Imara Africa Safaris
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Imara Africa Safaris offers you a wholesome and wide-range into the wonders of Africa’s amazing diverse nature, wildlife, history and cultural heritage. An Africa Safari arranged by Imara Africa is lifetime experience.
Nairobi, Kenya
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Joanna P
Bolton, UK1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
We arranged our safari with Lewis and Imara Africa via WhatsApp where Lewis sent me lots of links for various places, helped me choose dates, pick up and drop off places etc.
We decided on a pick up from our hotel in Nairobi where all of the staff met us with the private vehicle and our driver James. We drove to Amboseli National Park where we stayed for 1 night at the Elewana Tortilis Camp with food and drink included. The drive into the park itself was amazing and we saw lots of animals. We then had another safari drive later in the afternoon.
The following morning we drove to Tsavo West and Salt Lick Lodge where we were staying for 2 nights and again a game drive on the way in and another one in the afternoon.
On the second day we had a full day game drive in Tsavo East and the following morning James drove us to Mombasa where we were flying to Zanzibar.
James was an amazing driver and we saw all of the big 5 while we were there. He made sure we had plenty of water in the truck and got us to each place safely. Lewis of course made sure everything was arranged in advance so checking in was smooth and our accommodation was amazing!
I will be planning another safari for the Masai Mara and I have no hesitation in using Imara Africa Safaris.
We decided on a pick up from our hotel in Nairobi where all of the staff met us with the private vehicle and our driver James. We drove to Amboseli National Park where we stayed for 1 night at the Elewana Tortilis Camp with food and drink included. The drive into the park itself was amazing and we saw lots of animals. We then had another safari drive later in the afternoon.
The following morning we drove to Tsavo West and Salt Lick Lodge where we were staying for 2 nights and again a game drive on the way in and another one in the afternoon.
On the second day we had a full day game drive in Tsavo East and the following morning James drove us to Mombasa where we were flying to Zanzibar.
James was an amazing driver and we saw all of the big 5 while we were there. He made sure we had plenty of water in the truck and got us to each place safely. Lewis of course made sure everything was arranged in advance so checking in was smooth and our accommodation was amazing!
I will be planning another safari for the Masai Mara and I have no hesitation in using Imara Africa Safaris.
Written December 5, 2024
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Diane H
Spain6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
What a great company - had a great trip with Lewis and his team. They even told the lodge it was our wedding anniversary and they had Masai sing to us and give us a cake making it very special. Would not hesitate to recommend Imara Africa Safaris
Many thanks
Diane and Andy Heston - Spain
Many thanks
Diane and Andy Heston - Spain
Written September 24, 2024
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Tina
California17 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had a fabulous experience with very attentive service from start to finish. My husband and I set up a private tour and worked with the company’s owner, Lewis, to tailor it to our preferences. Throughout the planning process we received timely, informative feedback. The trip was fabulous…..we especially appreciated our Kenyan guide, Patrick. He was knowledgeable, funny, an expert driver on and off the tarmac and responsive to our requests. Use Imara Africa if you want great value and incredible service!
Written October 31, 2024
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Passport126757
20 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
Great safari tour with professional driver. Everything was organised upfront and the trip was stress free.
The driver knew very well all the parks and how to best spot the wildlife, while providing interesting insights yet respecting the animals.
Definitely recommended!
The driver knew very well all the parks and how to best spot the wildlife, while providing interesting insights yet respecting the animals.
Definitely recommended!
Written March 22, 2025
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Tiff
Westbrook, ME132 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We LOVED our experience with Imara Africa tour group. I contacted them looking for a specific date and location and they worked with me to create a great itinerary! I always received a professional email response within a day.
Tour day was WONDERFUL! We had a private driver and guide to take us out to a spice farm, then into Stone Town. The guide walked with us through Stone town and was knowledgeable about the area and history. He walked us back to our hotel after to be sure we didn't get lost.
Tour day was WONDERFUL! We had a private driver and guide to take us out to a spice farm, then into Stone Town. The guide walked with us through Stone town and was knowledgeable about the area and history. He walked us back to our hotel after to be sure we didn't get lost.
Written May 29, 2024
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Mandy H
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Feb 2025 • Couples
We chose this safari as it was our first one and the itinerary looked great. We had the option to go other places if we wanted but we were happy with original.
We visited 4 different reserves which gave us a variety of experiences and ranges of wildlife.
Lewis and Jessie, our driver, were superb. Jessie navigated the tracks and could spot an animal which we couldn't see.
We wanted to upgrade our vehicle but if you upgrade your accommodation you also get the vehicle included, which we did. This meant it was just the 2 of us and were able to move around and stand on all seats to get amazing views, I am only 5tf.
Lewis took loads of fantastic photos and videos which were amazing.
Best trip ever, thoroughly recommend it.
We visited 4 different reserves which gave us a variety of experiences and ranges of wildlife.
Lewis and Jessie, our driver, were superb. Jessie navigated the tracks and could spot an animal which we couldn't see.
We wanted to upgrade our vehicle but if you upgrade your accommodation you also get the vehicle included, which we did. This meant it was just the 2 of us and were able to move around and stand on all seats to get amazing views, I am only 5tf.
Lewis took loads of fantastic photos and videos which were amazing.
Best trip ever, thoroughly recommend it.
Written February 26, 2025
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Carol B
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We had an amazing experience. We are seniors and had some concerns before our tour. Lewis reassured us and we are so happy we chose Imara Safari Tours. . Patrick. our guide took very good care of us. We now have new friends and we hope to return to Kenya
Written May 29, 2024
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Shawn2nd
Leipzig, Germany8 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Luis, Patrick, and Ian were absolutely flawless during our time with them. They made us feel like family from the beginning, and were always willing to go above and beyond to accommodate any needs or questions we may have had. We were able to see so many animals in the two parks we visited, and when it was allowed, we had opportunities to get quite close to the animals to just be able to admire them and get amazing photos.
Thank you so much to you three for making this experience for my family and I unforgettable. Imara Africa Safaris has my fully recommendation, don't look any further, and just book with them!
Thank you so much to you three for making this experience for my family and I unforgettable. Imara Africa Safaris has my fully recommendation, don't look any further, and just book with them!
Written June 7, 2024
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Yu-Lin Y
Seattle, WA15 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
My GF and I did a 4 day trip with Lewis around the Kenyan Great Lakes region. From the moment we reached out to Lewis, we felt that we should go with Imara safaris as we found him to be extremely responsive and attentive. Lewis took great care accommodating a rather complex and non-standard itinerary to fit in everything we were interested in seeing in a short time period of time.
Lewis made the planning process very streamlined by offering us curated experiences, taking care of bookings and park fees, and working with us to understand what we would enjoy.
During the trip itself, Lewis and our driver, Patrick, were extremely professional and always showed up on time. They made themselves very accessible in case we needed anything and accommodated a last-minute change to our flight.
We are especially grateful to Patrick for navigating extremely challenging driving conditions between Naivasha and Nairobi, we feel he saved our lives with his expertise on multiple occasions.
I would recommend going with Imara safaris for your Kenya adventure, these folks will make sure that you arrive where you need to go and have a great experience tailored to your interests.
Lewis made the planning process very streamlined by offering us curated experiences, taking care of bookings and park fees, and working with us to understand what we would enjoy.
During the trip itself, Lewis and our driver, Patrick, were extremely professional and always showed up on time. They made themselves very accessible in case we needed anything and accommodated a last-minute change to our flight.
We are especially grateful to Patrick for navigating extremely challenging driving conditions between Naivasha and Nairobi, we feel he saved our lives with his expertise on multiple occasions.
I would recommend going with Imara safaris for your Kenya adventure, these folks will make sure that you arrive where you need to go and have a great experience tailored to your interests.
Written January 22, 2024
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Laura M
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing time with Imara Africa safaris. They were easy to communicate with before the trip, always answered quickly. They were also open to changes to the itinerary. We wanted to visit a place that they didn't offer ready safaris, and Imara Africa safaris organised everything smoothly. I had a food allergy request, and they took care of that well.
They were welcoming us at the airport, and took care of us from the start until the end of our trip, they even gave us a ride to the airport in the middle of the night. Everyone (Lewis, Wendy, Patrick and Brian) were so kind and genuine. Also Patrick, who was our driver, was probably the best driver I've seen. We didn't get stuck in the mud once, although it was the end of the rainy season. With the little van that we were in, Patrick got us to places I was sure were impossible. Also he was very knowledgeable about the animals and the birds. He even had some bird and mammal books in the car that we could also look through. He worked hard that we saw the big five, and at the same time he didn't overlook the "smaller" species, but told us about starlings and always stopped to show us new species of animals.
The safari itinerary was two nights at Masai Mara, two nights at Kakamega rainforest (our addition), one night at Lake Nakuru, one night at Lake Naivasha and two nights at Amboseli. If I would now make a new itinerary for a Kenyan safari, I would go to Masai Mara for two nights, and after spend two nights at Kakamega, which was the most beautiful place. After that, one night in Nakuru, and then I would skip Lake Naivasha. Although the walking tour was nice, the scenery was maybe too similar to Nakuru. Also I would only spend one night in Amboseli, because the park is quite small. The two nights "saved" I would spend in Tsavo national parks.
Some things were a bit misleading in the original quote that we got, for example the quote said that non-alcoholic drinks would be included, but we still had to pay for non-alcoholic drinks in every hotel where we stayed. I hope they fix this to the future quotes. Also in the quote there was a photo of a sundowner experience in Amboseli national park which was of a jeep somewhere that looked like the inside of the national park, it looked like it was a game drive during sunset. But the sundowner we got at Amboseli sentrim lodge was drinks at a hotel terrace facing Kilimanjaro. A nice experience but not what I was expecting. So I hope that there would be more info about what certain experiences include.
The best parts of this safari was seeing so many animals right at the start in Masai Mara national reserve, the whole of the Kakamega rainforest experience. The Rondo retreat where we stayed was perfect, the guided walks in the rainforest where unforgettable. Our rainforest guide, Wycliff, was great. The end of the safari was also memorable, with huge herds of elefants in Amboseli national park.
All in all we had a great time, I'm really happy that we chose Imara Africa safaris as our safari company, and if I go to Kenya again, will certainly ask them.
They were welcoming us at the airport, and took care of us from the start until the end of our trip, they even gave us a ride to the airport in the middle of the night. Everyone (Lewis, Wendy, Patrick and Brian) were so kind and genuine. Also Patrick, who was our driver, was probably the best driver I've seen. We didn't get stuck in the mud once, although it was the end of the rainy season. With the little van that we were in, Patrick got us to places I was sure were impossible. Also he was very knowledgeable about the animals and the birds. He even had some bird and mammal books in the car that we could also look through. He worked hard that we saw the big five, and at the same time he didn't overlook the "smaller" species, but told us about starlings and always stopped to show us new species of animals.
The safari itinerary was two nights at Masai Mara, two nights at Kakamega rainforest (our addition), one night at Lake Nakuru, one night at Lake Naivasha and two nights at Amboseli. If I would now make a new itinerary for a Kenyan safari, I would go to Masai Mara for two nights, and after spend two nights at Kakamega, which was the most beautiful place. After that, one night in Nakuru, and then I would skip Lake Naivasha. Although the walking tour was nice, the scenery was maybe too similar to Nakuru. Also I would only spend one night in Amboseli, because the park is quite small. The two nights "saved" I would spend in Tsavo national parks.
Some things were a bit misleading in the original quote that we got, for example the quote said that non-alcoholic drinks would be included, but we still had to pay for non-alcoholic drinks in every hotel where we stayed. I hope they fix this to the future quotes. Also in the quote there was a photo of a sundowner experience in Amboseli national park which was of a jeep somewhere that looked like the inside of the national park, it looked like it was a game drive during sunset. But the sundowner we got at Amboseli sentrim lodge was drinks at a hotel terrace facing Kilimanjaro. A nice experience but not what I was expecting. So I hope that there would be more info about what certain experiences include.
The best parts of this safari was seeing so many animals right at the start in Masai Mara national reserve, the whole of the Kakamega rainforest experience. The Rondo retreat where we stayed was perfect, the guided walks in the rainforest where unforgettable. Our rainforest guide, Wycliff, was great. The end of the safari was also memorable, with huge herds of elefants in Amboseli national park.
All in all we had a great time, I'm really happy that we chose Imara Africa safaris as our safari company, and if I go to Kenya again, will certainly ask them.
Written December 14, 2023
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