Safari8-Day Kenya Big Five Safari
- Track all Big Five in their natural habitat
- Elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop in Amboseli
- Rhino tracking at Lake Nakuru
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East Africa · Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda
Expert-crafted safari packages across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda — from Masai Mara game drives and Serengeti migration to gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Five-star safaris into the wild — and the adventure never stops.
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Years of Experience
Safari experts since 2013
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Happy Travellers
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Countries Covered
Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda
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We craft a bespoke itinerary matched to your budget, travel style, and dream destinations.
We handle every detail — flights, lodges, transfers, guides. You just arrive and explore.
Why Choose Us
Born and based in Nairobi, Imara Africa Safaris is your local expert for unforgettable East African adventures. Every trip is personal — crafted by people who call this wilderness home.
Kenya-born guides with 10+ years in the field. They know where the lions sleep.
We match any comparable offer. Competitive pricing, zero compromise on quality.
Every safari is built from scratch around your dates, budget, and bucket list.
Our Nairobi team is reachable around the clock — before, during, and after your trip.
Real Stories
“From start to finish, Imara Africa Safaris exceeded every expectation. Our guide James was phenomenal — his knowledge of wildlife and passion for conservation made every game drive unforgettable. The lodges were stunning and the whole trip was seamlessly organized. We saw the Big Five within our first two days! Cannot recommend highly enough.”
“I booked the 3-Day Masai Mara Safari and it was the highlight of my entire year. The wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River was something I'll never forget. Lewis and his team were incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. The attention to detail was impressive — everything from the airport pickup to the farewell dinner was perfect.”
“We did the 5-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and it was hands down the most incredible wildlife experience of our lives. Coming face to face with a silverback gorilla family was profoundly moving. The guides were excellent, safety was clearly a priority, and the lodge in Bwindi was charming. Grace from the operations team went above and beyond with our special dietary requirements.”
“We chose Imara for our honeymoon safari and it was the best decision we made. The 6-Day Kenya Wildlife Adventure was perfectly planned — sundowners overlooking the Mara, private bush dinners, and a surprise anniversary cake at our lodge. The elephant herds at Amboseli with Kilimanjaro in the background were breathtaking. Thank you for making our honeymoon unforgettable!”
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Month-by-Month Safari Guide with Live Weather & Migration Tracking
Nairobi-based since 2015 — Kenya is our home. We plan safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda. Pick any month below for on-the-ground expert advice, packing tips, wildlife highlights and cost estimates.

Rains ease late in the month. Kenya lodge deals up to 40% off peak. Migration build-up in the Serengeti is fascinating.
Why Kenya in May
40% off peak Mara rates · Amboseli green season · Lamu Island escape
Suggested Combo · KE + TZ
Catch the Serengeti migration build-up, then Kenya's Mara at huge discounts. End with Lamu or Zanzibar beach. 10–14 days.
Plan this routeMigration Status
Huge herds gathering, beginning the move north toward Grumeti
Best For
Wildlife Active
View all →Packing Tip
Waterproof layers and insect repellent. Rains ease toward month-end. Excellent value — book ahead despite seemingly low season.
Weather Across East Africa
Typicalpartly cloudy · Feels 21°C
Humidity
65%
Wind
12 km/h
Feels
21°C
sunny
Monthly Rainfall
Heavy rains
Huge herds amass before the first crossings
Note: Climate change has shifted migration timing in recent years — actual movement may differ by weeks. Latest updates →
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