg. Next guaranteed departures 07 May and 25 June.

http://acacia-africa.com/tours/southern-african-magic-accommodated-16SAM14A 

Experience Adventure Tours at their Wildest with Acacia Africa: Launched in March 2016, Acacia Africa's new website makes searching for the ultimate safari experience even easier. Visitors have the opportunity to fine tune their perfect tour based on budget, timeframe and interests, and for those who are not yet at the booking stage there is the option to develop a 'wish list,' which can be emailed to personal accounts and friends. Authentic travel is key, and guest focused content has a strong presence on the website. Some examples are the 'Acacia Africa' Instagram feed and Trip Advisor reviews, as well as striking imagery showcasing guests having a blast in exciting locations around Southern and East Africa. 

Acacia Africa adventurers Tom Measures, Anita Lam and Elisha Gaffney created the following video of their overland travels through South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. The video is showcased on the home page of the new website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXO0SWdIc-k&nohtml5=False

Always up to the minute, tour prices and dates are updated in real time. The dynamic website also features blog posts, news and special offers.

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All prices exclude return flight - independent prices on request. Tour prices are also available in EUR, USD$, CAD$ AUD$ NZD$ and ZAR. Acacia Africa's complete collection includes; camping overland, accommodated overland, small group safaris, short safaris and treks, city breaks and short stays and tailor-made travel. Countries covered: South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda. Overland travel 18-39 years. Many of Acacia Africa's small group safaris are open age (from eight years). Acacia Africa (020 7706 4700; acacia-africa.com) SATSA membership No. 1931, ATOL No. 6499 and ABTA No. W4093 PROTECTED.

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