Elite Traveler March-April 2017

INSPIRE TOP 50 ADVENTURES

Top of the world NORTH POLE

Crater trek TANZANIA

A trip to the North Pole is an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. To start this truly unique adventure, you’ll fly in a private plane to Russian research station Barneo. You’ll land on the 3,280ft-long runway on top of the polar ocean, where you’ll hop onto a helicopter. From there, you’ll fly up to “the top of the world,” or the North Pole, and be rewarded with astonishing panoramic views of the striking landscape, knowing that it’s a sight only a few people have been lucky enough to see. Embrace the extreme solitude and isolation of the most unique place on earth, while keeping your eyes peeled for polar bears. Price $18,500 per person Contact Valentina Orselli, luxury travel specialist, valentina@quintessentiallytravel.com, +44 203 073 6700, quintessentiallytravel.com

Ker & Downey Africa’s 10-day exploration of the craters, treetops and beaches of Tanzania and Zanzibar merges the intense beauty and wildlife of the continent with unique, luxurious accommodations, including a 30-acre coffee farm and a lodge nestled among boulders. The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is a Unesco World Heritage Site and an area of conservation. It’s also the location of exclusive treetop camp The Highlands. Stay in a remote domed suite with floor-to-ceiling windows offering expansive views of the crater and the incredible array of wildlife. Soak up the astonishing views at different vantage points as you trek down the immense crater. Once safely at the bottom, indulge in a bucket-list lunch under the trees of Ngorongoro, completely immersed in the African wild. Price $10,046 per person Contact Rory Grobbelaar, adventurist team leader, rory@ker-downeyafrica.com, +27 21 201 2484, ker-downeyafrica.com