Nature Nuts
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 will love
- The tonic of nature
- Life affirming encouters with wild animals
- Supporting conservation first hand
- The majesty and wonder of the natural world
Let us design your perfect itinerary.
Journeys to go nuts over
Antarctica: Fly Cruise
Set Departure | Arrive by plane, explore by boat
Skip the infamous Drake Passage and FLY to Antarctica to make the most of your Antarctica holidays! 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....Read More
Peru: Amazon Cruise
Set Departure | River exploration on a Peruvian Amazon Cruise
The Amazon comprises half of the planet’s remaining rainforest and the Amazon River is the life force of this amazing ecosystem. An Amazon Cruise aboard a luxury Delfin Amazon vessel allows you to experience it in Relais & Châteaux style....Read More
Congo: Odzala Odyssey
Itinerary Inspiration | Deepest Darkest Africa
Our preferred Odzala outfitters, 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....Read More
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!...Read More
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....Read More
Kenya: Classic fly-in safari
Inspiration Itinerary | Amboseli, Laikipia & Maasai 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 Maasai Mara, with its vast plains full of game and the annual wildebeest migration is the perfect end to this safari....Read More
Australia: Kakadu Under Canvas
Itinerary Inspiration | 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....Read More
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!...Read More
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'....Read More
Uganda & Rwanda: Ultimate Gorilla Adventure
Inspiration Itinerary | A Great Ape Immersion
For those with a passion for primates, this is the ultimate gorilla adventure, incorporating both Rwanda and Uganda's mountain gorilla populations, and the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest....Read More
Uganda Unveiled – 9 day Uganda scheduled safari
Set Departure | Primates, Birds & Wildlife
Explore the diverse landscapes to discover the exceptional wildlife of Uganda. Trek through the dense foliage of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a magical mountain gorilla safari, take rewarding and abundant game drives and witness the thunderous waters of Murchison Falls, and track rhinos through the forests and grasslands of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary....Read More
Experiences in Nature
Admire exotic birds in Kidepo Valley National Park
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 mos...
Track black rhino on foot
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 critically en...
Assist with chimpanzee habituation, Uganda
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 br...
Conduct a bird census, Malawi
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 re...
Conserve sea turtles
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...
Experience hands on conservation in Lewa
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 demonstratio...
Be an esteemed guest at a Rwandan naming ceremony for baby gorillas
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 been...
Trek to see the real ‘gorillas in the mist’
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 wit...
Protect Patagonia’s Pumas, Chile
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 p...
Spend the day with New Zealand’s only orca whale researcher
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 u...
Visit Albatross Penguins in Dunedin
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 city D...
Swim with Africa’s Whale Sharks
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 experienc...
Marvel at Antarctica’s icebergs and penguins
Marvel at Antarctica’s icebergs & 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 hum...
Accommodation for nature nuts
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuadorian Cloud Forest
Mboko Lodge – Odzala National Park
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge – NamibRand Nature Reserve
Napo Wildlife Centre – Yasuni, Amazon
Galápagos Safari Camp – Santa Cruz
Bisate Lodge – Volcanoes National Park
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
Would do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!
The McGowan Tribe
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
The Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.
Annette Whiley
Classic Safari Company were brilliant - 10/10
Di & Kingsley Yates
Classic Safari is the place to go to for "top end" adventure travel.
Ron & Alison Guthrie
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
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
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
Absolutely everything was first class & so well organised.
Simon & Jackie Adams
The trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.
Emma Jeffcoat
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
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
Very knowledgeable and patient. Our trip was all that we hoped for. Wonderful!
Jane & Robert Happell
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
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
We loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!
Laurence & Remi Cunningham
Classic Safari are the people who genuinely know other culture and offer incredible insight to perfectly meet your expectations.
Melanie McMillan & Iain Jones
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
We are so happy we put our trust in CSC, we had an amazing adventure and would recommend them to anyone.
Kim & Brad Balance
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 wanted the opportunity to see as many wildlife parks as possible and the Classic Safari Company provided an action-packed itinerary that included six, with 11 tiger sightings and nine leopard. This was overlaid with an introduction to Jaisalmer, Jaipur and the 'real' India. Pench and Panna were the hidden gems of a really great trip, very well organised, seamless and enjoyable. As a solo traveller I felt incredibly safe at all times. I want to go back!
Mark Taylor
Exellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.
Elizabeth Mackintosh
Thank you for putting together the ancestral adventure of a lifetime. I cannot speak highly enough of the trip.
Jenny Kidd
