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Imara Africa Safaris
Tailor-Made Kenya Safaris

Kenya Safari Packages, Built Around You

5, 7, 10 and 12-day Kenya safaris designed by a Nairobi-based, KATO-bonded team that runs its own trips — Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and more. Tell us your dates and get a custom plan with honest pricing.

KATO bondedTRA licensedWe run our own safaris — no reseller
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Guests hosted
24/7
On-trip support
Big Five & Masai Mara5 / 7 / 10 / 12-day plansHonest, itemised pricingPrivate guide & 4×4

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KATO bonded, TRA licensed and rated by real travellers on Google & TripAdvisor.

KATO Bonded Member

Kenya Association of Tour Operators

TRA Licensed Operator

Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya

Santa Imara Africa Safaris Limited (trading as Imara Africa Safaris) · Registered in Nairobi, Kenya. Our KATO bonded-member number and TRA licence details appear on the official certificate above — click to view and verify.

What's the best Kenya safari package length?

For a first Kenya safari, 7 days is the sweet spot. A 5-day trip covers the Masai Mara plus one more park; 7 days adds Amboseli or Lake Nakuru at a relaxed pace; 10 days lets you go deeper with Samburu or a conservancy; and 12 days adds a Diani or Zanzibar beach finish. Every Imara itinerary is private and tailor-made, with your own guide and 4×4 — and because we operate our own safaris, you book direct with the people on the ground.

5–12
Days, tailor-made
Right length for your time
Big 5
On classic routes
Mara, Amboseli, Nakuru
From ~$250
Per person / day
Mid-range, all-inclusive
KATO
Bonded & licensed
Financially protected

Sample Itineraries

5, 7, 10 & 12-day Kenya safaris

Popular starting points — tap a length. Every day is fully customisable to your pace, lodges and budget.

Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Express

A short, high-impact first safari — Big Cat country plus flamingos and rhino at Nakuru.

from ~$1,350 pp
  1. Day 1

    Arrive Nairobi

    Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel; trip briefing with your guide.

  2. Day 2

    Lake Nakuru NP

    Drive to Nakuru for rhino, flamingos and tree-climbing lions; overnight lodge.

  3. Day 3

    Into the Masai Mara

    Scenic drive to the Mara with an afternoon game drive among the plains game.

  4. Day 4

    Full-day Mara

    Dawn-to-dusk game drives chasing the Big Five and big cats; optional balloon.

  5. Day 5

    Mara to Nairobi

    Final morning drive, then road or short flight back to Nairobi for departure.

Why Imara

Why book your Kenya safari with us

Book direct with the operator

We design and run your safari ourselves — no middlemen marking up your trip.

Private guide & 4×4

Your own KPSGA-certified guide and pop-top Land Cruiser, every day, just for your group.

Honest, itemised pricing

Clear quotes with park fees, lodges and transport spelled out — no surprise extras.

KATO bonded & TRA licensed

Your money is financially protected and we operate fully licensed in Kenya.

24/7 on-trip support

A real person on WhatsApp from your first transfer to your final sundowner.

Tailor-made, not off-the-shelf

Every itinerary is built around your dates, interests, pace and budget.

Where You'll Go

Kenya's signature safari parks

The parks we combine into your package — pick one to see what makes it special.

Masai Mara

Big cats & migration

Kenya's flagship reserve — superb resident lion, leopard and cheetah year-round, and the wildebeest migration from roughly July to October.

Big-cat sightings5/5
Migration (Jul–Oct)5/5
Ease of access5/5
Scenery5/5
Lion & cheetahGreat MigrationBalloon safarisConservancies

What It Costs

Kenya safari price guide

Indicative per-person, per-day rates sharing — including park fees, guiding, a private 4×4, accommodation and most meals.

Mid-range

$250–$450 / day

Comfortable lodges and tented camps, private guide and 4×4 throughout.

Luxury

$500–$900 / day

Premium lodges and classic camps in prime locations, elevated guiding.

Ultra-luxury

$1,000+ / day

Exclusive camps, private conservancies and bush flights between parks.

A typical 7-day mid-range Kenya safari lands around $1,950–$2,800 per person. Children, group and low-season rates can bring this down — we always quote the best available pricing.

Meet Your Team

The real people who plan & run your safari

From the consultants who design your itinerary to the born-and-raised, professionally certified guides behind the wheel — not a faceless call centre.

Lewis Munuhe — Founder & Director at Imara Africa Safaris

Lewis Munuhe

Team

Founder & Director

Lewis Munuhe is the Director and Owner of Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. He leads the company with a passion for authentic African travel, personalized safari planning, wildlife experiences, and exceptional guest service.

EnglishSwahili
Wendy Muri — Marketing • Director • Safari Curator at Imara Africa Safaris

Wendy Muri

Team

Marketing • Director • Safari Curator

Wendy Muri is the Marketing Director and Safari Curator at Imara Africa Safaris, combining strategic brand leadership with a passion for crafting exceptional African travel experiences. She specializes in designing authentic safari journeys that connect travelers with Africa's wildlife, cultures, and breathtaking landscapes while ensuring every itinerary reflects the highest standards of service and personalization.

EnglishSwahili
Catherine Wairimu — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Catherine Wairimu

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Catherine Wairimu is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, helping travelers plan personalized African safari experiences rooted in wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Ian Mwangi — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Ian Mwangi

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Ian Mwangi is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, helping travelers plan personalized African safari experiences shaped around wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Lincoln Kinyua — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Lincoln Kinyua

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Lincoln Kinyua is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. He helps travelers design personalized journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic African adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Eunice Mutua — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Eunice Mutua

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Eunice Mutua is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. She helps travelers create personalized African journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Susan Muthoni — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Susan Muthoni

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Susan Muthoni is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. She helps travelers plan personalized African journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Faith Njeri — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Faith Njeri

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Faith Njeri is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. She helps travelers plan personalized African journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Simon Kimani Waithaka — Senoir Tour Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Simon Kimani Waithaka

Guide

Senoir Tour Guide

Simon Kimani Waithaka is a Professional Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, offering expert wildlife guiding, guest care, and destination knowledge for tailor-made safari experiences across East Africa.

15+ yrsEnglishSwahili
Patrick Maranga — Senior Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Patrick Maranga

Guide

Senior Safari Guide

Patrick Maranga is a Senior Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, offering expert wildlife guiding, destination knowledge, and personalized guest care on tailor-made safari experiences across East Africa.

16+ yrsEnglishSwahili
Ken Waihenya — Professional Mountain Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Ken Waihenya

Guide

Professional Mountain Guide

Ken Waihenya is a Mountain Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, helping travelers enjoy safe, scenic, and memorable trekking experiences across East Africa. He brings strong outdoor guiding, route awareness, guest care, and adventure travel support to mountain journeys and safari extensions.

15+ yrsEnglishSwahili
Edward Mathu — Professional Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Edward Mathu

Guide

Professional Safari Guide

Edward Mathu is a Professional Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, offering knowledgeable wildlife guiding, warm guest care, and personalized safari experiences across East Africa.

12+ yrsEnglishSwahili

Our Own Fleet

Travel in our own 4×4 safari vehicles

We own and maintain our fleet — custom-built Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, charging, fridges and window seats for every guest. No sub-contracted transport.

4×4 Safari Land Cruiser — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

4×4 Safari Land Cruiser

Toyota 78 Series — Game Drive Specialist

7 - 8 guestsGuaranteed window seatUSB charging portsCool box
4×4 Safari Van — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

4×4 Safari Van

Toyota HiAce Custom — Budget-Friendly Explorer

6–7 guestsPop-up roof hatchSliding windowsUSB charging ports
Open-Sided Land Cruiser — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Open-Sided Land Cruiser

Photographer's Dream — Unobstructed Views

4–6 guestsFully open sidesTiered seatingBean bag supports
Overland Safari Truck — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Overland Safari Truck

Group Expedition Vehicle — Multi-Country Adventures

12–24 guestsElevated seatingOnboard kitchenCamping storage
Mini Bus / Rosa Bus — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Mini Bus / Rosa Bus

Rosa / Coaster — Large Group Transfers

15–30 guestsAir-conditionedReclining seatsLarge luggage compartment
Land Cruiser Prado / V8 — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Land Cruiser Prado / V8

Luxury Transfer — VIP Experience

4–6 guestsLeather interiorPowerful A/C4WD suspension

Verified Reviews

What travellers actually say

Real, verified reviews synced directly from TripAdvisor and Google — not testimonials we wrote ourselves.

Rimma Muchnik
Rimma Muchnik

We had an amazing experience on the Maasai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid-Range Safari with Imara Africa Safaris. Booking and communication were smooth, professional, and hassle-free from beginning to end. The itinerary was exceptionally well organized, giving us plenty of time to enjoy each destination without feeling rushed. Our guide, Simone, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always made sure we had the best wildlife-viewing opportunities. His experience and sharp eye helped us spot an incredible variety of animals and birds. During our safari, we saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, African buffalo, rhinoceroses, hippos, hyenas, thousands of wildebeest crossing during the spectacular Great Migration, gazelles, impalas, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles, ostriches, majestic eagles, vultures, and many other colorful bird species. Witnessing the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara was truly breathtaking and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We also enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, which added a wonderful variety to the safari. The accommodations selected by Imara Africa Safaris were excellent. Every hotel and lodge was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with great food and friendly staff, making it easy to relax after exciting days of game drives. This safari exceeded all of our expectations. From the excellent planning and comfortable accommodations to the incredible wildlife encounters and exceptional guiding, everything was first class. I highly recommend Imara Africa Safaris and the Maasai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid-Range Safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.

Safari photo from Rimma Muchnik's review
949rimmam
949rimmam
Brooklyn, New York

Maasai Mara+ Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid Range Safari

Here’s an expanded and more engaging version of your review: Booking and communication with Imara Africa Safaris were smooth, professional, and hassle-free from beginning to end. The itinerary was exceptionally well organized, allowing us to experience the best of Kenya’s incredible wildlife and landscapes without feeling rushed. Our guide, Simone, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always made sure we were comfortable and in the best position to observe wildlife. His expertise helped us spot an amazing variety of animals and birds. During our safari, we saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalo, rhinoceroses, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest, gazelles, antelopes, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles, ostriches, eagles, vultures, and many other beautiful bird species. The highlight of the trip was witnessing the spectacular Great Migration, which was truly breathtaking and an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience. The accommodations selected by Imara Africa Safaris were excellent. Every hotel and lodge was comfortable, clean, and offered wonderful hospitality, making the journey even more enjoyable after exciting days of game drives. This safari exceeded all of our expectations. I highly recommend Imara Africa Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organized, unforgettable safari adventure with exceptional service, expert guides, and incredible wildlife viewing.

Safari photo from 949rimmam's review
Kristian Reyes
Kristian Reyes

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!

Safari photo from Kristian Reyes's review
BackPacker325405
BackPacker325405
Dublin, Tri-Valley, California

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!

Safari photo from BackPacker325405's review

No reseller. You book direct with the operator.

Many safari sites are agents that pass your trip (and your money) to a third party, adding a markup and a layer between you and the people on the ground. Imara Africa Safaris is the operator — we own the vehicles, employ the guides and run the safaris ourselves.

You deal directly with the team running your safari
No agent markup inflating your price
Our own guides and our own 4×4 fleet
One accountable point of contact, start to finish
Faster answers and on-the-ground problem solving
KATO bonded — your payments are protected
We were born and raised here, and we guide here. When you message us, you reach the same people who plan your route, brief your guide and pick up the phone if anything changes on the ground. That's the difference between booking a package and booking with the people who run it.
The Imara Africa Safaris Team, Nairobi-based safari operators
The Imara Africa Safaris Team
Nairobi-based safari operators

Ready-Made Itineraries

Popular Kenya safari itineraries

Popular starting points — every itinerary is fully customisable to your dates, pace and budget.

Kenya Safari FAQ

Your Kenya safari questions, answered

Safety, visas, best time, park fees, tipping, children and payments — the things travellers ask us most.

Yes. Kenya is one of Africa's most established safari destinations, hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. You travel in purpose-built 4×4s with trained, licensed guides, stay in vetted lodges and camps, and follow simple park rules. We monitor conditions continuously and provide 24/7 support throughout your trip.

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