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Test your knowledge of Africa.
The vast majority of travellers to Africa are unable to locate Príncipe, Odzala or Cosmoledo on a map. Can you?
These are some of the most remote and wonderful destinations in our Portfolio and as travel resumes we are seeing an increase in 'wanderlust' as people wish to travel to far away and different places. At Classics we continue to seek-out truly exceptional experiences, they may require a little more travelling time, but are certainly worth it.
- São Tomé and Príncipe is the second smallest African country after Seychelles, and has less than 10% of the visitors.
- At 13,500 km.sq Odzala-Kokoua, in Republic of Congo, is just a little smaller than the Serengeti and only has 36 commercial tourism beds.
- The Cosmoledo Atoll is part of the outer islands in the Seychelles, but at a distance of 1,029 km (639 mi) from Mahé, the atoll actually stands closer to Madagascar than to its own country's main island.
Classic Portfolio spans across 10 different African countries with 51 unique camps and lodges. I encourage you to explore lesser known locations and book a trip to far flung destinations. This is the road less travelled.
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Take the Challenge.
Test your destination knowledge by taking this fun map quiz HERE.
First time round I got 87% in 3 minutes!
Drop us an EMAIL to share your results, especially if you beat me!
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[SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE] Explore the unexplored.
A location that few have had the privilege to travel to, now is the time to plan ahead and discover Principe. This once volcanic island is now a bio-diversity hotspot.
Reopening rates will be released soon.
DID YOU KNOW?
- São Tomé & Príncipe islands were created from once active volcano movements.
- With GPS coordinates of 1°N,7°E, these islands are at the heart of the world.
- The forests are among the most biodiverse in Africa and home to the world's smallest Ibis and largest Sunbird.
- These chocolate islands were once the world's largest producer of cacoa, today the crop represents 95% of the countries exports.
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DISCOVER PRÍNCIPE
Reopening 1 October 2021
Stay 7 nights between Sundy Praia and Roca Sundy (Bom Bom closed for renovation) and save 20% on accommodation plus get a full day ocean adventure as you circumnavigate the island of Príncipe.
ACCESS
Subject to change
Flights to São Tomé from Lisbon, Portugal, via Accra.
Coming soon: Flights from Washington and New York to Accra, Ghana,
connecting on to São Tomé
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[REPUBLIC OF CONGO & CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC] The ultimate exploration.
The rainforests of Africa are perfect for travellers wanting to explore more... explore DEEPER. From picathartes and pangolins to gorillas and grubs, here a world untainted by the complexities modern society awaits.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The rainforest in the Congo Basin is the second-largest in the world, and known as the "Lungs of Africa".
- Odzala-Kakoua National Park is home to the western lowland gorilla and of the highest densities (over 100,000) have been recorded in this region.
- At Dzanga-Sangha Bai is a rainforest marvel and where forest elephants congregate en-masse, often accompanied by forest buffalo and the elusive bongo.
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RE-OPENING OFFER: DISCOVER ODZALA
VALID: 2 Sept – 28 Dec 2021
Book the 7 night Odzala Discovery and receive one complimentary gorilla track.
SAVE US$ 600.
Travel as a group of 6-8 people and save an extra 20% on the accommodation.
SAVE US$ 1 923 per person
ACCESS
Various international carriers to Brazzaville from Rwanda, Addis Ababa and Paris.
Flights between Brazzaville and Odzala every Monday and Thursday.
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[SEYCHELLES] Cosmoledo, a tiny paradise.
Blue Safari Seychelle's is open for guests at Alphonse, Cosmo and Astove reopen in October.
The untouched outer atolls of Astove and Cosmoledo, together with Alphonse create an extraordinary voyage of discovery. This is one of the most remote locations of the world with exceptional ocean adventures and Blue Safari Seychelles is the sole tourism group within these outer isles. It is a marine playground like no other, where freedom and open spaces abound.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The Cosmoledo Atoll is a mere 5 km2 of surface area in 22 million hectares of ocean wilderness.
- The marine area around the atoll is home to the largest population of Giant Trevally (GT)
- It is situated a stone’s throw away from the UNESCO world heritage site of Aldabra, which is often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean
- Staying on the atoll puts you on one of the most remote inhabited islands in the Seychelles
- It is home to the Seychelles’ largest colonies of all three species of booby birds, including the largest population of red-footed booby censused by the Island Conservation Society as about 15,000 pairs
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2021 OFFER: 14 NIGHTS ALPHONSE ESCAPE
Valid for stays until 30 September 2021
Escape to Alphonse Island for sun, sand, and seclusion, and get 40% off.
Rates from US$ 8,400 per person sharing include, 14 nights accommodation on Alphonse Island, return charter flights from Mahe to the island, all meals, water, tea and coffee, non-motorised and land-based activities
ACCESS
Subject to change
Flights to Mahé with Air Seychelles, Kenya Airways, Emirates Airline and more
Coming November 2020 - access to Cosmoledo Atoll from Astove Atoll will now be on a 15 min Islander plane.
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“Life is short and the world is wide.” - Simon Raven
Contact us and let us assist you in crafting exceptional journeys to some of the most undiscovered places in Africa. This is the future of curated and bespoke travel planning.
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Warmest regards
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For an overview of our Members (51 camps, lodges and hotels) across 10 African countries link onto our website:
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