Wilderness Safari Jeep Adventures

Gather your friends and family for an amazing Mile-High Safari Jeep and wilderness adventure!

Your incredible journey begins at Scenic Tours & Adventures as we ascend the mountain to the ridgeline. At elevations exceeding a mile high, the air is cool and fresh. The views are breathtaking, stretching 30 miles across lush valleys and soaring mountains deep into The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our tour covers both The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Blue Ridge Parkway, showcasing historical landmarks and their fascinating stories along the way.

During our adventure, you’ll have the chance to encounter elk, bears, deer, turkeys, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Discover the reintroduction of elk, their life cycles, struggles, and bright future in the Smokies.

Your guide, sharing aspects of their own Cherokee heritage, will provide unique insights into the rich culture and history of the Eastern Band Cherokee Nation, as well as early Appalachian legends and lore.

Join us for an unforgettable journey, where nature, history, and adventure come together in the heart of the Smokies!

Gather your friends and family for an amazing Safari Jeep adventure in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cherokee Reservation. This incredible blacktop adventure is designed to immerse you in the stunning beauty and rich history of the Smokies.

Your journey begins at Scenic Tours and Adventures in Maggie Valley, where we’ll set off into the mountains. Our first stop is the breathtaking Waterfall, where you can walk up to one of the tallest waterfalls in the southern Appalachians and capture stunning photos of this natural wonder.

Next, we venture into the heart of the Cherokee Reservation, gaining a deeper understanding of the Cherokee people and their culture. Visit the Smokemont Baptist Church, built in 1836, a historic gem that offers a glimpse into the past.  

As we continue our journey, we ascend the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway to the Ridgelines. At a mile high, the air is cool and fresh as we gaze across lush valleys and soaring mountains deep into The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The overlooks provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories and incredible photo opportunities.

Elks, deer, bears, turkeys, hawks, falcons, buzzards, and other critters are commonly encountered in the wilderness along the way! Learn about the reintroduction of elk into the park in 2001, their life cycles, struggles, and promising future in the Smokies.

Throughout the tour, our passionate guides, who are descendants of Cherokee, will share Cherokee and early Appalachian history, legends, and lore. Their deep connection to the land and heritage will enrich your experience, making this excursion not just a tour but a captivating journey through time.

Come get wild in the Smokies and join us for an incredible wilderness adventure where amazing memories are made and cherished for generations to come! Book your 4-hour Safari Wilderness Jeep excursion today and let the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains unfold before your eyes. This is one experience you won’t want to miss!