Embark on Genuine African Adventures
Discover Kenya and Tanzania with trusted local guides. From the Great Migration in the Masai Mara to the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro, we create safari experiences you will remember for a lifetime.
5+
Years of Experience
100+
Happy Travellers
50+
Safari Routes
98%
Satisfaction Rate
WHO WE ARE
Your Trusted Safari Partner in East Africa
Sola Safari Travels is a Nairobi-based tour company specialising in authentic wildlife safaris across Kenya and Tanzania. We work directly with local guides, lodges and conservancies to deliver experiences that support communities and protect wildlife habitats.
Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, our team tailors every itinerary to match your interests, pace and budget. From family adventures to honeymoon getaways, we handle every detail so you can focus on the journey.
WHERE WE GO
Explore Our Top Destinations
From the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in Kenya to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, plus gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, these are the East African parks we run safaris to every week. Each destination guide covers the best time to visit, what wildlife you will see and the routes that pair well with it.
Masai Mara
Home of the Great Migration and the Big Five. Kenya's most iconic safari destination.
Ngorongoro Crater
A volcanic caldera sheltering one of Africa's densest wildlife populations.
Diani Beach
Pristine white sand beaches on Kenya's south coast for a perfect safari extension.
WHY SOLA SAFARIS
Why Travellers Choose Us
Expert Local Guides
Our guides are born and raised in safari country. They know every trail, waterhole and hidden gem.
Tailored Itineraries
No two trips are the same. We design every safari around your interests, timeline and budget.
Safety First
Licensed, insured and TRA-certified. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities.
Community Impact
Every booking supports local communities and wildlife conservation across East Africa.
POPULAR SAFARI ROUTES
Our Most Loved Safari Packages
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
3 Days Masai Mara Safari
The classic short Mara trip. Game drives, Maasai village visits and luxury camp stays.
From $550 per person
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
5 Days Kenya Wildlife Circuit
Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara on the classic Rift Valley circuit.
From $900 per person
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
7 Days Kenya and Tanzania
The Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in one crossing. Our most booked route.
From $1,590 per person
HOW IT WORKS
Plan Your Safari in 4 Simple Steps
01
Tell Us Your Dream
Share your travel dates, interests and budget. We listen and take notes.
02
Get a Custom Itinerary
Our team designs a tailored safari plan with handpicked lodges and experiences.
03
Confirm and Prepare
Review your itinerary, secure your booking and receive a detailed travel guide.
04
Enjoy Your Safari
Arrive in Kenya or Tanzania and let our guides take care of everything.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start With A Conversation, Not A Booking Form
Tell us your dates and what you want to see. We will send a first itinerary and a clear price within one working day, with no deposit and no obligation to book.
TRUSTED BY TRAVELLERS WORLDWIDE
Safety, Quality and Peace of Mind
TRA Licensed
Fully licensed by the Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya.
TripAdvisor Rated
Consistently rated excellent by travellers on TripAdvisor.
Secure Payments
Your payments are protected with bank-level encryption.
24/7 Safari Support
Reach our team any time before, during, or after your trip.
GUIDED SAFARI VS DIY
Why a Guided Safari Makes the Difference
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Safari Season Guide
STORIES AND GUIDES
Safari Planning Advice From The Field
Practical safari planning advice written by our guides and consultants on the ground in Kenya and Tanzania. Read up on wildebeest migration timing, park entry fees, what to pack for a game drive and how to budget a first safari without cutting the parts that matter.
TWO COUNTRIES, ONE JOURNEY
Kenya and Tanzania Combined: One Route, Two Ecosystems
The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti are one grassland split by a border. Booking them as a single Kenya and Tanzania safari gives you the whole wildebeest migration circuit instead of half of it, and it puts the Ngorongoro Crater within reach on the same trip. Most travellers fly Nairobi to Kilimanjaro or cross by road at Isebania, then work south through the Serengeti.
Kenya
Best window: July to October for the Mara river crossings, January to March for calving season in Amboseli and the Rift Valley lakes.
Signature parks: Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Samburu and Tsavo.
Why start here: shorter transfers, private conservancies that allow night drives and walking, and Nairobi as an easy arrival point.
Tanzania
Best window: June to October in the northern Serengeti, December to March on the southern plains for calving.
Signature parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Kilimanjaro.
Why add it: far larger open plains, the crater floor in a single morning, and the option to finish on Zanzibar.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
What Actually Determines Your Kenya or Tanzania Safari Experience
Price is rarely what decides whether a safari is good. Six things shape what you actually see on a game drive and how comfortable you are while seeing it. Get these right and a mid-range trip will beat a poorly planned luxury one.
Timing and Season
The migration moves all year. Arriving in the right month for the right park matters more than any other single decision, and it also sets what you pay for beds.
Park or Conservancy
National reserves hold the big herds. Private conservancies cap vehicle numbers and allow night drives and walking safaris that the reserves do not.
Vehicle and Group Size
A window seat is not guaranteed in a shared van. A private four wheel drive with a pop-up roof and six seats changes every sighting you get.
Your Guide
A guide who reads tracks and knows the resident prides finds animals other vehicles drive straight past. This is the biggest single variable in what you see.
Where You Sleep
A camp inside the park puts you at the gate at first light. A lodge an hour outside costs you the best two hours of every day.
How Fast You Move
Three parks in five days is mostly driving. Fewer parks with two nights each buys you full mornings in the field instead of transfers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions Travellers Ask Before Booking
Book three to six months ahead for the July to October migration season, when the best Masai Mara camps sell out first. Green season safaris between April and June can often be arranged at four to six weeks notice, usually at noticeably lower rates.
Yes. Kenya is one of Africa’s most established safari destinations. We use TRA licensed vehicles, guides trained in safety and first aid, and vetted camps inside or bordering the national reserves. Our drivers stay in radio contact throughout every game drive.
Every Sola Safari package includes airport transfers, park and conservancy entry fees, game drives in a private four wheel drive with a pop-up roof, accommodation and most meals. International flights, visas and travel insurance are quoted separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
A mid range Kenya safari runs roughly USD 250 to USD 400 per person per day, covering a private vehicle, driver guide, park fees and full board. Budget camping trips start below that and luxury conservancy camps run well above it.
The wildebeest migration reaches the Masai Mara between July and October, with the Mara River crossings usually at their peak in August and September. Calving season on the southern Serengeti plains runs from January to March.
Yes, and it is our most requested route. A combined Kenya and Tanzania safari links the Masai Mara with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, crossing by road at Isebania or flying Nairobi to Kilimanjaro. Allow at least seven days to do both properly.
TRAVELLER REVIEWS
What Our Guests Say
“Sola Safari Travels made our honeymoon unforgettable. The guides knew exactly where to find the Big Five, and every lodge was a dream. We felt safe and cared for throughout.”
Sarah M.
United Kingdom
“I have been on safaris across three continents, and this was by far the best organised. The attention to detail, from airport pickup to the final sunset game drive, was exceptional.”
David K.
United States
“Travelling solo as a woman, safety was my top concern. The Sola team made me feel completely at ease. I saw the Great Migration up close and the memories will last forever.”
Marie L.
France
Start Planning Your Dream Safari
Tell us where you want to go, when you want to travel and we will design the perfect safari experience for you. No obligation, no booking fees.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Talk to Us
Have a question about a destination, need help choosing a route, or ready to start planning? Our team is here to help. Reach out by phone, email, or WhatsApp and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
