East Africa Safaris by Country of Departure

Plan from anywhere

Safari planning guides by country of departure

Flights, entry rules, time zones, money and the best months to travel – written for where you are flying from, by the licensed Nairobi operator who will run your safari.

Volcan Tours & Travel welcomes guests from every continent. Each guide below covers the practical questions travellers from that country ask us most, with sample itineraries and prices. If your country is not listed, the same team will plan your safari just as carefully – tell us your dates.

What every guest gets, wherever you fly from

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

Most-booked safaris

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

10-Day Lewa, Mathews Range & Maasai Mara Safarifrom US$10,200 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

10-Day Meru, Samburu & Maasai Mara Safarifrom US$9,400 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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Before you fly

Entry requirements for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda

Visas, insurance and health documents for each country we travel in. Rules change, so confirm on the official sites linked below before you travel.

Kenya

Entry permit: Most visitors, including children, need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). EAC citizens and most African nationals are exempt. From US$30, processed in about three working days, so apply at least two weeks ahead.
Insurance: Visitors from outside Africa must also hold Kenya’s inbound travel health insurance, bought on the government eCitizen portal or during the eTA application.
Yellow fever: Certificate required if you arrive from a country with a yellow fever risk.
Passport: Valid for at least six months, with at least one blank page.

Apply for an eTA Kenya insurance

Tanzania and Zanzibar

Visa: Required for most nationalities. Apply online on the official portal before you travel; a visa on arrival is still available.
Insurance: Since 1 October 2026, government inbound travel insurance is compulsory: US$44 per adult and US$22 per child aged 3 to 17, valid up to 92 days. Buy it from NIC for the mainland or ZIC for Zanzibar. Your own travel insurance does not replace it. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt on the mainland.
Yellow fever: Certificate required if you arrive from, or spend more than 12 hours in transit in, a yellow fever risk country, which includes Kenya.
Passport: Valid for at least six months.

Tanzania visa Mainland insurance (NIC)Zanzibar insurance (ZIC)

Uganda

Visa: Tourist e-visa, US$50 for a single entry of up to three months. Apply online and travel within 90 days of approval; fingerprints are taken at the border. Citizens of Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and a number of other countries are exempt.
Yellow fever: Since 2 October 2026 a certificate is no longer compulsory for entry. Your doctor may still recommend the vaccine.
Passport: Valid for at least six months.

Uganda e-visa

Rwanda

Visa: Available on arrival, online through Irembo or at immigration offices: US$50 single entry (30 days) or US$70 multiple entry (90 days). Many nationalities are visa free, and EAC citizens receive a free visitor’s pass.
Yellow fever: You may be asked for a certificate if you arrive from a yellow fever risk country.
Passport: Valid for at least six months.

Rwanda visas Apply on Irembo

East Africa Tourist Visa. One visa for Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda: US$100, multiple entry, valid 90 days, for tourism only. Apply through the first country you will enter. Holders do not need a separate Kenya eTA. Tanzania is not included.

Checked against official government sources on 8 November 2026. Apply only on the official sites; third party websites charge extra and some are not genuine.

All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.