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.
Average reply in minutes, not hours. WhatsApp, email, phone: your choice. On-trip support 24/7 from a real Nairobi human, never a chatbot script.
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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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Land of a Thousand Hills
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More Than a Safari – An Unforgettable Honeymoon Our Kenya Safari with Imara Africa Safaris 11th–20th September 2026. We couldn’t recommend Imara Africa Safaris enough. From the moment we first spoke to Wendy, the owner, we knew we’d found the right company for our honeymoon. We had previously received quotes from UK travel companies, but they didn’t seem to understand the itinerary we wanted and the prices were ridiculously high. I then found Imara through Tripadvisor and SafariBookings. Wendy completely understood what we wanted from the start and, after so many WhatsApp conversations, genuinely became more of a friend than just the person organising our trip. Wendy created our perfect itinerary: 2 nights at The Glee Hotel in Nairobi, 3 nights at Soroi Samburu Lodge and 4 nights at Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Tented Camp in the Maasai Mara. She organised all our accommodation, bush flights, transfers and activities, and everything ran seamlessly. She even arranged a VIP chauffeur at Nairobi Airport at customs to take us through arrivals seamlessly and personally met us when we arrived. The following day, Wendy came to see us again with her husband to introduce us properly to our guide, Simon. They also brought us some beautiful gifts and keepsakes to take home, which was such a thoughtful personal touch and something we’ll be able to keep forever. Simon was fantastic throughout the safari. We had our own private Toyota Land Cruiser and his knowledge of the wildlife was incredible. We saw elephants, cheetahs, Grevy’s zebras, Nile crocodiles, huge numbers of wildebeest and some unforgettable lion sightings, including a lion dragging a kill and lion cubs with their mum. Simon also collected our larger suitcases the day before we flew by bush plane and drove them ahead to our next camp. With the luggage restrictions on the bush flights, this was a massive help, especially as we were travelling for three weeks. We could simply pack an overnight bag and take that with us. Wendy also arranged our hot air balloon safari, bush breakfast, picnic lunches and private sundowners. One was a complete surprise, with Kenyan snacks and drinks while we watched the sunset. Our safari vehicle was also stocked with soft drinks and beers - all the little details were so thoughtful. Everything ran perfectly from 11th–20th September. We never had to worry about the logistics and could simply enjoy the experience. A huge thank you to Wendy, Simon and the whole Imara team for giving us such an incredible honeymoon. The service was genuinely 5-star, and we’re already talking about when we can return to Kenya and explore more of Africa. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Imara to anyone planning a safari.
Trip was fantastic and memorable, whole crew very supportive
Thank you for a great safari experience! The organisation process was excellent and professional. Vehicle safari is our huge recommendation. It’s an opportunity to see all the local animals and to hear their stories from the driver! Massai Mara and Nakuru are the top parks here. P. S. The only note is that walking safari doesn’t make any sense when you’re living in the hotel with the animals walking through the territory freely.
The safari fulfilled every safari dream. We loved our guide and driver. We cannot praise IMARA Africa Safari enough!! We highly recommend this wonderful safari to everyone
We had a blast and were well taken care of. Multiple days and locations with the great Patrick of Imara Safari Tours!
We had a fantastic safari with Imara. Right from the start the team was easy and straight-forward to deal with. Our guide/driver was excellent (thanks so much Tony!), managed to find every animal on our wishlist, and made sure we enjoyed the whole trip. We were a group of 3 and did a private safari. This gave us a lot more flexibility about where to go, which animals to search for etc, and our guide (Tony) was always adjusting the plan make sure we had the best experience. Covering our 'spotting wishlist' was fantastic, but Tony was always working to ensure we got better views and up-close experience with our favourites. That made all the difference to how much we enjoyed the safari. I'd definitely recommend Imara, and we would happily book our next safari through them.
More Than a Safari – An Unforgettable Honeymoon Our Kenya Safari with Imara Africa Safaris 11th–20th September 2026. We couldn’t recommend Imara Africa Safaris enough. From the moment we first spoke to Wendy, the owner, we knew we’d found the right company for our honeymoon. We had previously received quotes from UK travel companies, but they didn’t seem to understand the itinerary we wanted and the prices were ridiculously high. I then found Imara through Tripadvisor and SafariBookings. Wendy completely understood what we wanted from the start and, after so many WhatsApp conversations, genuinely became more of a friend than just the person organising our trip. Wendy created our perfect itinerary: 2 nights at The Glee Hotel in Nairobi, 3 nights at Soroi Samburu Lodge and 4 nights at Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Tented Camp in the Maasai Mara. She organised all our accommodation, bush flights, transfers and activities, and everything ran seamlessly. She even arranged a VIP chauffeur at Nairobi Airport at customs to take us through arrivals seamlessly and personally met us when we arrived. The following day, Wendy came to see us again with her husband to introduce us properly to our guide, Simon. They also brought us some beautiful gifts and keepsakes to take home, which was such a thoughtful personal touch and something we’ll be able to keep forever. Simon was fantastic throughout the safari. We had our own private Toyota Land Cruiser and his knowledge of the wildlife was incredible. We saw elephants, cheetahs, Grevy’s zebras, Nile crocodiles, huge numbers of wildebeest and some unforgettable lion sightings, including a lion dragging a kill and lion cubs with their mum. Simon also collected our larger suitcases the day before we flew by bush plane and drove them ahead to our next camp. With the luggage restrictions on the bush flights, this was a massive help, especially as we were travelling for three weeks. We could simply pack an overnight bag and take that with us. Wendy also arranged our hot air balloon safari, bush breakfast, picnic lunches and private sundowners. One was a complete surprise, with Kenyan snacks and drinks while we watched the sunset. Our safari vehicle was also stocked with soft drinks and beers - all the little details were so thoughtful. Everything ran perfectly from 11th–20th September. We never had to worry about the logistics and could simply enjoy the experience. A huge thank you to Wendy, Simon and the whole Imara team for giving us such an incredible honeymoon. The service was genuinely 5-star, and we’re already talking about when we can return to Kenya and explore more of Africa. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Imara to anyone planning a safari.
Trip was fantastic and memorable, whole crew very supportive
Thank you for a great safari experience! The organisation process was excellent and professional. Vehicle safari is our huge recommendation. It’s an opportunity to see all the local animals and to hear their stories from the driver! Massai Mara and Nakuru are the top parks here. P. S. The only note is that walking safari doesn’t make any sense when you’re living in the hotel with the animals walking through the territory freely.
The safari fulfilled every safari dream. We loved our guide and driver. We cannot praise IMARA Africa Safari enough!! We highly recommend this wonderful safari to everyone
We had a blast and were well taken care of. Multiple days and locations with the great Patrick of Imara Safari Tours!
We had a fantastic safari with Imara. Right from the start the team was easy and straight-forward to deal with. Our guide/driver was excellent (thanks so much Tony!), managed to find every animal on our wishlist, and made sure we enjoyed the whole trip. We were a group of 3 and did a private safari. This gave us a lot more flexibility about where to go, which animals to search for etc, and our guide (Tony) was always adjusting the plan make sure we had the best experience. Covering our 'spotting wishlist' was fantastic, but Tony was always working to ensure we got better views and up-close experience with our favourites. That made all the difference to how much we enjoyed the safari. I'd definitely recommend Imara, and we would happily book our next safari through them.
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Month-by-Month Safari Guide with Live Weather & Migration Tracking
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.
Short rains rarely disrupt Kenya game drives. Rates drop 20–30%. Lake Nakuru flamingos at their most spectacular from our Nairobi base.
Why Kenya in October
Lake Nakuru flamingos · Amboseli elephant herds · 20–30% off peak rates
Suggested Combo · KE + TZ + UG
Shoulder season: Lake Nakuru flamingos + Amboseli + Uganda gorilla trekking at 20–30% off peak. 10–14 days.
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Herds return south toward Tanzania for the calving cycle
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Light rain jacket. Great shoulder month — good game without the peak crowds. Amboseli with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop is superb now.
Weather Across East Africa
Typicalpartly cloudy · Feels 21°C
Humidity
65%
Wind
12 km/h
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21°C
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Light showers
Herds return to Tanzania — some linger in Kenya's border conservancies
Note: Climate change has shifted migration timing in recent years; actual movement may differ by weeks. Latest updates →
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Kenya3.0Lake Nakuru 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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Tanzania5.0Arusha Tanzania
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Kenya4.0Amboseli National Park
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How You'll Travel
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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