Abercrombie & Kent unveiled its 2027 private jet journeys, with new itineraries featuring rare cultural access and wildlife encounters. The private jet journeys are hosted on a chartered Boeing 757 that features 50 fully lie-flat seats.
Rami Girgis, A&K's private jet director, said the exclusivity of the experiences is a significant draw for travelers, even enticing repeat guests.
"Africa: Across a Continent by Private Jet" will take guests on a 22-day journey from Feb. 4 to 25 for $169,500. The itinerary is adventure-driven, exploring Carthage's ruins, adopting an orphaned elephant in Kenya and meeting primates in Rwanda. Guests will have the chance to meet with the late South African president Nelson Mandela's former prison guard.
"Epic Islands and Landscapes: Around the World by Private Jet" will take place from May 1 to 26. The $189,500 trip will bring travelers around the globe, starting with four nights on a yacht exploring the Galapagos Islands before visiting Easter Island, the Cook Islands, New Zealand, Bali and more. Highlights include a private hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti, tracking endangered species in Yala National Park in Sri Lanka and driving vintage Alfa Romeos in Sicily.
"Wild Wonders: Around the World by Private Jet" also costs $189,500 and will take place Sept. 4 to 29. This animal-focused itinerary will introduce travelers to eight ecosystems, each with wildlife found nowhere else on the planet. Guests will experience a wildlife encounter with Tasmanian devils and wombats, visit a remote island to observe Komodo dragons, kayak coral reefs in the Seychelles with a marine biologist and scout out the Big Five in South Africa.
"Hidden Horizons with Geoffrey Kent: A Private Jet Journey" is an itinerary designed and hosted by A&K founder Geoffrey Kent. The $198,500 trip will be hosted Oct. 14 to Nov. 8, introducing travelers to "overlooked yet fascinating destinations." Itinerary highlights include meeting the Asantehene, king of the Ashanti Kingdom in Ghana; a helicopter ride above Victoria Falls; exploring Kazakhstan; and experiencing a private Kukeri festival performance in Bulgaria.