Natural world wonders
Nothing quite sets the heart racing like witnessing nature first-hand in all its glory.
You never forget the first time you see an elephant in the wild; the same can be said for a tiger, or a whale. They’re creatures of such majesty that to enter their kingdom, to sit silently and observe them on their terms reaffirms your place in the natural order of things.
People who have encountered gorillas in their natural habitat often talk of the emotion it evokes and those who have stood in the forests of Mexico, feeling the air hum as millions of monarch butterflies take flight, have sensed the spirituality of the Aztecs. In addition, almost all our journeys directly support in-situ wildlife initiatives, so in choosing to travel to these destinations of natural wonder you are directly supporting the conservation of our planet.
The Classic Safari Company was founded on the tonic of nature and we continue to bring you some of the finest natural wonders on Earth with respect and integrity.
You never forget the first time you see an elephant in the wild; the same can be said for a tiger, or a whale. They’re creatures of such majesty that to enter their kingdom, to sit silently and observe them on their terms reaffirms your place in the natural order of things.
People who have encountered gorillas in their natural habitat often talk of the emotion it evokes and those who have stood in the forests of Mexico, feeling the air hum as millions of monarch butterflies take flight, have sensed the spirituality of the Aztecs. In addition, almost all our journeys directly support in-situ wildlife initiatives, so in choosing to travel to these destinations of natural wonder you are directly supporting the conservation of our planet.
The Classic Safari Company was founded on the tonic of nature and we continue to bring you some of the finest natural wonders on Earth with respect and integrity.
You will love
- The tonic of nature
- Life affirming encouters with wild animals
- Supporting conservation first hand
- The majesty and wonder of the natural world
Journeys to go nuts over
Antarctica 21 Fly Cruise
Set Departure | Arrive by plane, explore by boat
Skip the infamous Drake Passage and FLY to Antarctica! Once onboard your ice-strengthened vessel explore the scenically unrivalled, hypnotically beautiful and remotest continent on Earth, in the company of naturalists, historians and scientists.
Delfin Amazon Cruises
Set Departure | River exploration in the Peruvian Amazon
The Amazon comprises half of the planet’s remaining rainforest and the Amazon River is the life force of this amazing ecosystem. Cruising aboard a luxury Delfin Amazon vessel allows you to experience it in Relais & Châteaux style.
Congo Odzala Odyssey
Itinerary Inspiration | Deepest Darkest Africa
Odzala Discovery Camps are pioneers in the eco-tourism industry of Congo and their three camps combine beautifully to present a diverse journey covering three separate habitats, including gorilla forests.
Wild India Adventure
Inspiration Itinerary | Big Cats in India
An incredible wildlife safari combining the best of central India's National Parks and Wildlife Reserves. Go in search of the impressive Bengal Tiger, elusive Asiatic Leopard and India's array of Jungle Cats. You are likely to also encounter Indian Wild Dog, Barasinga (deer), Indian Bison & Sloth Bears. Then throw in a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal and this itinerary ticks off some big bucket list Indian icons!
Zimbabwe Classic with Wilderness Safaris
Itinerary Inspiration | Victoria Falls Hwange & Zambezi
Combining Hwange National Park, Mana Pools and the majestic Victoria Falls, this 5-star safari of Zimbabwe includes major highlights and offers you extraordinary diversity, spectacular scenery and world-class safari experiences. It is well known that Zimbabwe has the best safari guides on the continent; an accolade the Zimbabwe safari industry is very proud of. Guides are exceptionally well trained, allowing truly unique safari experiences not available elsewhere and will provide great dinner party stories for years to come.
Classic Kenya
Inspiration Itinerary | Amboseli, Laikipia & Masai Mara
Home to the original safari, this classic Kenya itinerary combines time in Nairobi to see the highlights, then a light aircraft charter flights carries you across the country to Amboseli, which sits in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro; Laikipia offers dramatic views of Mount Kenya and finally, the famed Masai Mara, with its vast plains full of game and the annual wildebeest migration is the perfect end to this safari.
Lords Safaris – Kakadu Under Canvas
Itinerary Inspiration | Lords Safaris - Kakadu & Arnhem Land, Australia
This incredible journey allows you to spend three magical days amidst the natural beauty, incredible wildlife and rich cultural traditions of the Northern Territory, whilst being hosted by one of Australia's best guides who has lived and breathed this region for a lifetime.
Robin Pope Shoebill Safari
Storks in the swamps
An exceptional 7 night trip covering the South Luangwa National Park, Kasanka National Park, and Bangweulu Swamps in Zambia with the added bonus of possibly seeing the famed shoebill stork. This is unusual safari for nature nuts seeking something a little different, and a fabulous side trip if you are already embarking on a Zambian safari!
Robin Pope Kasanka Bat Safari
Mammals en masse
Few wildlife phenomena really stand out as extraordinary - this is one of them! With at least 8 million fruit bats descending on tiny patch of swampland within Kasanka National Park, Zambia, the annual Kasanka bat migration is the largest mammal migration on the planet, and one of the natural world’s best kept secrets! This 7 night itinerary is a unique safari for wildlife lovers looking for something beyond the 'Big Five'.
Antarctica 21 Fly Cruise
Set Departure | Arrive by plane, explore by boat
Skip the infamous Drake Passage and FLY to Antarctica! Once onboard your ice-strengthened vessel explore the scenically unrivalled, hypnotically beautiful and remotest continent on Earth, in the company of naturalists, historians and scientists.
Delfin Amazon Cruises
Set Departure | River exploration in the Peruvian Amazon
The Amazon comprises half of the planet’s remaining rainforest and the Amazon River is the life force of this amazing ecosystem. Cruising aboard a luxury Delfin Amazon vessel allows you to experience it in Relais & Châteaux style.
Congo Odzala Odyssey
Itinerary Inspiration | Deepest Darkest Africa
Odzala Discovery Camps are pioneers in the eco-tourism industry of Congo and their three camps combine beautifully to present a diverse journey covering three separate habitats, including gorilla forests.
Wild India Adventure
Inspiration Itinerary | Big Cats in India
An incredible wildlife safari combining the best of central India's National Parks and Wildlife Reserves. Go in search of the impressive Bengal Tiger, elusive Asiatic Leopard and India's array of Jungle Cats. You are likely to also encounter Indian Wild Dog, Barasinga (deer), Indian Bison & Sloth Bears. Then throw in a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal and this itinerary ticks off some big bucket list Indian icons!
Zimbabwe Classic with Wilderness Safaris
Itinerary Inspiration | Victoria Falls Hwange & Zambezi
Combining Hwange National Park, Mana Pools and the majestic Victoria Falls, this 5-star safari of Zimbabwe includes major highlights and offers you extraordinary diversity, spectacular scenery and world-class safari experiences. It is well known that Zimbabwe has the best safari guides on the continent; an accolade the Zimbabwe safari industry is very proud of. Guides are exceptionally well trained, allowing truly unique safari experiences not available elsewhere and will provide great dinner party stories for years to come.
Classic Kenya
Inspiration Itinerary | Amboseli, Laikipia & Masai Mara
Home to the original safari, this classic Kenya itinerary combines time in Nairobi to see the highlights, then a light aircraft charter flights carries you across the country to Amboseli, which sits in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro; Laikipia offers dramatic views of Mount Kenya and finally, the famed Masai Mara, with its vast plains full of game and the annual wildebeest migration is the perfect end to this safari.
Lords Safaris – Kakadu Under Canvas
Itinerary Inspiration | Lords Safaris - Kakadu & Arnhem Land, Australia
This incredible journey allows you to spend three magical days amidst the natural beauty, incredible wildlife and rich cultural traditions of the Northern Territory, whilst being hosted by one of Australia's best guides who has lived and breathed this region for a lifetime.
Robin Pope Shoebill Safari
Storks in the swamps
An exceptional 7 night trip covering the South Luangwa National Park, Kasanka National Park, and Bangweulu Swamps in Zambia with the added bonus of possibly seeing the famed shoebill stork. This is unusual safari for nature nuts seeking something a little different, and a fabulous side trip if you are already embarking on a Zambian safari!
Robin Pope Kasanka Bat Safari
Mammals en masse
Few wildlife phenomena really stand out as extraordinary - this is one of them! With at least 8 million fruit bats descending on tiny patch of swampland within Kasanka National Park, Zambia, the annual Kasanka bat migration is the largest mammal migration on the planet, and one of the natural world’s best kept secrets! This 7 night itinerary is a unique safari for wildlife lovers looking for something beyond the 'Big Five'.
Experiences in Nature
Admire exotic birds in Kidepo Valley National Park
With more than 475 recorded species in Kidepo Valley National Park, it has become a birdwatcher’s paradise destination. Kidepo is Uganda's most remote national park and is a place of scenic beauty, prolific game and, perhaps most importantly, a unique… Read more
With more than 475 recorded species in Kidepo Valley National Park, it… Read more
Track black rhino on foot
Namibia is home to almost half of the world's population of black rhino and almost all of these live in the semi-desert wilderness of Damaraland. This is one of the only places on the planet where you can track these… Read more
Namibia is home to almost half of the world's population of black… Read more
Assist with chimpanzee habituation, Uganda
Many visitors to Uganda enjoy tracking chimpanzees and gorillas but this habituation experience will take you one step further, showcasing the process behind readying these animal for such encounters. Ensuring these wild animal bring economic value to the land in… Read more
Many visitors to Uganda enjoy tracking chimpanzees and gorillas but this habituation… Read more
Conduct a bird census, Malawi
Birders will delight in taking part in the International Waterbird Census from Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park, Malawi. A nine-day itinerary will see you moving through various habitats, walking, game driving and boating to record as many species as… Read more
Birders will delight in taking part in the International Waterbird Census from… Read more
Conserve sea turtles
Between September and April, accompany a team of researchers and conservationists who monitor the female sea turtles as they lay their eggs on the beaches of Principe Island. You’ll learn about the Olive Ridley, Green, Hawksbill and Leatherback sea turtles… Read more
Between September and April, accompany a team of researchers and conservationists who… Read more
Experience hands on conservation in Lewa
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a leading light in Kenyan conservation, and you can go behind the scenes to see the amazing work they do in wildlife preservation, education and community health. Witness a tracker dog demonstration, see security operations… Read more
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a leading light in Kenyan conservation, and… Read more
Be an esteemed guest at a Rwandan naming ceremony for baby gorillas
Be an esteemed guest at a most unique christening - Kwita Izina - the Rwandan naming ceremony for baby mountain gorillas born in the past year. The ceremony is based on a traditional Rwandan naming ceremony for humans but has… Read more
Be an esteemed guest at a most unique christening - Kwita Izina… Read more
Trek to see the real ‘gorillas in the mist’
One of the most amazing wildlife experiences in Africa is coming face to face with a family of mountain gorillas. The estimated number of mountain gorillas remaining in the wild is just 1,000. It is no wonder that an encounter… Read more
One of the most amazing wildlife experiences in Africa is coming face… Read more
Protect Patagonia’s Pumas, Chile
In Torres del Paine National Park pumas are protected, yet once they stray outside they come into conflict with farmers and hunters. The Awasi Puma Foundation has restored vast swathes of the puma’s natural habitat and created protected biological corridors… Read more
In Torres del Paine National Park pumas are protected, yet once they… Read more
Spend the day with New Zealand's only orca whale researcher
Spend the day Volunteering with Ingrid Visser. Dr Visser remains the only researcher specializing in orca in New Zealand waters. Spend some time with Ingrid learning about the animals she is so passionate about and gain a better understanding of… Read more
Spend the day Volunteering with Ingrid Visser. Dr Visser remains the only… Read more
Visit Albatross Penguins in Dunedin
Why venture more than 10 hours on a plane from Australia, when you can travel only a few, enjoy a jam-packed journey of New Zealand's own if you wish, and have the opportunity to see Albatross Penguins! Explore the Scottish… Read more
Why venture more than 10 hours on a plane from Australia, when… Read more
Swim with Africa's Whale Sharks
Lying off the south-east coast of Tanzania, Mafia Island hosts the longest whale shark season anywhere in the world. Between October and March sightings are almost guaranteed, allowing a few lucky guests a truly magical experience. Whale sharks are the largest… Read more
Lying off the south-east coast of Tanzania, Mafia Island hosts the longest… Read more
Marvel at Antarctica’s icebergs and penguins
Glistening blue-tinted glaciers, carved by the elements over time into surreal shapes, harbor huge colonies of sea birds and emperor, chinstrap and Adelie penguins. Elephant and Weddell seals are seen lounging on the flats and humpback and minke whales are… Read more
Glistening blue-tinted glaciers, carved by the elements over time into surreal shapes,… Read more
Accommodation for nature nuts
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuadorian Cloud Forest
National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
Mashpi lodge is a ‘National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World’ in the heart of the Equatorial cloud forest. With countless forest explorations on offer, it is the ideal springboard for discovering the rare species that thrive here, not only those within the realms of our understanding, but also those still being discovered. Read More
Mboko Camp – Odzala National Park
Comfort in the clearing
Situated on the banks of the Lekoli River in an area of lush savannah frequented by forest buffalo, forest elephant and spotted hyena, Mboko Camp offers visitors breathtaking views of the interface between the tropical rainforest and grassland savannah where hundreds of towering termite mounds create an otherworldly environment. Read More
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge – NamibRand Nature Reserve
Desert and dunes immersion
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge prides itself on offering an experience that is luxurious, unpretentious and authentic. Scenic drives, flights and nature walks take in the endless horizons and desertscapes, as do picnics in the wild, sundowners on the dunes and outdoor dinners by lantern light. Read More
Napo Wildlife Centre – Yasuni, Amazon
Explore one of the world's wildest places
The Napo Wildlife Centre is located on the banks of the Anangucocha Lake, within the unique and ancestral territory of the Kitchwa Anangu Community, in the heart of Yasuni. Napo Wildlife Centre is a real paradise for nature lovers, eco-travellers and adventure seekers looking for an authentic jungle experience. Read More
Galapagos Safari Camp – Santa Cruz
Little Africa in Galapagos
Set on a ridge in the highlands, Galapagos Safari Camp offers a unique wildlife experience inspired by the magic of African safari camps. Guests are accommodated in large canvas tents with beautiful Pacific views from a private balcony. Be on the lookout in camp for giant tortoises which amble through freely! Read More
Bisate Lodge – Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla luxury
Bisate Lodge is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views of the peaks of the volcanoes Bisoke and Karisimbi rearing up through the Afro-alpine forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park. It is not only one of the most exclusive luxury offerings in this beautiful corner of Africa, but also the most sustainable. Read More
Exellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.
Elizabeth MackintoshJulia 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 familyWe are so happy we put our trust in CSC, we had an amazing adventure and would recommend them to anyone.
Kim & Brad BalanceThe 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 familyClassic Safari are the people who genuinely know other culture and offer incredible insight to perfectly meet your expectations.
Melanie McMillan & Iain JonesWe loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!
Laurence & Remi CunninghamAn 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 TaylorThank 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 CozziVery knowledgeable and patient. Our trip was all that we hoped for. Wonderful!
Jane & Robert HappellEverything 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 BradleyYou 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 FamilyThe trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.
Emma JeffcoatAbsolutely everything was first class & so well organised.
Simon & Jackie AdamsClassic Safari Company has done it again! A unique experience that ticked all the boxes - wildlife, culture and dining experience. A dream come true!
Ros WheelerTheir 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 StevensIf 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 HarrisonClassic Safari is the place to go to for "top end" adventure travel.
Ron & Alison GuthrieClassic Safari Company were brilliant - 10/10
Di & Kingsley YatesThe Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.
Annette WhileyIt 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 MifsudWould do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!
The McGowan TribeAn 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
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