(19 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Leslie Nelson

Overland Park, KS
Luxury and Ultra Luxury Travel Agent Specialist

With a wealth of experience spanning the entire spectrum of travel, I now specialize in curating the ultimate luxury and ultra-luxury experiences. Need a private jet, a lavish villa, or a majestic yacht? Consider it done.

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Tanzania Safari Travel Agent Expert

Planning a safari can be a daunting process. I'm here to help! Your first consideration is where you want to go. Two main countries to consider are Kenya and Tanzania.


While both Kenya and Tanzania are excellent safari destinations in East Africa, people often choose to visit just Tanzania because of its larger and arguably more renowned wildlife areas, particularly the vast Serengeti National Park and the impressive Ngorongoro Crater, which are considered some of the best places in the world to see the "Big 5" and the Great Migration.


Although Kenya's Maasai Mara also offers incredible wildlife viewing, it's generally considered smaller and can be more crowded compared to Tanzania's parks.


Key points to consider:


Larger Wildlife Areas: Tanzania boasts larger national parks like the Serengeti, providing a more expansive and diverse wildlife experience.


Ngorongoro Crater: This unique geological feature in Tanzania offers a concentrated wildlife viewing experience not found in Kenya.


Less Crowded: Some argue that Tanzania can be less crowded than Kenya, especially during peak safari season.


You can also combine both Kenya and Tanzania to maximize the ease of flying into Nairobi and quick access to the Maasai Mara with the wider open spaces and variations in terrain of Tanzania. This is a great option when you have a bit more time to spend. 


Why book with me? I can help you determine if Kenya, Tanzania or both is the right safari option for you. I have years of experience arranging safaris for a variety of travelers with different travel styles. I can find the right thing for you, within your budget.

My Reviews

Custom tour takes all the hassle out of traveling
Leslie helped me craft a personal tour in Costa Rica, with excellent accommodations, activities and transport. Her advice was invaluable in helping me decide how and where to spend my time, and her travel partners in the US and on the ground provided fantastic and seamless service.
By  Margaret M  from  Portland Oregon USA
Traveled to  Costa Rica | Central America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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cancum trip
she is the best and has friendly communication and knows how to interact
By  benesasar  from  cancum
Traveled to  Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Helped during a storm!
I was on a trip a friend booked and unable to get back home due to a blizzard. I knew Leslie and called her- she was able to help me quickly secure a hotel near my airport and get me situated for another night!
By  Sullivanaxid  from  Overland Park, KS
Traveled to  New York (La Guardia) | New York | USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Our Italian trip of a lifetime!
Leslie was awesome and we put her through a lot. She planned a custom trip to Italy (Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri,Amalfi,Positano & Rome) for our family group of 11 and it was spot on! She booked all hotels, tours and transportation and it all went smoothly. We were all very happy with the outcome. She provided a lot of expertise and made key recommendations on hotel locations and tours that made our trip run smoothly. She was always available and I felt very confident in her guidance and advice. She's now planning our next family trip to Greece!
By  dd311  from  Delray Beach, FL
Traveled to  Italy | Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Tropical north Queesland, a dream destination
We wanted to get to Queensland before the Olympics makes it too crowded. Leslie knows the area and helped arrange a tour of the "best of the best" hotels in northeastern Australia. Can't say enough about how great this trip was.
By  Reef, rainforest and Outback travelers  from  Los Angeles, CA
Traveled to  Australia & New Zealand
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Destination Expert:

  • Tanzania
  • Serengeti
  • Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Ngorongoro
  • Tarangire

Travel Specialist:

  • Safari
  • Animals & Wildlife
  • Photography
  • Family Vacations
  • Private Travel

Top Travel Partners:

  • Micato Safaris
  • Abercrombie & Kent
  • National Geographic Expeditions
  • Tauck
  • Leading Hotels of The World

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTC
  • Certified Travel Counselor, CTC
  • Silversea Ultra-Luxury Specialist
  • Aussie Specialist
  • New Zealand Specialist

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