Africa by Private Jet

En route from U.S.

Arrive in London, England

Upon arrival to London’s Heathrow Airport an Orbridge representative will be waiting to assist with your transfer to the hotel.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure followed by a special welcome reception and dinner this evening.

London | Fly to Marrakesh, Morocco

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to an exclusive terminal at London Stansted Airport to board your privately chartered jet.

After take-off share a celebratory welcome toast and become acquainted with the dedicated crew. Get settled in your lie-flat leather seat and plug into in-flight entertainment and convenient charging stations. Pillows and amenity kits are available for additional comfort.

Lunch will be served during this relaxing, approximately 3.25-hour flight. In-flight meals are served directly to your seat with fine china and cutlery and include a selection of beverages.

After arriving venture to Jemaa el-Fna, a bustling marketplace in the main square of Marrakesh. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a cultural hub and artisanal gathering spot for centuries. Stroll by the countless vendor booths offering vast goods, services and entertainment from traditional medicine, fruit and food to fortune-telling, henna tattooing and snake charming.

After a café stop for refreshments continue to your five-star hotel to refresh and unpack before rejoining the group for a special dinner this evening.

Marrakesh

After breakfast join a local guide for an immersive city tour.

Return to the square for an inside visit of Koutoubia, Marrakesh’s largest mosque and most famous landmark. Five times each day a call to prayer is heralded by a muezzin from atop the 250-foot-high minaret.

Continue to the Ben Youssef Madrasa, once the largest Islamic college in North Africa. Founded in the 14th century, this architectural masterpiece has been an intellectual hub for students seeking to deepen their knowledge in religious sciences, philosophy, medicine and mathematics. Admire the intricately carved cedar doors and ceilings, calligraphic plasterwork adorning the walls, and meticulously designed Zellige tile on the floors, fountains and columns.

Next see UNESCO-listed Palais Bahia. Constructed in the late 19th century, the palace was designed to be the grandest of its time with vast gardens, courtyards and lavishly decorated salons. Gain insight into Morocco’s royal life during a lovely lunch on the rooftop terrace.

Return to the property to enjoy the remainder of the evening and dinner at leisure.

Marrakesh | Fly to Swakopmund, Namibia

After breakfast return to your private jet for the approximate 8-hour flight to Namibia. Sit back, relax and take advantage of the well-appointed onboard facilities. Enjoy a nap, get lost in a book or mingle with fellow travelers at the stand-up bar and lounge.

Upon arrival to Walvis Bay International Airport transfer to a motor coach for the short ride to Swakopmund, our gateway to Sossusvlei. Check into the hotel with time to refresh before rejoining the group for dinner.

Swakopmun | Sossusvlei

After breakfast meet with a local guide to explore Swakopmund, a coastal town known for its striking blend of German colonial architecture and African atmosphere.

Arrive at an airstrip to embark on a scenic flight to Sossusvlei. This sweeping aerial perspective of Namibia’s dramatic landscapes provides an excellent vantage point for photography opportunities.

Continue to your five-star accommodations to check in, unpack and gather for a group dinner.

Sossusvlei | Namib-Naukluft National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring Namib-Naukluft National Park, home to vast gravel plains and some of the tallest sand dunes on Earth. Within Sossusvlei lies Deadvlei, a white clay pan dotted with the blackened skeletons of ancient camel thorn trees, preserved for centuries by the arid climate and framed by towering dunes.

Sossusvlei | Fly to Cape Town, South Africa

Have a leisurely breakfast before boarding the scenic charter flight back to Swakopmund. Board a bus to return to Walvis Bay International Airport for the approximate 1.75-hour flight to Cape Town aboard your private jet.

Check into your iconic pink hotel with time to refresh before gathering for a private welcome dinner. This landmark property has been providing exceptional hospitality since 1899.

Cape Town

This morning set out for Table Mountain, one of Africa’s most iconic natural landmarks. Rising over 3,500 feet above Cape Town, its summit reveals panoramic views of the city, coastline and surrounding peaks, along with a unique ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth.

Following lunch at the V&A Waterfront you may choose to join one of the following optional activities (no additional fees apply). Alternatively you may explore independently and also enjoy the hotel’s well-appointed amenities.

Robben Island: Join a local guide for a private tour of Robben Island, which served for centuries as a prison and place of exile, most famously where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site that documents South Africa’s struggle against apartheid and the triumph of its democratic transformation. A former guard will share his personal experiences with Mr. Mandela during that time period.

Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach: This activity includes guided touring plus entrance to a Table Mountain National Park protected beach area to observe a charming colony of critically endangered African Penguins in their natural habitat, waddling along the sandy shores and frolicking in the crystal-clear waters.

Constantia Winelands: Discover South Africa’s oldest wine region nestled below the majestic Table Mountain National Park. Visit a wine estate visit for a tour and tasting featuring their popular varietals.

City Tour with Bo-Kaap and District 6: Also known as the Malay Quarter, Bo-Kaap is named for the Afrikaans phrase meaning “above the Cape.” One of the oldest and most historic residential areas in Cape Town, it’s synonymous with Islamic Cape Malay culture. Delve into the region’s rich and complex food heritage during a market visit to sample South African favorites such as samoosas (crispy pastry filled with meat and vegetables), koesisters (fried pastry dipped in spiced syrup), braai (barbecue), hertzoggies (apricot jam filled shortcrust topped with coconut), and sweet-and-sour bobotie (curry spiced meat and custard bake).

Dinner will be at leisure this evening.

Cape Town | Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Following breakfast return to your private jet for the approximate 2.5-hour flight to Victoria Falls.

Transfer to your lodge to unpack and refresh before joining the group for a steam train tour of the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, built in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes’ vision for the Cape to Cairo railway. Learn about its construction, challenges faced by the engineers, and its role in regional trade and transport. Panoramic viewpoints along the walkway provide dramatic photography opportunities.

Victoria Falls

Experience up close the roar of Victoria Falls, an impressive sight that transcends imagination. More than 300 feet high, the falls are one of the world’s seven natural wonders and were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989. Admire the views over the Zambezi Gorge and stroll rainforest paths that showcase the immense scale and thunderous power of the falls.

Following lunch on your own you may choose to join one of the following optional activities (no additional fees apply): 

• Spa treatment package
• Helicopter flight over the falls
• Craft markets visit

This evening rejoin the group to learn about tales and legends of the historic Falls from a local historian and storyteller. Afterward enjoy a special private dinner.

Victoria Falls | Fly to Nosy Be, Madagascar

Board your private jet for the approximate 3.25-hour flight to Nosy Be, a tropical island off Madagascar’s northwest coast known for its volcanic lakes, ylang-ylang plantations and coral-fringed shores. Another delightful lunch service will be provided en route.

Your first adventure is a visit to Lemuria Land. This protected nature reserve is home to several species of lemurs plus chameleons, crocodiles, tortoises and vast tropical botanicals. During a guided tour discover Madagascar’s endemic flora and fauna, and gain insight into the island’s conservation efforts.

Continue to Mont Passot, an extinct volcanic peak and the highest point on Nosy Be. A short summit ascent provides amazing panoramic views overlooking a mosaic of crater lakes and the Mozambique Channel. As sunset approaches, admire the colors reflecting off the island’s volcanic basins.

This evening prepare for a delicious dinner featuring traditional Malagasy cuisine accompanied by local entertainment.

Nosy Be | Lokobe National Park

This morning set off on a cruise to Ampasipohy, a fishing village considered the gateway to Lokobe National Park. Explore the pristine forest and spot for wildlife, then walk to the local village. Climb into a traditional dugout canoe for a leisurely paddle around the coastline.

Continue to your accommodations for check-in. Afterward gather for a lecture by a prominent Malagasy primatologist to learn about the fascinating lemur species.

Nosy Be | Nairobi, Kenya

After breakfast board a motor coach to transfer to a boat launch. Board your vessel and cruise to Nosy Komba—a small island just off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Covered with dense tropical vegetation, the island’s rich biodiversity is a haven for lemurs.

In the afternoon take the 2.5-hour flight to Nairobi—lunch will be served while in flight. Transfer to a local plane for the brief flight into the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and one of the world’s most rewarding wildlife observation sites. Check in and meet with your local guides for a preview of tomorrow’s exciting safari adventures.

Maasai Mara

Depart early this morning for a once-in-a-lifetime experience—a sunrise safari by hot air balloon over the Maasai Mara. Soar above the reserve at dawn for an exclusive bird’s-eye view of wildlife roaming the expansive landscape. Enjoy breakfast in the bush before boarding 4×4 safari Jeeps for a thrilling game drive through the reserve. Expert guides well-versed in the behaviors of the wildlife provide informative commentary on the ecology, conservation efforts and fascinating facts about the diverse species inhabiting the reserve.

Maasai Mara

Today offers both morning and afternoon game drive opportunities to spot for The Big Five. Mid-day, visit a traditional boma and gain insight into the rich culture of the Maasai people. Hear about their vibrant traditions and how they coexist harmoniously with the wildlife.

This evening gather together for a delicious barbeque feast.

Maasai Mara | Fly to Giza, Egypt | Cairo

Enjoy a scenic drive and final photography opportunities in the reserve before flying back to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to your private jet for the 4.5-hour flight to Giza’s Sphinx International Airport, a semi-private, less-crowded facility providing a smooth arrival into Egypt. Lunch will be served in flight.

Cairo

Today tour the Grand Egyptian Museum, an impressive complex described as the largest archaeological museum in the world and host to more than 100,000 artifacts. Peruse the extensive exhibits of royal tombs, portraits and pre-historic relics, and view the complete collection of King Tut’s treasures, on display for the first time since first discovered in 1922.

This afternoon features a special private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza followed by cocktail reception and farewell dinner at an award-winning restaurant with breathtaking views of the pyramids.

Cairo | Fly to London, England

Following breakfast and check-out return to the airport to board your private jet one final time for the approximate 5.25-hour flight to London. Delight in lunch, convivial camaraderie and a traditional English afternoon tea service during the journey.

Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

London | Depart for U.S.

Following breakfast guests departing during the suggested times will take a complimentary transfer to the airport for flights home.