Private Jet Safari: Explore Global Wildlife in 2024

FEB 14 PORTLAND | YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS

After arriving in Portland, transfer to the brand-new Ritz-Carlton hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening with cocktails and dinner, meeting your tour leadership team and fellow guests. Accommodation and dinner will be provided at Ritz-Carlton, Portland.

FEB 15 – 18 JAPAN | THE SNOW MONKEY

Begin your journey on a private jet to Tokyo, crossing the International Dateline en route. Upon arrival, indulge in an evening dinner of sushi and sake. Hike through Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Nagano to meet the snow monkey. Later, enjoy dinner at a restaurant from our recommendations.

The following day, Design Your Day with these options: Explore Tokyo with an Expert Guide, take a Day Trip to Kamakura, or relax with a Spa Treatment at your hotel. End the day with a celebratory dinner hosted by geishas. Accommodation and meals will be provided at The Peninsula Tokyo.

FEB 19 – 21 THE PHILIPPINES | THE TARSIER & WHALE SHARK

Start your journey in Cebu with a beachfront cocktail reception and dinner. Explore Tagbilaran City in Bohol via private helicopter, observing the Chocolate Hills en route. Visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary and watch one of the smallest primates in the world. In Loboc, interact with local children and attend a private Loboc Children's Choir recital.

The following day, choose from activities such as swimming with whale sharks or playing golf. Relax with resort activities such as kayaking or jet skiing. End the day with a traditional Filipino feast and entertainment. Stay at the Shangri-La Mactan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

FEB 22 – 23 MALAYSI A | THE HONEY BEAR & ORANGUTAN

Take off on your private jet for a journey to Borneo, where you'll visit wildlife sanctuaries, including the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Enjoy an Abai River cruise to search for wildlife on your second day. Relax in the evening with cocktails and dinner at the English Tea House. Sabah Hotel Sandakan is your home base for this exciting adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

FEB 24 – 27 INDIA | THE ELUSIVE BENGAL TIGER

Upon arrival in Jaipur, the "Pink City" of India, you will be welcomed with a traditional maharajah greeting. Savor a village-themed dinner before driving to Ranthambore National Park, a former hunting ground of the Jaipur maharajahs. The park is the best habitat in the world for spotting Bengal tigers.

You will embark on morning and afternoon jungle drives, observing tigers and other animals like wild boars, deer, antelopes, and sloth bears. Additionally, visit the historic Ranthambore Fort, relax in the Six Senses Spa, or participate in a private cooking class.

Meals: B, L, D.

FEB 28 – MAR 1 MADAGASCAR | THE LEMUR

You will now travel to Madagascar, an island known for its relaxed pace of life and friendly people. Upon arrival at Nosy Be Island, also called “the Perfumed Island,” for its fragrant ylang-ylang, you will receive a warm local welcome. Later, attend a talk by one of Madagascar's leading lemur conservation experts.

The next day, take an excursion to Nosy Antsoha to observe the endemic primates of Madagascar, the lemur. These curious creatures are a fascinating sight as they play, forage, and interact with each other. Relax on the beach and enjoy refreshments or swim in the crystal-clear waters before lunch.

The following day, you can swim with sea turtles or relax at the resort before enjoying a delectable seafood dinner while local dancers and musicians perform. The next day, return to Nosy Be's airport and rejoin your private jet for the next leg of your wildlife adventure.

Accommodation: Ravintsara Wellness Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MAR 2 – 4 UGANDA | THE MOUNTAIN GORILLA

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will take a local chartered flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Settle into your lodge and enjoy a talk on gorilla conservation from a local expert. The following day, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, tracking the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This unforgettable experience reminds us of the bond between these magnificent creatures and us, highlighting that they are on the brink of extinction.

Your presence here contributes to their continued survival. At the end of your visit, you can choose from the following Design Your Day activities:

+Relax and enjoy a massage treatment at your luxury forest lodge.
+Visit the Uganda Nursing School, a project supported by A&K Philanthropy, and meet the teachers empowering the region's healthcare workers.
+Take a community walks with a Batwa tribesperson.

Accommodations: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Bwindi Volcanoes Lodge or Trackers Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

MAR 5 – 7 KENYA | THE BIG FIVE

Arrive in Nairobi and board your private charter flight to the Masai Mara, where a party of tribal dancers is on hand to welcome you when you touch down. Spend two days observing the fantastic variety of wildlife that populates the Masai Mara, including the iconic Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and Cape buffalo.

+Explore on game drives, a guided bush walk, and even an early-morning balloon safari with a Champagne breakfast served in the bush. +Retire to your luxurious lodge at the end of each day, reliving the day’s adventures over a gourmet dinner. You also have the opportunity to visit a Maasai village, where you meet the nomadic herders who have acted as stewards of this land for hundreds of years.
+A visit to a local school shows how A&K Philanthropy is working to make lives better in Mara. Your last evening includes an informal talk from a wildlife conservation expert.
+Depart for Boston, where you bid farewell to your crew and fellow guests. Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton Boston and settle for a relaxing evening in the heart of this historic city.

Angama Mara | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MAR 8 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS | A FOND FAREWELL

When you arrive in Boston this evening, please say goodbye to your crew and fellow travelers. Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton Boston and enjoy a peaceful evening in the heart of this historic city.

Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Boston | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MAR 9 DEPART BOSTON

You will be transferred to the airport today to catch your departure flight.

Meal: Breakfast.