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Imara Africa Safaris

East Africa · Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda

Your African Safari,
Reimagined

Expert-crafted safari packages across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda — from Masai Mara game drives and Serengeti migration to gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Five-star safaris into the wild — and the adventure never stops.

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The Imara Standard

We don't sell safaris.
We craft journeys by hand.

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.

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Four non-negotiables
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Local

No middlemen

Nairobi-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.

Our PromiseTeam 15+ yrs · 100% Kenyan-led
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Personal

No package tours

There is no “click here to book” button. Every itinerary is hand-built, conversationally, around your dates, your budget, and your bucket list.

Our PromiseEvery itinerary custom-built
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Transparent

No surprises

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.

Our PromiseBest-price guarantee
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Responsive

No silence

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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6-tägige Ultra-Luxus-Kenia-Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha und Amboseli
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6-tägige Ultra-Luxus-Kenia-Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha und Amboseli

Masai Mara Nationalreservat 6D / 5NFull Board
From$3,556/person
6-tägige Luxus-Kenia-Safari | Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru und Masai Mara
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6-tägige Luxus-Kenia-Safari | Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru und Masai Mara

Masai Mara Nationalreservat 6D / 5NFull Board
From$2,722/person
5-tägige Kenia-Safari der mittleren Preisklasse
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5-tägige Kenia-Safari der mittleren Preisklasse

Masai Mara Nationalreservat 5D / 4NFull Board
From$1,105/person
10-tägige Luxus-Safari in Kenia inklusive Flüge
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10-tägige Luxus-Safari in Kenia inklusive Flüge

Masai Mara Nationalreservat 10D / 9NFull Board
From$6,113/person
10-tägige Kenia-Safari der mittleren Preisklasse mit dem Auto
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10-tägige Kenia-Safari der mittleren Preisklasse mit dem Auto

Masai Mara Nationalreservat 10D / 9NFull Board
From$2,675/person

East Africa

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From the Masai Mara to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, your adventure starts here.

4 Countries6+ DestinationsHand-curated

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Loved by adventurers across the world

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Tamara Muhler
Tamara MuhlerAugust 2026

Fantastic experience. Our guide Simon was knowledgeable and helpful and so fun. Made the experience great for our family. We spotted so many animals and the accommodations were wonderful. We had a memorable trip. Our teens were excited to see new sights daily and learn more about the Masai culture and Kenya. Food was tasty, beds were comfortable, and our guide made it amazing. Thank you to the Imara team who helped us organized our trip and stay. They responded quickly to our requests and questions. We are sad to leave Kenya and will be back! Thank you Imara team!

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Kristian Reyes
Kristian ReyesAugust 2026

This safari has been nothing short of epic. When looking for a safari, Cate was very thorough - understood what we were looking for, asked good questions, understood our budget, and made us comfortable throughout the entire process. Once in Kenya, all of the details were well thought through - every ride, every meal, and we were able to truly maximize the limited time and budget that we had. We were able to experience so much, and our guide Simon answered every question we had, guided us safely through the different terrain and Kenyan traffic, and made sure everything was done to ensure that we experienced as many different animals as possible from several wonderful vantage points. We felt cared for though the whole process and appreciate Imara Africa for everything they did to make this safari a memorable, once in a lifetime experience!

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BackPacker325405August 2026

Incredible trip!

This safari has been nothing short of epic. When looking for a safari, Cate was very thorough - understood what we were looking for, asked good questions, understood our budget, and made us comfortable throughout the entire process. Once in Kenya, all of the details were well thought through - every ride, every meal, and we were able to truly maximize the limited time and budget that we had. We were able to experience so much, and our guide Simon answered every question we had, guided us safely through the different terrain and Kenyan traffic, and made sure everything was done to ensure that we experienced as many different animals as possible from several wonderful vantage points. We felt cared for though the whole process and appreciate Imara Africa for everything they did to make this safari a memorable, once in a lifetime experience!

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tamaram965August 2026

Wonderful experience

Fantastic experience. Our guide Simon was knowledgeable and helpful and so fun. Made the experience great for our family. We spotted so many animals and the accommodations were wonderful. We had a memorable trip. Our teens were excited to see new sights daily and learn more about the Masai culture and Kenya. The great migration animals were spectacular. So many to see. Food was tasty, beds were comfortable, and our guide made it amazing. Thank you to the Imara team who helped us organized our trip and stay. They responded quickly to our requests and questions. We are sad to leave Kenya and will be back! Thank you Imara team!

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Oktawia Sucharkiewicz
Oktawia SucharkiewiczJuly 2026

We had an amazing safari experience from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organized, and the communication before and during the trip was excellent. Our guide was professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about wildlife, making every moment exciting and informative. We were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of animals, and the guide always made sure we had the best viewing opportunities while respecting nature. The vehicle was comfortable, the schedule was well planned, and we felt safe throughout the entire trip. This safari exceeded all of our expectations and created memories we will never forget. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kenya. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!

Oktawia00
Oktawia00July 2026

Masai Mara Safari

We had an amazing safari experience from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organized, and the communication before and during the trip was excellent. Our guide was professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about wildlife, making every moment exciting and informative. We were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of animals, and the guide always made sure we had the best viewing opportunities while respecting nature. The vehicle was comfortable, the schedule was well planned, and we felt safe throughout the entire trip. This safari exceeded all of our expectations and created memories we will never forget. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kenya. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!

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Kenya Specialists · Safari Planning

Best Time to Visit Kenya & East Africa

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.

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Dry SeasonMixed / Short RainsGreen Season (Rains) Today
3D Wildebeest illustration — August safari wildlife in Kenya and East Africa

August

Kenya Tanzania Uganda Rwanda

The single best month for the Great Migration — right here in Kenya. Crossings at peak frequency, extraordinary wildlife density.

Dry Season 16–26 °CPeak Season Peak Pricing

Why Kenya in August

Most Mara crossings of the year · Lake Nakuru & Naivasha combo · Laikipia wilderness

Suggested Combo · KE + TZ + UG + RW

Peak migration in Kenya + Tanzania. Extend to Uganda and Rwanda for gorillas — the once-in-a-lifetime safari. 14–21 days.

Plan this route

Migration Status

Peak Mara crossings — herds at full strength in the Masai Mara

Best For

Peak MigrationMost CrossingsFilm & Photo Safaris

Packing Tip

Book at least a year ahead. Cold early mornings — warm jacket essential. Protect camera gear from dust. Peak prices apply.

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Weather Across East Africa

Typical
Nairobi — Our HQKenya
22°C

partly cloudy · Feels 21°C

Humidity

65%

Wind

12 km/h

Feels

21°C

Arusha
27°C

sunny

Kampala
24°C

light clouds

Kigali
21°C

scattered clouds

Monthly Rainfall

Bone dry

Great Wildebeest Migration

2M+
Peak Mara SeasonKenya· Masai Mara, Kenya

1M+ wildebeest in Kenya; best Big Five viewing in the Mara

Note: Climate change has shifted migration timing in recent years; actual movement may differ by weeks. Latest updates →

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Where You'll Stay

Luxury Accommodations

Handpicked lodges and tented camps across East Africa: from canvas under the stars to crater-rim suites carved into the volcanic edge.

Handpicked5-Star Service

How You'll Travel

Safari Vehicles

Custom 4×4 Land Cruisers, open-sided game viewers and luxury transfers, purpose-built for the African bush.

360° ViewingFully InsuredWindow-Seat Guarantee
A personal note

Message from the director

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 of Imara Africa Safaris

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,

Lewis Munuhe

Founder & Director · Imara Africa Safaris

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