In the Field

The guides who drive your safari.

Name: Imara Africa Safaris — Company & Catalog Statistics
Creator: Imara Africa Safaris
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

KPSGA-certified naturalists, regional specialists and long-time field guides. Every Imara safari is led by someone who has spent years reading wild ground — meet the people behind the wheel.

6 guidesup to 20+ yrs in the field2 languages

15+ yrs

Simon Kimani Waithaka

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.

Big FiveCulturePhotography

English · Swahili15 certs

16+ yrs

Patrick Maranga

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.

Wildlife SafarisGame DrivesBig Five Tracking

English · Swahili14 certs

15+ yrs

Ken Waihenya

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.

Mount Kenya TrekkingMountain GuidingEast Africa Mountain Treks

English · Swahili10 certs

12+ yrs

Edward Mathu

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.

Wildlife SafarisGame DrivesBig Five Tracking

English · Swahili17 certs

17+ yrs

Antony Kimondo

African Safari Guide

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

Wildlife SafarisGame DrivesBig Five Tracking

English · Swahili17 certs

20+ yrs

Isaac Wambugu

Senoir Tour Guide

Isaac Wambugu is a Senior Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris with over 20 years of professional guiding experience. Known for his deep wildlife knowledge, destination expertise, and calm guest care, Isaac helps travelers enjoy safe, meaningful, and unforgettable safari experiences across East Africa.

Wildlife SafarisBig Five TrackingGame Drives

English · Swahili17 certs

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