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Wildlife Safaris Across East Africa

Discover East Africa's Most Extraordinary Wildlife.

Explore the iconic mammals, remarkable birds, and breathtaking landscapes of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania through expertly guided safaris tailored to your interests.

Who We Are

Wildlife experiences designed by experts, delivered by passionate local guides.

Intra Africa Tours is an East African safari company specializing in tailor-made wildlife experiences across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Our team brings together experienced wildlife guides, ornithologists, conservation experts, and trusted local specialists to create journeys that go far beyond ordinary sightseeing. Whether your interest is iconic mammals, world-class birding, photography, or a combination of both, every itinerary is thoughtfully designed around your interests, pace, and travel goals.

We believe every safari should be personal, responsibly operated, and deeply rewarding, connecting travellers with East Africa's extraordinary wildlife, landscapes, and cultures through genuine local expertise.

A herd of zebra crossing the Serengeti plains at golden hour
Expert Local GuidesTailor-Made ItinerariesMammal & Birding SpecialistsKenya • Uganda • Tanzania
A bull elephant on the open plains of East Africa
Our Specialities

Choose the wildlife experience that matches your passion.

Every traveller experiences Africa differently. Some dream of lions, elephants, great migrations, and mountain gorillas, while others travel thousands of miles in search of rare endemic birds and unforgettable birding encounters.

Explore the two specialist safari experiences offered by Intra Africa Tours.

Caracal on the move, mammal safaris
Mammal Safaris

Classic African wildlife, guided by experts.

Discover Africa's iconic mammals through carefully designed safaris across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. From big cats and elephants to gorillas and the Great Migration, our experienced guides create journeys that maximise wildlife encounters while giving you time to truly appreciate every moment.

Malachite Kingfisher, specialist birding tours
Birding Tours

Specialist birding across East Africa's richest habitats.

Designed for dedicated birders, photographers, and nature enthusiasts, our birding expeditions explore forests, wetlands, mountains, and savannahs in search of East Africa's remarkable birdlife, from Albertine Rift endemics to sought-after regional specialties.

Why Travel With Intra Africa Tours

More than a safari company, your trusted East African travel partner.

Whether you're searching for iconic wildlife, rare birds, or a tailor-made expedition, every journey is designed around expert guiding, thoughtful planning, and authentic experiences. We combine deep local knowledge with carefully selected partners across East Africa to deliver safaris that are seamless, personal, and genuinely memorable.

Expert Naturalist Guides

Travel with experienced wildlife guides, birding specialists, and trusted local experts who know the landscapes, wildlife, and ecosystems of East Africa inside out.

Tailor-Made Experiences

Every itinerary is adapted to your interests, travel pace, photography goals, bird list, or wildlife priorities, instead of following a fixed schedule.

Trusted Across East Africa

Explore Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania through our carefully selected network of professional guides, lodges, conservation partners, and local communities.

Honest Advice. Exceptional Value.

Clear communication, transparent pricing, quality accommodations, reliable vehicles, and carefully planned logistics ensure every safari delivers genuine value from beginning to end.

Featured Itineraries

Our most requested wildlife journeys.

A selection of the itineraries travellers return for year after year, combining exceptional wildlife, expert guiding, and unforgettable landscapes across East Africa.

Kenya's Classic Mammal Safari
KenyaMammal Safari

Kenya's Classic Mammal Safari

Our flagship mammal expedition: fourteen days across northern, central, western and southern Kenya, built to fatten a mammal list rather than tick off a postcard.

14 days · 13 nights
2–6 guests
About Intra Africa Tours

A team of passionate wildlife professionals across East Africa.

Intra Africa Tours brings together experienced wildlife guides, ornithologists, conservation specialists, and trusted local partners who share one mission, to deliver authentic, well-planned wildlife experiences across East Africa.

Every safari is built around expert knowledge, responsible travel, and genuine hospitality, ensuring every guest enjoys meaningful wildlife encounters while supporting local conservation and communities.

Meet Our Lead Guide

John Gitiri is the founder of Intra Africa Tours and one of our lead wildlife guides. His professional background in wildlife guiding and ornithology helps shape the standards, philosophy, and exceptional experiences that define every safari we operate.

John Gitiri, founder and lead guide, in the field with binoculars
From The Field

Wildlife stories, seasonal updates, and travel insights.

Stay connected with the latest observations from our team in the field. Discover recent wildlife sightings, destination updates, birding highlights, and practical travel advice that helps you plan an even better safari across East Africa.

Field Notes2 min read
18 January 2026

A January morning on the Kinangop Plateau

Sharpe's Longclaw at the fence line, three widowbird species displaying at once, and the small habitat changes that decide where the endemics are on any given morning.

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Planning Guide2 min read
12 November 2025

When to go: East Africa's safari and birding seasons

The real answer to 'when should I come?' is a set of trade-offs. Migration season, gorilla weather, birding peaks, and the shoulder months that most operators quietly prefer.

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Trip Report2 min read
4 October 2025

Mara migration 2025, what we saw, what we missed

Six days in the Mara across mid-September. Crossings at the Talek and the main Mara River, a leopard family in the riverine forest, and one very unusual dawn cheetah hunt.

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Guest Experiences

Why travellers choose Intra Africa Tours.

Every safari we design is measured by the memories our guests take home. Here's what travellers from around the world have shared after exploring East Africa with our team.

Our guide was John G., absolutely recommendable. A top guide.
Marcus Wienands
Germany·Six-day Kenya birding trip
Very experienced, knowledgeable, and super at finding and spotting mammals and birds. We saw more in five days than I'd seen in previous trips combined.
Julie Wa Thugunui
Kenya·Kenya mammal safari
Outstanding guides with exceptional talent. Well-researched birding itineraries, every stop mattered.
Wicher Pen
Netherlands·Uganda & Kenya birding tour
Start Your Adventure

Let's Plan Your East African Safari.

Whether you're planning your first safari or returning in search of new wildlife experiences, our team is ready to design a journey tailored entirely around your interests. From iconic mammal safaris to specialist birding expeditions, we'll help you create an unforgettable experience across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.