Why Travellers Choose Imara

We don't sell package tours. We craft personal journeys around your season, pace, wildlife dreams, comfort level, and budget, then support you with a team that calls East Africa home.

10+

Years Experience

500+

Safaris Delivered

4.9/5

Average Rating

100%

Tailored Itineraries

Our promise, before the itinerary

Six operating principles guide every recommendation we make, from the first route sketch to the final airport transfer.

Expert Local Guides

Certified naturalists and lifelong locals who know the bush intimately — where the leopard sleeps, when the migration crosses, which trail avoids the crowds.

Responsible Tourism

We partner with community conservancies, offset carbon, and choose eco-certified lodges so your safari supports the places you visit.

24/7 Support

A dedicated trip coordinator is available around the clock — before, during, and after your safari — for complete peace of mind.

Best Price Guarantee

Direct lodge partnerships and zero middlemen mean you get premium experiences at the most competitive rates.

Flexible Booking

Free date changes up to 60 days before departure, low deposits, and transparent cancellation terms — life happens, and we adapt.

Financial Protection

Your payments are held in a protected trust account until services are delivered. Licensed and bonded for your security.

A better safari starts before you book

We slow the planning process down just enough to avoid expensive mistakes: wrong camp, wrong month, too many transfers, or a pace that looks fine on paper and exhausting in real life.

We listen first

A safari designer asks about your pace, comfort level, wildlife priorities, food preferences, mobility needs, and budget before suggesting a single lodge.

We design around the season

Routes are built around real-time migration patterns, road conditions, park fees, flight schedules, and quieter conservancy access.

We stay close while you travel

Your guide and Nairobi operations team coordinate transfers, lodge check-ins, route changes, and small surprises from touchdown to departure.

How We're Different

Most safari companies can book beds and vehicles. The real value is knowing what to include, what to skip, and how to protect the whole trip.

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Custom itineraries
Local Kenyan team
Direct lodge rates
24/7 on-trip support
Free date changes
Carbon offset included
No hidden fees
Community conservancy partnerships

Licensed & Recognised

KATOKenya Association of Tour Operators

TRATourism Regulatory Authority

TripAdvisorTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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Custom itineraries

Local Kenyan team

Direct lodge rates

24/7 on-trip support

Free date changes

Carbon offset included

No hidden fees

Community conservancy partnerships

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