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

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Limalimo Lodge is a remote mountain lodge in the spectacular landscape of Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains. Limalimo Lodge is ideal for hiking or riding through the breathtaking scenery, with opportunities to spot rare wildlife including Ethiopian wolves.

Limalimo Lodge

Omo River

Lales Camp, located on the banks of the Omo River in southern Ethiopia, offers an ideal base for exploring the Omo Valley, an area considered as one of the most culturally diverse inhabited areas on earth.

Lale's Camp

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Simien Lodge, perched over 10,000 feet up in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains is Africa’s highest hotel. Its remote location and dramatic, rugged scenery make Simien Lodge a great choice for hikers and wildlife lovers after gelada baboon and Ethiopian wolf.

Simien Mountain Lodge

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

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

Book to stay at Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa in Kenya before 28th February 2019 and receive up to 15% off. Subject to availability and terms and conditions.

15% off at Pinewood Beach Resort

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 2018 & 2019. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Please contact our specialists for more information.

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

Pay for just three nights at El Karama, Kenya when you book to stay four nights by 28 February 2019. Subject to availability and terms and conditions. Please contact our specialists for more information.

El Karama, Kenya - Stay 4, Pay 3

Book your honeymoon to Cottar's 1920s Camp in Kenya for a minimum of four nights and save 50% on one partner's accommodation. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Honeymoon Offer at Cottar's 1920s Camp

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

Today is a chance to acclimatise to your surroundings and explore the camp while learning about the impact of Me to We on the local Maasai community.

Day 1 - Me to We: Bogani Cottages

Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda

Trek deep into Kibale Forest and have the privilege of a full day tracking and observing the common chimpanzee as well as doing your bit for conservation as you assist in the habituation of a community of these charismatic apes.

Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

Samburu, Kenya

This guided bush walk experience will give you an insight into thousands of years of Samburu culture and local history. Alongside this you will have an opportunity to marvel in the small things that are so frequently missed on a game drive.

Samburu Game Walk

Masai Mara, Kenya

The Masai Mara is the perfect location to see the Great Migration, as 1.7 million wildebeest attempt to cross the river to access the prime grazing land of the Mara. This is an unforgettable experience, dubbed 'the greatest spectacle on earth.'

Mara River Crossings

Kyambura Gorge, Uganda

The Kyambura Gorge is a natural wonder which is home to habituated community of chimpanzees. Tracking alpha male Brutus and these chimps takes you through enchanting forest where several other primate species and even the occasional leopard can be seen.

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge

Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda

Soak up the views on a half-day adventure along the Mukungwa river. With the lush countryside around you, spend the day canoeing alongside otters, birds and local life. This relaxing activity offers a completely different way to explore the area.

Canoeing the Mukungwa River

Kenyan Coast, Kenya

Dhows have been used along the Kenyan coast since the first Arab influences arrived on these shores. Stunning in both design and decor, these boats offer a unique way to see the coastline and make for perfect sundowner spots!

Dhow cruises on the Kenyan Coast

Kenyan Coast, Kenya

Diving and snorkelling have become intrinsically associated with this beautiful coastline. With a number of reefs, notably a stunner off Wasini Island (Msambweni), one can marvel in the presence of rays, turtles, huge numbers of fish and octopus.

Diving and Snorkelling on the Kenyan Coast

Laikipia, Kenya

There is no better way to see Kenya than by helicopter or biplane, an experience you won't find anywhere else in Africa. You will journey over forests, herds of game, through ravines and over inaccessible cliffs to see Kenya like never before.

Panoramic flights over Kenya