Imagine Africa Guidebooks

We have a selection of guidebooks to some of our most popular countries in Africa. Written by our specialists, they detail destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send this via a PDF to your email.

East Africa Highlights

Home to the world’s most celebrated safari and blissful beaches meeting turquoise waters, East Africa is overqualified as a holiday destination. Our Africa specialists can help you identify what’s possible in the time you have.

Whether you have your heart set on spotting the majestic game of the Masai Mara and Serengeti or on seeking out the mountain gorillas of Uganda and Rwanda, East Africa is rich in natural assets.

The heavenly beaches along the coast of Kenya, Tanzania and surrounding the island of Zanzibar serve up the perfect excuse to take the tempo down a notch.

Our team of Africa specialists are extremely well-versed in designing bespoke safari and beach holidays as unique as our clients. Plus, when you book with Imagine all transfers, vehicles and guides are included.

Challenge an Africa specialist to design your tailor-made East Africa holiday.

Masai Mara, Kenya

Offbeat Mara Camp is an authentic comfortable tented safari camp near the Olare Orok River in Kenya’s magnificent Masai Mara. Offbeat Mara Camp’s locally-recruited staff offer superb service, and the guiding really is first-rate.

Offbeat Mara Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara is a luxury tented camp in the private Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the Masai Mara. An exciting big five safari awaits in unspoilt surroundings with excellent guides, outstanding wildlife viewing and Masai cultural experience.

Ol Seki

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Azura Selous offers a truly unique safari experience in the Selous Game Reserve combining stylish bush luxury and wildlife viewing for a real wow factor. An Imagine favourite, Azura Selous combines a range of activities with gastronomic cuisine.

Azura Selous

Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

Apoka Lodge in Uganda's spectacular Kidepo Valley National Park is probably the northernmost and most under-rated safari experience in Africa. Abundant wildlife, gorgeous scenery and a touch of luxury make a stay at Apoka Lodge supremely rewarding.

Apoka Lodge

Zanzibar Beaches, Tanzania

Baraza Resort & Spa is one of Zanzibar's most luxurious resorts with sumptuous pool villas on one of the island's nicest beaches with white sands and crystal clear waters. Well-suited to both honeymooners and families, it's long been a favourite of ours.

Baraza Resort and Spa

Zanzibar Beaches, Tanzania

Breezes Beach Club & Spa is a true favourite with us at Imagine Africa - the attention to detail, beach and accommodation are all superb. We particularly love Breezes for its simple luxurious style, excellent value and authentic Zanzibari feel.

Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Masai Mara, Kenya

Saruni Mara is a magical boutique safari lodge in the Mara North Conservancy. Famed for its breath-taking views, outstanding Maasai guiding and gourmet cuisine it is an Imagine favourite for good reason with luxurious accommodation in private cottages.

Saruni Mara

Masai Mara, Kenya

Serian Camp is a private luxury tented safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Serian Camp offers opulent accommodation, superbly personalised service and expert guides alongside some amazing wildlife viewing on game drives and walking safaris.

Serian Camp

Selous and Mikumi, Tanzania

Siwandu (formerly Selous Safari Camp) is a small tented camp on Lake Nzerakera near the Rufiji River in Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve. With superb game viewing even in camp, Siwandu offers a thrilling safari adventure in a beautiful part of the Selous.

Siwandu

Tarangire, Tanzania

Oliver's Camp is a classic tented camp in the remote Tanzanian wilderness of Tarangire National Park. Offering a spectacular location and an authentic bush experience through its fly-camping and walking safaris, Oliver's Camp is utterly inspiring.

Oliver's Camp

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Stay for 4 nights and pay for 3 at Ol Lentille until 19th of December 2018. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 4, pay 3 at Ol Lentille

Book a stay at a combination of Sala's, Solio and Sasaab for a minimum of four nights and receive a 25% reduction on the cost of your accommodation. Subject to availability and terms and conditions.

25% off at Sala's, Sasaab and Solio

Spend 3 nights at Saruni Samburu exploring this unspoilt wilderness with its colourful tribes, before spending 3 nights in the iconic Masai Mara at Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild, and save £450pp. T&Cs apply. Subject to availability.

Book 6 nights, save £450pp

Brides receive a 50% discount when travelling within 12 months of the wedding throughout 2017 & 2018. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Bride gets 50% off at Kicheche Valley

Brides receive a 50% discount when travelling within 12 months of the wedding throughout 2017 & 2018. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Bride gets 50% off at Kicheche Valley

Bride stays for FREE at Ol Seki during 2018 and selected dates in 2019. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Bride stays for FREE at Ol Seki

Bride receives 50% off accommodation at Cottar's 1920s on selected dates during 2018 & 2019. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Honeymoon Offer at Cottar's 1920s

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Trek deep into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for one of the great wildlife encounters, an hour in the company of the highly endangered mountain gorillas. Tracking takes between three and eight hours but every second is a life-defining experience.

Gorilla Tracking

Masai Mara, Kenya

A horse riding safari in the Masai Mara offers guests a totally different way to encounter wildlife, allowing you to get closer than ever before making for a truly memorable experience.

Ride Mara

Masai Mara, Kenya

Fly-camping is the perfect way to experience the bush like never before. You'll sleep under nothing more than a fly sheet and the stars, surrounded by the noises of the local wildlife. This truly is an unforgettable experience.

Fly camping in the Masai Mara

Samburu, Kenya

Make an active contribution to the protection of the black rhino by going on a thrilling walking safari to track the incredible species around the sanctuary. A transmitter reveals the rhinos location allowing guests to track on foot like never before.

Tracking the Black Rhino

Laikipia,Kenya

Relax next to a local river or dam and try your hand at a spot of fishing with equipment being supplied together with drinks and even a picnic. Or you could even combine a trip to Mount Kenya to do some trout fishing!

Fishing in Laikipia

Ol Pejeta, Kenya

Jump on horseback to ride through the 600-acre Endangered Species Enclosure of the Ol Pejeta Reserve to get closer than ever to the last ever three northern white rhinos left in Kenya. This predator-free area is also home to zebra and hartebeest.

Riding with rhinos

Kenyan Coast, Kenya

Kinondo Kwetu has their own private stables with five well trained horses to suit guests of all abilities. Go for a canter down one of the mile long beaches and if you happen to be here on a full moon, you could go for a moonlight beach ride after dinner.

Horse Riding at Kinondo Kwetu

Masai Mara, Kenya

If staying in one of the conservancies of the Masai Mara you will have the chance to enjoy a guided game walk. This enables you to explore the Mara from an entirely different perspective and is a great way get closer to the bush

Walking Safari in the Mara

Lake Kivu, Rwanda

Spend the day or afternoon kayaking the beautiful coastline of Lake Kivu in Rwanda and view the stunning scenery with the mountainous backdrop from the tranquillity of the Lake. Discover the birds and wildlife and get immersed amongst the fishing boats.

Kayaking on Lake Kivu

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

The ultimate mountain gorilla experience! Spend half a day assisting with the habituation of a mountain gorilla family on the slopes of Bwindi Forest, assisting in familiarising the gorillas with humans to ensure harmonious encounters with tourists.

Gorilla Habituation Experience

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