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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
DAY 1
DEPART HOME
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
TOUCHDOWN IN KENYA
- Touch down in Nairobi. Your J² safari adventure begins!
- VIP arrival assistance.
- Comfortable private transfer to your hotel.
- The rest of the day is yours – relax, explore, or soak in your first taste of Kenya.
- Dinner at leisure at the hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi, Kenya
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
WELCOME TO NAIROBI!
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your J² safari guide and head out for a full day of amazing experiences.
- Get up-close with endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre.
- 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.
- Visit a local social enterprise—such as Kazuri Beads or Kitengela Glass—for an inspiring glimpse into Kenyan artistry and community empowerment.
- Return to the hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Nairobi, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by checkout.
- Depart Nairobi with your J² Kenya guide and head south toward the stunning landscapes of Amboseli National Park.
- Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch en route.
- Arrive at your lodge and check in.
- Head out for your first afternoon game drive in Amboseli, famed for its elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Amboseli, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
SUNRISE TO SUNSET IN AMBOSELI
- Early morning tea and coffee to start your day.
- Set out on a sunrise game drive through Amboseli’s golden plains, alive with early morning wildlife.
- 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.
- Head out again for an afternoon game drive across the park’s dramatic landscapes.
- End the day with dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Amboseli, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
INTO THE HEART OF LAKE MANYARA
- 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 new J² guide and set off on a scenic drive to Lake Manyara.
- Stop en route for a picnic lunch.
- Explore Lake Manyara National Park with guided wildlife viewing.
- 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
A DAY IN NATURE’S MASTERPIECE
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Full-day safari in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to diverse wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
- Picnic lunch in the heart of nature.
- Return to the lodge for some relaxation.
- Enjoy a Maasai cultural experience and cocktails by the pool.
- Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
JOURNEY TO THE SERENGETI
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Pack up and check out.
- Savor 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, welcomed by sweeping views and the majestic landscape.
- Unwind over dinner at the lodge, as the stars begin to appear.
Overnight: Serengeti, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
CHASING THE WILD: A DAY IN THE SERENGETI
- Wake up to early morning tea and coffee, setting the tone for a thrilling safari day.
- Embark 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.
- Embark on an exciting afternoon game drive through the Serengeti, where you may encounter elusive predators or their vast prey.
- Enjoy refreshing cocktails and delicious snacks.
- Return to the lodge for a peaceful evening and indulge in a delicious dinner under the 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 Isabenia.
- Arrive in the iconic Maasai Mara and meet your final safari guide at the airstrip.
- Enjoy a light lunch before heading out on a game drive, with your first glimpses of Mara’s breathtaking wildlife.
- Arrive, check in and settle into your lodge.
- Rest of the afternoon at rest—relax, refresh, and take in the views.
- Dinner served at the lodge.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
EXPLORING THE MARA: FROM DAWN TO DUSK
- Wake up to early morning tea and coffee, followed by a thrilling morning game drive across the Mara’s vast plains, where you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps even a cheetah in action.
- Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast, savoring the flavors as you reflect on your morning safari.
- 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.
- End your day with a sumptuous dinner at the lodge, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Mara.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
SOARING OVER THE MAASAI MARA
- Begin the day with early morning tea and coffee.
- Soar over the Maasai Mara on a hot air balloon ride, taking in breathtaking views of the endless plains, followed by a picnic breakfast in the heart of the bush.
- Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure—take time to unwind, enjoy the lodge’s amenities, and have a leisurely lunch.
- Set out on an exhilarating afternoon game drive through the Maasai Mara Reserve, followed by an immersive visit to a local Maasai village.
- 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 a sumptuous 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.
- Rest of the day at leisure.
- 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 with you the essence of Africa—its wildlife, landscapes, and indomitable spirit.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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LUXURY
Month
July - October
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
Kempinski Villa Rosa, 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, Nairobi Airport
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
RATES & LODGING
LUXURY+
Month
July - October
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
Hemingways Hotel, Nairobi
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Exec Suite
- Hotel Website
Elephant Gorge, Amboseli
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Melia, Ngorongoro
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Four Seasons, Serengeti
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
J W Marriott, Maasai Mara
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Sheraton Four Points, 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 adventures App available on the App Store and Google Play, active 30 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
- 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: The fastest way to book is online using the JOIN link for your chosen safari trip. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is required to complete the registration.
- 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 of your payment is due 120 days before your journey begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder approximately 2 weeks before the due date. Various payment options are available as follows: o Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card. Please note that we will add a credit card fee of 4% before processing your payment of a trip balance. To avoid this additional fee, please pay your balance by wire transfer. o Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in US dollars only. Please add your invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email to [email protected]. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer. You will find our bank details on the invoice. If J² does not receive payment of your balance by the due date, we reserve the right to automatically cancel your booking.
- 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.
DISCOVER AFRICA’S NATIONAL RESERVES AND PARKS.
AFRICA AWAITS.
A family getaway to Kenya or Tanzania. A thrilling safari with friends. Vast landscapes, untamed wildlife, and moments that leave you speechless. You may leave Africa, but Africa will not leave you.
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