Unforgettable Experiences for

Families

Family adventures

Travel is the best teacher if you want to broaden the mind. In journeying to foreign lands, children experience the world in all its natural wonder, develop cultural awareness, learn new languages, calculate currency and so much more. We know what kids love because we love travelling with our own children. We’ve learnt the art of igniting with their spirit of adventure and keeping them occupied with specially adapted activities, whilst treating you to a range of tailormade experiences either with or without them in tow.

Certain camps, lodges and hotel specialise in child-friendly holidays. Many have specialist guides, as well as an arsenal of child-friendly activities up their sleeve – everything from nature treasure trails to pizza making or a game of football with the locals. Multi-generational travel is becoming ever more popular and a range of private homes and villas can accommodate the entire family, grandparents and all, whilst providing the freedom to create your own schedule. Private vehicles, dedicated chefs and childminders are all on hand to cater to your family’s every need.

Re-ignite the joy of learning, get teens off screens and see the world through your child’s eyes. Talk to us about designing an unforgettable holiday for your family.

Itineraries & set departures

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Roger Dugmore Mobile Safari

Mobile Safari | Exploring Botswana's Wilderness

Roger Dugmore is one of the pioneers of African wilderness exploration, having guided safaris for over 30 years. His safaris offer the tradition of the original safari concept in authentic remote wilderness areas. Perfect for families or groups of friends, allow yourself to enjoy a genuine mobile safari that moves to where the wildlife action is and learn from his extensive knowledge of some of the most striking areas in Botswana. Bush camping at its best.

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Galapagos & Jungle Paradise

Itinerary Inspiration | Ecuador's Highlands & Wilderness

Embark on a journey that inspires natural curiosity - perfect for adults, children, nature and wildlife lovers. Enjoy the opportunity to get up and close to seals, to listen to the mating calls of frigate birds, to snorkel past reef sharks and to admire the giant tortoises. Explore nature's surroundings in the water and on hikes, get into the depths of the forest, hear monkey and learn about the flora and fauna of such biodiverse regions.

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Kids on Safari

Inspiration Itinerary | Kenya's playground

Kenya offers a sensational family holiday, imagine feeding a giraffe over breakfast, watching hippos wallow in the mud, seeing lion in their natural habitat. Kenyans love kids and families and many safari camps offer 2-bedroom family tents so you are safe under one roof. The camps cater for kids of all ages with kid packs, guided walks around camp looking for dung beetles, cooking classes and other thrilling and educational adventures to.

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Family time in Sri Lanka

Inspiration Itinerary | Bring the 'brood' along

Experience the best of Sri Lanka on this itinerary that has been designed specifically for families. Spend your holiday away from the crowds and closer to nature. Explore, learn and relax as you immerse yourselves into Sri Lanka's fascinating, yet simple, island life. Tailored for the young, or young at heart, there is plenty to see, do and explore together!

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Active Family North to South

Itinerary Inspiration | New Zealand

This example itinerary provides the perfect framework for a spectacular journey through New Zealand's most startling landscapes filled with family fun and adventure for those who wish to go beyond the ordinary.

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Rajasthan Active Family Adventure

Inspiration Itinerary | A Fun Filled Active Family Adventure

This educational and inspiring family adventure travels through the diverse and colourful landscapes of Rajasthan, showcasing a perfect balance of India's culture, wildlife, landscapes and architecture. Culminating in a two day trekking and wildlife walk in Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, and a visit to the iconic Kumbhalgarh Fort & Jain Temple in Ranakpur, this ticks all the boxes for families who love to explore!

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Roger Dugmore Mobile Safari

Mobile Safari | Exploring Botswana's Wilderness

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Galapagos & Jungle Paradise

Itinerary Inspiration | Ecuador's Highlands & Wilderness

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Kids on Safari

Inspiration Itinerary | Kenya's playground

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Family time in Sri Lanka

Inspiration Itinerary | Bring the 'brood' along

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Active Family North to South

Itinerary Inspiration | New Zealand

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Rajasthan Active Family Adventure

Inspiration Itinerary | A Fun Filled Active Family Adventure

Family friendly activities

Conserve sea turtles

Dive into Lake Malawi

Encounter big game on a safari drive

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Accommodation for families

The Nest at Sossus – Sossusvlei

Extraordinary private villa

The design of The Nest at Sossus was inspired by the unique structure of a sociable weaver nest and the result is one of Namibia’s most extraordinary private-use villas. Tucked away in a lush pocket of the private Namib Tsaris Conservancy, it opens onto an oasis valley boasting natural waterfalls and pools in an otherwise desert landscape. Read More

Somalisa – Hwange National Park

Leading light bush camp

Somalisa Camp is set in the heart of Hwange National Park, known as the ‘land of the giants’ for its big elephant herds. It sits on an acacia island along the edge of a seasonal floodplain and is an authentic but glamorous bush camp, leading the light in community and conservation. Read More

Gibb’s Farm – Ngorongoro Foothills

Coffee estate guesthouse

First constructed by a German farmer in the 1930's to be the homestead of a large coffee plantation, Gibb's Farm is now a warm and inviting safari lodge that imparts a sense of well-being and tranquillity as you take in the beauty of nature, relax into the rhythm of farm life and experience the warm hospitality of the local community. Read More

Camp Kalahari – Makgadikgadi Pans

Salt Pan Bush Luxury

Camp Kalahari lies nestled amongst the acacias on the edge of a vast salt pan, adjacent to the Makgadikgadi National Park. Operated by the same family for five generations, it offers a return to the traditional safari style of the original explorers, allowing guests to experience the Makgadikgadi in an affordable yet authentic way. Read More

Potato Bush Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park

Rich Zambezi wildlife

Potato Bush Camp is situated on the Zambezi River, nestled under mahogany trees. The wildlife is prolific with huge herds of elephant & buffalo, plus lion, leopard and wild dog. The birdlife too is rich and rewarding with over 300 species to spot. Read More

Sarara – Matthews Mountain Range

A community venture remote and unspoilt

Sarara is situated in the remote Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya where the savannah plains and lush mountain slopes are home to rare wildlife and the proud Samburu people. It offers a wild safari in this lesser known and dramatically beautiful ‘northern frontier’ of Kenya. Read More

Tembo Plains Camp – Mana Pools

Where elephants roam

Tembo Plains Camp is tucked away into a thick riverine forest on the edge of the serene Zambezi River, where elephants wallow and wildlife abounds. As a proud member of Relais & Châteaux – the only Zimbabwean safari camp currently with this honour - it is one of the finest safari camps in the country. Read More

Roca River Camp – Maasai Mara

Relaxed, family hospitality

Roca River Camp is a family-run classic tented camp ideally located right on the Mara River where wildlife abounds and the safari experience is world famous. During your stay you will be looked after by the camp’s owners, Ross and Caro Withey, who are fabulous hosts with a warm good humour and plenty of stories to tell! Read More

Exellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.

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

We are so happy we put our trust in CSC, we had an amazing adventure and would recommend them to anyone.

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

Classic Safari are the people who genuinely know other culture and offer incredible insight to perfectly meet your expectations.

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

Classic Safari is the place to go to for "top end" adventure travel.

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

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