This Bucket list Safari Tour was created specifically by Lawrence Travel Co. with the purpose of visiting the most important sights in Kenya and Tanzania in one tour. This Bucket List African Safari is more than a vacation—it's the adventure of a lifetime. Journey through the legendary landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania, from the world-famous Maasai Mara and Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, you'll enjoy luxury safari lodges, unforgettable wildlife encounters, rich cultural experiences, and some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth. If Africa has always been on your travel wish list, this is your opportunity to experience it in a way few travelers ever do. Welcome to the safari you've dreamed about your entire life.

TWO DEPARTURES AVAILABLE FOR 2027

The dates available for 2027 are June 7th- 16th, and October 19th - 28th. This is on the very front and the very end of the peak tourism season for East Africa, which gives us fantastic opportunities for amazing safaris. Make sure to choose the correct departure date!

Your Bucket List African Safari has been thoughtfully designed to include nearly everything you need for an extraordinary African adventure. Your safari package includes accommodations throughout Kenya and Tanzania, meals, private safari vehicles, professional English-speaking safari guides, domestic flights within Africa, airport and airstrip transfers, national park entrance fees, game drives in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, a visit to a traditional Maasai village, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, a Serengeti sundowner experience, the Mto wa Mbu cultural village tour with lunch, and 24/7 local support throughout your journey. From the moment you arrive in Kenya until your departure from Tanzania, every detail has been carefully arranged so you can focus on enjoying the adventure of a lifetime.

• Nairobi National Park

• Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

• Giraffe Centre

• Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Maasai Village Cultural Experience

• Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari

• Serengeti National Park

• Sundowner Experience in the Serengeti

• Ngorongoro Crater

• Mto wa Mbu Cultural Village Tour

• Kenya & Tanzania in one seamless safari

Traveling with a small group of just 20 guests creates a more intimate, enriching, and memorable safari experience. You'll enjoy personalized attention from your expert safari guides, opportunities to build genuine friendships with fellow travelers, and a relaxed pace that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the incredible sights and sounds of Africa. With fewer travelers, every game drive feels more exclusive, cultural encounters become more meaningful, and shared experiences—from witnessing a herd of elephants at sunset to enjoying a bush dinner under the stars—create lasting memories. The result is a journey that feels less like a tour and more like an extraordinary adventure shared with a close-knit group of fellow explorers.

Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy a carefully selected collection of upscale hotels, luxury safari camps, and elegant lodges that combine comfort, exceptional service, and unforgettable settings. From your five-star hotel overlooking Nairobi National Park to luxury tented camps in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park, each property has been chosen to enhance your safari experience while providing modern amenities and authentic African charm. Spacious guest accommodations, outstanding dining, scenic views, swimming pools, and welcoming hospitality create the perfect retreat after each day's adventures. Whether enjoying a morning coffee while watching wildlife roam nearby or relaxing under the stars after an exciting game drive, your accommodations will be an integral part of this once-in-a-lifetime African safari experience.

• Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi – 2 nights

• Mara Maisha Camp, Maasai Mara – 3 nights

• Kubu Kubu Tented Camp, Serengeti – 2 nights

• Kitela Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater – 2 nights

Best of Kenya and Tanzania

This safari is designed for travelers who are comfortable with active sightseeing and extended periods of travel but does not require strenuous physical activity. Most wildlife viewing is conducted from comfortable safari vehicles, with opportunities to relax at luxury lodges and tented camps throughout the journey. Travelers should be able to board and exit safari vehicles multiple times per day, manage their own luggage, walk short distances over uneven terrain, navigate airport terminals, and tolerate several longer travel days that include domestic flights and road transfers. The pace is rewarding and adventure-filled, making it ideal for travelers seeking an authentic African safari experience without demanding hikes or intense physical exertion.

Activity Rating: 3/5 – Moderate

• Daily game drives lasting several hours

• Some uneven walking surfaces at lodges and wildlife areas

• Ability to climb into safari vehicles

• Domestic flights and airport transfers

• Longer road transfers on some days

• No strenuous hiking or technical activities required

Not recommended for travelers who require mobility scooters or who have significant difficulty walking, standing, or entering and exiting vehicles without assistance. However, travelers with moderate mobility concerns may still enjoy this safari and should contact Lawrence Travel Company to discuss individual needs.

This tour is priced fantastically at $8900 per person double. A deposit of $2500 per person is due at booking with the remaining balance due 90 days prior to travel (March 7th,2027 for June travel date, and July 18th, 2027 for October travel date.) The single supplement on this tour is $1750 due to the high cost of lodging. The number of allowed singles per tour is limited.

This package does include the airfare in Africa, but does NOT include the international airfare between USA and Kenya. Estimated cost of Economy airfare $2200 per person, Premium Economy Airfare $4400, and Business $8800. These are estimated numbers and will vary depending on origin and availability at time of purchase. Please call Lawrence Travel Company to help book the required airfare.

A valid passport is required for travel to Kenya and Tanzania and must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date, with several blank visa pages available for entry and exit stamps. U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining any required visas prior to travel or upon arrival, subject to current government regulations. Because this itinerary includes travel from Kenya into Tanzania, travelers will also be required to provide proof of a Yellow Fever vaccination or an approved medical waiver upon entry into Tanzania. We strongly recommend consulting your physician or a travel health clinic several months before departure to discuss Yellow Fever vaccination requirements, malaria prevention, and any other recommended immunizations. Travelers are responsible for ensuring they meet all passport, visa, and health requirements in effect at the time of travel. Electronic travel visas will also be required to enter Kenya and Tanzania, Lawrence Travel Company will help to facilitate this process! The Kenya Visa costs about $30 and the Tanzania visa is about $100 per person.

This tour program is under the management of Lawrence Travel Company of Lawrence, Kansas who act only as agents for  the passenger and, therefore, accept no responsibility in whole or in part for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect, through the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or carrying out arrangements of the tour, or as a direct or indirect result of acts of God, or dangerous incident due to fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of governments or authorities, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical, or customs regulation.

Due to the nature of group travel and supplier commitments, deposits are non-refundable. In certain cases, funds may be transferable to another traveler if a replacement is available.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment. Any cancellations after final payment are non-refundable and will be subject to insurance policies and limitations.