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Classic Portfolio is thrilled to announce the launch of a special once-off discovery into the Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic in March 2020, hosted by conservation legends Paul Telfer and Rod Cassidy.  Paul Telfer is the CEO of the Congo Conservation Company, an American-born primatologist with a foundation in research investigating primate viruses and the origins of the HIV epidemic in West Africa.

The 3rd Impact MegaFam and Workshop, organized by Classic Portfolio, is scheduled to kick off on September 27th.

Classic Portfolio has been a strategic partner to tourism businesses that are committed to making a difference through contributing to a sustainable and celebrated Africa.

Classic Portfolio is delighted to announce that Machaba Safaris are welcoming two camps into the fold - Ingwe Pan in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park and Kiri Camp in a private concession in Botswana's Okavango Delta. Both camps embody the Machaba ethos of 'eco-luxury safaris that capture the spirit of an authentic African experience'.

Classic Portfolio strives to be the most trusted resource of information for our trade partners across our collection of truly unique experiences.  We take a multitude of content styles and formats, condense the information and design easy to use documents.

We are delighted to announce the opening of Marataba Conservation Camps, a new, conservation-focused safari experience giving guests the chance to be part of hands-on wildlife management and ecological conservation, and to travel with a purpose. In a post COVID-19 world, the way people travel will be changed forever and this reimagining of the traditional bush experience offers guests the opportunity to be part of the future of conservation.

In keeping with our core values of Private. Unique. Committed, Classic Portfolio is delighted to welcome Machaba Safaris in Botswana and Zimbabwe and Wolwedans Private Camp and Boulders Safari Camp in Namibia as our newest members.  Now extending over 12 countries with 17 companies encompassing over 50 camps, lodges, hotels and island escapes, we are the most extensive portfolio of privately owned experiences, offering truly unique experiences while being fully committed to long term sustainability.

Reflecting on the past, present & future 2020 is certainly a year we will never forget and there are only 37 days left!  We have created 21 questions asking for your input on how we can build better business together in 2021 and beyond.

With COVID-19 protocols firmly in place, we are happy to announce that our properties in Tanzania opening up! Chem Chem is ready to welcome guests to Little Chem Chem and in Arusha, Legendary Lodge will be open from August. We have therefore decided that there would be no better time to have a Tuesday Talk on Tanzania – and that’s exactly what we’ll be doing on the 23rd June.

TUESDAY TALKS || In this week’s Tuesday Talks, we’re inviting you to talk a walk on the wild side in Zambia! Zambia offers some of the most authentic, connected and inspiring wildlife experiences amongst breath-taking natural beauty. From the well-known South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi to the remote North Luangwa, Bangweulu Swamps and Kafue, we have another panel of experts discussing what I consider to be one of the finest safari destinations in Africa.

The Congo Basin makes up one of the most important wilderness areas left on Earth. At 500 million acres, it is larger than the state of Alaska and stands as the world’s second-largest rainforest. This week, our Tuesday Talk features a fabulous line-up of passionate companies striving to establish conservation based tourism in spectacular locations, under very challenging circumstances.

Last week, we had another fabulous Tuesday Talk and the response has been amazing! We heard an owners' perspective, as 4 visionaries discussed their responsibilities on the ground and gave insight into gearing for the future. We appreciate your tuning in and every question, chat, and email before and after.

TUESDAY TALKS || In August we celebrate Women's Month in South Africa, a great opportunity to honour the achievements, courage and strength of women. For our next Tuesday Talk, we have lined up an amazing panel of inspiring women, who all own businesses and have made their mark in the tourism world.

Classic Portfolio have appointed Olivia Havens as Head of Trade Relations in North America. Known for strengths in driving sales and networking she has strong interpersonal skills and has been the Director of Guest Experiences at USA based Africa tour operator, Leopard Adventures, for the past 6 years.

Classic Portfolio are delighted to announce the launch of Marataba Conservation Camps. Due to open in September 2020, the camps offer a new safari experience giving guests a backstage pass to dynamic and innovative conservation in action, whilst also immersing themselves in the vast, wild spaces of Marataba.

In our quest to include the most unique experiences in spectacular locations, we are delighted to welcome Blue Safari Seychelles as the latest member of Classic Portfolio.

At Classic Portfolio we are confident about the future of the African tourism industry and committed to building on partnerships with our key tour operators and agents across the globe.

We love wild, remote and untamed wilderness areas, and the North Luangwa National Park has always been one of our ultimate safari, pure escapism destinations. With this in mind, we are very excited to launch the latest camp operated by Remote Africa Safaris. Opening July 2019, Takwela - meaning 'we have taken off' - offers a rare opportunity to visit an unexplored area of the vast North Luangwa wilderness.

Classic Portfolio is delighted to welcome WILD EXPEDITIONS as the latest member to join our leading collection of privately owned lodges and camps across Africa.

12 countries, 23 sustainable companies, 56 authentic experiences, 63 adventurous travel partners, 9 MegaFam trips, and 1 Mega workshop A new way of engagement between privately owned experiences and key trade partners, building a community of like-minded businesses fully committed to long-term sustainability 2020 dates:  27 September to 15 October