3-Day Fly-in Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi

Anna Bartko/August 2026

We have just returned from an incredible week-long safari in Kenya with our family, and we cannot recommend Imara Africa Safaris highly enough. From our very first interaction, Susan was exceptionally attentive, responsive, and professional. As a large family with a relatively limited budget, we were concerned that our dream safari might not be possible, but Susan went above and beyond to create an itinerary that met our expectations while staying within budget. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every request was handled promptly and efficiently. A special mention must go to our guide, Simon, who was simply outstanding. His knowledge of the wildlife, nature, and local culture was remarkable, and he made every effort to accommodate our wishes and ensure we had the best possible experience. He was patient, attentive, and always eager to share his expertise. Most importantly, our children absolutely adored him, and he played a huge part in making this trip so memorable for our entire family. The whole experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, filled with unforgettable moments and amazing wildlife encounters. We could not have wished for a better-organized safari or a more dedicated team. Thank you, Susan, Simon, and everyone at Imara Africa Safaris for making our dream come true. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering a safari in Kenya. It was simply wonderful.

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Larissa Kimmer/August 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Safari Adventure of a Lifetime with Imara Africa Safaris From the very beginning, the booking and planning experience with Cate was absolutely exceptional. Over the course of eight months, she was incredibly helpful, attentive, and responsive to every question I had. She provided detailed information about packing, travel authorizations, vaccinations, and everything else I needed to feel fully prepared for my trip. During the planning process, I mentioned that this safari would take place around my birthday and casually asked if one of the lodges might be able to provide a dessert. What happened exceeded anything I could have imagined. Cate went completely above and beyond to make my birthday unforgettable. Every lodge I stayed at surprised me with something special, including birthday cakes, singing, dancing, roses, and even "Happy Birthday" beautifully spelled out on my bed. When I first arrived, Imara Africa Safaris surprised me with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and a bottle of wine. It was such a thoughtful and touching gesture. This was not only a birthday I will never forget, but a safari experience I will cherish forever. I am truly blown away by the thought, care, and attention that went into planning every detail of this trip. Cate designed an incredible itinerary that included multiple destinations and a wide variety of activities, making every day exciting and unique. From game drives and boat rides to bicycling, hiking, and even a breathtaking hot air balloon ride, every experience added something special to the adventure. The safari itself was made even more amazing thanks to my guide and driver, Paul. As a solo traveler, safety was very important to me, and Paul made sure I felt comfortable and secure throughout the entire journey. He is an outstanding driver, an incredibly knowledgeable guide, and one of the kindest people I have ever met. Paul knew exactly where to go to maximize wildlife sightings and worked tirelessly to help me find all the animals I dreamed of seeing. Thanks to him, I saw the Big Five, along with many other incredible animals. One of the most exciting moments was watching a cheetah and a giraffe cross directly in front of our Land Cruiser. Another unforgettable experience was when Paul found a lioness napping and positioned us perfectly for an up-close view. It felt surreal, as though she was there just for me, with no other vehicles around despite it being a busy season. Paul's expertise, patience, and passion for wildlife made every game drive extraordinary. He is truly a world-class safari guide, and I can confidently say he is the best safari driver and guide I could have hoped for. If you are considering a safari in Kenya or Tanzania, I cannot recommend Imara Africa Safaris highly enough. If you're lucky enough to work with Cate for planning and Paul as your safari guide, you're in the very best hands. They turned my dream safari into a reality and created memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Cate, Paul, and the entire Imara Africa Safaris team, for making my birthday safari so incredibly special. This was truly the adventure of a lifetime! 🦁🎂🌍✨

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Anbar2014/August 2026

A dream come true

We have just returned from an incredible week-long safari in Kenya with our family, and we cannot recommend Imara Africa Safaris highly enough. From our very first interaction, Susan was exceptionally attentive, responsive, and professional. As a large family with a relatively limited budget, we were concerned that our dream safari might not be possible, but Susan went above and beyond to create an itinerary that met our expectations while staying within budget. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every request was handled promptly and efficiently. A special mention must go to our guide, Simon, who was simply outstanding. His knowledge of the wildlife, nature, and local culture was remarkable, and he made every effort to accommodate our wishes and ensure we had the best possible experience. He was patient, attentive, and always eager to share his expertise. Most importantly, our children absolutely adored him, and he played a huge part in making this trip so memorable for our entire family. The whole experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, filled with unforgettable moments and amazing wildlife encounters. We could not have wished for a better-organized safari or a more dedicated team. Thank you, Susan, Simon, and everyone at Imara Africa Safaris for making our dream come true. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering a safari in Kenya. It was simply wonderful.

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LKimmer3334/August 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Safari Adventure of a Lifetime with Imara Africa Safaris

From the very beginning, the booking and planning experience with Cate was absolutely exceptional. Over the course of eight months, she was incredibly helpful, attentive, and responsive to every question I had. She provided detailed information about packing, travel authorizations, vaccinations, and everything else I needed to feel fully prepared for my trip. During the planning process, I mentioned that this safari would take place around my birthday and casually asked if one of the lodges might be able to provide a dessert. What happened exceeded anything I could have imagined. Cate went completely above and beyond to make my birthday unforgettable. Every lodge I stayed at surprised me with something special, including birthday cakes, singing, dancing, roses, and even "Happy Birthday" beautifully spelled out on my bed. When I first arrived, Imara Africa Safaris surprised me with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and a bottle of wine. It was such a thoughtful and touching gesture. This was not only a birthday I will never forget, but a safari experience I will cherish forever. I am truly blown away by the thought, care, and attention that went into planning every detail of this trip. Cate designed an incredible itinerary that included multiple destinations and a wide variety of activities, making every day exciting and unique. From game drives and boat rides to bicycling, hiking, and even a breathtaking hot air balloon ride, every experience added something special to the adventure. The safari itself was made even more amazing thanks to my guide and driver, Paul. As a solo traveler, safety was very important to me, and Paul made sure I felt comfortable and secure throughout the entire journey. He is an outstanding driver, an incredibly knowledgeable guide, and one of the kindest people I have ever met. Paul knew exactly where to go to maximize wildlife sightings and worked tirelessly to help me find all the animals I dreamed of seeing. Thanks to him, I saw the Big Five, along with many other incredible animals. One of the most exciting moments was watching a cheetah and a giraffe cross directly in front of our Land Cruiser. Another unforgettable experience was when Paul found a lioness napping and positioned us perfectly for an up-close view. It felt surreal, as though she was there just for me, with no other vehicles around despite it being a busy season. Paul's expertise, patience, and passion for wildlife made every game drive extraordinary. He is truly a world-class safari guide, and I can confidently say he is the best safari driver and guide I could have hoped for. If you are considering a safari in Kenya or Tanzania, I cannot recommend Imara Africa Safaris highly enough. If you're lucky enough to work with Cate for planning and Paul as your safari guide, you're in the very best hands. They turned my dream safari into a reality and created memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Cate, Paul, and the entire Imara Africa Safaris team, for making my birthday safari so incredibly special. This was truly the adventure of a lifetime! 🦁🎂🌍✨

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nanetteg99/August 2026

Unforgettable Honeymoon Safari

Highly recommend Imara Africa Safari! From the first enquiry we sent until the moment we returned home after our 2 weeks safari holiday, Imara team have been outstanding! Everything we asked for, Cate went above and beyond to make sure we get the best and arranged a private experience for just the two of us, within our budget! Jesse,our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional and he made sure we have the best safari views of all the animals. Even through the long drives, he created an enjoyable atmosphere. Our Honeymoon was most definitely one of the most special memories we made and we will definitely return to Kenya and Tanzania!

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Brilliant!

An excellent experience, our guides Edward and Patrick were brilliant. We were a big group with different family subgroups within it which some of the resorts found confusing when organising our rooms. That was the only negative and not the fault of our guides! We were well looked after and had a really good time.

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Rimma Muchnik/August 2026

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.

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Gabriel Shagas/August 2026

Honestly, this is absolutely an amazing tour. Its my first time in Kenya and they were absolutely amazing.

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