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Africa: Across a Continent by Private Jet 2027

A 22-day, 50-guest private jet journey across Africa departing February 4–25, 2027, routing London → Tunisia → Kenya → Rwanda → South Africa → Zimbabwe → Botswana → Benin → Morocco → London. Signature experiences include after-hours access to ancient Carthage, mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda, a private elephant sanctuary visit in Kenya, and a personal meeting with Nelson Mandela's former prison guard in Cape Town. Exclusive camp and lodge buyouts in Kenya and Rwanda. Travel aboard a custom chartered Boeing 757 with lie-flat seating, dedicated crew, and dedicated chef.

(from USD 16,950)

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Africa: Across a Continent by Private Jet 2027

Africa: Across a Continent by Private Jet 2027 opens a one-of-a-kind window to the true heart of Africa — spanning eight countries, all four hemispheres, and 22 extraordinary days aboard a privately chartered Boeing 757.

An Unrivaled African Adventure

Exclusive experiences, unrivaled access, and service worthy of royalty — this journey showcases Africa’s wildlife, history, and scenic beauty on an epic adventure that takes the safari experience to the next level. Limited to just 50 guests, every detail is curated by Abercrombie & Kent to deliver memories of a lifetime.

Signature Moments

  • Carthage After Hours: Step inside the walled citadel of ancient Carthage after the crowds have gone for a private sunset cocktail reception, where golden light settles over historic ruins and the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Gorillas and Their Caretakers: Track endangered mountain gorillas through Rwanda’s mist-covered forests before meeting a Gorilla Doctor who shares rare insight into conservation efforts protecting these gentle giants.
  • The Gift of Adoption: Enjoy a private visit to a Kenyan elephant sanctuary and witness the care given to rescued calves before A&K arranges for an orphaned elephant to be adopted in your name.
  • Memories of Mandela: In Cape Town, meet Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard — who later became his trusted friend — for a powerful and personal reflection on his life and legacy.
  • Crossing a Continent: Journey seamlessly across Africa aboard your privately chartered jet, tracing an ambitious route through eight countries in just three remarkable weeks.
  • Exclusive Accommodations: In Kenya and Rwanda, lavish camps and lodges are reserved exclusively for your group, creating an atmosphere of privacy and camaraderie in Africa’s most spectacular wilderness settings.

Your Private Jet Experience

Travel aboard a custom Boeing 757 complete with lie-flat seating, a dedicated crew, and a dedicated chef. As one recent guest put it: “‘Trip of a lifetime’ doesn’t begin to explain the experience.”

Route

London → Tunisia → Kenya → Rwanda → South Africa → Zimbabwe → Botswana → Benin → Morocco → London

February 4–25, 2027 | 22 Days | 50 Guests

 

Details

Tour Operator
Abercrombie & Kent
Start City
London
End City
London
Duration (Days)
22
Activity Level
Active

What’s included

  • Private chartered Boeing 757 with lie-flat seating
  • Dedicated onboard crew and chef
  • Exclusive camp and lodge buyouts in Kenya and Rwanda
  • Private after-hours access to Carthage ruins with cocktail reception
  • Mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda
  • Meeting with a Gorilla Doctor
  • Private elephant sanctuary visit in Kenya
  • Orphaned elephant adoption in guest's name
  • Meeting with Nelson Mandela's former prison guard in Cape Town
  • Private Vodoun ceremony with local chief in Benin
  • All transfers throughout the journey
  • Expert A&K team throughout
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Single Supplement USD 16,950 February 4, 2027 February 25, 2027
Per Person, Double Occupancy USD 169,500 February 4, 2027 February 25, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    London Departure

    Depart London aboard your privately chartered Boeing 757 with lie-flat seating, a dedicated crew, and a dedicated chef.

  2. Day 2

    Tunisia – Carthage After Hours

    Step inside the walled citadel of ancient Carthage after the crowds have gone for a private sunset cocktail reception, where golden light settles over its historic ruins and the Mediterranean Sea.

  3. Day 3

    Kenya – Elephant Sanctuary

    Enjoy a private visit to a Kenyan elephant sanctuary and witness the care given to rescued calves. A&K arranges for an orphaned elephant to be adopted in your name.

  4. Day 4

    Rwanda – Mountain Gorillas

    Track endangered mountain gorillas through Rwanda\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mist-covered forests before meeting a Gorilla Doctor who shares rare insight into the conservation efforts protecting these extraordinary gentle giants.

  5. Day 5

    South Africa – Memories of Mandela

    In Cape Town, meet Nelson Mandela\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s former prison guard — who later became his trusted friend — for a powerful and personal reflection on the life and legacy of one of the world\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s most revered leaders.

  6. Day 6

    Zimbabwe & Botswana – Safari Wilderness

    Explore the spectacular wilderness settings of Zimbabwe and Botswana, with exclusive camp and lodge accommodations reserved for your group.

  7. Day 7

    Benin – Vodoun Ceremony

    Immerse in the Vodoun religion through a private ceremony with a local chief for a once-in-a-lifetime cultural encounter.

  8. Day 8

    Morocco & Return to London

    Final destination before seamlessly returning to London, concluding your continent-spanning 22-day adventure.

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