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Acacia Africa’s Rhino Mascot- #SaveInongwe

Leaders and legends.

Two very powerful words to throw-down, but indeed the perfect two when describing Acacia Africa’s three month “Stomp out Rhino Poaching” campaign featuring rhino mascot, Inongwe. Inongwe is Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park latest wildlife celebrity, generating positive hype on the anti- poaching front, which is a breath of fresh air in the safari world.

#SaveInongwe

[highlight] Acacia Africa [/highlight] is a tour operator with a passion for travelling on Africa’s wilder side; by overland trucks with four very big wheels. With 9 tour styles and 90 different tours, they are no strangers to diverse landscapes, adventure activities, and big 5 game.

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So you might ask, “Why did they choose Zambia’s National Park rhino, Inongwe, as their safari mascot?” Well, they have quite an answer to back up this question.

“A major factor behind the decision to work with the Zambian park: no rhinos have been poached since 2007 and they remain under 24-hour armed guard. Even more exciting news Inongwe is due to deliver a second calf in early 2015 – a significant event as rhinos only give birth once every two to four years.”

What a wildlife wonder.

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Acacia Africa’s anti- poaching campaign is real, down to earth, and personal. I’ve been avidly following it on Facebook and Twitter and their passion for rhino conservation shines through the computer screen. The Africa specialist tour operator even coined a new term, “rhino’d,” during the campaign.

On September 27th, Acacia rhino’d one of their overland fleet trucks by naming it after Inongwe. The [highlight] 19-day Desert Tracker [/highlight] tour truck was christened and officially sent on its merry way to Nairobi, Kenya from South Africa’s mother city.

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The tour’s passengers excitedly took a visit to Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, where the overlanders got a chance to meet the rhino superstar on a walking safari. They also enjoyed a “Bad Hair Day” party in Livingstone all in celebration of Inongwe and the rhino conservation success story.

There’s approximately one month left to the #SaveInongwe campaign. And if you haven’t already, I whole heartedly encourage all readers to keep in the social loop and follow Acacia Africa as they promote this special rhino and raise awareness for anti-poaching. Acacia highlights the stats and facts linked to conservation efforts and congratulates rangers in parks and reserves who are nailing it on the anti-poaching front.

And if you are more the adventurous type, book your bum on their [highlight] 7-day African Insight (northbound) [/highlight] tour, departing the 4th of December. #SaveInongwe

Contact Acacia Africa:
Website: http://acacia-africa.com/ 
Email: info@acacia-africa.com
Skype: acacia-reservations

 

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