6-Day Cross-Border Safari The Ultimate East African

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet and greet with your professional driver guide followed by an immediate northwest drive toward the Great Rift Valley. Descend the Rift Valley escarpment pausing at a panoramic viewpoint for photos before continuing through traditional Maasai country and the town of Narok. Reach the eastern edge of the reserve near Oloolaimutia Gate and check in to Enchoro Wildlife Camp settling into a semi luxury safari tent. Time permitting an introductory game drive in the golden afternoon light provides opportunities to spot grazing zebras wildebeests and resident predators as they become active. Return to camp at twilight gather around the campfire boma and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner in the open air dining hall.

A full day in Maasai Mara focused on cinematic exploration river excursions and extensive wildlife viewing. Begin at dawn when predators are most active then drive deeper into the reserve toward the iconic Mara River to view hippo pods and Nile crocodiles. Break for a classic picnic lunch under an acacia tree overlooking the plains and spend the afternoon tracking wildlife in search of the Big Five before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

After an early breakfast exit the Maasai Mara reserve and drive to the Isebania Border Post for customs clearance before entering Tanzania and meeting a Tanzanian guide. Transfer through local villages into the western corridor of Serengeti National Park with a packed lunch en route as the landscape opens into vast grasslands. Arrive at the ridge top Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in the Seronera region relax by the infinity pool and dine in the grand high domed dining hall adorned with traditional wood carvings.

A full day in the wildlife rich Seronera Valley focused on predator tracking kopje exploration and classic sundowner experiences. Spend the morning seeking high concentrations of lions leopards and cheetahs navigate ancient granite kopjes used by big cats as lookout points then return to the lodge for lunch and a swim before an afternoon and late afternoon safari along riverbanks culminating in a sundowner at sunset.

Take a final dawn game drive across the central plains then return to the lodge for breakfast and checkout. Journey southeast ascending into the lush misty highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area stopping at the crater rim viewpoint for spectacular views. Continue to Arusha arriving in the late afternoon check into Mount Meru Hotel set within manicured tropical gardens and spend a relaxed evening in your room with dinner at the hotel or a cocktail by the garden pool bar.

Cultural farewell in Arusha with visits to the Maasai Market and the Cultural Heritage Centre followed by a light lunch in town and transfer to either Arusha Airport ARK for domestic flights or Kilimanjaro International Airport JRO for international departures. The day focuses on local crafts African art and the opportunity to purchase handmade beadwork wood carvings and Tanzanite gemstones before departure.