LUXURY BRAND CEO AT GUIDED SAFARIS® AND GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BASED JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME WILDERNESS CONSERVATION INITIATIVE.
EDITOR IN CHIEF AT
HAUTE SAFARI PRIVATE TRAVEL MAGAZINE.
American and fifth-generation East African, Soniya Hayat comes from the first family to establish a privatized transportation system in East Africa, following the era of the Man-Eaters of Tsavo and the end of British colonialism with the legendary rail plans. Having traveled globally to over 40 countries in pursuit of photography, art and creative inspiration, she earned her Masters Distinction in International Aviation Management and Airline Finance prior to taking office of Chief Executive at the renowned luxury travel brand, Guided Safaris of San Francisco.
An avid wildlife photographer, equestrian and artist, Ms. Hayat is the standing ambassador for the GS Journeys of a Lifetime® conservation initiative based out of the company's studio in San Francisco.
She resides in California with her partner and together they raise a world-class show collection of Purebred Arabian Horses.
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