Safari from France: Kenya, Tanzania & East Africa Trips Planned in Nairobi

For travellers from France 🇫🇷

Your East Africa safari, planned by the people who run it

Tailor made Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda safaris for French travellers – your own 4×4 and guide, every cost itemised, and a licensed Nairobi office that replies during Nairobi office hours.

Français: Bienvenue chez Volcan Tours & Travel, tour-opérateur agréé basé à Nairobi. Nous organisons des safaris privés et sur mesure au Kenya, en Tanzanie, en Ouganda et au Rwanda, avec votre propre véhicule, votre propre guide et des prix détaillés. Écrivez-nous en français : nous répondons sous un jour ouvré.

Why French travellers book directly with Volcan

Volcan Tours is licensed in Kenya by the Tourism Regulatory Authority and plans every trip from its Nairobi office. You receive a day-by-day itinerary with every cost listed and deal directly with the team that arranges your safari. We reply to email and WhatsApp during Nairobi office hours, Monday to Saturday. Quotes are in US dollars or euros, and lodges are chosen to suit your route, budget and travel style.

Licensed in KenyaLicensed by the Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya
Registered companyVolcan Tours & Travel Limited, registered in Kenya
Your own vehicle and guideYour own 4×4 and a professional driver guide on every tailor made safari; the one shared budget safari is clearly marked
Itemised, open pricingPark fees, lodges, transfers and permits shown line by line
Secure online paymentCredit or debit card through a secure payment link, or bank transfer in USD, EUR, GBP or KES
24/7 support while you travelA staffed emergency line day and night on tour, a driver-guide with you on every leg, and one Nairobi contact for the whole trip

Flying from France: Air France flies nonstop Paris Charles de Gaulle – Nairobi (about 8½ hours).
Time difference: Kenya is 2 hours ahead of France in winter and 1 hour ahead in summer.
Entry: Kenya eTA online before travel; Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival.
Money: US dollars, credit or debit card; quotes in USD, EUR.
Best months: Jul–Oct (migration), Jan–Feb (dry), Nov–May (green-season value).

Getting to Kenya and Tanzania from France

Airline routes and timings change, so check current schedules with the airline before you book.

Air France flies nonstop Paris Charles de Gaulle – Nairobi (about 8½ hours). Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Toulouse connect via Paris, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Doha or Addis Ababa. We meet every guest at the airport with a named sign and your guide, and we can book internal flights (Nairobi–Mara, Nairobi–Kilimanjaro, Arusha–Serengeti, Nairobi–Diani, Zanzibar) as part of your itinerary.

Entry requirements for French passport holders

Kenya: apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at etakenya.go.ke at least two weeks before you fly (processing takes about three working days). Visitors from outside Africa also need Kenya’s inbound travel health insurance. Tanzania: visa online at visa.immigration.go.tz or on arrival. Since 1 October 2026, government inbound travel insurance is compulsory (US$44 per adult), from NIC for the mainland or ZIC for Zanzibar. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from Kenya. Uganda: e-visa (US$50). Rwanda: visa online or on arrival (US$50). The East Africa Tourist Visa (US$100) covers Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Passport: valid for six months, with blank pages. Rules change, so confirm on the official portals before you travel. We send a personal entry checklist with every confirmed booking.

French citizens need a Kenya eTA before departure and a Tanzanian visa, online or on arrival (US$50 single entry for most nationalities).

When to go: matching the seasons to French holidays

Les grandes vacances (July–August) coincide with the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara; Toussaint (late October) is prime dry season; Pâques and Noël suit a Kenya safari with Diani or Zanzibar. If your dates are fixed, tell us and we will build the best route for that month rather than talk you into another one.

Sample safaris French travellers choose most

10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safarifrom US$3,200 per personYour own vehicle

10-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safarifrom US$4,840 per personYour own vehicle

10-Day Luxury Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Stayfrom US$4,353 per personYour own vehicle

10-Day Luxury Northern Kenya & Maasai Mara Safarifrom US$6,052 per personYour own vehicle

11-Day High-End Kenya & Tanzania Safarifrom US$7,781 per personYour own vehicle

12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safarifrom US$13,800 per personYour own vehicle

Prices are per person in US dollars and show the lowest published rate for each safari. Rates change with travel dates and party size, are subject to availability and are confirmed in your written quote.

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Money, tipping and payment

Quotes in euro or US dollars; pay by SEPA transfer or card. Bring US dollars or euro for tips; credit and debit cards are accepted at lodges. Bank transfers can be made in USD, EUR, GBP or KES.

Health, safety, insurance and booking

Health precautions, insurance requirements, how booking and payment work and our cancellation schedule are the same for every guest and are set out once, in full, on our safari FAQ, ways to pay and booking and payment terms pages.

Travel agents and tour operators in France

Tour-opérateurs et agences de voyages: Volcan is your réceptif (DMC) in East Africa with tarifs nets, a contrat de prestation and documentation compatible with the EU Package Travel Directive. Visit our Partners & Agents page or write to info@volcantours.com with “Trade enquiry – France” in the subject line.

Questions French travellers ask us

How much does a Kenya safari cost from France?

Excluding international flights, a tailor made mid-range Kenya safari runs about US$350–550 per person per day, a budget camping safari from about US$150 per person per day and a luxury lodge safari US$700–1,500+. Our quotes list park fees, lodges, vehicle, guide, fuel and transfers separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for. See the sample packages below for starting prices.

Is it safe for French travellers to visit Kenya and Tanzania?

Most safari trips are trouble-free, but conditions change, so check your government’s current travel advice before you book and again before you travel. You travel in your own vehicle with a licensed professional guide, stay in licensed lodges and have a 24-hour emergency line to our Nairobi team. We follow the travel advice issued by your government and brief you on sensible precautions in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.

Do I need a visa for Kenya from France?

You need a Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), applied for online before departure, rather than a traditional visa. Tanzania issues e-visas and visas on arrival. We send a step-by-step entry checklist with every booking.

When is the best time to go on safari from France?

The Great Migration is in the Maasai Mara from roughly July to October and the Serengeti calving season is January–March. June–October and January–February are the dry seasons with the easiest game viewing; November–May is the green season, with lower rates, fewer vehicles and superb birdlife. Les grandes vacances (July–August) coincide with the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara; Toussaint (late October) is prime dry season; Pâques and Noël suit a Kenya safari with Diani or Zanzibar.