9-Day Ultimate cross border Safari

Your adventure begins as you land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. A warm welcome awaits from your Kabiru Tours representative, who will escort you to your luxurious Nairobi hotel. After settling in, the evening is yours to relax from your travels or take a gentle stroll in the nearby gardens. You’ll spend your first night in comfort at a premium Nairobi hotel called Hemingways Nairobi

Following breakfast, we depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara. The scenic drive offers glimpses of rural Kenya before arriving at your luxury lodge or tented camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, your first thrilling game drive introduces you to the Mara’s vast savannas and incredible wildlife. As the sun sets, retire to your comfortable accommodations, for your first night under the African stars.

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Maasai Mara. After an early breakfast, embark on a full day of game drives across the rolling plains, tracking lions, elephants, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest. If you choose the optional hot-air balloon safari (at an additional cost), you’ll witness a breathtaking sunrise from the sky. We’ll visit the legendary Mara River, famous for dramatic migration crossings between July and October. The day ends with a memorable sundowner in the bush before returning to your lodge.

Enjoy one last morning game drive as we journey northward from the Mara toward the Ewaso Ngiro River region. The landscape gradually shifts as we enter the rugged, beautiful terrain of Samburu. By afternoon, you’ll arrive at your conservancy camp, where a refreshing drink awaits. The evening  includes a guided nature walk or a fascinating talk on local conservation efforts before overnighting at  lodge Samburu Intrepids.

Today is spent discovering the unique wildlife of the Ewaso Ngiro region. Morning and afternoon game drives in Shaba or Buffalo Springs Reserve offer chances to spot the “Samburu Special Five”: the elegant reticulated giraffe, striking Grevy’s zebra, long-necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and majestic Beisa oryx. In the afternoon, we visit a traditional Samburu village for a heartfelt cultural exchange. As dusk falls, enjoy a peaceful sundowner by the river.

After breakfast, we journey to the Isebania border, where our team ensures a smooth and hassle-free crossing into Tanzania. The drive continues through vibrant landscapes into the iconic Serengeti National Park. An evening game drive on arrival introduces you to Tanzania’s legendary plains. You’ll spend the night at a luxury camp in the Central Serengeti, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Today is a full immersion into the wonders of the Serengeti. With a packed picnic lunch, we spend the entire day exploring this vast ecosystem, following the great herds of wildebeest and zebra and seeking out prowling lions, elusive leopards, and swift cheetahs. We’ll visit the Seronera River Valley and the scenic Moru Kopjes. An optional Maasai cultural visit and guided bush walk to enrich your understanding of this majestic land before returning to your camp.

One final morning game drive in the Serengeti allows for last-minute wildlife sightings and photographs. Afterwards, we transfer you to the Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to your hotel. In the evening, join us for a special farewell dinner at one of Nairobi’s finest restaurants, reminiscing about the unforgettable journey.

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you have time for some last-minute souvenir shopping if desired. A Kabiru Tours representative will then escort you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your extraordinary 9-day East African safari.