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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.
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
TOUCHDOWN IN KENYA
- Touch down in Nairobi, where your safari story begins. With VIP arrival assistance waiting, you'll move seamlessly from airport to hotel, settling into East Africa's vibrant gateway city before the adventures ahead.
- VIP arrival assistance.
- Comfortable private transfer to your hotel.
- Check into the hotel.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi, Kenya
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
AT 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.
- 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 and enjoy dinner.
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
UNDER KILIMANJARO'S SHADOW
- Early morning tea and coffee to start your day.
- Venture into the morning light as Amboseli awakens beneath the silhouette of 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.
- 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 THE MAASAI MARA
- Breakfast at the lodge, followed by checkout.
- Drive to the Amboseli airstrip.
- Fly from Amboseli to Maasai Mara via Nairobi.
- Welcome to the Maasai Mara and meet your new guide.
- Begin your first journey across the Mara, where wildlife moves freely across an uninterrupted horizon.
- Check into the lodge and unwind.
- Enjoy a leisurely and delicious lunch at the lodge.
- Time to relax and settle in.
- Embark on an extraordinary afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara Reserve.
- Experience sundowners and sunset cocktails, taking in the breathtaking views.
- Return to the lodge for a quiet dinner as the Mara settles into night.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
TO THE MARA RIVER
- Begin with early tea and coffee, then set out for a full day deep in the reserve.
- Follow the Mara River to its crossing points, where hippos gather in the shallows and crocodiles rest on the banks.
- Your guide tracks the day’s wildlife across the plains - lions, cheetah, and the resident herds.
- Stop for a picnic lunch in the shade of an acacia.
- Pause for sundowners as the light fades, then return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
WHERE THE PLAINS STRETCH FOREVER
- Begin your day with coffee or tea as the sun rises over the Mara, followed by a hearty breakfast at the lodge.
- Embark on a game drive through diverse areas of the reserve, tracking the Big Five with your guide. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree, immersed in the sounds of the wild.
- Spend time with members of the Maasai community, gaining insight into traditions, stories, and ways of life that have endured across generations.
- Return to the lodge with time to freshen up and enjoy a relaxing dinner as the sun sets.
Overnight: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
CROSSING INTO THE SERENGETI: A NEW SAFARI ADVENTURE
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the lodge before checkout.
- Transfer to the nearby airstrip.
- Say farewell to your guide as you embark on your journey to Serengeti.
- Fly from Maasai Mara to Serengeti on two scenic flights, with a stopover at Isebania to cross the border to Tanzania. Enjoy satisfying snacks as you take in the stunning landscapes along the way.
- Arrive in Serengeti and receive a warm welcome from your J² safari Tanzania guide who will be waiting for you at the Seronera airstrip.
- Set out on an exciting game drive en route to your lodge, spotting wildlife as you go.
- Check into the lodge and enjoy lunch as well as some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge, as you settle into Serengeti.
Overnight: Serengeti, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
THE SERENGETI UNFOLDS
- Wake to early tea and coffee as the plains come to life.
- Set out on a morning game drive across the vast Serengeti, the iconic wildlife revealing itself as you go.
- Return to the lodge for a leisurely lunch and a slow afternoon.
- As the heat eases, head out again - tracking the Great Migration’s herds or the predators that shadow them, with sundowner cocktails as the sky turns.
- Return for a quiet evening and dinner beneath the Serengeti stars.
Overnight: Serengeti, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
SOARING ABOVE THE SERENGETI
- Rise before dawn for the morning’s centerpiece - a hot air balloon over the Serengeti, drifting in silence above the endless plains as the sun lifts over the horizon.
- Touch down to a champagne bush breakfast laid out among the grasses.
- Spend the middle of the day at ease, with a long lunch and time to rest at the lodge.
- In the late afternoon, set off on a final Serengeti game drive before returning for a relaxed dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Serengeti, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
CRADLE OF LIFE: JOURNEY TO NGORONGORO
- Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out.
- Travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, where rolling green landscapes gradually replace the open plains of the Serengeti.
- Stop for a picnic lunch en route, taking in the stunning landscape.
- Arrive at your lodge, check in, and unwind with some relaxation by the pool.
- In the late afternoon, immerse yourself in a Maasai cultural activity, experiencing the traditions of the local community.
- Savor a delectable dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13
A DAY IN NATURE’S MASTERPIECE
- Start your day with breakfast at the lodge.
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to an astonishing concentration of wildlife.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
- Ascend back to the lodge for some time to refresh and regroup.
- End the day with a relaxing dinner at the lodge, immersed in the highland serenity.
Overnight: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14
A GENTLER PACE
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the lodge before checkout.
- Begin your scenic drive eastward toward Arusha.
- Pause to take in the breathtaking views over Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park.
- Arrive in Arusha and check into the lodge, followed by a leisurely lunch.
- Spend a relaxed afternoon exploring Tanzania’s rich coffee culture. Visit a local estate or roastery to learn about the bean-to-cup process and enjoy a fresh brew in a scenic setting.
- Enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Arusha, Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15
FAREWELL TO TANZANIA
- Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
- Spend the morning relaxing before checking out.
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport and say farewell to your Tanzanian guide.
- Take an afternoon flight to Nairobi.
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi, Kenya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 16
CARRYING AFRICA HOME
- Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel, savoring the last moments of your African experience.
- Transfer to the airport to check in for your return flight to the US.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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LUXURY
Month
November 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$16,500
Per Person in a Single Room
$18,500
National Park Fees: $1,495
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,425
Month
December 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$18,300
Per Person in a Single Room
$20,700
National Park Fees: $1,495
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,425
Month
January - March 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$18,100
Per Person in a Single Room
$20,800
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
Month
April - June 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$17,800
Per Person in a Single Room
$19,500
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
Month
November 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$18,100
Per Person in a Single Room
$20,900
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
Month
December 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$19,800
Per Person in a Single Room
$23,100
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
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
Soroi Mara Bush Camp, Private Wing
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp, Serengeti
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Neptune Lodge, Ngorongoro
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Lake Duluti Lodge, Arusha
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi Airport
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
RATES & LODGING
LUXURY+
Month
January - March 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$25,460
Per Person in a Single Room
$33,500
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
Month
April - June 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$23,200
Per Person in a Single Room
$29,400
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
Month
November 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$25,460
Per Person in a Single Room
$33,500
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
Month
December 2026
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$28,200
Per Person in a Single Room
$36,600
National Park Fees: $1,595
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,525
Month
January - March 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$25,460
Per Person in a Single Room
$33,500
National Park Fees: $1,695
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,625
Month
April - June 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$23,200
Per Person in a Single Room
$29,400
National Park Fees: $1,695
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,625
Month
Novemeber 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$25,460
Per Person in a Single Room
$33,500
National Park Fees: $1,695
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,625
Month
December 2027
Per Person sharing a Double Room
$28,200
Per Person in a Single Room
$36,600
National Park Fees: $1,695
Flights within Kenya & Tanzania: $1,625
Contact us for 2028 prices. Dates & Registration
Hemingways Hotel, Nairobi
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Suite
- Hotel Website
Tawi Lodge, Amboseli
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
J W Marriott Lodge, Maasai Mara
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Suite
- Hotel Website
Four Seasons Hotel, Serengeti
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Suite
- Hotel Website
Melia Hotel, Ngorongoro
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Nairobi Airport
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 14 nights' accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
- 15 days of touring 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.
- Laundry services, tea/coffee, drinking water, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks as provided by the hotels/lodges.
- 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, if applicable, for balance payments made by credit card.
- 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.
- Booking Assistance: For help with registration or trip-related queries, email [email protected], and we will respond 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.
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be in writing. The deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations due to failure to pay will not result in a deposit refund. If J² cancels the trip for operational or security reasons, you may receive a full refund, transfer funds to a new booking, or hold funds for a future trip.
- Cancellation fees: 120+ days before departure: loss of deposit. 119–76 days before departure: loss of 50% of full cost. 75 days or less before departure: loss of 100% of trip cost. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover cancellations due to medical or other reasons.
- Cancellation fees may also include supplier fees. J² Safaris reserves the right to adjust payment and cancellation terms. We can provide documentation for insurance claims.
- 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.
STUFF. YOU MAY NEED.
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