The trip of a lifetime? For many, it means reaching Africa and taking part in a safari, a unique and extraordinary experience to see majestic wild animals up close in their natural habitat.
And, for those who love dreaming big, the tour operator Go2Africa has conceived what can only be described as the “most expensive safari in the world”: the Ultimate Safari which, at a price of 690,000 dollars (for four people) allows you to visit six countries in 24 days, trek with gorillas, soar by hot air balloon, meet lions and watch elephants move across the plains, to name just a few examples.
It is a truly epic journey from the fabulous beaches of the Seychelles to Victoria Falls, from the Big Five roaming freely to Cape Town: a dream come true.
Luxury Without End
The lucky travelers (the package costs about 160,000 euros per person) will make stops in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa, and Seychelles, staying in luxurious lodges, five-star tented camps and private islands.
Flights will be conducted by helicopters or private charter planes, and throughout the journey there will be expert guides on hand.
But that is not all: a professional film crew will produce a documentary-style recording of the entire journey, following in the footsteps of Meryl Streep and the Kardashians with a visit to the ultra-luxurious boutique hotel Ellerman House in Cape Town (a favorite of both stars) and to the private hunting reserve Singita, which has hosted, among others, Justin Timberlake, Oprah Winfrey and Charlize Theron.
The Stops of the World’s Most Expensive Safari
The trip of a lifetime begins in Nairobi, Kenya, where participants will take part in thrilling helicopter excursions to glimpse wildlife, enjoy a hot air balloon ride, and stay at a luxury tented camp: afterwards they face one of the country’s most beautiful beaches, the stunning Diani Beach, a beachside expanse of white sand formed by coral fragments, caressed by an intensely blue sea and shaded by emerald-green palm trees.
Next, from Kenya you fly to Zambia to observe wildlife, explore the local markets, and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight over the thunderous Victoria Falls where the mighty Zambezi River plunges from a height of no less than 128 meters: pure emotion.
The extraordinary journey continues by air to Cape Town: here, the participants of the Ultimate Safari will stay at the foot of the magnificent Table Mountain, take a boat tour and enjoy a helicopter ride.
And the magic goes on: from the South African metropolis, the route heads to Rwanda and, in particular, to the Volcanoes National Park where one can experience the thrill of close encounters with mountain gorillas.
From there, by helicopter and hang glider, one reaches the Serengeti with a balloon safari and a game drive in the heart of the wilderness.
Such an open-eyed dream could not end anywhere else but in the Seychelles, on the private island of Cousine, between crystal-clear seas and beaches of soft, white sand.
