Safari Overview
Leona Tours' signature cross-border circuit traces East Africa's greatest wildlife theatre, from the Rift Valley lakes of Kenya to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the natural amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater. Travelling by specially designed 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, you'll move between nine handpicked lodges and camps across two countries, with a professional English-speaking guide-driver throughout and complimentary Flying Doctors evacuation cover for peace of mind.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi
A warm Leona Tours welcome awaits on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — refreshments, wet towels and your own safari hat — before transferring to the Sarova Stanley Hotel in the heart of the city.
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart after breakfast with a brief stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint, arriving at Lake Nakuru for lunch. An afternoon game drive follows in one of Kenya's richest parks — home to both black and white rhino, lion, buffalo, the endangered Rothschild giraffe and over 300 recorded bird species.
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
An early breakfast precedes the scenic drive to the Maasai Mara, checking in to an intimate 20-tent camp in time for lunch. The afternoon game drive opens up the Mara's rolling plains, home to lion, elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, leopard, cheetah and Maasai giraffe.
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
A full day tracking the Big Five across the Mara. Optional add-ons include a dawn balloon safari over the plains followed by a champagne breakfast, or a visit to a traditional Maasai manyatta to learn about local customs and traditions.
Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park
An early start with a picnic lunch en route to the Isebania/Sirari border, where you transfer into Tanzanian-registered vehicles with Tanzanian guide-drivers for the onward journey (roughly 10 hours, road conditions permitting) into the world-famous Serengeti, arriving in time for dinner.
Serengeti National Park
A full day of game viewing across the Serengeti's vast plains, famed for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration. An optional dawn balloon safari with a champagne breakfast is available.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Depart for Ngorongoro with a stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important sites for the study of human origins, before continuing up the crater rim to your lodge in time for lunch and spectacular views.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Descend around 610 metres onto the floor of the world's largest intact caldera for a full day of game viewing — lion prides, buffalo herds, rhino, flamingo and hundreds of bird species share the crater floor.
Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire, arriving for lunch, then set out on an afternoon game drive through landscapes dotted with baobab trees — home to some of Africa's largest elephant herds alongside wildebeest, zebra and the striking fringe-eared oryx.
Departure via Arusha
A final sumptuous breakfast before checking out and bidding farewell to your safari team, then transfer for lunch and on to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your homebound flight.
Hotels & Camps Used
Sarova Stanley Hotel
Nairobi
Mbweha Safari Camp
Lake Nakuru National Park
Tipilikwani Luxury Mara Camp
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Serengeti Heritage Camp
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Tarangire National Park
Included
- Arrival and departure transfers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Traditional Leona Tours welcome with wet towels and refreshments
- Complimentary branded safari hat and safari essentials pack
- Accommodation in Nairobi on bed and breakfast
- Full-board accommodation while on safari
- All park entry and conservation fees
- One full-day Ngorongoro Crater tour
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide-driver
- Unlimited drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Unlimited game viewing drives
- Custom-designed pop-up-roof 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
- Complimentary Flying Doctors evacuation cover for the duration of your safari within East Africa
Not Included
- International and domestic flights, passport and visa fees
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Cultural visit to a Maasai village (Manyatta)
- Balloon safari over the Maasai Mara or Serengeti
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, drinks, staff and driver-guide gratuities
- Any expenses not expressly stated in the itinerary
Optional Extras
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Greatest Wildlife & Cultural Experience cost?+
The 10 Days / 9 Nights Greatest Wildlife & Cultural Experience starts from $5,250 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and room category, so please enquire for an exact quote.
What is the itinerary for the Greatest Wildlife & Cultural Experience?+
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi. Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park. Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Day 4: Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Day 5: Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park. Day 6: Serengeti National Park. Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Day 8: Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Day 9: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park. Day 10: Departure via Arusha.
Where will we stay on this trip?+
Sarova Stanley Hotel (Nairobi); Mbweha Safari Camp (Lake Nakuru National Park); Tipilikwani Luxury Mara Camp (Maasai Mara Game Reserve); Serengeti Heritage Camp (Serengeti National Park); Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge (Ngorongoro Conservation Area); Tarangire Sopa Lodge (Tarangire National Park).
What is included in the price?+
Arrival and departure transfers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; Traditional Leona Tours welcome with wet towels and refreshments; Complimentary branded safari hat and safari essentials pack; Accommodation in Nairobi on bed and breakfast; Full-board accommodation while on safari; All park entry and conservation fees; One full-day Ngorongoro Crater tour; Services of a professional English-speaking guide-driver; Unlimited drinking water in the safari vehicle; Unlimited game viewing drives; Custom-designed pop-up-roof 4x4 safari Land Cruiser; Complimentary Flying Doctors evacuation cover for the duration of your safari within East Africa.
What is not included?+
International and domestic flights, passport and visa fees; Comprehensive travel insurance; Cultural visit to a Maasai village (Manyatta); Balloon safari over the Maasai Mara or Serengeti; Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, drinks, staff and driver-guide gratuities; Any expenses not expressly stated in the itinerary.
Good to Know
- Rates shown are current fares and are subject to tax and fuel adjustments; prices can only be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Total baggage allowance is strictly not more than 15kg per person, carried in soft bags no larger than 24 inches in length.
- It is recommended that you subscribe to adequate travel insurance for the entire duration of your safari in East Africa.
- Errors and omissions are excluded.
Starting from
$5,250 per person
Starting-from rate per person sharing, based on a party of 2-6 travelers. Final pricing depends on group size, travel dates and room category — enquire for an exact quote.
