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There are safaris… and then there are safaris by private jet. The kind designed for travellers who don’t just want to see Africa, but want to experience it on their own terms. Think complete privacy, seamless exclusivity, and a sense of adventure that can only be found far from the familiar.
For discerning individuals seeking something rare, Ker & Downey® Africa has perfected the art of unrivalled travel. Through partnerships with leading jet charter specialists, they’ve created a collection of hyper-curated journeys that combine private aviation with Africa’s most spectacular wilderness destinations. The result is a safari experience that feels effortless and deeply personalised.
Why safaris by private jet are the new pinnacle of luxury
Flying privately unlocks Africa in a way that scheduled travel simply cannot. You skip airport queues, bypass delays and land on remote airstrips that are inaccessible to commercial aircraft. It means waking up in Cape Town at sunrise, and touching down in the heart of the Serengeti by lunch. It means travelling in comfort and discretion, surrounded only by the people you choose to share the journey with.
But a private jet is more than a mode of travel. It is the freedom to experience a continent at its most untouched. Ker & Downey® Africa has long been a leader in bespoke luxury safaris, and their signature LuxVenture® trips take private aviation to an entirely new level. Expect exclusive-use villas, private guides, insider access, and itineraries curated with the precision of a master storyteller.
Whether you’re tracking big cats in vast private concessions, gliding over turquoise waters on your way to a secluded island, or landing directly beside a remote tented camp under a sky full of stars, every moment is designed to move you.
Explore three of Ker & Downey® Africa’s most extraordinary itineraries
11-Day Tanzania Safari
Begin your journey above the dramatic landscapes of northern Tanzania before landing at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, a private safari house becomes your sanctuary, complete with a dedicated chef, guide, and sweeping views of one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.
From there, your jet whisks you into a remote corner of the Serengeti, a region renowned for big-cat activity and seasonal migration spectacles. End your adventure on Zanzibar’s pristine shores, trading game drives for spice-scented breezes, dhow cruises, and long, slow days along white-sand beaches.
10-Day South Africa and Seychelles Safari
Touch down in Cape Town, a city where mountains, oceans, wine country, and world-class cuisine converge. After a few days exploring the Cape Peninsula and its coastal playgrounds, fly privately into the Kruger region for a stay at one of the lodges in the renowned Singita portfolio, where glass-wrapped suites immerse you in riverine forest, wildlife-rich landscapes, and meaningful conservation initiatives.
Then journey to a private island in the Seychelles, an exclusive retreat offering barefoot elegance, exceptional diving, and sunrise yoga over the Indian Ocean.
18-Day Rwanda, Botswana and Mozambique Safari
This is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition for true explorers. Tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is an encounter so intimate and powerful it becomes a lifelong memory. Continue into Botswana’s Okavango Delta, landing in a watery wilderness where elephants wander between your feet and nights are spent under star-studded skies.
Finish in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago with private beaches, warm waters, and sunset dhow sails that blur the line between reality and dream.
This is Africa. Elevated.
A safari with Ker & Downey® Africa is more than a holiday. It is the thrill of remote travel, the quiet luxury of untouched landscapes, and the reassurance that every detail, from take-off to touchdown, is expertly handled.
For those who seek the rare and the extraordinary, this is your invitation.
About Ker & Downey Africa:
Ker & Downey® Africa creates bespoke, high-end journeys across the continent, powered by expert teams in Cape Town, Tanzania, and worldwide. Expect precision, purpose, and extraordinary travel that leaves a meaningful legacy.
