Mid-range4-Day Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara Safari
From US$1,590 per personPrivate
Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda
Private safaris in East Africa, planned by our team in Nairobi
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what you would like to see. We will send you a day by day itinerary with every cost listed, free of charge and with no obligation.
Destinations
Where we travel
We plan safaris in four countries. You can visit one, or combine two or more in a single trip.
Kenya
The Maasai Mara, Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro, Samburu’s northern rivers and a coast that runs from Diani to Lamu.
Safaris in Kenya
Tanzania
The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and the baobabs of Tarangire, with Zanzibar for slow days by the sea.
Safaris in Tanzania
Uganda
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale and the Nile at Murchison Falls.
Safaris in Uganda
Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, the forest of Nyungwe and the shores of Lake Kivu.
Safaris in Rwanda
Sample safaris
Popular itineraries
Six of our most requested trips, from a shared budget safari to a luxury fly-in trip. We can change any of them to suit your dates, budget and pace.
Mid-range
Luxury6-Day Luxury Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha
From US$4,311 per personPrivate
4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Safari
From US$3,400 per personPrivate
Budget7-Day Shared Budget Kenya Safari
From US$931 per personShared vehicle
Luxury10-Day Luxury Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Stay
From US$4,353 per personPrivate
Mid-range5-Day Tsavo East & Amboseli Safari from Diani Beach
From US$2,160 per personPrivate
Prices are starting prices per person in US dollars and depend on your dates and group size. Each itinerary explains how its price is worked out, and your written quote confirms the final amount.
How it works
Planning your safari in four steps
Send your request
Tell us your travel dates, how many people are travelling, what you would like to see and your approximate budget. A short message or a call is enough.
Receive your itinerary
We send a day by day plan with named lodges and an itemised price. It is free, and we adjust it with you until it suits you.
Confirm and pay
Your written confirmation names every lodge. You pay the deposit set out in our booking terms by bank transfer or by credit or debit card.
Travel with support
We brief your driver guide before you arrive, and our office stays in touch throughout your trip, with a 24 hour emergency line while you travel.
Every road safari uses a 4×4 vehicle with a pop up roof, supplied by licensed Kenyan transport partners we contract.
Why Volcan
Why travellers choose us
Private by default
On a private safari, the vehicle and guide are for your group only. Our one shared budget safari is clearly marked as shared. Fly in camps run their own shared game drives.
Planned and run from Nairobi
Our team plans every trip and operates the Kenyan part. Tanzanian sections are run by our own operation in Tanzania. Where a guide or vehicle changes at a border, your itinerary tells you.
Clear, itemised prices
Your quote lists lodges, park fees and transfers separately, with what is included and what is not shown next to the total.
Support while you travel
A driver guide is with you on every road journey, our office answers Monday to Saturday, and our emergency line is staffed 24 hours a day while you are travelling.
Reviews
What our guests say
Reviews from travellers who have been on safari with us, as posted on Google.
Planning advice
Before you travel
When to go, permits, entry requirements and what a typical safari day involves.
Safari in the green season and shoulder months
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Night game drives and stargazing in East Africa
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How much does a private safari in Kenya cost?
What a private safari in Kenya and Tanzania costs per person, what the money pays for, and the…
Is my money safe?
You pay by bank transfer to our company account or by credit or debit card through a secure payment link we send you. Every payment receives a receipt. Never pay into a private mobile number. Ways to pay
Will I stay in the lodges I booked?
Your confirmation names every lodge. If a significant change is ever needed, you can accept it, choose an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or receive a full refund. Booking terms
Are there hidden costs?
No. Your written quote lists what is included and what is not, with park fees at the quoted rates. Optional extras during the trip are always your choice. Travel insurance is not included, so please arrange your own.
What if my plans change?
Our cancellation charges are set out in full in the booking terms. If we cancel for reasons within our control, we refund you in full within 14 days.
Do I need a visa or travel authorisation?
Requirements depend on the country you visit and your nationality, and they change from time to time. Each destination page links to the official government websites, and we check the requirements with you when we confirm your trip. Read the FAQ
Get in touch
Start planning your safari
Send us your dates and a few details about your trip. A member of our Nairobi team will reply during office hours, Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 17:30 East Africa Time.
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All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
