National Geographic Private Jet itinerary
Connect tropical forests, national parks and African wildlife landscapes on National Geographic's 23-day Wildlife of the World private jet tour. The route links Borneo, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Madagascar, South Africa and Rwanda between Singapore and Rome. Tell Deluxe Cruises about your wildlife interests to explore the published options, discuss activity requirements and request current availability and a personalized quote.
An escorted National Geographic Private Jet group journey, with personal planning and quotation assistance from Deluxe Cruises. Fares are per person; current availability requires confirmation.
The journey in focus
For travelers looking beyond a conventional safari, this private jet expedition brings several natural-history regions into one journey. Borneo's tropical setting contrasts with Ranthambore in India, Yala and Bundala in Sri Lanka, Madagascar's Nosy Be and South Africa's Phinda Private Game Reserve. The Maldives add an ocean perspective, while Singapore, Jaipur and Rome contribute cultural stages to a route built around variety.
The opportunity is to compare habitats and landscapes, with each wildlife stage offering a different context. In Rwanda, Kigali or Volcanoes National Park are published alternatives, so your interests and activity preferences are important from the outset. Deluxe Cruises can help clarify the available options and request the detailed requirements, permit arrangements and complete price. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Nature enthusiasts, wildlife photography travelers and couples seeking a journey that combines Asian and African environments with island and cultural stops. It suits curiosity about different ecosystems and flexibility about sightings, with individual activity choices reviewed against your interests, fitness and preferred pace.
Tell Deluxe Cruises about your wildlife interests, camera equipment and activity preferences when enquiring about the April 30–May 22, 2027 departure. Request the Rwanda options, participation requirements, permit details and baggage guidance alongside your quotation. Review personal health questions with an appropriate professional before selecting activities.
Travel format: an escorted National Geographic group expedition by privately chartered aircraft, with individual places sold per person.
Follow the published 2027 route below. The descriptions introduce each destination; specific visits, hotels and activity choices depend on the selected departure. Where the route gives alternatives, they are choices rather than additional stops.
Singapore opens the expedition in a major Southeast Asian city where a dense urban setting meets a tropical environment. Its position provides a geographical introduction to nearby Borneo and the wider region. Confirm the expedition's starting arrangements before planning independent city time or booking a tight connection into the program.
Malaysian Borneo introduces a tropical island landscape associated with exceptionally rich forest ecosystems. Orangutans and other wildlife are part of the region's natural-history appeal, but their presence does not guarantee encounters on a particular journey. Ask which locations and activities are confirmed for your departure and what conditions to expect in the field.
Jaipur adds a cultural stage before the route continues to Ranthambore. Rajasthan's capital is known for its planned historic city, palace architecture and traditions of craftsmanship. This stop offers context for northern India beyond its wildlife landscapes, creating a contrast between urban heritage and the national-park environment that follows.
Ranthambore introduces a northern Indian landscape where dry forest, rocky terrain and historic remains meet. The park is widely associated with tiger conservation and wildlife observation, although sightings are never assured. Review the departure's specific arrangements to understand vehicle time, daily conditions and how this stage fits your preferred style of wildlife travel.
Yala and Bundala add two Sri Lankan protected landscapes to the expedition. Yala is associated with varied wildlife habitats, while Bundala is particularly known for wetlands and birdlife. Together, they broaden the route's ecological range. Confirm the actual visiting arrangements and approach this stage with curiosity rather than expectations of particular animal sightings.
The Maldives bring an Indian Ocean setting into the wildlife journey, with an island geography shaped by coral atolls. The published stage names Malé, the capital, but the detailed program determines the particular locations and activities. Ask how this portion balances travel, marine interests and time to enjoy the coastal setting.
Nosy Be introduces Madagascar through an island off its northwestern coast. Madagascar's long geographical isolation gives its wildlife and natural history a distinctive character, while Nosy Be adds a tropical coastal setting to the route. Confirm which local environments the itinerary includes rather than assuming that mainland habitats or particular species form part of this stage.
Phinda brings the route into a South African private game reserve with a variety of habitats. Its setting offers a different wildlife context from the forests and national parks encountered earlier. Animal movements and conditions shape every visit, so discuss the published activity arrangements, vehicle time and personal requirements while keeping sighting expectations flexible.
This Rwanda stage presents alternatives: Kigali offers a capital-city perspective, while Volcanoes National Park is associated with forested volcanic landscapes and mountain gorilla conservation. Do not assume both are included. If the park option interests you, confirm the exact activities, permit arrangements and physical requirements before deciding which choice suits your needs.
Rome provides a cultural finale after the expedition's sequence of wildlife regions. The Italian capital's ancient history and layered urban landscape offer a different kind of discovery from the natural environments that precede it. Confirm the program's conclusion before arranging your onward flight or adding independent time in the city.
Schedule status: The route stages are presented in their published order. Daily activities, local flights, accommodations, and operational details should be reconfirmed for the selected departure.
These saved dates and fares were checked on September 9, 2026. Double- and single-occupancy fares are per person in US dollars and remain subject to change. Deluxe Cruises will verify current availability and provide a written quote before reservation.
From inspiration to your next journey
Use the 1 published 2027 departure above as a starting point for planning Wildlife of the World by Private Jet. Tell Deluxe Cruises your preferred timing, number of travellers and double- or single-room preference, and ask us to check current space and pricing.
Not sure whether this 23-day journey is the right fit? Tell us the destinations and experiences you value most. We can help compare this route with other Private Jet programs and clarify the pace, accommodations, included arrangements and complete quotation before you decide.
Planning questions
The featured National Geographic itinerary is 23 days, with maximum 68 guests and a published activity rating of Light-Moderate. Explore the destination-by-destination route, then ask Deluxe Cruises to help compare the pace and activity requirements with your travel preferences.
No particular wildlife sighting should be assumed. Animals move freely, and weather, habitat conditions and activity arrangements affect each visit. The destination sequence offers varied natural-history contexts, but ask for the confirmed program rather than choosing the journey on the expectation of a specific encounter.
The published Rwanda stage lists Kigali or Volcanoes National Park as alternatives. Confirm how the choice works for your departure. If you are interested in any gorilla-related activity, ask specifically about its availability, permits, participation conditions and physical demands rather than assuming it is included for every guest.
The demands can differ substantially between city stops, vehicle-based wildlife activities and any forest walking. Request the detailed requirements for each stage and the available alternatives. Share mobility or fitness concerns with Deluxe Cruises so you can assess the actual program, especially the Rwanda options, before booking.
Start with the equipment you can carry comfortably and check the confirmed baggage and local-transfer limits. Ask about charging, camera transport and any restrictions relevant to the actual activities. A larger lens may suit your interests, but it should fit the practical demands of a journey with many destinations.
No. The route combines different wildlife regions with island and city stages, including Singapore, Jaipur, the Maldives and Rome. Even the wildlife locations represent different habitats and activity styles. Review the balance of the detailed itinerary if you prefer a conventional safari centered on a smaller number of African reserves.
These National Geographic Private Jet Expeditions are escorted group journeys aboard a privately chartered aircraft. Places are sold per person and the aircraft is shared with fellow expedition guests; the published fare does not reserve an entire jet exclusively for your party.
Request the selected departure's written inclusions, hotel and room details, aircraft arrangements, baggage limits, meals, excursions, transfers, single supplement and booking terms. Confirm the cost of reaching the starting city and returning home, as well as any visas, insurance or optional arrangements.
Email, call or WhatsApp Deluxe Cruises with your preferred journey, dates, number of travellers and double- or single-room preference. If you are still choosing, share the destinations that interest you and ask for a comparison. Request a current written quotation with availability, inclusions and booking terms before reserving.
Your journey starts with a conversation
Which wildlife regions would you most like to explore? Share your interests, preferred activity level and room arrangements with Deluxe Cruises. We can help you compare the published Rwanda options, clarify practical details and request current availability and a complete quote for this global wildlife journey.
Make your decision with the details in hand: request current space, double- or single-occupancy pricing, hotel and flight arrangements, included experiences and booking terms. We can also discuss arriving early or extending your stay.
Ask about the April–May 2027 expedition and tell us your party size, room preference and any wildlife or photography interests.