A Blue-winged Pitta
reacts to danger by
standing with it back
turned towards an
intruder, making it
hard for it to be
seen becuse of its
brilliant colors which
are on its underside





Lilac-breasted
Rollers will rise to
great heights,
descending in
swoops and dives,
while uttering harsh,
discordant cries
during its breeding
season



The Martial Eagle
hunts mostly in
flight, circuling high
above its territory,
and stooping sharply
to catch its prey
by surprise


Birding Journeys



Knowing "birds of a feather flock together," Classic Escapes has designed some of the best birding trips for the top Audubon societies. Travel with people who share your passion led by renowned ornithologists, authors and professors to the world's greatest birding destinations. With binoculars at hand, explore breathtaking landscapes on foot, by boat or safari vehicle in search of beautiful and unique birds. Awake in the mornings to new melodious chirping and let the nocturnal calls of owls and raptors lull you to sleep. Learn about indigenous cultures, endemic wildlife and botanical treasures while keeping an eye out for your feathered friends. Enjoy the company of fellow birders in the evenings and compare 'Life Birds Lists.' The sky is the limit with a birding adventure designed by Classic Escapes.

Birding in Australia
Even in the land ‘down under,’ there are those who spend more time looking up at the sky.  Damon Ramsey, a renowned birding and biologist guide is the best person to have by your side as you discover Australia’s extraordinary wealth of birds that inhabit its stunning landscape – from the cosmopolitan charm of Sydney to the dazzling beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, Atherton Tablelands, Daintree, Lamington and the Mallee Outback. 

Birding in Costa Rica
Take a journey to one of the top Neotropical birding destinations in the world – Costa Rica.  With Rudy Rudy Zamora, one of the premier naturalist birder guides in Costa Rica by your side, you will explore habitats that range from semi-arid ranchland, to misty cloud forest, lowland rainforest and treeless paramo to see the truly incredible birdlife and amphibians that call Costa Rica home.  A true Renaissance man, Rudy is a farmer, who has studied chemistry and worked as a professional musician, plus led numerous nature groups since 1987.

Birding in Kenya
With over 1,000 species of birds recorded, Kenya is one of the world’s greatest birding destinations. You will have the privilege to explore it with Francis Kitayi -  one of the best-known, birding naturalist guides in East Africa.  Francis hails from the western province in Kakamega in Kenya and is of the Luhya tribe and has shared his vast knowledge and passion of the beauty and diversity of all aspects of Kenya with Audubon, Zoological and various other groups since 1980.

Birding in Namibia
The sky’s the limit with an expert birder by your side and what better landscape to enjoy a bird’s eye view than the rugged beauty of Namibia.  Your professional naturalist birder guide, Geoff Lockwood, began his career as a bird illustrator and painter.  Geoff’s interest in birds covers all species, but owls have always held a special fascination for him. He has been guiding in Southern Africa for many years.  Discover the seemingly desolate beauty of Namibia’s rugged landscape from wildlife drives to trekking for rhino in Palmwag. Throughout, your accommodations will be as diverse as the landscape – from castles, to lodges, to tents.

Birding in South Africa
Join Phil Hockey, renowned birder, prolific author of Birds of Southern Africa and Professor at University of Cape Town, to explore South Africa.  This exclusive itinerary has been designed to highlight the beauty and variety of South Africa’s birds, wildlife and accommodations – from the ‘Paradise’ of a 19th-century home in Cape Town, to luxury chalets, lodges and tented camps.

Birding in Tanzania
Richard Knocker is for the birds – and so is this safari! Born on a farm in Kenya, Richard has run a safari camp on the edge of the Maasai Mara, and Kusini Camp on the western edge of the Serengeti Plains. It was here that Richard gained much of his knowledge and experience of the Serengeti and introduced his trademark walking trips in the surrounding areas, his specialty since the late 1990s. He looks forward to sharing that knowledge with you as you discover the wealth of birdlife and wildlife in Tanzania.

Birding in Thailand
Discover some of Southeast Asia’s greatest birding and biological riches in Thailand, accompanied by Pinit Saeng Kaew and Udorn ‘Nang’ Jantboworn, two of the premier naturalist birder guides in Thailand. Born and raised in Bangkok, Pinit Saeng Kaew was the first birder to ever spot the Ratchet-tailed Treepie in Thailand in Kaeng Krachan National Park. Since 1998, Nang has shown hundreds of travelers the beautiful forests, birds, historical ruins and cultures of Thailand.