Good news for wildlife fans, leading safari operator, Acacia Africa is holding its 2015 prices for all bookings made up to 04 January, 2016.  

 

The adventure specialist also has an exciting list of deals on offer. The discounted camping overland expeditions include Botswana, the country topping Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 list, South Africa, the England cricket team scheduled to tour the Rainbow Nation, and Kenya, the Out Of Africa movie marking 30 years since its release on 18 December.

 

Botswana topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 list, but go there before the year is out and you’ll save 30% (£187pp) on the 12-day Desert & Delta Express departing 12 December.  Pole your mokoro across the Okavango Delta and enjoy game drives in the Chobe National Park.  From £438pp (no single supplement) including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver.  Excludes local payment from £361pp and return flight. Starts Swakopmund - ends Livingstone. Full tour price £625pp.

 

This December, the Out Of Africa movie will commemorate 30 years since its release date. Countless generations have been captivated by the seven time Academy Award winner, making this the ideal time for die-hard Kenya fans to book a safari. Depart on 13 December and save 30% (£292pp) on the 13 day Kenya & Tanzania Adventure, the overland journey including game drives in the Masai Mara. Acacia Africa also suggest booking an additional day in Nairobi to visit the Karen Blixen Museum. From £683pp (no single supplement) including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver.  Excludes local payment from £919pp and return flight. Starts Nairobi - ends Dar es Salaam. Full tour price £975pp.

 

Get festive on the African continent and begin your Christmas in Livingstone with a white water rafting expedition.  Visits to Zimbabwe and South Africa also feature on the seven day African Insight. Save 30% (£142pp) from £333pp (no single supplement) including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver.  Excludes local payment from £205pp and return flight. Departing 23 December. Starts Livingstone - ends Johannesburg. Full tour price £475pp.

 

Beat those New Year blues with a 30% saving (£364pp) on the 23 day Kruger, Victoria Falls and Zanzibar departing 31 December.  Explore the Kruger, Hwange and South Luangwa (where the walking safari originated) national parks, the itinerary ending with a beach stay on the Spice Island. From £851pp (no single supplement) including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver.  Excludes local payment from £571pp and return flight. Starts. Full tour price £1,215pp.

 

Head for Cape Town’s historic PPC Newlands cricket ground where England will play South Africa in early January. One of the most beautiful in the game, Cape Town’s majestic Table Mountain looms in the background. Make the most of the Mother City and book a four day Cape Town city stay, the itinerary including stops at the Cape Point light house and Boulder’s beach, a traditional Cape lunch at the old harbour of Kalk Bay and township visit. The urban adventure ends with a drive through the Constantia Valley. Visit the oldest wine farm outside of Europe, and sample a tipple on a late afternoon wine tasting expedition.From £160pp (two sharing) including arrival transfer, accommodation (comfortable backpackers hostel with cafe, rooms with shared facilities, 3 nights) and driver/guide on excursions. Any day departures. 

 

Alternatively, book a seat on the seven day African Insight southbound departing 06 January, the itinerary including stops in the Hwange, Kruger and Victoria Falls national parks. The third Sunfoil Test Match runs from 14-18 January at Bidvest Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, the overland adventure ending in “the City of Gold” on 12 January.  Save 25% (£118pp) from £357pp (no single supplement) including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Excludes local payment from £205pp and return flight. Full tour price £475pp. Starts Livingstone - ends Johannesburg. 

 

All deals should be booked before 30 November. For more information please contact Acacia Africa: 020 7706 4700; info@acacia-africa.com; www.acacia-africa.com. SATSA membership No. 1931, ATOL No. 6499 and ABTA No. W4093 PROTECTED.