2 Week Safari
Dreaming of a safari? It’s a true bucket-list experience! Try the Kenya-Tanzania combination, enjoying the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with some days on Zanzibar’s beaches too. You could also try the South Africa-Botswana circuit. Either way, you’ll see diverse wildlife, perhaps the Big Five, and maybe even a migration if you time it well. A safari is something you’ll never forget - it’s time to get planning.
10 best 2 week African safari tours
Compiled by
MelissaSafari travel expert at TourRadar
- Road to Zanzibar
- 12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania
- Tanzania & Kenya group safaris round trip 12 days
- 18 to 35s Real East Africa & Zanzibar
- 12 Days Adventurous Rajasthan Tour with Wildlife - Taj Mahal Sunset Sunrise
- Classic Namibia 12 Days DEPARTING SATURDAYS **Sustainable Approach to Travel
- Kenya and Tanzania Overland Safari - 14 Days
- East Africa Safari & Coast
- Golden Triangle and Kerala Tour with House Boat Stay
- 12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari
Road to Zanzibar
“Wonderful experience of Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater, Omoroko mountains and Zanzibar. Camping was fine, good food, great people.”
Elizabeth, traveled in January
A 12-day adventure leads from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater combines with Usambara Mountains exploration and Zanzibar beach time, featuring 7 nights camping.
Duration 12 days Destinations Nairobi, Mto Wa Mbu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Arusha, Lushoto, Usambara Mountains, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Stonetown Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$2,795
12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania
“Organization at the highest level in all aspects. If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of the untouched nature of Africa, then this is definitely the place for you!”
Danila, traveled in August
An unforgettable 12-day wildlife tour spans 8 major parks. Big Five sightings await in Masai Mara, while Lake Nakuru dazzles with flamingos and elephants roam near Kilimanjaro. Accommodation includes Kimana Camp and Serona Public Camp, led by multilingual guides.
Duration 12 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Africa Venture Safaris From
- US$2,900
Duration 12 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Jollic Adventure Tour From
- US$3,000
18 to 35s Real East Africa & Zanzibar
“One of the best guides I've ever experienced. I would change some things about the trip though.”
Pedro, traveled in June
The route from Nairobi to Stone Town spans 14 days with 4WD game drives in Masai Mara and Serengeti. Bush camping in Loita Hills, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife viewing, and Zanzibar beaches round out the journey. Costs approx. $280 per day including most meals.
Duration 13 days Destinations Nairobi, Narok, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Victoria, Musoma, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu, Mto Wa Mbu, ArushaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,130
20% Off- US$2,504
12 Days Adventurous Rajasthan Tour with Wildlife - Taj Mahal Sunset Sunrise
“Everything was very well organized and by chance nothing was left behind. All the selected hotels were great.”
Sonam, traveled in January
Duration 12 days Destinations New Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Ranthambhore National Park, Agra, Delhi, NoidaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator Joyful Holidays From $2,549
50% Off- US$1,275
Classic Namibia 12 Days DEPARTING SATURDAYS **Sustainable Approach to Travel
“We experienced different facets of Namibia's culture, landscapes and wildlife. It was an amazing tour of Namibia which is such a beautiful country.”
Joshua, traveled in April
Duration 12 days Destinations Windhoek, Okahandja, Okonjati, Otjiwarongo, Okaukuejo, Halali, Etosha National Park, Kamanjab, Palmwag Nature Reserve, Skeleton Coast ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator World Adventure Tours From
50% Off- US$4,150
Kenya and Tanzania Overland Safari - 14 Days
“Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro all delivered strong wildlife moments. A solid choice for a full safari experience.”
Joseph, traveled in February
Duration 14 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate National Park, Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park, Namanga, Arusha, Tarangire National ParkSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French Operator Africa Venture Safaris From
50% Off- US$3,400
Duration 13 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Victoria, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara, Arusha, StonetownSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $5,655
25% Off- US$4,241
Golden Triangle and Kerala Tour with House Boat Stay
“The view there was no less than heaven, it is such a beautiful destination.”
Patricia, traveled in October
Duration 11 days Destinations New Delhi, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kochi (Cochin), Thekkady, Periyar National Park, Alleppey Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Taj Voyages Tours From
25% Off- US$876
12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari
“Amazing Safari ever.”
Kevin, traveled in November
The Big Five await during this 12-day adventure from Masai Mara to Ngorongoro Crater. Expert guides lead the way with luxury stays at Mara Sopa and Seronera Wildlife.
Duration 12 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Seronera, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Africa Venture Safaris From
25% Off- US$5,200
Reviews of 2 week Safari Tours
- Road to Zanzibar
amazing tour, had the best time
ITERNARY - Highlights mention a sailing tour at Lake Naivasha and walking safari on Crescent Island, these are NOT part of the tour. - The Tanzanian side of the tour is organized by another company which is less well managed and caused delays and reduced safaris. + You have enough time per park and don't feel like you are in a constant hurry. + We saw 4 of the big 5 in the first park, and the last (Rhino) in the second park, which seemed to be common like that. + Our driver in Kenya, John, was amazing. He spoke great english, knew where to go for the best animal spotting, and every time asked if everyone is ok before continueing on to the next animals. + We got an optional toilet break every 3-4 hours during safaris as well as drives between parks. + The iternary is followed really well for the Kenyan part of the tour, we got about 25h of safari in Kenya. * I got sick on day 7 and we ultimately decided mid-day 8 to end to tour early and go back to Nairobi to have time to rest and get fit before the flight home. PRICE + Once I got sick and wanted to get back to Nairobi, it was organized extremely quickly and no extra costs were charged. * The park fees which are not included were 800USD (280USD of those for the Tanzanian parks). If you ask them, you can pay this online beforehand. * The optional village visit costs 15USD (was nice, not a must imo), and the hot air balloon safari costs 480USD (we skipped it). * We booked the tour in february for 3300 EUR p.p., when we looked in August the price had dropped to 2100EUR p.p.. ACCOMODATION & FOOD + We had warm water and a private shower and toilet at all accomodations. + We had proper beds at all accomodations + All accomodations had wifi, the hotels even had wifi in the rooms + The was pretty much the same every time: rice + green beans / carrot / cabbage + some cubed meat. Sometimes with slight variations / additions. + The lunch boxed had yoghurt, a sandwich, some fruit, a chicken leg, a muffin, juice, water, and chips. So quite some choice. * We didnt experience the basic camping as we went back due to me feeling ill. SUPPORT + They reply within a few days to question about the tour before it begins + During the tour it is easy to get in contact with them via Whatsapp * Unfortunately we noticed our driver in Tanzania was drunk, and when we told the organization they sent a new driver over no questions asked. The same happened for the car + driver when the car broke down. Unfortunately on our day 8 that happened twice killing that days safari, even for those who continued the tour. * Once I decided we wanted to go back to Nairobi because I felt ill they planned everything and sent a driver to pick us up and bring us to the Hotel in Arusha to continue to Nairobi the next morning. They even wanted to pay for the Uber to our Hotel once we arrived in Nairobi. We were never asked to pay anything additional, I guess they cancelled it out with the costs saved from the last few days of the tour we skipped, and we find that a great solution! RECOMMENDATION Personally, I would recommend Africa Venture Safaris but keep it at the Kenyan tour. You see plenty animals during that tour and it is the part where they are in control of the quality. Maybe see if you can get that sailing and walking safari as well as that would be a nice change from all the car safaris. Also we only spotted a single mosquito in Kenya whereas we counted hundreds in Tanzania.
12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania
- 12 Days Adventurous Rajasthan Tour with Wildlife - Taj Mahal Sunset Sunrise
Joyful Holidays did a great job planning and delivering our trip to the Golden Triangle plus Ranthambhore and Jaisalmer. Our trip was in March 2026 and included 10 hotel nights (4 star), guides in each city plus some additional stops between destinations, cars with drivers, an airline flight and an overnight train journey. Parveen, who was our driver for most of the trip and Dinesh who was our guide in Jaisalmer were particularly outstanding! This was our first time in India, and Joyful did a great job of creating a comprehensive itinerary that included standard sites plus additional sites we requested and 2 specific hotels. Our drivers and guides provided lots of historical information and insights into everyday life. Perhaps even more valuable, they translated for us and guided us through complicated processes and admissions at the monuments saving countless hours and frustration. English not common outside major hotels and restaurants. We generally plan our own trips and travel on our own with limited assistance, but were glad we didn’t this time. We ran into a couple of minor hiccups, but they were resolved by Dinesh and quick responses from Sonia at Joyful. There were two things I would do differently. First, is time our visit to Jaisalmer while airline service was available to avoid an overnight train trip back to Delhi. Second, I’d skip the night at a “desert camp”. To be clear though, these were our requests and were not suggestions from Joyful. And Joyful was able to arrange a Private First Class, coupe compartment for the train trip which made it much better.
What our customers ask about 2 Week Safari
How many national parks do you visit on a 2 week safari?
Most 2 week safaris take you to 4-7 main national parks and reserves. If you're doing Kenya and Tanzania together, you'll typically visit Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. In Uganda, the route usually covers Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "We visited 5 different parks in 14 days, each offering unique landscapes and wildlife - from savannah in the Mara to rainforest in Bwindi."
When is the best time to go on a 2 week safari?
The timing really depends on which region you're visiting. For Kenya and Tanzania, plan your trip between July and October to catch the Great Migration when temperatures are around 75°F (24°C). If you want to see gorillas in Uganda, go during the dry seasons - either June to September or December to February when it's about 70°F (21°C). For Botswana safaris, May to October is perfect with temperatures between 50-77°F (10-25°C) - that's when animals gather around water sources. One TourRadar traveler told us: "We went in July and the weather was perfect for game viewing - not too hot and animals were very active."
Which places do most 2 week safaris visit?
Most tours take you to Kenya's Maasai Mara, famous for the wildebeest migration, Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you can track mountain gorillas, and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park with its incredible wildlife numbers. Many travelers love visiting Botswana's Okavango Delta for water safaris and Chobe National Park, home to Africa's biggest elephant population. You'll stay at places like Sarova Lion Hill Lodge by Lake Nakuru or Mara Sopa Lodge right in the Maasai Mara.
Where do you stay during a 2 week safari?
You'll find a mix of lodges and tented camps, all picked for their great wildlife viewing locations. Some nights you might be at Mara Sopa Lodge with its amazing views over the Mara, other nights at places like Simba Safari Camp in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which has nice rooms with private bathrooms. The Ark Lodge in Aberdare is really special - you can watch animals at night from viewing decks. One TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The lodges were beautiful, especially Kipalo Hills in Tsavo with its breathtaking views and the Turaco Treetops bordering Kibale Forest, where you could watch wildlife from your private balcony."
What cultural activities do safaris include?
You'll get to visit Maasai villages in Kenya's Masai Mara and around Tanzania's Ngorongoro area, where locals show you their way of life. Tours often stop at local schools and markets in the Serengeti, and if you're staying at Mara Leisure Camp, you can watch traditional performances in the evening. Many travelers say meeting the Hadzabe bushmen near Lake Eyasi and exploring the markets in Arusha were highlights of their trip.
What kind of vehicles do you use on safari?
You'll ride in specially equipped 4x4s, usually Toyota Land Cruisers with roofs that pop up so you can stand and watch wildlife. In Kenya, some tours use safari vans, while in Tanzania they stick to sturdier 4x4s. One TourRadar traveler said: "The vehicles were comfortable with guaranteed window seats and plenty of space for camera gear." Each car fits 6-7 people so everyone gets a good view, and they always carry water and first-aid supplies.