PRESS AND MEDIA
Sola Safari Travels In The Media
Award news, company facts and press contacts for journalists, partners and travellers. In 2026 we were named a double winner at the African Excellence Awards for safari experiences in East Africa.
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AWARDS IN 2026
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LICENSED OPERATOR
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YEARS GUIDING
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TRAVELLERS HOSTED
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COUNTRIES
In brief: Sola Safari Travels is a Nairobi based safari company licensed by Kenya’s Tourism Regulatory Authority. In 2026 it won two African Excellence Awards from MEA Markets: Most Comprehensive Safari Experiences Provider, East Africa, and the Customisable Expedition Excellence Award, East Africa.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
African Excellence Awards 2026
The African Excellence Awards are run by MEA Markets, a quarterly business publication covering the Middle East and Africa. Nominees are assessed by its research team on merit rather than by public vote. See our listing on the MEA Markets winners page.
Most Comprehensive Safari Experiences Provider
Winner 2026, East Africa
Recognises the range and depth of what we plan: wildlife safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, beach stays, gorilla and chimpanzee treks, and multi country routes run by one team on the ground.
Customisable Expedition Excellence Award
Winner 2026, East Africa
Recognises how we build trips. Every itinerary is tailor-made around the traveller’s dates, pace, budget and interests rather than sold from a fixed departure list.
OUR RESPONSE
A Word From The Team
We are grateful to every traveller, partner and guide who has been part of the journey so far. These awards belong to the people who make each safari work: the driver guides who know where to wait, the camp teams who look after our guests, and the travellers who trusted a home grown Kenyan company with their holiday. Our thanks also go to AI Global Media and MEA Markets for organising the African Excellence Awards and recognising our work.
The Sola Safari Travels team, Nairobi
PRESS KIT
Company Facts For Journalists
| Fact | Detail |
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| Company | Sola Safari Travels |
| Based in | Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan owned and run |
| Licensing | Licensed by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Kenya. A copy of the licence is available on request |
| Experience | More than five years guiding safaris, over 100 travellers hosted and more than 50 routes built |
| Destinations | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, including Zanzibar and the Kenyan coast |
| Services | Tailor-made private safaris, group safaris, honeymoons, family trips, gorilla trekking, fly-in safaris and ground handling for travel agents |
| Vehicles | Toyota Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs and a window seat for every guest |
| Awards | African Excellence Awards 2026: Most Comprehensive Safari Experiences Provider, East Africa, and Customisable Expedition Excellence Award, East Africa |
| Media contact | info@solasafaritravels.com · +254 736 992 608 |
TRAVELLER REVIEWS
What Our Guests Say About Us
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WORKING WITH MEDIA
Interviews, Stories And Press Trips
- Expert comment on Kenya and East Africa safaris, park fees, the Great Migration, travel costs and responsible tourism.
- Story support for travel writers, including itinerary planning, camp introductions and time with our guides.
- Photography and logos available on request for editorial use.
- Trade partners can find net rates and ground handling details on our partners page.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Writing About Safaris? Talk To Us
For interviews, expert comment, images or a press trip, contact our Nairobi team. We usually reply within one working day.
Phone: +254 736 992 608
Email: info@solasafaritravels.com
Plan A Safari With An Award Winning Team
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