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Specialist Groups: Escorted Departures To Unusual Destinations
Art Out Of Africa - June 2012
Art Safari to South Africa escorted by well-known Australian Artist Elisabeth Cummings
Highlights : South Africa • *Safari escorted by well-known Australian artist Elisabeth Cummings
*Exceptional Wildlife viewing in Kruger National Park home of elephants, giraffe, zebra, lion and many more wildlife species plus an enormous variety of birds.
*Time during the day for master classes with Elisabeth for painting and drawing techniques. Take a shady spot under a tree with a great view and enjoy guidance by Elisabeth.
*Two luxury safari lodges in the private reserves of Sabi Sands and Timbavati offering very different environments to be inspired by... More Details
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Natural Namibia & the Skeleton Coast - May 2012
Escorted by Taronga Zoo Governor, Guy Cooper - soar over the varied & breathtaking surreal landscapes of the Namib Desert & go behind the scenes with active conservation projects
Highlights : Nambia • *Walk up the shifting sand dunes, see them at dawn with an optional Balloon safari over the dunes
*3 Day Air Safari along the Skeleton Coast viewing the Seal Colony, Shipwrecks, Desert landscapes, ancient San rock paintings, visit the Himba tribe, boat trip on the Kunene River and search for endangered Desert Elephants.
*Thrilling adventures for the intrepid explorer - an encounter with the desert-adapted Black Rhino.
*Etosha National Park on safari for great wildlife viewing
*Visit Africat Foundation and radio-track leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyaenas
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A Southern Africa Sojourn - July 2012
Superb safari for first time visitors to Africa with plenty of wildlife, the lush Okavango Delta and dramatic scenery of Victoria Falls, all escorted by Naturalist Margaret Jones
Highlights : South Africa • Botswana • Zambia • *Great wildlife viewing on safari at Phinda Reserve, known for its conservation success story
* Game drives in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve famous for its Big 5 of elephants, lions, buffalo, rhino and leopard
*Witness the drama and spectacle that is the Victoria Falls
* Explore the crystal clear channels of the Okavango Delta whilst being poled in a wooden mokoro
* Escorted throughout by Naturalist Margaret Jones
* Fabulous safari for first time visitors to Africa... More Details
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Go Wild With Gorillas - September 2012
Experience the famous Migration and trek wild Mountain Gorillas with John Rendall
Highlights : Tanzania • Rwanda • *Trek Gorillas in the Virunga Mountains & Colobus Monkeys in Nyungwe Forest of Rwanda
*Witness the massing of Wildebeest and Zebra in the Serengeti
*Take a Canopy Walk & view magnificent rainforest, butterflies, orchids and giant lobelia.
*Hike in the forest to see Black & White Colobus monkeys & Grey-Cheeked Mangabeys
*Enjoy the specialised Forest Bird Walk to look for giant hornbills and great blue turacos at Nyungwe
*Safari escorted throughout by John Rendall
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Kenya Conservation - October 2012
Adventurous travels in Kenya for the wildlife connoisseur
Highlights : Kenya • Safari with Professional guide Joe Charleson throughout *
Meet Cynthia Moss or researchers from her Amboseli Elephant Research Project *
Walk with a habituated group of baboons and get the lowdown on their private lives *
Follow radio-collared hyaenas and track endangered painted dogs*
Overnight in a "Star Bed" beneath Africa's star studded sky *
Accommodation in private "bush luxury" tented camps *
Experience a rich diversity of wildlife and scenery, from Kilimanjaro to the Masai Mara plains... More Details
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Spice it up in the Serengeti- October 2012
Sumptuous pan African cuisine and wine, superb accommodation, stunning scenery and wildlife, escorted by celebrity chef and author Christine Manfield
Highlights : Tanzania • *Visit the home of Karen Blixen at the foot of the Ngong Hills
*Explore Ngorongoro Crater - a wildlife phenomenon
*Sample Singita Sasakwa Lodge for the ultimate in wildlife and cuisine
*Taste the freshest sashimi on the shores of Lake Tanganyika
*Experience the barefoot luxury of Greystoke Camp
*Hike the rainforest to see wild chimpanzees
*Travel with a small, like-minded food/wine group led by gastronomic traveller Christine Manfield... More Details
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Vets in the Wild - November 2012
Hands-on wildlife capture and learning safari for Veterinary Students
Highlights : South Africa • *Assist volunteer Vets at Community Veterinary Centre in the enormous Soweto township (CLAW)
*Learn practical bush skills and track wildlife on foot at a bush camp
*3 Day Wildlife Capture Course - this is a real hands-on experience
*Assist in the treatment of abandoned and injured animals at an animal rehabilitation centre
*4 Days Camping in famous Kruger National Park with day and night drives. Look for elephants, giraffe, zebra, lions and a variety of antelopes and other smaller animals as well as a fabulous variety of birds. ... More Details
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Living it up at Lemarti's Camp
hosted by your Masai hosts, Lemarti and Boniface
Highlights : Kenya • Experience life with the Samburu and Masai in the Laikipia in a seriously sexy safari camp. See the video below for a visual journey of what you could be doing.... More Details
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Galloping with the Wildebeest Migration - NEW DEPARTURE September 2012
escorted by Jakob von Plessen
Highlights : exclusive to The Classic Safari Company - ride amongst the wildebeest and zebra migration * travelling up to 250 kms across the plains staying in 4 different mobile safari camps * enjoy home cooked food * good company * bush polo and plenty of adrenalin... More Details
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Argentina - a ride into the Andes & through the Pampas - November to February
Gaucho it up in the Andes with expert horseman and safari guide, Jakob von Plessen
Highlights : Gaucho it up in the high Andes on a ride staying in comfortable mobile safari camps finishing off at Arroyo Verde, a cosy private estancia nestled in the Traful River Valley. From there travel to your own private island before enjoying the Von Plessen family's hospitality at their exclusive estancia in the Pampas El Boqueron. It is an experience close to perfection!... More Details
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A Royal Rajasthan Ride - November 2012
Ride the mighty Marwari horses, experience a colourful camel festival and stand in awe of the magnificent Taj Mahal
Highlights : Riding safari escorted by a Royal Rajput * Ride the mighty Marwari Horses * Visit villages and desert hamlets of different tribes & communities * Enjoy a bullock-cart safari followed by step-well dinner * Spend a colourful day at Pushkar Camel Festival * Cultural safari escorted by a Nobleman * Stand in awe of the magnificent Taj Mahal * Experience a rich diversity of scenery, from semi desert, to rocky hillsides to grasslands... More Details
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Himalayan Healing - June 2012
A healing journey through the astoundingly beautiful Himalayas
Highlights : Relish in the high altitude desert of 'Little Tibet' * White water raft down the Indus River * Enjoy a colourful Ladakhi Festival * Luxury camping by the riverside * Exclusive session with Buddhist monk * Private meeting with medicine man * Yoga and meditation * Small group... More Details
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Spring into India - August/September 2012
A rejuventating, inspiring and nourishing journey through a tropical paradise
Highlights : Rejuvenate your soul and nourish your body at dreamy beach and spa * Participate in colourful Keralan festival * Ayurvedic cooking demonstration & lunch with Nimmy Paul, named in celebrity chef Christine Manfield new book * Retreat to 'spa for the soul' comfortable and stylish yoga sanctuary * Consultation with Indian astrologer * Warm Ayurvedic massage * Wellness consultation with Ayurvedic practitioner * Yoga classes * Chanting and meditation * Visit Mysore Palace illumination * Diverse accommodation in boutique and heritage hotels, traditional houseboats, retreat cottages * Escorted by Kinesiologist Angela Bellew... More Details
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Galapagos Exploration - Exclusive to The Classic Safari Company - November 2012
Join our in-house Zoologist Julia Salnicki on an exclusive journey around the Galapagos Islands. From US$ 7,950 per person. Departs Quito 4 Nov 2012.
Highlights : An 6 day magnificent cruise with a 2 night stay at an African style luxury Safari Camp, exploring the islands of this unique archipelago complete with all the fascinating and endemic marine and bird species. Swim with sea lions, kayak around the islands and snorkel with sea turtles!... More Details
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La Aventura Argentina - November 2012
A journey through the richest traditions of Argentina: Gauchos, Tango, Polo & Wine. Escorted by Susie McGregor. From US$ 8,595. Departs Buenos Aires 17 Nov 2012.
Highlights : Discover the origins of Argentina in The Pampas *
Learn Tango *
Horseride at Jakob Von Plessen's El Boqueron
Witness the best polo in the world at the Argentine Polo Open *
Overnight at footsteps from one of the New Seven Natural Wonders: Iguazu Falls *
Taste the finest high altitude produced wines in Salta region... More Details
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