The Classic Safari Company

The Classic Safari Company Experts in travel to wilderness destinations since 1992. We are veterans of global travel offering sophisticated and expertly crafted itineraries.

At The Classic Safari Company our relentless passion for wildlife and nature is evident in everything we do. Hours of operation: 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday

We believe authentic encounters should never be packaged and we invite you to work with our specialist team to tailor your ultimate Africa, India, Latin America or Indian Ocean Island journey. We’ve handpicked the places to stay selecting those with serious style and local character, bringing you as close to nature as possible without sacrificing comfort. Our unmatched experience in arranging safaris to the world’s exotic destinations assures you of the highest quality adventure. Contact us for an unforgettable adventure.

That feeling you get when the holiday is fast-approaching, but you know you’ve entrusted the planning to industry-leadin...
19/09/2026

That feeling you get when the holiday is fast-approaching, but you know you’ve entrusted the planning to industry-leading experts with 35 years of firsthand experience...

While A.I. can be a great asset in gathering ideas and information about your travel plans, nothing can replace the dept...
16/09/2026

While A.I. can be a great asset in gathering ideas and information about your travel plans, nothing can replace the depth of knowledge gained from personal, on-the-ground experience.

This is why we travel to the ends of the earth for you.

We’re not big fans of the term ‘boho chic’, but when it looks like this we feel inclined to adjust our opinion! Coastal ...
13/09/2026

We’re not big fans of the term ‘boho chic’, but when it looks like this we feel inclined to adjust our opinion! Coastal Kenya is heavily overshadowed by its interior, but The Cabanas on Lamu Island present an idyllic final chapter to an otherwise safari-based itinerary.

Taking place later this month, World Rhino Day provides us not only with the opportunity to celebrate these curious, maj...
10/09/2026

Taking place later this month, World Rhino Day provides us not only with the opportunity to celebrate these curious, majestic creatures, but also to recommend some of the best places - both regions and lodges - in which to see rhino. If these modern-day wrinkly unicorns fascinate and intrigue you, talk to us today about integrating rhino spotting into your next itinerary.

It’s interesting that essentially the same creature that we are sitting astride can still cause so much intrigue when it...
07/09/2026

It’s interesting that essentially the same creature that we are sitting astride can still cause so much intrigue when it’s stripey!

But this is also a perfect metaphor for travel; so much is familiar, but it’s different enough to be utterly captivating. Food is always food, but when made and eaten in the souks of Morocco, it is an unforgettable meal; a nursing mother isn’t uncommon in the West, but a Himba tribeswoman nursing her infant on the arid plains of Kaokoland is deeply moving; even a lion isn’t an altogether unfamiliar sight, having been seen a million times on screen and printed page, but when seen “IRL” for the first time - wow, words cannot convey the magic in that moment.

Wherever you travel, much might be so similar, but it will always be infinitely more unique.

Photo: Horizon Horseback South Africa & Botswana

Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna today, India’s Janmashtami is marked with a day-long fast, the lighting of countle...
04/09/2026

Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna today, India’s Janmashtami is marked with a day-long fast, the lighting of countless oil lamps and, in some regions Dahi Handi competitions. Forming teetering human towers, participants compete to build the highest pyramid in order to reach and break a clay pot filled with milk, curds or yoghurt and strung high above the street. Symbolic of a young Krishna’s penchant for butter and curds.

The current world record for a Dahi Handi tower is 14.73 metres (48 feet 3.92 inches) high, formed of 10 concentric tiers.

Time your travels to take in one of the world's myriad fascinating festivals. Talk to us today.

It’s easy to look good when everything goes according to plan; it’s when the unexpected occurs that a true travel expert...
03/09/2026

It’s easy to look good when everything goes according to plan; it’s when the unexpected occurs that a true travel expert shines.

On a recent journey, some of our clients hit a few too many bumps in the road that were the fault of none but happenstance. On hearing of their plight, Classic Safari specialist, Warren Smith, dropped everything to immediately rearrange their entire itinerary overnight, ensuring that their journey was not only wonderful, it was utterly unforgettable.

This is a level of service and expertise that no money can buy, and no bump in the road can derail.

Luxury often stands in the way of a more natural immersion; at Earth Lodge, those barriers dissolve.- with Sabi Sabi Pri...
31/08/2026

Luxury often stands in the way of a more natural immersion; at Earth Lodge, those barriers dissolve.
- with Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

Travelling with children is magical - but there's little denying that it can be equally as challenging, especially when ...
28/08/2026

Travelling with children is magical - but there's little denying that it can be equally as challenging, especially when they're preschoolers and you're venturing into the remote wilds of Kenya!
Not to shy away from a challenge though, and no stranger to remote African travel, our own wonderful Ella Collins is currently introducing her little ones to the landscapes that have captivated her almost since she was their age.
Providing incredible insight for any of our clients wishing to do similar, what Ella found was that the camps and lodges you select will make the profoundest of differences.
With rewarding due diligence, Ella's first stage was hosted by El Karama Lodge in Kenya. The sensational team, suites and hospitality at this family-run lodge have been carefully crafted specifically to accommodate generations of all ages, the wonderfully attentive staff helping Ella's rugrats explore the farm-to-table garden, identify tracks in the dust and indulge in yummy hot chocolate at sunrise!

Though indulgent luxury properties do exist in Patagonia, it is in the immersive minimalism of its more subdued lodges t...
25/08/2026

Though indulgent luxury properties do exist in Patagonia, it is in the immersive minimalism of its more subdued lodges that provide a true sense of place.

Photo: Patagonia Camp, Chile

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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