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Access Africa Making Africa Accessible to all Overland adventure is a rapidly growing choice for travellers who want to immerse themselves in the real destination rather than simply hit the tourist spots; but it's still rare to see mainstream companies actively devising tours for the physically and visually challenged. Acacia Adventure Holidays is one tour operator balancing the equation with Access Africa, a portfolio of adventures, which incorporate off the beaten track places and rich experiences in Southern Africa. The current portfolio covers Namibia, Botswana and South Africa with custom made safaris delving into the continents pristine wilderness areas the Kalahari, Okavango Delta, and Etosha National Park, to name but a few. Acacia also comes fully prepared with a range of equipment ensuring safety and peace of mind for adventurers. Concentrating on the four basic senses of smell, touch, taste and hearing, A Touch of Cape Town is a celebration of the sensual for the visually challenged. Highlights include a visit to a local wine estate where travellers crush and press the grapes between their toes; a personal insight and lesson in African drumming followed by an evening of traditional Marimba music; and a mornings game drive in Solole Game Reserve with knowledgeable guides unearthing the sensory world of flora and fauna. Harold Porter also ensures a feast for the senses, the garden set between mountain and sea in the heart of the Fynbos region, where the flora is at its richest. Acacia Adventure Holidays 6-day tour costs £1,895pp (based on two people sharing) with year round departures. Acacia's Namibia and Botswana tour for the physically challenged is a wilderness extravaganza. Highlights include Etosha National Park, with morning game drives and late night wildlife viewing near the floodlit waterholes; camping near a remote bushman village with a traditional night of song and dance; and the Moremi Game Reserve situated in the magical Okavango Delta a three night stay in the true wilds of the African Bush. A paradise for birds, plains game and predators, Moremi offers excellent opportunities for game viewing sundowners and campfires making this the ultimate mix of relaxation and adventure. Acacia Adventure Holidays 12-day tour costs £2,595pp (based on two people sharing). Departures February to November. The above prices include all accommodation, ground transport, full-board and services of tour leader and driver. Flights, optional activities, visas, departure taxes and transfers are excluded. Telephone Acacia Adventure Holidays on 020 7706 4700, email info@acacia-africa.com or visit www.acacia-africa.com for further information. ![]()
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