Small Group Journeys

Air Safaris

The earth from above

Up, up and away! What better way to appreciate the vastness emptiness of a desert, the broccoli abundance of a jungle or the sweeping lagoons of a coastal wilderness than from the air? See what would take weeks or even months by road in just a few days while embracing the thrill of adventure and the romance of the open skies.
Our air safaris are as diverse as they are far-reaching. Join our Classic Outback Aussie Pubcrawl to visit 8 quirky watering holes in just 5 days, or charter a small plane to whisk a group of your friends or family away on a private Aussie adventure. Soar over Namibia's eerie Skeleton Coast in a Cessna or reach the impossibly remote, hostile landscape of Ethiopia by helicopter.
Air travel opens up a world of opportunity and renders the impossible not just possible…but mindblowing!

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Itineraries - Come fly with us!

All our departures are kept purposefully small with low guest to pilot ratios and limited availability.
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The Outback Aussie Pub Crawl

Air Safari | Iconic drinking holes & outback scenes
5 days

8 Outback pubs, 4000 kms, 5 days - this is the Classic Outback Aussie Pub Crawl, designed exclusively for The Classic Safari Company and available nowhere else! Join one of our small group set departures or design your own bespoke itinerary, perfect for big birthdays, family adventures, a trip with your mates or simply because you deserve it!

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Outback Loop by Air

Air Safari | Outback NSW, South Australia & Central QLD
7 Days

An epic Outback journey covering thousands of kilometres in just 7 days, seeing the sights that would traditionally take weeks to visit by road. Revel in true Outback hospitality in the iconic, remote towns of Birdsville & William Creek, view the Marree Man, the tallest sand dune in the Flinders - 'Big Red’ and fly over the immense landscapes from The Flinders Ranges to Lake Eyre. If you haven’t experienced Australia’s extraordinary Outback, this flying adventure is for you.

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Ultimate Outback Crusade

Air Safari | From East to West via Kakadu and the Red Centre
15 Days

From Kakadu to The Kimberley, sunset cruises, scenic flights, campfire bush dinners and riding camels along the world famous Cable Beach - these are just some of the experiences to enjoy on this Outback adventure. Travel over 8,500km's, through 5 states and territories, to 12 destinations on an in depth journey through Australia. This tour truly is the Ultimate Outback experience!

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Flyaway Faraway

Air Safari | Iconic & vast Australia
14 Days

Take flight in a private aircraft to link the best of the Red Centre, Top End and Kimberley into a single journey of a lifetime. Indigenous custodians, rock art experts, cattle station owners and long-time locals bring the Australia's special attributes to life as you experience the true colours of this incredibly vast and diverse country.

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Cape York & The Gulf Air Safari

Air Safari | Outback & Far North Queensland
14 days

See the true Queensland outback, exploring iconic towns, remote islands and cattle stations. A spectacular Air Safari along the isolated Cape York coastline, the exotic isles of Torres Strait, the rich Daintree Rainforest and sand-stone chasms of Canarvon Gorge. Conquer the Cape, explore the rainforest and meet some incredible locals.

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Red Centre Indulgence

Air Safari | Central Australia's Outback
8 Days

From Lake Mungo's 'Walls of China' to Australia's iconic Uluru - this is an all-encompassing Central Australian Air Safari. Immerse yourself in spectacular landscapes, fascinating Aboriginal history and experience incomparable true-blue Outback hospitality staying on a remote sheep station.... and all whilst flying between locations in your private plane!

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The Outback Classic

Air Safari | Australia's vast vast land
9 Days

This 9 day journey encompasses Australia's Outback classics! From Longreach in the heart of outback Queensland to Williams Creek on the Oodnadatta Track, Uluru & the Olgas in Australia's Red Centre, quirky Coober Pedy to visit fascinating museums, iconic pubs, view stark and staggering landscapes whilst being led by passionate guides and hosted by True-Blue Aussies. A ripper of an itinerary!

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Birdsville Races by Private Plane

AIR SAFARI | Fancy a flutter in the Outback?
3 Days

Known as the 'Melbourne Cup of the Outback' the Birdsville Races are an iconic Australian horse race that takes place annually in the Simpson Desert. Muster your mates and gather your girlfriends and frock up to fly in your private plane for a flutter at the races and the opportunity to experience traditional Aussie outback hospitality, enjoying a wonderful array of pub grub, gourmet dining, fine wine and fun!

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South Australian Escape

AIR SAFARI | FROM MUNGO TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA
8 days

This itinerary is ideal for food and wine buffs who love a spot of adventure. On this air safari journey we will travel from Sydney to World Heritage Mungo National Park, home of the famous Mungo Man and a place rich in Aboriginal history, before crossing the border to immerse ourselves in the incredible diversity of environments of Coffin Bay, Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island - home to some of Australia's rare, endangered and vulnerable wildlife, before flying to Coonawarra to sample some of Australia's finest red wines.

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Ancient Wilderness Escape by Air

Air Safari | Exploring the middle of Australia
10 Days

Take a journey back in time and discover the ancient tales of Australia. Explore natural landscapes formed over billions of years from the Flinders Ranges to Uluru. Learn about pre-historic creatures at the Age of Dinosaurs museum and witness the vibrant night sky like never before from your glamping accommodation in the Outback. This tour is truly a natural wanderer's delight.

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Queensland Big Sky

Air Safari | Tibooburra to Longreach & back
6 days

Join us on our journey through Outback Queensland with big sky views of Channel Country with endless sand dunes. From the ancient artesian water at Charlotte Plains, to the pre-historic stories of the dinosaurs at the Age of Dinosaurs museum see Queensland like never before.

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Outback Spectacular – Birdsville & Beyond

Air Safari | Broken Hill to Longreach & back
8 Days

Spend 8 days seeing the highlights of Australia's Outback. Explore the spectacular landscapes by private aircraft and enjoy true Outback hospitality at the iconic remote towns of Birdsville and William Creek, on the doorstep of the wondrous Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Visit Longreach, home to so much of our pioneering history, as well as the world class Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum. Spend the night on a 320,000 acre working sheep station and be amazed at star-filled skies.

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Elizabeth Mackintosh

Julia you did a fantastic job - everything was first class. Well organised, efficient and stress free. We all agreed it was the best holiday we've ever had. Cant wait to travel with CSC again.

Milford family

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Kim & Brad Balance

The trip exceeded my expectations and was the best family holiday I have ever had. Our children simply loved it and now I know more about African wildlife than they do about our own farm animals.

Rowntree family

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Melanie McMillan & Iain Jones

We loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!

Laurence & Remi Cunningham

An amazing experience - the best family holiday we have ever had. We were extremely impressed by the meticulous attention to our itinerary. I can't speak highly enough of all the elements of this exciting journey!

Sheryl & Robert Taylor

Thank you for making our trip to Africa so spectacular. The attention to detail really made it special. It really was the trip of a lifetime.

Paul Cozzi

Very knowledgeable and patient. Our trip was all that we hoped for. Wonderful!

Jane & Robert Happell

Everything was perfect! Advice and information on destinations and activities hit everything I had hoped to experience. I contacted the Classic Safari Company upon recommendation and have now, in turn, recommended to others.

Tim Bradley

You can't improve on perfection. I had my best birthday and holiday with my family celebrating my 80th birthday in Africa. Everything that Julia organised was perfect and the whole trip was a highlight!

Buckingham Family

The trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.

Emma Jeffcoat

Absolutely everything was first class & so well organised.

Simon & Jackie Adams

Classic Safari Company has done it again! A unique experience that ticked all the boxes - wildlife, culture and dining experience. A dream come true!

Ros Wheeler

Their experience and knowledge of Africa is evident and we couldn't have been happier with the total package. This has given us a taste for Africa - now we are ready for more.

Andrew & Pip Stevens

If you want the most sensational experience in Africa let Julia and the staff at Classic Safari Co plan it for you! Their knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for their job means your every wish will be fulfilled.

Miriam & Joseph Harrison

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Ron & Alison Guthrie

Classic Safari Company were brilliant - 10/10

Di & Kingsley Yates

The Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.

Annette Whiley

It certainly was the best trip we have EVER had. The experiences were mind blowing. We want everyone we know to experience Africa - the animals, the people - magical.

Jo-anne & Dean Mifsud

Would do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!

The McGowan Tribe

An absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.

Judith & Roger Williams

Having, in my early days, travelled widely around Australia, the trip with Outback by Air & Classic Safari Company opened my eyes to so many wonderful places that are unique to this fabulous country. Thank you for such a marvellous adventure.

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