It’s called The World’s Greatest Safari. And if you take a look at these candid photos of the guests, you’ll see why.
The trip is offered by a luxury safari company. Roar Africa and costs $165,000 (£129,000). But for that not insignificant sum, guests enjoy a spectacular itinerary. And beyond first class treatment.
Over 12 days, guests experience four of Africa’s most iconic destinations: Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Great Migration in Kenya, and the home of mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
What’s more, guests travel from location to location on Emirates’ executive private jet, a sumptuous customized Airbus A319 with just 10 private cabins that features a private ‘shower spa’ and lounge and dining areas.
The images we reveal here are courtesy of Roar Africa’s charismatic Zimbabwe CEO. Deborah Calmeyerwho has made the ‘incredible’ trip seven times. Are the (inevitably rich) guests indifferent to all this or excited? Firmly the latter. Deborah reveals: ‘None of our guests are indifferent. Everyone gets high the moment they walk. They say, “Okay, I’ll never travel any other way. This is ridiculous.”
Scroll down to take a look behind the veil of one of the most extraordinary vacations on the planet.
On Roar Africa’s world’s largest safari, guests travel from location to location on an Emirates executive private jet (pictured here in Rwanda). Roar Africa CEO Deborah Calmeyer reveals the atmosphere when guests board for the first time, describing how there is “chatting, laughing and giggling” as they sip Vintage Dom Perignon and nibble on caviar bellinis. “Friendships form quickly,” he adds.
Deborah says the “stainless linens, pillows and fluffy duvets” help guests sleep
The dining room on board the Emirates executive private jet
“There is no other trip like this in the world right now,” says Deborah. In the photo, the hospitality on the private jet in full swing.
Deborah (left) chats with guests on the Greatest Safari private jet
Smiling crew stand by as guests relax in the private jet’s lounge.
Emirates executive private jet has 10 private cabins
The level of service at Greatest Safari is described as “beyond first class”
Greatest Safari Guests Enjoy Executive Dinner on Private Jet
A guest uses the hairdryer in the private jet’s ‘spa shower’
Deborah (center) and two guests have fun posing as Emirates cabin crew
On the Greatest Safari, guests experience Africa’s four most iconic destinations: Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Great Migration in Kenya, and the home of mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Deborah and guests have a ‘sleepover’ on the private jet
The private jet cabins are even larger than the “regular” Emirates first class suites
A bottle of Vintage Dom Perignon champagne from 2005, ready for use
Deborah reveals that the guests get “very happy, very excited and very emotional” during the trip.
Victoria Falls is the first stop. Deborah says guests “literally gasp” when they see the “glory and visual power” of the waterfall.
Guests arrive at Victoria Falls Bond style in four helicopters.
Guests witness Victoria Falls from various viewing points.
Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, says Deborah
Roar Africa guests pose in front of the epic cliffs of Victoria Falls
Deborah says: “Responsible and sustainable travel to Africa is imperative for the future of the continent and wildlife”
Greatest Safari guests enjoy exclusive use of Matetsi Victoria Falls (above)
Deborah Calmeyer, the charismatic CEO of Roar Africa
Roar Africa offers three specialist trips aboard Emirates’ executive private jet: the world’s largest safari ($165,000/£129,000 per person); Sand, Sea, City and Safari ($175,000/£137,000) and The Journey Beyond ($185,000/£145,000).
For more visit www.roarafrica.com and www.instagram.com/roarafrica.