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- Operator
- Acacia Adventure Holidays
- Overland Truck
- Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 6 - 16
- Age range 18 to 75
Highlights
- Visit Kruger National Park
- Journey to Matobo National Park
- Visit South Luangwa National Park
- Travel to Serengeti National Park
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Pretoria, South Africa to Hazyview Greater Kruger
- Day 2 Hazyview Greater Kruger to Kruger National Park
- Day 3 Hazyview Greater Kruger to Tshipise
- Day 4 Tshipise to Matobo, Zimbabwe
- Day 5 Matobo National Park
- Day 6 Matobo to Livingstone, Zambia
- Day 7-8 Livingstone
- Day 9 Livingstone to Lusaka
- Day 10 Lusaka to Petauke
- Day 11 Petauke to South Luangwa National Park
- Day 12 South Luangwa National Park to Chipata
- Day 13 Chipata to Kande Beach Lake Malawi, Malawi
- Day 14 Kande Beach Lake Malawi
- Day 15 Kande Beach to Chitimba Lake Malawi
- Day 16 Chitimba to Iringa, Tanzania
- Day 17 Iringa to Mikumi National Park Area
- Day 18 Mikumi National Park Area to Dar es Salaam
- Day 19 Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Island, Stone Town
- Day 20-22 Zanzibar Island, Nungwi
- Day 23 Zanzibar Island, Nungwi - Bagamoyo
- Day 24 Bagamoyo to Marangu
- Day 25 Marangu to Arusha
- Day 26 Arusha to Serengeti National Park
- Day 27 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 28 Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
- Day 29 Arusha to Nairobi, Kenya
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Acacia Adventure Holidays
Number of tours
93
Age Range
18 to 75 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
Since Acacia Adventures Holidays first set off on their first trip more than...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Live Free· February 20th, 2023I can't even describe how special and amazing...Show more
Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this reviewHi there, Thank you for your kind words - we are pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. We will make sure your comments are passed to our operations manager so that Pete and Francis are given the credit they deserve :-) We hope to welcome you back... Show more
Trip date: January 2023- Angela· January 12th, 2019From J'Burg all the way to Nairobi was a fantastic journey with Acacia. I have had the best time throughout the 30 days on this overland trip. Pete, the tour guide is awesome and well-organised. Francis, the driver is the super funny and friendly. They've really made the trip to another level. What's more is their cooking, oh my god, we are so spoiled. When I have a chance, I will definitely jump on another overland truck with Acacia.Show moreAcacia Adventure Holidays commented on this reviewThank you Angela for the great review. Pete and Francis will be thrilled to hear they made your holiday such a memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Regards, the Acacia Africa teamTrip date: December 2018
- RRosalindAnders· December 25th, 2018I found it was a tour of two halves due to a terrible tour guide that took over half way through. He did not make vegetarian options, saying that their is side is not an apporitate meal (e.g salad and a roll where everyone got hot dogs). He did not know his facts e.g the equator is to the east.... or the itinerary e.g we would sit around for an hour and he would be no where in sight and when he came about he would not know what we were waiting for. Also would start yelling at the whole group on three occasions. I go to learn about the area and the culture and I feel that I did not with rimz as such I would recommend g adventures as a reliable company that I have always had quality with.Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- RRossCrozier· June 28th, 2018Not long back from this tour and I had a great time so I thought I'd let others know. Overall, the tour was well organised and the guides ensured we felt safe at all times. The truck was well equipped and I was surprised at how comfortable the seats were - so comfortable I was able to sleep despite the 'African massages' along the way. Despite the fact that some of the journeys were quite long, being able to sleep certainly helped. Some of the journeys on this trip are quite long but they are unavoidable if you want to see these parts of Africa. Anyway, the route was quite scenic and the guides provided info about the surrounding area along the way and we stopped every so often to stretch our legs. The main guide, Sammy, also informed us when to stock up on snacks and drinks at the better supermarkets as a lot of the local shops were poorly supplied as you can imagine. Most of the stops had some form of toilet however my group found that the bush toilets were generally cleaner (this is Africa after all). The tents provided were pretty good and the mattresses were spot on too. I have to say, one of the things I was anxious about before going on the trip was the quality of the meals as catering for large groups often leads to small portions of massively overdone food but both Sam and Ali were great cooks and we always had plenty to eat. We also stopped at local kitchens to try some of the local cuisine for lunch which was another good experience. Our particular group had lots of allergies/food intolerances (seafood, nuts, dairy, gluten and shellfish to name a few) and Sam always provided options for these people - to the extent that one person had to reject his meals so they could use up some of their own food to create some room in their suitcase. Finally, our guide Sammy was excellent along the way and his local knowledge was invaluable for us between helping getting currency changed to recommending where to buy gifts etc. One of the more negative reviews says to do this trip on your own steam which seems like a very romantic idea but without being able to speak the local language (Sam can speak 8 apparently) and knowing how to deal with the corrupt policemen you will only end up wishing you had someone like Sam guiding you. Bad point(s0: When I was at Lake Malawi the lake was quite rough so snorkelling wasn't going to be worthwhile but I guess it's just one of those things and Acacia can't exactly control the weather Highlights of the trip: South Luangwa - we were fortunate to get VERY close to a pair of lions in heat The Serengeti - seeing The Great Wildebeest Migration was spectacular Would recommend.Show moreAcacia Adventure Holidays commented on this reviewDear Ross - it is always a pleasure to receive a review such as yours. Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience and including the details of what to expect on this tour. The East African Explorer 21 day camping trip is certainly a... Show moreTrip date: May 2018
- TTeigan· June 20th, 2018Colin made the trip memorable an asset to the organization. Thank you for the amazing an ease of travelling.Show moreAcacia Adventure Holidays commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to review our 29-day East African Explorer Overland Tour. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour with us. We shall pass on your compliments to your Acacia tour guides :-)Trip date: June 2018
- RRachelwebster· June 20th, 2018Fantastic vibe throughout the whole trip! Colin and Robinson were happy to help where and whenever! A tour I would highly recommend to everyoneShow moreAcacia Adventure Holidays commented on this reviewDear Rachel - Thank you for recommending the tour and Acacia Africa. We hope to see you again for another Africa adventure. We shall pass on your compliments to your Acacia tour guides.Trip date: June 2018
- AA TourRadar Traveller· June 11th, 2018The itinerary for the African safari planed by Mama Liz made my trip a mesmerizing experience as I was able to enjoy all the beauty of the wild while she cared for all the big and little details that no one is prepared for during a trip like this. She is an amazing, truly caring and knowledgeable tour guide. I have recomended her to other people and would definitely do another trip guided by Mama Liz!Show moreTrip date: June 2018
- AA TourRadar Traveller· June 10th, 2018Liz has a very hih spiritShow moreTrip date: February 2014
- SSophiaWilsher· June 9th, 2018We love this trip and would highly recommend to othersShow moreAcacia Adventure Holidays commented on this reviewDear Sophia - Thank you for recommending the tour and Acacia Africa. We hope to see you again for another Africa adventure. Kidnest regards, The Acacia TeamTrip date: June 2018
- AA TourRadar Traveller· June 9th, 2018We lived this tour so much and would highly recommend it to anyone!Show moreTrip date: June 2017
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Wendy
Asked on February 12th, 2025How are the dome tents equipped, e.g., with sleeping bags, mattresses or pads, etc?
Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written February 2025The 2-man canvas tents have built in mosquito nets for the window and door and we provide the covered foam sleeping mattress (about 4cm thick). Clients will need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow.
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Debra
Asked on November 15th, 2024Is the tour confirmed if I book? Is there a supplement if I am travelling alone? Would I have to share the room/tent? I will have to check some emails from time to time. Is there some moments during the trip when I would be able to access them? Is there some specific documentations or visas I should be aware of?
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written November 2024
No there is no single supplement. Accommodation on tour is twin share, providing we have another solo traveller of the same sex for you to share with. If we dont then you will have a tent to yourself. Most campsites have internet access; some offer it free, other campsite make a small charge. Most clients require visa for Zimbabwe, and Tanzania and a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate for Zanzibar but actual requirements depend on your nationality. Currently both Zimbabwe and Tanzanian visas can be obtained on tour. There is a mandatory insurance that all visitors must purchase online for Zanzibar, approximate cost USD 40.
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Joel
Asked on April 14th, 2024I noticed that the current price is at $4,081 USD. I was wondering if there was any potential discount or promotional codes that you have available?
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written April 2024
The Tour price USD 4535, currently discounted by 10% to USD 4081; and (ii) and optional Adventure Pass of USD 1035, normally paid in cash direct to the tour leader but able to ne pre-paid by arrangement.
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Joel
Traveler•Written April 2024What would the Adventure Pass include?
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written April 2024
The Adventure Pass covers the budget for the gamedrives at Kruger National Park, South Luangwa National Park and the excursion to the Serengeti/ Ngorongoro Crater.
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Joel
Traveler•Written April 2024Is there any possible discount codes I can use? Any sort of discount will help.
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written April 2024
The selected tour date only has a 10% discount applicable to it.
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Cindy
Asked on October 29th, 2023Do you have a rough idea of some optional recommended tours we can undertake during this trip and the approximate costs of these excursions? Do you have food options for vegetarians? Last but not least, does this tour provide typical African safari tour experiences, including seeing almost all wild life sanctuaries and animals like lions, tigers, African elephants, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, panthers, hippo, etc?
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Cindy
Traveler•Written October 2023Further to my previous trailing message, I also need to know if there is any local payment portion in this tour in addition to CAD 4811 per traveler. I mean, there are no hidden costs (other than the cost of not including or excluding items in the tour like visas, gratuity and not included excursions, and additional stay and lunch), and we will be paying Canadian dollars 9622 for two travelers.
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written October 2023
Optional Activities: please see the attached Tour Dossier for additional activity options and approximate costs. Dietary Requirements: we do cater to vegetarians, as we get this request quite often. The Tour Leader will be notified and will do his/her best to provide suitable dishes. Please note that tigers and panthers sadly do not live naturally in Africa.
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written October 2023
There is indeed a Local Payment, known as the Adventure Pass. Every adventure tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour. This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income. The current Adventure Pass is USD 1010.00 / person. This is to be paid in US Dollars cash directly to the Tour Leader.
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Jan
Asked on October 1st, 2016Does this tour offer halal and vegetarian meal options?
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written October 2016
The tour operator confirmed that they can offer vegetarian meals but not halal.
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Michele
Asked on April 23rd, 2015What is the Adventure Pass?
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written April 2015
Every Overland tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.
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