Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet (2024)

Arrive in Portland and transfer to your accommodations at the new Ritz-Carlton Portland, where you meet your tour leadership team and fellow guests over cocktails and dinner.

Ritz-Carlton, Portland | Meals: D

Set off on your private jet for Tokyo, Japan (crossing the International Dateline en route), and arrive to an evening dinner of sushi and sake. Travel to Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Nagano and hike through the park to meet the Japanese macaque, commonly known as the snow monkey. Tonight, dine at your choice of one of A&K’s handpicked restaurants in Tokyo. Design Your Day the following day with your choice of these activities:

• Explore Tokyo with an Expert Guide, taking in Asakusa Kannon Temple and strolling through Tsukiji Market.
• Take a Day Trip to Kamakura, a seaside city known for its Buddhist and Shinto shrines and temples.
• Enjoy a Spa Treatment at your hotel and the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Tonight, attend a celebratory dinner hosted by expert geisha.

The Peninsula Tokyo | Meals: BLD

Celebrate your arrival in Cebu, the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines, during a beachfront Playa del Fuego cocktail reception and dinner. The next morning, set out via private helicopter for Tagbilaran City, Bohol, flying over the undulating Chocolate Hills en route. Visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella for a chance to see one of the world’s smallest, and rarest, primates in its natural habitat. These shy creatures are difficult to keep in captivity and seeing them in person is a rare treat. Continue to Loboc, where you have the opportunity to interact with local children as they perform traditional songs and dances. Enjoy a private recital by the renowned Loboc Children’s Choir. Design Your Day the next day with your choice of activities:

• Swim with the Whale Shark and observe this placid, harmless giant up close.
• Play a Leisurely 18 Holes at a nearby golf course.
• Take Your Pick of Activities offered by your resort, including snorkelling, kayaking and jet skiing.

On your last evening here, take part in a local cultural feast featuring an array of traditional Filipino dishes and lively entertainment.

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu | Meals: BLD

Board your private jet this morning for your flight to exotic Borneo. Set out on an excursion to the wildlife sanctuaries of Sepilok, starting with the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. There are 44 rescued bear at the centre, thriving within a natural environment while being prepared to re-enter the wild. Continue to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, one of the best places to observe this critically endangered primate and enjoy a behind-the-scenes opportunity to observe young orangutan as they are conditioned to return to the jungle. Proceed to the hotel for time at leisure or continue to Labuk Bay Sanctuary for a private feeding of proboscis monkey. The next day, embark on an Abai River cruise in search of wildlife away from the crowds. Abai village is your entry to the lower Kinabatangan Segama Wetlands, located about an hour’s boat ride from Sandakan. The diversity of this area is stunning, with a record of more than 200 bird species, 90 fish species and 50 mammal species. Tonight, gather with fellow guests for cocktails and dinner at English Tea House, with local jazz musicians providing entertainment.

Sabah Hotel Sandakan | Meals: BLD

Arrive in Jaipur, India’s fabled “Pink City,” where you are greeted with a traditional maharajah’s welcome. This evening, enjoy a village-themed dinner. The next day, drive to Ranthambore National Park, where you and your expert trackers search for the greatest of all the great cats: the Bengal tiger. Spanning about 647 square kilometres, the forests of Ranthambore were once the private hunting grounds of the maharajahs of Jaipur, and their desire to preserve game in these forests is partially responsible for making Ranthambore the finest habitat in the world for seeing wild tiger.

Explore on morning and afternoon jungle drives, watching for these magnificent predators as well as the numerous other species that call the park home, including the wild boar, deer, antelope and sloth bear. Mughal ruins, palaces and tombs also dot the tree-clad hills. Enjoy a Dine Around opportunity within the resort, dining in your choice of the resort’s restaurants or on a terrace overlooking the countryside. Design Your Day over the next two days with your choice of activities:

• Enjoy a Cultural Encounter at a local village.
• Visit Historic Ranthambore Fort, a hilltop fortress with great views of the surrounding park.
• Sample the Flavours of Indian Cuisine at a private culinary lesson.
• Relax in the Six Senses Spa or partake in your choice of other activities at the resort.

The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur and Six Senses Fort Barwara | Meals: BLD

Your next stop is Madagascar, where life proceeds at a slower pace and hospitable Malagasies welcome you with serene smiles. Arrive on the island of Nosy Be — known as “the Perfumed Island” for the fragrant ylang-ylang that grows everywhere — and receive a festive local welcome. Tonight, gather for a talk conducted by one of Madagascar’s leading experts in lemur conservation. Take an excursion to Nosy Antsoha for an encounter with Madagascar’s endemic primates, the lemur. These curious creatures are a mesmerising sight as they forage, play and interact with each other. Pause for refreshments on the beach, or, if you wish, take a dip in the crystal-clear waters before lunch. Spend the next day either swimming with sea turtles or relaxing at your resort before sipping cocktails as the sun sets over the water. Enjoy a festive dinner featuring an unforgettable seafood selection accompanied by local dancers and musicians. The following day, return to Nosy Be’s airport and rejoin your private jet for the next stage of your wildlife adventure.

Ravintsara Wellness Hotel | Meals: BLD

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and continue by local chartered flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you settle into your lodge and enjoy a talk about gorilla conservation from a local expert. Spend a day on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, tracking endangered mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This is one of the world’s truly memorable experiences — a look into these magnificent creatures’ eyes brings home the bond that exists between them and us. It also brings home the poignant fact that they are on the edge of extinction, and that your presence here contributes to their continued survival. Complete your visit with your choice of Design Your Day activities:

• Relax at Your Luxury Forest Lodge, enjoying a massage treatment.
• Visit the Uganda Nursing School, a project supported by A&K Philanthropy, meeting the teachers empowering the region’s health care workers.
• Join a Batwa Tribesperson for a community walk.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Volcanoes Lodge and Trackers Lodge | Meals: BLD

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 amazing 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 complete 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 provides a glimpse of how A&K Philanthropy is working to make lives better in the 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 in for a relaxing evening in the heart of this historic city.

Angama Mara | Meals: BLD

This evening, arrive in Boston, where you bid farewell to your crew and fellow guests. Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton Boston and settle in for a relaxing evening in the heart of this historic city.

The Ritz-Carlton Boston | Meals: BLD

Today you are transferred to the airport to board your departure flight.

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Please note: Several countries included on this journey require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry.

INCLUDED WITH THIS PRIVATE JET JOURNEY

• Authentic Insider Access and Exclusive Experiences Made Possible by A&K's Unrivalled Local Expertise
• English-Speaking Tour Director, Tour Managers and Local Guides throughout
• Chartered Boeing 757 with Fully Lie-Flat, First-Class Seats with Dedicated Crew and Executive Chef
• Hand-Selected, One-of-a-Kind Accommodations
• A Choice of Activities in Select Destinations with A&K’s Design Your Day®
• Physician and Photo Enrichment Coach Throughout the Entire Journey
• Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
• Traveller’s Valet® Complimentary Mid-Journey Laundry Service
• All Meals with Beverages, Including Custom-Crafted Culinary Experiences and Festive Local Entertainment
• All Gratuities
• Complimentary Internet Access, Including in Flight (Where Available)
• 24/7 A&K On-Call Support