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YOUR journey
J² safaris designs unforgettable journeys across Africa—where inspiration and adventure await. We believe that no two safaris should be alike. Each journey is carefully crafted to be deeply personal, meaningful, and enhanced by exceptional service, ensuring that every moment is one to remember. For us, travel is about more than the destinations; it’s about the connections you make with the land, its wildlife, and the vibrant cultures you encounter along the way.
Our all-inclusive safari experience offers the very best of Africa—wild, awe-inspiring landscapes, breathtaking wildlife encounters, and the highest standards of comfort and convenience—so you can immerse yourself fully in the adventure with peace of mind.
Great Migration season 
Luxury Safari 
Jeep Safari 
Local Flights 
Hot Air Balloon 
Nature 
Scenic 
Picnics 
Airport Transfers 
VIP Assistance 
All Inclusive Safari
Program Itinerary
Choose the travel style that suits you.
Join one of our scheduled departures with like-minded travelers or enjoy this same itinerary as a fully private safari tailored to your party. Contact us for private pricing and additional departure dates.DAY 1
DEPART HOME
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
YOUR SAFARI BEGINS
- Arrive in Nairobi, where your J² safari story begins.
- VIP arrival assistance.
- Comfortable private transfer to your hotel.
- The rest of the day is yours to settle in, unwind, and begin to absorb the rhythm of East Africa.
- Dinner at leisure at the hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi, Kenya
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
ON THE EDGE OF ADVENTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your J² safari guide and begin a thoughtfully curated introduction to Kenya—its wildlife, history, craftsmanship, and enduring spirit.
- Share a quiet encounter with Rothschild giraffes, among the world's most endangered giraffe species.
- Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and meet rescued baby elephants.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Karen Blixen Museum followed by a tour of her former home.
- Discover Kenya's creative spirit through a visit to a local social enterprise where craftsmanship and community come together.
- Return to your hotel for dinner and an evening to relax and reflect on your first full day in Africa.
Overnight: Nairobi, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
IN THE SHADOW OF KILIMANJARO
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by checkout.
- Depart Nairobi with your J² Kenya guide and travel south toward Amboseli, where open plains stretch beneath the snow-capped silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch en route.
- Arrive at your lodge and check in.
- Venture into Amboseli as the afternoon light settles across the plains, where elephants roam beneath Africa's highest peak.
- Return to the lodge as dusk settles across the plains, gather for dinner as another day in the wilderness comes to a close.
Overnight: Amboseli, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
THE RHYTHM OF AMBOSELI
- Early morning tea and coffee to start your day.
- Venture into the morning light as Amboseli awakens beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast.
- Enjoy leisure time—relax, take in the views, or explore the lodge grounds.
- Lunch at the lodge.
- Return to the wilderness as the afternoon light transforms the landscape and wildlife begins to stir once again.
- Return to the lodge for dinner beneath Africa's evening sky.
Overnight: Amboseli, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
INTO THE HEART OF TARANGIRE
- Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out.
- Drive to the Namanga border crossing.
- Say farewell to your Kenyan guide as you depart Kenya and cross into Tanzania.
- Meet your Tanzanian J² guide and continue your journey through landscapes that gradually reveal another side of East Africa.
- Stop en route for a picnic lunch.
- Journey through Tarangire National Park, where towering baobabs, golden grasslands, and wandering elephant families create one of Tanzania's most quietly remarkable safari landscapes.
- Continue on to the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Arrive at your lodge and check in.
- Relax and recharge over dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
INSIDE THE NGORONGORO CRATER
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries.
- Picnic lunch in the heart of nature.
- Return to the lodge for some relaxation.
- Enjoy a Maasai cultural experience and cocktails by the pool.
- Unwind over dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
INTO THE SERENGETI
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Pack up and check out.
- Enjoy a scenic drive toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, with wildlife sightings along the way.
- Pause for a peaceful picnic lunch en route.
- Arrive at the lodge and check in, surrounded by one of the world's most iconic wilderness landscapes.
- Gather for dinner beneath a sky slowly filling with stars.
Overnight: Serengeti, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
THE RHYTHM OF THE SERENGETI
- Wake up to early morning tea and coffee, setting the tone for another day shaped by the rhythm of the wild.
- Set out on a morning game drive through the vast Serengeti, with snacks and refreshments as you encounter its iconic wildlife.
- Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, savoring the flavors while reflecting on the morning’s adventure.
- Relax and unwind during your leisure time, enjoying lunch at the pool against the backdrop of the savannah.
- Return to the plains for an afternoon game drive, where every drive is shaped by the movement of wildlife and the quiet unpredictability of the wild.
- Pause for sundowners and light refreshments in the heart of the wilderness.
- Return to the lodge for dinner beneath the Serengeti stars.
Overnight: Serengeti, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
THE GREAT MARA
- Breakfast at the lodge, followed by checkout.
- Drive to the Seronera airstrip.
- Say farewell to your Tanzanian guide.
- Take two flights from Serengeti to Maasai Mara, crossing the border back into Kenya at Isebenia.
- Arrive in the iconic Maasai Mara and meet your Mara J² guide at the airstrip.
- Enjoy a light lunch before heading to the lodge, with your first glimpses of Mara’s breathtaking wildlife.
- Arrive, check in and settle into your lodge.
- Relax, refresh, and take in the views.
- Begin your first exploration of the Maasai Mara, where sweeping grasslands, abundant wildlife, and the quiet rhythm of the wilderness create an unforgettable introduction to one of Africa's most celebrated ecosystems.
- Return to the lodge as evening settles across the plains and enjoy dinner while the wilderness continues its quiet rhythm.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
THE RHYTHM OF THE MARA
- Wake up to early morning tea and coffee, then venture into the Mara during one of the day's most rewarding hours, when the reserve awakens with first light. Watch elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless other species move freely across the plains.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast, reflecting on the morning's discoveries.
- Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure—take time to unwind, enjoy the lodge’s amenities, and have a leisurely lunch.
- Embark on an afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara Reserve, with a coffee break and snacks to keep you energized while you explore.
- Return to the lodge.
- Gather for dinner as darkness settles across the Mara and the sounds of the wilderness begin to emerge.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
SOARING OVER THE MAASAI MARA
- Rise before dawn and drift silently above the Maasai Mara as the first light reaches the plains below, revealing a landscape that stretches beyond the horizon.
- Touch down to a champagne bush breakfast served in the heart of the Mara, taking time to savor both the morning and the remarkable landscape that surrounds you.
- Continue your safari with a game drive back to the lodge, where every turn offers another opportunity for an unexpected encounter.
- Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure—take time to unwind, enjoy the lodge’s amenities, and have a leisurely lunch.
- Return to the reserve for an afternoon game drive through the Maasai Mara Reserve, followed by an immersive visit to a local Maasai village -- spend time with members of the Maasai community, gaining insight into traditions that have shaped life on these plains for generations.
- Enjoy a refreshing coffee break with light snacks to keep you energized as you take in the sights and culture.
- Return to the lodge.
- End your day with dinner at the lodge, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Mara.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13
WILDLANDS TO URBAN LIGHTS
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the lodge before checkout.
- Transfer to the nearby Maasai Mara airstrip.
- Say farewell to your guide as you embark on your journey to Nairobi Wilson airport.
- Board your afternoon flight to Nairobi, with a picnic lunch en route.
- Transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
- The remainder of the day is yours to relax before your journey home begins.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14
CARRYING AFRICA HOME
- Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel, savoring the last moments of your safari experience.
- Check out of the hotel before transfer to airport
- Transfer to the airport to check in for your return flight to the US.
- Travel home carrying memories of vast landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and the quiet moments that make Africa unlike anywhere else on earth.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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LUXURY
Month
July - Oct 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$17,700
Per Person in a Single Room
$20,200
National Park Fees: $1,629
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,250
Month
July - Oct 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$18,000
Per Person in a Single Room
$22,000
National Park Fees: $1,729
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,350
Contact us for 2028 prices. Dates & Registration
Kempinski Villa Rosa Hotel, Nairobi
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Elephant Gorge, Amboseli
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Neptune Lodge, Ngorongoro
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp, Serengeti
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Soroi Mara Bush Camp, Private Wing
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi Airport
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
RATES & LODGING
LUXURY+
Month
July - Oct 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$22,500
Per Person in a Single Room
$27,500
National Park Fees: $1,629
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,250
Month
July - Oct 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$24,700
Per Person in a Single Room
$31,400
National Park Fees: $1,729
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,350
Contact us for 2028 prices. Dates & Registration
Hemingways Hotel, Nairobi
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Exec Suite
- Hotel Website
Tawi Lodge, Amboseli
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Melia Hotel, Ngorongoro
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Four Seasons Hotel, Serengeti
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
J W Marriott Lodge, Maasai Mara
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Nairobi Airport
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 12 nights' accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
- 13 activity days with local expert safari guides in a luxury vehicle.
- All National Park/Conservancy entrance fees.
- All local/regional flights.
- Hot air balloon ride and all entrance fees & program fees.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
- Arrival and departure assistance at the airport for your international flights.
- All transfers to and from the airport.
- All gratuities.
- Enjoy complimentary laundry services, tea and coffee, drinking water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, as offered by each hotel or lodge.
- J² Safaris App available on the App Store and Google Play, active 45 days before departure and throughout your trip.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions
- Kenya and Tanzania electronic visa fees. We will guide you through the process.
- Credit card fees which are applicable if you choose to pay your balance by credit card. Pay your balance by bank transfer to avoid these fees.
- International flights to and from Africa.
- Amendments or extra services added while in Africa, which may incur additional fees.
- Personal extras: laundry, alcoholic beverages, coffee/tea, food outside of provided meals, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified. Hotels may provide complimentary beverages or laundry, but this is not guaranteed.
- US and foreign airport taxes, fuel surcharges, and border taxes, when applicable.
- Validity: All prices are based on exchange rates at the time of the proposal and may change without notice. Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise stated.
- How to Make a Booking: Click Register now to sign up and pay the $3,000 non-refundable deposit per person. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express, however a 4% credit card fee will be applied. Please note that the minimum booking is for 2 people. Should you wish to travel alone, a supplement will be added. Please contact us for more information.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email [email protected] and we will reply to you within 2 business days.
- Payments: The balance is due in two payments; 30% of the total cost is due to be paid 6 months before departure; the remaining balance is due 90 days before departure or as specified on your invoice. We will send a reminder two weeks prior to each Payment due date. Payment options include: Credit card: We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. A 4% fee will be added for credit card payments. Domestic bank wire transfer payments should be in US dollars. Please include your invoice number as a reference. Send a copy of the transfer receipt to [email protected]. Failure to pay by the due date may result in automatic booking cancellation.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations must be submitted in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. If we cancel your booking due to failure to pay your outstanding balance no refund of the deposit will be made. Should J² be required to cancel your booking or the entire trip for operational, security or other reasons, you will be entitled to receive a full refund, or transfer the monies paid to a new booking, or have us hold the monies for a future trip.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 76 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 75 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost. We strongly recommend that you separately purchase travel insurance which may cover you in the case of cancellation due to medical or similar reasons.
- We recommend a gratuity for your expert safari guide/s of between $10 and $12 per person per day. In some cases, you will also have an on-the-ground safari director, and we recommend a gratuity of $5-$6 per person per day. We recommend bringing US dollars cash with you for this.
- J² Safaris reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- J² will be happy to provide all relevant documentation that may be required for you to make a claim against your travel insurance.
- Be cautious of online fraud. J² safaris will never request fund transfers to new accounts or issue additional payment requests without direct personal contact.
- If in doubt about any communication, contact us at [email protected] to verify details.
- Do not respond to suspicious emails or click on links unless certain of their legitimacy.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
AFRICA AWAITS not to be seen, but to be felt.
A safari here is not a checklist of sightings, but an immersion into rhythm, silence, and scale. From Kenya to Tanzania, the land moves at its own pace and invites you to do the same. The wildlife, the light, the stillness at dawn, these are moments that stay with you long after you return home.
STUFF. YOU MAY NEED.
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