private air safaris

Expeditions Offering Extraordinary Access

10–24 Day Expeditions | Small Groups | Scheduled Departures | Private Air Throughout

Scheduled small-group private air safaris designed for travelers seeking rare access, exceptional wildlife experiences, renowned hosts, conservation-focused experiences, and luxurious accommodations across Africa.

Private Air Expeditions combine privately chartered safari aircraft with thoughtfully curated itineraries across some of Africa’s most remote and logistically difficult-to-reach regions. These journeys are carefully timed around wildlife movements, conservation access, seasonal conditions, and extraordinary experiences in the field — allowing travelers to move efficiently between destinations while remaining deeply immersed in the experience itself.

Throughout the journey, travelers are accompanied by experienced Bushtracks expedition staff and, on select departures, internationally recognized photographers, conservationists, filmmakers, researchers, and field experts who bring deeper insight and perspective to the expedition.

WHO ARE PRIVATE AIR safaris DESIGNED FOR?
Private Air Expeditions are ideal for travelers seeking rare access, conservation-focused experiences, smaller groups, and deeper engagement with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and people.

These journeys particularly appeal to experienced travelers, photographers, conservation-minded guests, and those interested in traveling alongside respected experts and hosts while exploring regions often inaccessible through traditional safari routing.

Current expeditions
Current departures include Wild Hope with Ami Vitale, an extraordinary conservation-focused journey through Kenya and the Seychelles hosted alongside the acclaimed National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, writer, and conservation storyteller. The expedition includes rare behind-the-scenes conservation access, private air travel throughout, and time alongside the people and organizations working to protect some of Africa’s most vulnerable wildlife and ecosystems.

Also currently available is Wild Zambia & Lake Malawi, hosted by Bushtracks Director of Group Expeditions Daniela Powers, recognized on the Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure A-Lists as one of the world’s top travel specialists. This private air journey combines Zambia’s iconic walking safari regions, remote river valleys, exceptional wildlife experiences, and the relaxed shores of Lake Malawi into one thoughtfully curated expedition through Southern Africa.

What’s included
Inclusions vary by expedition but generally include luxury safari accommodations, private air transportation throughout the journey, most meals and beverages, safari activities and excursions, park and conservation fees, expedition staff, regional transfers, porterage, gratuities during group activities, and select expert-led experiences. International airfare is not included.

expedition style & pace
Private Air Expeditions are designed around immersive travel experiences with movement between destinations and meaningful time in the field. Travelers should be fully mobile and comfortable boarding small aircraft, helicopters, boats, and safari vehicles unassisted, as well as walking moderate distances over uneven terrain and participating in active safari days.