With our passion for seeking out the unique, we have moved beyond traditional luxury and brought back adventure, fun and purpose. Today that means backing 27 protected areas across 11 African countries, one journey at a time.

We all have a role to play.
Classic Portfolio exists to show that travel can pay its way for the places it depends on. Together, our members’ levies, fees and partnerships fund conservation and community work across 27 protected areas in 11 African countries.
Since 1993, we have championed privately owned hotels, lodges and camps, each run by people who know their corner of Africa inside out.
Our members are independent, deeply connected to place and chosen as much for the work they support as for the stays they offer. With them, we curate trusted, distinctive journeys that celebrate each one’s individuality.
Because Africa’s future is everyone’s business.
Suzanne Bayly
Independently owned hotels, lodges and camps, each supporting conservation or community work where it operates. Every one is hand-picked by our team and run as a business built to last.




We love what we do and do it with passion, purpose and integrity.
We are a team of 16 who are not afraid to get stuck in, get a little gritty and always provide our members with the very best service. We love to travel. We live to explore. Quite simply, we love what we do, and we do it with passion, purpose and integrity. We are all fully committed to the future of Africa.