Solara Safaris

Curated High-End Wildlife Safaris

Designed for those who value access, timing, and truly exceptional encounters.

About Solara Safaris

Solara plans wildlife safaris in places where the animal is genuinely there, at the time of year it behaves as you hope, with guides who recognise individual animals rather than species.

Expert Guidance

Local specialists who know the terrain and the animals in it, and plan the day around behaviour.

Small Groups

Small groups, or your own party alone. Small enough to change plan when the wildlife does.

Our Destinations

Big Cat Safaris

Leopard, jaguar, tiger and snow leopard, in the places and seasons where they are most reliably found.

Primate Safaris

Gorillas and chimpanzees on foot, in forest where habituated families are used to people at close range.

Rare Safaris

Species that are hard to reach and harder to see, in landscapes with very few other visitors.

Solara Conservation Foundation

Solara supports the mission of the Solara Conservation Foundation (in formation) — an independent initiative dedicated to wildlife protection and habitat preservation in the regions where we travel.

What our guests say

"An experience that completely changed how I see wildlife."
Maria, Zambia 2025
Netherlands
"The level of guidance and positioning made t sighting feel intentional."
James, Zambia 2025
United Kingdom
"I experienced more in a few days than I ever expected from a safari."
Meredith, Pantanal 2025
Curaçao
"A rare balance between wildlife, comfort, and thoughtful guidance."
Daniel, SA 2025
Spain
"Everything was carefully considered — from locations to the timing."
Lucas, Zambia 2025
France
"Travelling with Solara felt more focused, more personal, and  far more rewarding."
Ana, South Africa 2025
Netherlands

Gallery

Wildlife through the lens — images from the field.

Ready to plan your journey?

Every Solara journey begins with a conversation.

Your journey is in safe hands

Solara Safaris is a member of GGTO, the Dutch guarantee fund for specialist tour operators. If we become financially unable to carry out a booked journey, the amounts you have already paid are refunded, and where the journey has begun and transport is included, your return travel is covered.

We are a member of the Dutch Association of Small-Scale Tour Operators (VvKR). VvKR represents the interests of small, often specialist travel organisations. Through VvKR we combine our strengths and share our expertise, to achieve the greatest possible security and satisfaction for both the tour operator and the traveller.

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Financial Guarantee
Industry Association