Journey to Africa
September 10 - October 28, 2026
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Journey to Africa
September 10 - October 28, 2026
Departure point
Quebec City, Canada
49 Days
48 Nights
20,205 Nautical Miles
17 Countries
Canada Greenland Iceland Ireland Malta Egypt Djibouti Tanzania Zambia Namibia South Africa Botswana Mozambique Rwanda Ethiopia Italy Scotland
Experience the ultimate African Journey with Air Journey’s exclusive private flying adventure, guided by a seasoned Journey Director for a seamless and unforgettable experience. Fly across 17 captivating countries, each offering its own unique landscapes and culture. Along the way, enjoy luxury accommodations, fine dining in remarkable settings, and the camaraderie of fellow pilots who share your passion for adventure. This carefully crafted itinerary reaches remote regions and hidden gems that commercial travel cannot access, offering a rare opportunity to explore Africa’s rich wildlife and scenery from a truly unmatched perspective.
Aircraft Requirements
1200 NM Minimum Range
Survival equipment
IFR Rating
Jet Fuel
Pressurized Aircraft
De-icing Capabilities
Excess Liability Insurance
Highlights of this journey
Shannon, Ireland
During your stay at the stunning Ashford Castle, experience the rare opportunity to hold a magnificent falcon on your gloved arm.
Cairo, Egypt
Marvel at the colossal Great Pyramids of Giza - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - in a full-day tour.
Western Serengeti, Tanzania
Enjoy a three-night stay at the exceptional Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge for an unforgettable safari experience.
Livingstone, Zambia
Discover Victoria Falls, the world's largest sheet of falling water, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its sheer scale and breathtaking beauty make it a must-see spot in Africa.
Namib Desert, Namibia
Discover the vast landscapes and unique wildlife of the Namib Desert during an extraordinary three-night stay at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
Cape Town, South Africa
Discover the dynamic allure of Cape Town, where the iconic Table Mountain, bustling waterfront, and charming penguin colonies create an unforgettable coastal experience.
Okavango Delta, Botswana
View Southern Africa's unmatched wildlife in three ways: on game drives, guided bushwalks, and scenic river safaris.
Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Discover the pristine beauty of Benguerra Island and the historic charm of Ibo Island, with days filled with snorkeling, cultural exploration, and unforgettable coastal adventures.
Virunga Volcano Range, Rwanda
Enjoy a one-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic Mountain Gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat.
Luxor, Egypt
Discover the Valley of the Kings, home to richly-painted tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs, and the Valley of the Queens, the resting place of pharaohs’ wives and children.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1-2
Quebec City, Canada
Fairmont Le Château FrontenacDay 2-3
Nuuk, Greenland
Hotel Hans EgedeDay 3-5
Reykjavik, Iceland
Apotek HotelDay 5-8
Shannon, Ireland
Ashford CastleDay 8-11
Valleta, Malta
The Phoenicia MaltaDay 11-13
Cairo, Egypt
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile PlazaDay 13-16
Aswan, Egypt
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract AswanDay 16-17
Djibouti, Djibouti
Djibouti Palace KempinskiDay 17-18
Arusha, Tanzania
Legendary LodgeDay 18-21
Western Serengeti, Tanzania
Grumeti Serengeti River LodgeDay 21-23
Livingston, Zambia
Royal Livingstone LodgeDay 23-26
Namib Desert, Namibia
Sossusvlei Desert LodgeDay 26-29
Cape Town, South Africa
One&Only Cape TownDay 29-32
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sandibe Okavango Safari LodgeDay 32-35
Benguerra Island, Mozambique
&Beyond Benguerra IslandDay 35-36
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali Serena HotelDay 36-38
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
One&Only Gorilla’s NestDay 38-40
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sheraton Addis AbabaDay 40-43
Luxor, Egypt
Hilton Luxor Resort & SpaDay 43-46
Rome, Italy
Hotel EdenDay 46-48
Loch Lomond, Scotland
Cameron HouseDay 48-49
Reykjavik, Iceland
Apotek HotelDay 49
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Quebec City, Canada
Day 1-2: Thursday, September 10 - Friday, September 11
Fly into Quebec City at your leisure and enjoy this lovely town full of history and culture. We will meet at the beautiful Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. In the late afternoon, there will be a...
Read more...Nuuk, Greenland
Day 2-3: Friday, September 11 - Saturday, September 12
Fly over Canada’s vast forests and numerous lakes on the way to Goose Bay in northern Canada for a technical stop. Then, continue over the beautiful scenery of southern Greenland before landing...
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 3-5: Saturday, September 12 - Monday, September 14
Our scenic flight across the Atlantic continues to Reykjavik, Iceland. Staying in the heart of the city overlooking the picturesque square of Austurvollur, we are within walking distance of...
Read more...Shannon, Ireland
Day 5-8: Monday, September 14 - Thursday, September 17
We will arrive in Shannon, Ireland, and transfer to the enchanting Ashford Castle, a magnificent 800-year-old estate set on the shores of Lough Corrib. Surrounded by lush woodlands and manicured...
Read more...Valleta, Malta
Day 8-11: Thursday, September 17 - Sunday, September 20
Fly to Malta, a peaceful Mediterranean island and member of the EU since 2004. This relaxing destination blends rich history, vibrant culture, and coastal beauty. Upon arrival, settle into The...
Read more...Cairo, Egypt
Day 11-13: Sunday, September 20 - Tuesday, September 22
Our Journey continues to Cairo, Egypt, “The City of a Thousand Minarets,” for its prevalence of Islamic architecture. Even before Cairo was established in the 10th century, the land composing the...
Read more...Aswan, Egypt
Day 13-16: Tuesday, September 22 - Friday, September 25
We will begin with a flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel, where we will visit two of Egypt’s most iconic sites: the grand Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, both carved into the rock and...
Read more...Djibouti, Djibouti
Day 16-17: Friday, September 25 - Saturday, September 26
Enjoy a luxurious overnight stay at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski, a five-star hotel nestled between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Unwind in elegant rooms featuring private terraces with sea...
Read more...Arusha, Tanzania
Day 17-18: Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27
Our Journey continues to Arusha, Tanzania where we will land at the Kilimanjaro airport. With a charter flight to the Serengeti scheduled for tomorrow, enjoy an overnight stay at the beautiful...
Read more...Western Serengeti, Tanzania
Day 18-21: Sunday, September 27 - Wednesday, September 30
We will take a local charter flight to Manyara for our transfer to Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge. Located in the remote Western Corridor of the Serengeti, Grumeti offers a private Serengeti...
Read more...Livingston, Zambia
Day 21-23: Wednesday, September 30 - Friday, October 02
Our adventure to Livingstone, Zambia begins with a transfer to the Royal Livingstone Lodge, located on the banks of the Zambezi River within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park—just steps from the...
Read more...Namib Desert, Namibia
Day 23-26: Friday, October 02 - Monday, October 05
Our Journey continues as we depart from Livingstone and fly to Walvis Bay, Namibia. From there, we will take a local charter flight to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, nestled against the ancient mountains...
Read more...Cape Town, South Africa
Day 26-29: Monday, October 05 - Thursday, October 08
Our Journey continues to Cape Town, South Africa, where we transfer upon arrival to the One&Only Cape Town hotel. Situated in the cosmopolitan Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the One&Only...
Read more...Okavango Delta, Botswana
Day 29-32: Thursday, October 08 - Sunday, October 11
We will fly to Maun, followed by a local charter flight to Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge. The lodge features indulgent tented rooms designed for optimal game spotting, offering elevated private decks...
Read more...Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Day 32-35: Sunday, October 11 - Wednesday, October 14
Our Journey continues to Vilanculos, Mozambique, where a helicopter transfer will take us to the stunning Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the...
Read more...Kigali, Rwanda
Day 35-36: Wednesday, October 14 - Thursday, October 15
Fly to Kigali where we will enjoy an overnight stay at the Kigali Serena Hotel. Nestled in the heart of Rwanda’s vibrant capital, this elegant accommodation provides a tranquil oasis to unwind and...
Read more...Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Day 36-38: Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17
We will transfer by helicopter to One&Only Gorilla’s Nest. Cushioned in the foothills of the breathtaking Virunga Volcano Range along the northwestern frontier of beautiful Rwanda, the...
Read more...Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Day 38-40: Saturday, October 17 - Monday, October 19
Fly to Addis Ababa, the heart of the Ethiopian capital. You’ll stay at the Sheraton Addis, a luxurious hotel situated on a hilltop with expansive views over the city, nestled safely between the...
Read more...Luxor, Egypt
Day 40-43: Monday, October 19 - Thursday, October 22
We will fly to Luxor, Egypt. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the luxurious Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, nestled on the east bank of the River Nile in the village of Karnak. This Hilton gem offers...
Read more...Rome, Italy
Day 43-46: Thursday, October 22 - Sunday, October 25
The next stop of our Journey is Rome. Set in the Old City of Rome, close to the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese, the luxury Hotel Eden offers the feel of a private home and a rooftop restaurant...
Read more...Loch Lomond, Scotland
Day 46-48: Sunday, October 25 - Tuesday, October 27
Our adventure continues to Glasgow, where we’ll transfer to the iconic Cameron House, a 17th-century baronial hotel set amidst the stunning backdrop of Loch Lomond’s tranquil waters and lush...
Read more...Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 48-49: Tuesday, October 27 - Wednesday, October 28
As we start our return home, we will launch for our over-water crossing to Iceland. Upon arrival, transfer to the Apotek Hotel, where we will enjoy a central location to explore downtown Reykjavik....
Read more...Inclusions
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What is a Single Supplement?
Our pricing is based on double occupancy. A single supplement is an additional fee that solo travelers must pay when booking accommodations, tours, and/or cruises designed for double occupancy. This fee covers the cost of the entire room or cabin, which would typically be shared by two people.
What is the Airplane Registration Fee?
Our Airplane Registration Fee covers administrative tasks such as obtaining permits, personalized flight planning, confirming fuel availability, parking, arranging with handlers, and weather updates. It includes a dedicated Journey Director for the group and flight briefings for each leg, ensuring peace of mind throughout your Journey. Please note: Aircraft fees are not included in our packages, as clients use their own aircraft with varying make/models. The fee solely covers Air Journey obtaining these items, not their actual cost.
The Price Per Person Includes
The Airplane Registration Fee Includes
- Usage of the Air Journey App
- Direct Foreflight Links for easy flight plan uploading into your personal Foreflight account
- International flight plans, routing, frequencies, nav-aids, reporting points, and more for each leg of your Journey
- Flight plans and eAPIS manifest outbound/inbound filed on your behalf
- Pilot briefing prior to every flying day
- Fuel availability confirmed along the route of flight
- Obtaining of permits, landing rights, overflight permits, handling arrangements
- Assistance with country entry forms (Caricom, CanPASS, etc)
- Confirmed parking and fuel along our route
- Planning for additional fuel stops if required
- Air Journey Goodies – each participant will receive a shirt embroidered with their name, aircraft make/model, and airplane’s tail number with the name of the Journey, a hat per person, and a bag per couple, as a souvenir of your flying adventure.
The Price Does Not Include
- Fees associated with your aircraft (fuel, handling fees, airport fees, permit fees, landing fees, departure taxes, etc.)
- Cost of obtaining passport, visas, or inoculations required for your Journey
- Optional activities
- Cocktails and Spirits are not included
- Lunch when not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry, room service, communication charges and other incidentals
- Commercial flight tickets when required
- Survival equipment rental (Air Journey has survival equipment available for rent. Contact Air Journey for more details +1(561)841-1551
- Travel Interruption and Cancellation Insurance (this is strongly recommended and not included in the package. Please contact us at +1 (561)841-1551 for more details.
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Payment schedule
Deposit per person required at time of booking
FOR ALL AIR JOURNEYS:
$500 PER PERSON
INITIAL PAYMENT REQUIRED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF BOOKING
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING LESS THAN 15 DAYS:
$2,000 PER PERSON + AIRPLANE REGISTRATION FEE
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING BETWEEN 15 - 40 DAYS: *AND OUR GALAPAGOS JOURNEYS
$4,500 PER PERSON + AIRPLANE REGISTRATION FEE
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING MORE THAN 40 DAYS:
$9,500 PER PERSON + AIRPLANE REGISTRATION FEE
Final payment due dates
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING 40 DAYS OR LESS:
90 DAYS PRIOR DEPARTURE
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING MORE THAN 40 DAYS:
120 DAYS PRIOR DEPARTURE
Cancellation policy
For Journeys Lasting 40 Days or Less
OUTSIDE OF 150 DAYS:
Deposit and initial payment are refundable, and AJ holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 150 AND 90 DAYS:
AJ retains the deposit and the initial payment, and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 89 AND 60 DAYS:
AJ retains 50% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 59 AND 30 DAYS:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client’s cancellation date.
LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and the full Airplane Registration Fee
FOR JOURNEYS LASTING MORE THAN 40 DAYS
OUTSIDE OF 150 DAYS:
Deposit and initial payment are refundable, and AJ holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 150 AND 120 DAYS:
AJ retains the deposit and the initial payment, and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 119 AND 90 DAYS:
AJ retains 50% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client's cancellation date.
BETWEEN 89 DAYS AND 60 DAYS:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and holds the Airplane Registration Fee as a credit for 12 months from the client’s cancellation date.
LESS THAN 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:
AJ retains 100% of the Journey cost and the full Airplane Registration Fee
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Journey to Africa
September 10 - October 28, 2026