By Richard Jasinski·Updated 14 October 2026
Company record · opened 14 October 2026 · every fact dated and sourced · no score · Is this your company? Correct a fact
Imara Africa Safaris is a planner of tailor-made itineraries based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2022, owned by Lewis Munuhe as Director and Owner, with its FAQ giving budget safaris at $150-250, mid-range at $350-600 and luxury at over $1,000 per person per day. The deposit is typically around 30% of the safari cost, no fixed balance deadline is stated, its booking terms charge 10% of package cost more than 60 days before departure and 100% at 14 days or less, and it describes itself as KATO bonded and TRA licensed and audited without giving a bond number. Read on 12 October 2026, Google shows 4.9 from 91 reviews and Trustpilot shows 4.7 from 35 reviews.
Verified 12 October 2026 · Imara Africa Safaris’s own website and booking terms · Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler lists · Google, Trustpilot, SafariBookings and Travelstride
Imara Africa Safaris is on this site because it is one of the 50 African safari planners whose public facts are kept in one table, read the same way for every company. This page gives no score. It shows what is public: what the company’s own website says about who it is, its prices, deposits, cancellation terms and payment protection, its reviews on each platform, and the lists that name it, each with the source and the date it was read. Its own website is imaraafricasafaris.com. To set it beside another company, open that company’s page on this site: the same facts sit in the same order. The scored comparison pages and the best African safari tour companies page use these records.
53 facts about Imara Africa Safaris were read from its own website, the award publishers and the review platforms on 12 October 2026, and every one below says who stated it, where it was read and when. “Not stated on their website” means the right page was read and the fact is not there; “Could not access” means the page would not open; “No profile found” means the platform has no listing. None of the three means the company does not have it. The same form is kept for every safari planner on this site, so each line can be set beside any other company’s. Where a line here differs from an older line on this page, this one, read later, is the current reading.
Trading name and legal entity
Trading name Imara Africa Safaris; legal entity Santa Imara Africa Safaris Limited ('trading as Imara Africa Safaris'), registered in Nairobi, Kenya. The About page also calls it 'Imara Africa Safaris Limited'. Registration number not given in saved text.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Where it is based
Nairobi, Kenya (describes itself as Nairobi-headquartered; contact page office listed as 'Nairobi, Kenya'). Trustindex profile lists HQ address as Spur Mall Ruiru, Kiambu, Nairobi 00100.
Source: Company · contact · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Year founded
2022 (structured data foundingDate 2022; Why Imara page says 'Imara est. 2022'). Same page also says '15+ years Experience - veteran team', and the site footer says '10+ years of expertise', so the claims differ.
Source: Company · why imara · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Owner or parent
Lewis Munuhe, 'Director and Owner' (Founder & Director). Team pages also list Wendy Muri as Marketing Director and Safari Curator; one customer review on the reviews page calls Wendy 'the owner'. No parent company named.
Source: Company · team · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
What it is
Planner: tailor-made itineraries drafted for each client ('no package tours'); says it designs and runs its own safaris and books direct ('no resellers'). No own camps or lodges mentioned.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Team
Team page states '8 team' and '6 guides'. Only a few are named in the saved text: Lewis Munuhe (Founder & Director), Simon Kimani Waithaka (senior guide); Wendy Muri (Marketing Director and Safari Curator) is named on the family and Kenya packages pages. Other names are not in the saved text.
Source: Company · team · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Where it sells
Phone/WhatsApp +254768540150 and +254727824323; email [email protected]; one office, Nairobi, Kenya (hours Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-14:00 EAT). Prices quoted in USD. No US or UK phone line, office or currency stated.
Source: Company · contact · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
In its own words
'A thoughtful planning partner for travellers who want East Africa done properly: every route, every lodge, every detail' - every itinerary drafted from a blank page, 100% tailor-made, Nairobi-based and locally owned.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Response time and named planner
Replies 'within minutes' (about and contact pages; contact page says during business hours, WhatsApp monitored around the clock). Other pages differ: terms page 'we reply within 24 hours', bespoke page 'usually within hours, always within one business day', footer 'Response within 2 hours'. Named planner: bespoke page says 'a single, named safari designer owns your trip'; how-we-plan says one coordinator stays assigned; director says he personally reads every itinerary request.
Source: Company · contact · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
4.9 from 91 reviews (listing: Imara Africa Safaris, Ruiru, Kenya)
Source: Independent source · Google business listing · by hand · 12 Oct 2026
Trustpilot
4.7 rating, 35 reviews (claimed profile since February 2024). Newest review date shown in the saved snippet: Feb 16, 2026 (only 4 reviews displayed; Dec 22 2025, Feb 3 2026, Nov 10 2025, Feb 16 2026).
Source: Independent source · Trustpilot · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Tripadvisor
Company's own pages state Tripadvisor 5.0 from 103 reviews ('Excellent on Tripadvisor'). Footer text says 'TripAdvisor rated 4.9/5' and Why Imara says 'Average rating 4.9, TripAdvisor + Google', so the company's own figures differ. Newest review date not shown. Not read on Tripadvisor itself.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Trustindex
5.0 rating from 1 review (verified company profile, claimed). The single review is dated 2023.03.12 and posted under the name 'lewis munuhe'. Trustindex lists review sources: Facebook, Google, Tripadvisor, Trustindex. It is a collector, so these are not separate independent reviews.
Source: Independent source · Trustindex · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Where it asks clients to leave reviews
Its reviews page links to Trustpilot (public profile), Facebook and SafariBookings (safaribookings.com/reviews/p5264), and a Google review link (g.page/r/CSSn2y9cAMG3EAI/review); also shows Tripadvisor and Google ratings. Says 'Click any platform to read or leave a review.'
Source: Company · reviews · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Every award, 2024 to 2026
Not stated on their website: no awards stated in the saved pages (no awards page among them; searched for 'award' with no hits).
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Advisors on named lists
Not stated on their website: no advisor lists or publisher rankings stated in the saved pages.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Certifications
KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators) bonded member and TRA (Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya) licensed; no dates or numbers in saved text (certificate and member number are behind a 'view certificate' click). Also mentions 'eco-certified camps' without naming a scheme; guide Simon holds KPSGA, TRA guide licence and Red Cross first aid. No B Corp or similar stated.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Prices published
Yes. Listed safaris show 'From $X/person' prices: safaris page lists 35 safaris; country pages show Kenya 27, Tanzania 9, Uganda 3 safaris; Rwanda 0 (tailor-made only, no price). Individual itinerary pages are not in the saved pages. Duration pages also list 'From' prices: 3-day 8 safaris (from $946 to $2,650 per person), 4-day 3 (from $1,085 to $3,500), 5-day 2 (from $1,105 to $2,634), 6-day 3 (from $1,550 to $3,556), 7-day 4 (from $1,972 to $4,509), 8-day 7 (from $2,047 to $6,500); 27 priced safaris across these six pages. The 12-day page says no 12-day safaris are listed (custom quote). The 10-day and 14-day pages are not in the saved pages.
Source: Company · 3 day, 4 day, 5 day, 6 day, 7 day, 8 day, 12 day · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Priced example trips
(1) 5-Day Midrange Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, 5 days/4 nights, from $1,105 per person, full board; includes transfers, guide, meals, park fees; highlights Big Five, hot air balloon safari, boat safari; season not stated. (2) 6-Day Luxury Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru and Masai Mara, 5 nights, from $2,722 per person, full board; includes guide, transfers, meals, stays; season not stated. (3) 7-Day Great Migration River Crossing Safari, Tanzania: Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, 6 nights, from $2,140 per person, full board; includes transfers, guide, meals, park fees; timed for July-October.
Source: Company · safaris · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Price per person per day
Several ranges on its pages. FAQ: budget $150-250, mid-range $350-600, luxury over $1,000 per person per day. Cost calculator FAQ: budget $150-250, mid-range $300-450, luxury $500-900+. Kenya packages page: mid-range $250-450, luxury $500-900, ultra-luxury $1,000+. Family page: mid-range $280-450, luxury $500-850, ultra-luxury $900+ per adult per day. Luxury safaris page: typical luxury roughly $600-$1,100 per person per day; cost guide entry luxury $600-$800, premier luxury $850-$1,100, bridging ultra-luxury $1,200+ per day (per person, sharing).
Minimum spend
Not stated on their website: no minimum spend stated. Nearby: enquiry form budget bands start at $1k-2k per person; bespoke page says 'typical from $5k per person'; cheapest published 'from' price on the cost calculator is $946 per person (Kenya).
Source: Company · contact · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
What the price includes
Yes, listed. Cost calculator FAQ: packages typically include accommodation, park and conservancy fees, private 4x4 with professional guide, meals as specified, and transfers; excluded: international flights, visas, tips, personal extras. Safari listings show 'Includes Transfers, Guide, Meals, Park Fees/Stays'. Kenya packages page says flights, premium drinks, balloon safaris and tips are typically extra. Terms say the company is 'not obliged to provide detailed cost breakdowns'. Luxury safaris page: prices per person per day, sharing, include private game drives, expert guiding, conservancy and park fees, accommodation and most meals; light-aircraft flights are usually additional ('we itemise every cost, including inter-camp flights'). Luxury listings show 'Includes Transfers, Guide, Meals, Stays/Park Fees' and 'Full Board'.
Source: Company · luxury · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Deposit
Typically around 30% of the safari cost at booking; not fixed, varies by safari type and is agreed with the safari curator. Gorilla permits are paid in full at booking (About FAQs page). Deposit refundable for 30 days after booking less non-refundable supplier costs (FAQ).
Source: Company · safari booking terms · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Balance due
No fixed number of days stated, and pages differ. Booking terms: by default the balance is collected on arrival in Kenya (or earlier if the client prefers). FAQ and family/Kenya pages: balance due 'before departure' / 'before travel'. Financial protection page: pay any time before arrival or on arrival in Nairobi, 'no fixed deadline'.
Source: Company · safari booking terms · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Cancellation charges
Booking terms: more than 60 days before 10% of package cost; 31-60 days 25%; 15-30 days 50%; 14 days or less 100%; no-show no refund. 9-month travel credit if cancelled 40+ days before departure. Supplier penalties and an admin fee may apply; refunds within about six weeks. Deposit refundable for 30 days after booking less non-refundable supplier costs. The general FAQ says something different: 60+ days full refund minus small admin fee, 30-60 days may incur 50%, within 30 days may be non-refundable. Refund Policy page (last updated June 2026) restates the scale as refunds: 61+ days 90% back; 31-60 days 75%; 15-30 days 50%; 14 days or less none; no-show none. Non-refundable once lodged: gorilla and chimpanzee permits, international and charter flights, certain park and conservancy fees, exclusive-use camps, single-supplement lodge nights and some peak-season bookings, and the 3.5% card surcharge. Written notice sets the tier; tier confirmed within 24 hours (excluding weekends); travel insurance recommended, not mandatory.
Source: Company · refund policy · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
How client payments are protected
Own wording: 'KATO bonded, TRA licensed and audited'; 'supplier-failure protection in writing' (rebooks an equivalent or better lodge, camp or airline at no extra cost); AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover included in East Africa; online card payments via Pesapal, DPO, Flutterwave or Paystack. On ceasing trading: says KATO and TRA 'require members to maintain financial standards and offer protections' and will share registration details on request. No bond number, scheme name beyond KATO, amount, or which clients/parts of the trip are covered appears in the saved text.
Source: Company · financial protection · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Currencies and card fees
Prices in US dollars (USD) unless otherwise agreed in writing; currency-fluctuation adjustments may apply. Card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) carries a 3.5% surcharge described as the bank's processing fee; bank transfer has no surcharge (client pays own bank charges); M-Pesa and pay-on-arrival also offered. Only Kenyan bank accounts are held.
Source: Company · safari booking terms · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
24-hour contact while travelling
Yes. Phone/WhatsApp +254768540150 printed; 'we're available 24/7 on WhatsApp and email'; 24/7 Nairobi operations desk; contact card with guide's WhatsApp and emergency numbers given to clients.
Source: Company · contact · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
How the company is paid
Not stated whether it earns a planning fee or lodge commission. Nearby: 'Lodges chosen for character, not commission'; 'Direct partnerships, no middlemen'; free quote and no deposit to plan.
Source: Company · team · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Price against booking direct
Does not explicitly say it matches lodge rates or passes on lodge offers. Claims a 'Best-price guarantee' (home page) and 'Direct partnerships, no middlemen' versus 'wholesale rates with broker mark-ups'; 'one quote, all-in'.
Source: Company · why imara · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Licences and registrations
KATO bonded member and TRA licensed operator (Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya); Santa Imara Africa Safaris Limited registered in Nairobi. No licence or member numbers appear in the saved text (shown only on a clickable certificate). Guides: KPSGA certified, TRA licensed guide.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
African countries it plans
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, plus Zanzibar. Destinations page: Kenya 22 parks, Tanzania 11, Uganda 9, Rwanda 3 (45 destinations).
Source: Company · destinations · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Own offices or staff in Africa
Nairobi office and Nairobi operations desk named; no offices or staff named in other African countries. Trustindex lists HQ at Spur Mall Ruiru, Kiambu, Nairobi.
Source: Company · contact · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
How it books on the ground
Says it books direct with lodges ('Direct partnerships, no middlemen'; 'we design and run your safari ourselves'). Booking terms refer to 'partners' and 'suppliers' without naming a local partner company. Does not state whether Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda are run by its own staff or a local partner.
Source: Company · why imara · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Own camps or vehicles
No own camps or lodges stated. Vehicles: private pop-top Land Cruiser with own KPSGA-certified guide, backup vehicle within 2 hours; whether vehicles are owned is not stated.
Source: Company · kenya safari packages · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking offered in Uganda (Bwindi and Mgahinga) and Rwanda (Volcanoes NP); FAQ says permits $800 Uganda and $1,500 Rwanda per person (Uganda page says it quotes the current official rate). Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale (Uganda) and Nyungwe (Rwanda); Mahale (Tanzania) is listed as a key park. No gorilla trekking in Tanzania.
Source: Company · faq · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Beach add-ons
Zanzibar (13 safaris listed, beach holiday itineraries); Kenya coast Diani, Watamu, Malindi and Lamu mentioned as combinations. Seychelles, Mauritius and Mozambique not mentioned.
Source: Company · tanzania · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Africa only, or other regions too
East Africa only: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar; no other regions shown.
Source: Company · destinations · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Family trips
Yes, Kenya Family Safari page: sample 'Easy First Family Safari' 5 days from about $1,300 per person (7 and 10 day tabs exist but their text is not in the saved pages); price guide per adult per day: mid-range $280-450, luxury $500-850, ultra-luxury $900+; children free under 3 or about 50% at many lodges.
Source: Company · kenya family safari · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Minimum child age
No fixed minimum for safaris: family page says 'Ages 0+ welcome'; About FAQs say most parks welcome children of all ages; gorilla trekking requires guests to be 15+; main FAQ says some walking safaris and camps have minimum ages (typically 6-12).
Source: Company · faqs · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Teenagers and multigenerational trips
Stated. Family page: 'teens can join almost every adult activity', ages 5-12 the sweet spot; About page mentions a 'multi-generational family lodge journey'; bespoke page lists 'Family & multi-generational' with interconnecting suites and private guides; ultra-luxury exclusive-use villas described as 'ideal for multi-generation trips'. No named example itinerary.
Source: Company · kenya family safari · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Honeymoon trips
Could not access: honeymoon trips offered as tailor-made (e.g. 'private honeymoon traversing the Mara to Zanzibar' on About; 'Honeymoon' style on the bespoke planner). The dedicated honeymoon pages (/kenya-honeymoon-safari, /safaris/honeymoon) are not in the saved pages, so published honeymoon itineraries could not be read.
Source: Company · not recorded · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Solo travellers
Not stated on their website: no single supplement policy stated. Nearby: About mentions a 'single-traveller deep-dive' trip; enquiry form has a 'Solo' option; FAQ lists 'single-supplement lodge nights' as a non-refundable supplier cost.
Source: Company · about · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Older travellers and limited mobility
Planning brief asks about 'mobility needs' and fitness level; special requests including accessibility must be communicated at booking. No dedicated guidance for older travellers or limited mobility.
Source: Company · how we plan · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
First safari
Yes. Kenya packages page: 'For a first Kenya safari, 7 days is the sweet spot' and a 5-day 'Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Express' described as 'a short, high-impact first safari'; family page 'Easy First Family Safari'; destinations FAQ names Masai Mara and Serengeti as perfect for first-timers.
Source: Company · kenya safari packages · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Private guide and vehicle
Stated as standard: Kenya packages page says every itinerary is private with 'your own guide and 4x4 Land Cruiser, every day, just for your group'; bespoke page says private guides and vehicles. Exception: small-group departures exist (see F52).
Source: Company · kenya safari packages · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Exclusive-use camps and villas
Offered: bespoke page cites 'exclusive-use villas' and 'exclusive-use camps' for private groups and milestone trips; family page mentions exclusive-use villas and conservancies in ultra-luxury; Laikipia exclusive-use houses mentioned. No named property.
Source: Company · bespoke luxury safari · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Small-group departures
Yes: 'small-group departures (max 8 guests) on select routes' (About FAQs). Elsewhere says 'no package tours' and every trip is private; group/corporate trips of 4 to 40+ guests also offered (main FAQ).
Source: Company · faqs · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Who guides the trip
Its own guides: team page lists 6 guides, KPSGA-certified, 'Every Imara safari is led by someone who has spent at least a decade' in the field; named guides in reviews (Simon, Tony, Patrick). Bespoke page also mentions private guides.
Source: Company · team · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Self-drive
Not stated on their website: self-drive is not mentioned in the saved pages.
Source: Company · faq · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Photography trips
Yes, offered: bespoke planner has a 'Photographic' style (hides, specialists, golden light); bespoke page lists 'Photography & wildlife' with specialist guides and off-road conservancy access; About mentions a 'wildlife photographer's expedition'; guide Simon lists photography as a specialty. No specialist vehicle described.
Source: Company · bespoke luxury safari · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Conservation
Claims 'Partnerships with community conservancies in the Mara, Laikipia and Samburu, eco-certified camps, ranger-funded conservancy fees on every trip'; belief 'Every safari should fund what it visits'. No named projects or amounts stated.
Source: Company · why imara · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Walking, horseback and other specialist trips
Walking safaris (Naivasha, Serengeti, others tagged 'walking safaris available'), hot air balloon safaris, boat safaris, night game drives in conservancies, Kilimanjaro climbing, Rwenzori trekking; bespoke page says Laikipia offers horse safaris (general description, no itinerary).
Source: Company · bespoke luxury safari · crawl · 12 Oct 2026
Not the fit if you want a trip outside East Africa, since it covers Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar only; or you want gorilla trekking for anyone under 15, since it requires guests to be 15 or older. Facts are from the company’s own pages unless marked Independent source or Official register. A company can correct any line through the contact page; a correction changes the line and its source, never anything else on the page.
Lewis Munuhe, 'Director and Owner' (Founder & Director). Team pages also list Wendy Muri as Marketing Director and Safari Curator; one customer review on the reviews page calls Wendy 'the owner'. No parent company named. Read from the company's own website on 12 October 2026.
Nairobi, Kenya (describes itself as Nairobi-headquartered; contact page office listed as 'Nairobi, Kenya'). Trustindex profile lists HQ address as Spur Mall Ruiru, Kiambu, Nairobi 00100. Read on 12 October 2026.
Several ranges on its pages. FAQ: budget $150-250, mid-range $350-600, luxury over $1,000 per person per day. Cost calculator FAQ: budget $150-250, mid-range $300-450, luxury $500-900+. Kenya packages page: mid-range $250-450, luxury $500-900, ultra-luxury $1,000+. Family page: mid-range $280-450, luxury $500-850, ultra-luxury $900+ per adult per day. Luxury safaris page: typical luxury roughly $600-$1,100 per person per day; cost guide entry luxury $600-$800, premier luxury $850-$1,100, bridging ultra-luxury $1,200+ per day (per person, sharing). Read from the company's own website on 12 October 2026.
Read from Imara Africa Safaris' own website on 12 October 2026. Deposit: Typically around 30% of the safari cost at booking; not fixed, varies by safari type and is agreed with the safari curator. Gorilla permits are paid in full at booking (About FAQs page). Deposit refundable for 30 days after booking less non-refundable supplier costs (FAQ). Balance due: No fixed number of days stated, and pages differ. Booking terms: by default the balance is collected on arrival in Kenya (or earlier if the client prefers). FAQ and family/Kenya pages: balance due 'before departure' / 'before travel'. Financial protection page: pay any time before arrival or on arrival in Nairobi, 'no fixed deadline'. Cancellation: Booking terms: more than 60 days before 10% of package cost; 31-60 days 25%; 15-30 days 50%; 14 days or less 100%; no-show no refund. 9-month travel credit if cancelled 40+ days before departure. Supplier penalties and an admin fee may apply; refunds within about six weeks. Deposit refundable for 30 days after booking less non-refundable supplier costs. The general FAQ says something different: 60+ days full refund minus small admin fee, 30-60 days may incur 50%, within 30 days may be non-refundable. Refund Policy page (last updated June 2026) restates the scale as refunds: 61+ days 90% back; 31-60 days 75%; 15-30 days 50%; 14 days or less none; no-show none. Non-refundable once lodged: gorilla and chimpanzee permits, international and charter flights, certain park and conservancy fees, exclusive-use camps, single-supplement lodge nights and some peak-season bookings, and the 3.5% card surcharge. Written notice sets the tier; tier confirmed within 24 hours (excluding weekends); travel insurance recommended, not mandatory.
On how client payments are protected, Imara Africa Safaris' website, read on 12 October 2026, gives this: Own wording: 'KATO bonded, TRA licensed and audited'; 'supplier-failure protection in writing' (rebooks an equivalent or better lodge, camp or airline at no extra cost); AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover included in East Africa; online card payments via Pesapal, DPO, Flutterwave or Paystack. On ceasing trading: says KATO and TRA 'require members to maintain financial standards and offer protections' and will share registration details on request. No bond number, scheme name beyond KATO, amount, or which clients/parts of the trip are covered appears in the saved text. None of "not stated" or "could not access" means the company has no protection; ask for the wording in writing before paying a deposit.
Read on 12 October 2026. KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators) bonded member and TRA (Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya) licensed; no dates or numbers in saved text (certificate and member number are behind a 'view certificate' click). Also mentions 'eco-certified camps' without naming a scheme; guide Simon holds KPSGA, TRA guide licence and Red Cross first aid. No B Corp or similar stated.
Read on 12 October 2026, shown per platform and never added together. Google: 4.9 from 91 reviews (listing: Imara Africa Safaris, Ruiru, Kenya) Trustpilot: 4.7 rating, 35 reviews (claimed profile since February 2024). Newest review date shown in the saved snippet: Feb 16, 2026 (only 4 reviews displayed; Dec 22 2025, Feb 3 2026, Nov 10 2025, Feb 16 2026). Tripadvisor: Company's own pages state Tripadvisor 5.0 from 103 reviews ('Excellent on Tripadvisor'). Footer text says 'TripAdvisor rated 4.9/5' and Why Imara says 'Average rating 4.9, TripAdvisor + Google', so the company's own figures differ. Newest review date not shown. Not read on Tripadvisor itself.
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, plus Zanzibar. Destinations page: Kenya 22 parks, Tanzania 11, Uganda 9, Rwanda 3 (45 destinations). Read from the company's own website on 12 October 2026. Other regions: East Africa only: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar; no other regions shown.
Yes, Kenya Family Safari page: sample 'Easy First Family Safari' 5 days from about $1,300 per person (7 and 10 day tabs exist but their text is not in the saved pages); price guide per adult per day: mid-range $280-450, luxury $500-850, ultra-luxury $900+; children free under 3 or about 50% at many lodges. Minimum child age: No fixed minimum for safaris: family page says 'Ages 0+ welcome'; About FAQs say most parks welcome children of all ages; gorilla trekking requires guests to be 15+; main FAQ says some walking safaris and camps have minimum ages (typically 6-12). Read on 12 October 2026.
Yes: 'small-group departures (max 8 guests) on select routes' (About FAQs). Elsewhere says 'no package tours' and every trip is private; group/corporate trips of 4 to 40+ guests also offered (main FAQ). Read on 12 October 2026.
Yes. Phone/WhatsApp +254768540150 printed; 'we're available 24/7 on WhatsApp and email'; 24/7 Nairobi operations desk; contact card with guide's WhatsApp and emergency numbers given to clients. Read on 12 October 2026.
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