{"id":33449,"date":"2024-12-04T11:31:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T00:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/\/?p=33449"},"modified":"2024-12-04T12:01:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T01:01:17","slug":"captains-choice-private-jet-journeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/captains-choice-private-jet-journeys\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain\u2019s Choice’s 16 Days by Private Jet, Cairo to Cape Town is an African odyssey to remember"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From exclusivity to safety, there are endless reasons why exploring the world in a private jet is so appealing at the moment. Strap yourself in to witness some of the planet\u2019s most remarkable wonders across East Africa \u2013 in serious style \u2013 with Captain\u2019s Choice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing quite prepares you for the moment you first set eyes on a mountain gorilla in the wild \u2013 the sheer thrill of seeing these majestic and endangered primates in their natural habitat of mist-shrouded Volcanoes National Park will set your pulse racing. The fact that so few people ever get the chance to glimpse them makes the experience even more special. This is just one of the exclusive experiences on the life-changing \u2018<\/span>16 Days by Private Jet, Cairo to Cape Town<\/span><\/a>\u2019 itinerary with Captain\u2019s Choice, purveyors of life-enriching travel in unmatched style.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”92232″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Pioneers in private jet travel<\/h4>\n

Established in 1994, the Australian family owned Captain\u2019s Choice bills itself as \u2018pioneers of the uncommon\u2019 \u2013 which is to say, taking discerning travellers to destinations that are remote and ravishing, and offering experiences that most people don\u2019t even know about, let alone have had the chance to do.<\/p>\n

And the adventure is always done in the highest of style. Think private planes and jets, exquisite accommodation, the finest wines and meals, and talented staff at your disposal ready to personalise every moment. Everything is included and taken care of, so all you have to do is enjoy the ride. On the \u2018Cairo to Cape Town\u2019 itinerary, from the top to the bottom of east Africa, that ride is only shared among 58 lucky guests.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”92233″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Wonders of the world<\/h4>\n

This spectacular adventure begins in Cairo, Egypt\u2019s intoxicating capital and the gateway to the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. When you\u2019re not cruising the Nile in a felucca, you\u2019re gazing up at the Great Pyramid of Giza, with special access to the feet of the Sphinx and exclusive private tours with a leading Egyptologist. The \u2018pinch-me\u2019 moments continue in Luxor, where the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens \u2013 and all their glittering riches \u2013 await. And just when you think things couldn\u2019t get any better, you\u2019re whisked off to an opulent evening within the 3,000-year-old walls of the Temple of Ramses III. Remarkably, you have this fabled venue all to yourselves.<\/p>\n

Your private jet takes you on to Nairobi, where you\u2019re about to set out on a Kenyan safari of epic proportions. The Maasai Mara unfolds before you \u2013 you\u2019ll see it from the sky at sunrise in a hot-air balloon\u2026 as well as from the ground in a jeep, giving you the chance to spot the \u2018big five\u2019, along with so many other wild and wonderful animals that this part of the continent is known for. In between, there are village visits, sunset cocktails, champagne breakfasts and lavish meals showcasing the finest Kenyan cuisine.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”92234″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Jungle rhythms<\/h4>\n

Arriving in Rwanda, that encounter with mountain gorillas is on your agenda. Just eight visitor permits are allocated to each gorilla group \u2013 there are only 10 remaining \u2013 on any given day, with tours restricted to one hour. This rare privilege gives you the chance to observe these exquisite primates as they play, groom, rest and feed \u2013 and you\u2019ll also take a deep dive into their lives with a gorilla doctor at the Dian Fossey Gorillas Fund.<\/p>\n

If you thought the sound of the gorillas was goosebump-inducing, just wait until the thunder of Victoria Falls arrives. Between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the largest waterfall in the world is also one of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders on the planet, a place where the Zambezi River plunges down a series of basalt gorges \u2013 at such force that its iridescent mist can be seen 20 kilometres away. Get set to be blown away walking through rainforest to the base of the falls, before taking to the sky to gain some perspective of this two-kilometre span from the comfort of a helicopter.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”92230″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Life in the slow lane<\/h4>\n

From the air to the rails \u2013 your next adventure sees you boarding Rovos Rail\u2019s exclusive Pride of Africa. This privately chartered train journey through South Africa is mesmerising, offering a leisurely and luxurious glimpse into destinations including Pretoria, the goldfields of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Klerksdorp and Kimberley \u2013 the latter responsible for sparking the modern diamond trade.<\/p>\n

The scenery outside your window is captivating, traversing semi-desert landscapes \u2013 look out for wildebeest and antelope \u2013 as well as Victorian towns such as Matjiesfontein, a place where time seems to stand still, right down to the vintage cars on the road. All the while you\u2019re enjoying exceptional wines and meals prepared by celebrated chefs. Is there any better way to explore a country?<\/p>\n

This extraordinary journey ends in Cape Town, wedged between the magnificent Table Mountain \u2013 you\u2019ll head to the top \u2013 and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, with winelands all around. There are few places quite as visually dramatic, or tasty for that matter \u2013 this is South Africa\u2019s it city, after all, and some of the world\u2019s finest chefs and vintners have restaurants and bars here.<\/p>\n

Relax, take in the view and toast a life-changing 16 days in East Africa with Captain\u2019s Choice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n BOOK NOW<\/span>\n <\/a>[vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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