Eswatini’s tourism industry set for boost

By Phephile Motau

Eswatini’s tourism sector is set to get a new lease on life as leading safari specialist Acacia Africa has added new destinations that include SADC countries.

According to breaking travel news, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Zambia now feature on the operator’s Small Group Adventure Camping and Small Group Adventure Accommodated tours, with each trip taking a maximum of 16 people.

Arno Delport, Marketing Manager at Acacia Africa told the publication that they had expanded and broadened their small group destinations and realised the demand for ‘true’ small group travel in Africa.

The four-day Kruger Safari is packed with immersive experiences from seeing the wildlife to engaging with local communities.

“We will continue to run these trips in our custom-built vehicles – the extra space and added comfort allow clients to really stretch out on long drives and enjoy unequalled window access throughout. All the memorable African experiences of Acacia’s Adventure Tours will remain – but without the crowd!].”

He said 2023 was poised to be an exciting year for Africa, with travellers keen to explore the continent’s classic safari destinations, including Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti.

“Bucket lists are also expanding, and we are seeing growing interest for more out-of-the-way places, for example, Eswatini and Lesotho. Overall travellers are more confident about booking longer trips, and well ahead of their departure, the pent-up demand for travel to Africa refuelling the coffers of worthy conservation and community projects. Our desire to travel is also at an all-time high with many of us willing to cut back on costs in order to enjoy our dream safari, our affordable Small Group Adventures are helping to make those dreams a reality”, he said.

Acacia is a winner of a Tripadvisor Award, based on a full-year review before the pandemic, placing them in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe.

They are also winners of the 2020 Travellers’ Choice Award.