Fabulous Festive Safaris From Acacia Africa

[Sam Ward]

Getting ready to go overland in Africa (c) Acacia Africa

It may seem like a world away, but Christmas will be here before you know it, so Acacia Africa have picked out a few fabulous “guaranteed to go” overland tours for your virtual stocking.

Arno Delport Sales & Marketing Manager comment, “If you book now you’ll pay our 2017 prices, and you’ll be quids in on your travels too, flights almost always coming in cheaper if you pin down dates at least two months before the festive season starts.”

Pitch a tent or as it’s a special occasion upgrade to an accommodated overland tour. The Africa specialist is offering a 20% discount on selected camping overland departures and a 10% saving on selected accommodated overland departures if booked before 31 October.

Overland campers (c) Acacia Africa

Once you’ve chosen your dream safari, get ready to soak up the rays, the sunny Yuletide weather often mixed in with afternoon thunderstorms (making your insta pop) that clear quickly, leaving an earthy, uniquely African smell in the air.

SAVE 20% (£339pp) East Africa will have your festive season sorted, the 24 day South East Adventure tour arriving in the Masai Mara the night before Christmas. You could be game driving in Kenya's world renowned Big Five haven on the 25th and sipping cocktails beachside on New Year’s Eve in the Tanzanian town of Bagamoyo. Have your camera at the ready as you might well spy the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak (5895m), on your way to the sand swept paradise. Departing 24 December. From only £1,356pp (no single supplement) + Adventure Pass from £1,080pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Excludes return flight. Starts Nairobi - ends Livingstone. Full tour price before discount £1,695pp.

On safari in the Masai Mara (c) Acacia Africa

SAVE 20% (£211pp) Book yourself on the trip-of-a-lifetime and go gorilla viewing before the year is out. The 14 day Gorilla Encounter departs on 16 December and stops in Jinja on the 25th, so why not make a splash in Africa this Christmas and go white water rafting down the Nile. From only £844pp (no single supplement) + Adventure Pass from £100pp + gorilla and chimp permit from £540pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Excludes return flight. Starts Nairobi - ends Nairobi. Full tour price before discount £1,055pp. 

Gorilla viewing, Uganda (c) Acacia Africa

SAVE 20% (£265pp) Go wild on Christmas day and swap Netflix for 24/7 wildlife viewing in Namibia’s Etosha National Park. On New Year’s Eve you’ll be Botswana bound so you can ring in 2018 poolside with Nata’s elephants – your campsite a pachyderm paradise. Departing 16 December. 19 day Desert Tracker from only £1,060pp (no single supplement) + Adventure Pass from £370pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Excludes return flight. Starts Cape Town - ends Livingstone. Full tour price before discount £1,325pp.

Etosha National Park, Namibia (c) Acacia Africa

SAVE 20% (£265pp) Love the tour, but still can’t get away for Christmas. Opt for a later 19 day Desert Tracker departure. Spend your New Year’s Eve day chilling in Namibia by the Orange River and in the evening up the tempo and get ready to party on into 2018 (live music/DJ still to be announced)! Departing 30 December. From only £1,060pp (no single supplement) + Adventure Pass from £370pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Excludes return flight. Starts Cape Town - ends Livingstone. Full tour price before discount £1,325pp. 

Canoeing down the Orange River (c) SimpleDiscoveries.com

SAVE 20% (£148pp) Opt for an African Christmas this year, and treat yourself to a game drive in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Tempted? Book yourself on the seven day African Insight southbound departing 20 December. From only £592pp (no single supplement) + Adventure Pass from £80pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Excludes return flight. Starts Livingstone - ends Johannesburg. Full tour price before discount £740pp. Book by 31 October.

Kruger National Park (c) South Africa Tourism

SAVE 20% (£345pp) Treat yourself to some fun in the sun this Christmas and hit the sandy shores of Lake Malawi on 25 December. The 22 day Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger departs on 19 December and winds its way through to Livingstone on the 31st – the ideal location for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve bash! From only £1,380pp (no single supplement) including transport, camping accommodation, most meals and services of a tour leader/driver. Excludes return flight. Starts Dar es Salaam - ends Johannesburg. Full tour price before discount £1,725pp.

Fall viewing at Livingstone (c) Acacia Africa

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