East Africa · Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda
Expert-crafted safari packages across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda — from Masai Mara game drives and the Serengeti migration to gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
From Kenya to Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda — every itinerary is hand-built by the same people who'll meet you at the airport. No call centres. No resellers. No shortcuts.
4 countriesNairobi-born, bush-raised. Every guide on our roster has 15+ years leading safaris across East Africa, with no foreign brokers, no junior hand-offs, just people who actually know where the lions sleep.
There is no “click here to book” button. Every itinerary is hand-built, conversationally, around your dates, your budget, and your bucket list.
One quote, all-in. Park fees, transfers, taxes, all included from day one. No upgrades sprung on you at the lodge desk, no hidden charges anywhere.
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Hand-built itineraries across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. Every detail tailor-made around you.
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From the Masai Mara to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, your adventure starts here.
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Our trip to Kenya was an unusual one in many ways. It was a family holiday, but with a twist — an all-men’s group, with ages ranging from 37 to 72! Managing a group with such a wide age range and different expectations was no small task. But choosing Imara Safari turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. Right from the beginning, we realised that Imara Safari is much more than just a travel company. Wendy and her team are genuinely some of the finest human beings you could meet. Their warmth, hospitality and willingness to accommodate every little request made us feel less like clients and more like family. There were a couple of situations during our trip that truly showed us what sets them apart. In one instance, we faced an unexpected situation that wasn’t even their responsibility. They could easily have stayed out of it, but instead, they went out of their way and put in the extra effort to help us sort it out. That spoke volumes about the kind of people they are. And then came my uncle’s birthday! I called Wendy and requested a cake to celebrate his birthday. Before I could even explain much, she surprised me by saying that they already knew about it because they had noticed his date of birth in his passport — and had actually planned a surprise for him from their end! Honestly, we were dumbstruck. That level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail is something you rarely come across. You can have the best systems, the best itinerary and the best facilities, but genuine hospitality comes from the heart. And when people do things with heart, it shows in every little detail. Throughout the trip, whether it was a big requirement or the smallest request, Wendy and her team were always there for us. A special mention to our guides and drivers, Patrick and Simon. What started as a professional arrangement quickly turned into a friendship. These two are absolute legends — incredibly cool, great company, and, more importantly, some of the best wildlife trackers and professionals you could ask for. Their knowledge, patience and ability to spot animals made our safari experience truly special. And no matter what we asked for, the response was almost always the same: “Hakuna Matata!” That phrase became the soundtrack of our trip! Wendy, Patrick and Simon — thank you so much for everything. You made this trip memorable not just because of the places we visited and the wildlife we witnessed, but because of the people you are. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for looking after us, going that extra mile and making us feel like family. Imara Safari is not just about organising a safari. It’s about creating experiences with heart. Highly recommended!
This was a great tour. The accommodation were top-notch. Edward was very knowledgeable As a solo female traveler I felt safe.
Imara was very responsive and helpful in picking a Safari experience. They picked us up at our hotel in Nairobi. We had an excellent driver who guided us around Amboseli National Park for 3 days!
The whole experience was excellent. From the point of view enquiry right up until the drop off to the airport I can’t fault the service. Any queries we had were answered straight away with detail. The safari itself with the Imara Africa Safaris team was amazing- everything they promised at the beginning was delivered- by far the best holiday we have had made better because of Imara Africa Safaris. Finally our driver Jessie was brilliant. He was knowledgeable and very accommodating. We will definitely be returning in the near future and recommend Imara Africa Safaris to everyone.
Very good experience. Everything was planned very well from Lincoln and realized by a great driver/guide Simon.
Finished our 5 day tour with Imara. What an amazing experience they gave us! Kate in the office was brilliant and helped us all the way through the planning of the trip. Tour started off with our guide Peter who drove around crazy, trying his best to show as many animals in Amboseli. Back drop of Kilimanjaro was a visual treat! We then went to Masai Mara. Simon, our guide was very knowledgable and committed to showing the big five, which he succeeded. We saw all the big five, some of them several times! Thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kenya and will highly recommend Imara tours. Word of caution-If you are visiting Masai village, you may get exploited. Just take care.
Our trip to Kenya was an unusual one in many ways. It was a family holiday, but with a twist — an all-men’s group, with ages ranging from 37 to 72! Managing a group with such a wide age range and different expectations was no small task. But choosing Imara Safari turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. Right from the beginning, we realised that Imara Safari is much more than just a travel company. Wendy and her team are genuinely some of the finest human beings you could meet. Their warmth, hospitality and willingness to accommodate every little request made us feel less like clients and more like family. There were a couple of situations during our trip that truly showed us what sets them apart. In one instance, we faced an unexpected situation that wasn’t even their responsibility. They could easily have stayed out of it, but instead, they went out of their way and put in the extra effort to help us sort it out. That spoke volumes about the kind of people they are. And then came my uncle’s birthday! I called Wendy and requested a cake to celebrate his birthday. Before I could even explain much, she surprised me by saying that they already knew about it because they had noticed his date of birth in his passport — and had actually planned a surprise for him from their end! Honestly, we were dumbstruck. That level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail is something you rarely come across. You can have the best systems, the best itinerary and the best facilities, but genuine hospitality comes from the heart. And when people do things with heart, it shows in every little detail. Throughout the trip, whether it was a big requirement or the smallest request, Wendy and her team were always there for us. A special mention to our guides and drivers, Patrick and Simon. What started as a professional arrangement quickly turned into a friendship. These two are absolute legends — incredibly cool, great company, and, more importantly, some of the best wildlife trackers and professionals you could ask for. Their knowledge, patience and ability to spot animals made our safari experience truly special. And no matter what we asked for, the response was almost always the same: “Hakuna Matata!” That phrase became the soundtrack of our trip! Wendy, Patrick and Simon — thank you so much for everything. You made this trip memorable not just because of the places we visited and the wildlife we witnessed, but because of the people you are. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for looking after us, going that extra mile and making us feel like family. Imara Safari is not just about organising a safari. It’s about creating experiences with heart. Highly recommended!
This was a great tour. The accommodation were top-notch. Edward was very knowledgeable As a solo female traveler I felt safe.
Imara was very responsive and helpful in picking a Safari experience. They picked us up at our hotel in Nairobi. We had an excellent driver who guided us around Amboseli National Park for 3 days!
The whole experience was excellent. From the point of view enquiry right up until the drop off to the airport I can’t fault the service. Any queries we had were answered straight away with detail. The safari itself with the Imara Africa Safaris team was amazing- everything they promised at the beginning was delivered- by far the best holiday we have had made better because of Imara Africa Safaris. Finally our driver Jessie was brilliant. He was knowledgeable and very accommodating. We will definitely be returning in the near future and recommend Imara Africa Safaris to everyone.
Very good experience. Everything was planned very well from Lincoln and realized by a great driver/guide Simon.
Finished our 5 day tour with Imara. What an amazing experience they gave us! Kate in the office was brilliant and helped us all the way through the planning of the trip. Tour started off with our guide Peter who drove around crazy, trying his best to show as many animals in Amboseli. Back drop of Kilimanjaro was a visual treat! We then went to Masai Mara. Simon, our guide was very knowledgable and committed to showing the big five, which he succeeded. We saw all the big five, some of them several times! Thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kenya and will highly recommend Imara tours. Word of caution-If you are visiting Masai village, you may get exploited. Just take care.
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Nairobi-based since 2015. Kenya is our home. We plan safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda. Pick any month below for on-the-ground expert advice, packing tips, wildlife highlights and cost estimates.
Best-value gorilla trekking from our Nairobi base. Fly to Bwindi or Volcanoes NP. Kenya's green season brings lush birdwatching.
Why Kenya in November
Fly from Nairobi to gorillas · Kenya green season birdwatching · Mara off-season value
Suggested Combo · KE + UG + RW
Gorilla trekking from Nairobi: fly to Bwindi (Uganda) or Volcanoes NP (Rwanda). Add Kenya Mara for a full primate + safari combo. 8–12 days.
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Strong waterproof boots for forest trails. Layer up — Bwindi forest is cool (1,600–2,600 m altitude). Gaiters recommended.
Weather Across East Africa
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Herds dispersed across the southern Serengeti plains
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Kenya3.0Lake Nakuru National Park
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Kenya5.0Amboseli National Park
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Kenya4.0Masai Mara, Kenya
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Kenya5.0Lake Nakuru National Park
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Kenya4.0Masai Mara, Kenya
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Tanzania4.0Zanzibar
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Tanzania5.0Arusha Tanzania
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Kenya4.0Amboseli National Park
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Custom 4×4 Land Cruisers, open-sided game viewers and luxury transfers, purpose-built for the African bush.
Pop-up roof, twin fuel tanks, charging at every seat — a quick tour of how our vehicles are built for the bush.
Imara isn't a brand or a portal. It's a small Nairobi-based team led by people who guide the parks themselves.
Lewis Munuhe
Founder & Director · Nairobi
Karibu, and thank you for considering Imara.
When you send us a brief, you reach a Nairobi-based team — not a call centre, not a chatbot. I personally read every itinerary request and come back with thoughts within minutes, not days.
Imara was built by East-African guides, conservationists and naturalists who've spent decades inside the parks where you'll travel. Routes off the obvious circuit. Lodges chosen for character, not commission. Drivers who can read the dust at eighty metres.
If something on this page catches your eye — or you have only the rough sketch of a trip in mind — write to me directly. We'll come back with something honest, well-considered, and entirely yours.
Asante sana,
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