Your Ultimate Rhino Safari Experience on the foot of Mount Kenya
Famed for its unique rhino-viewing experiences in Kenya, Solio Lodge is a luxurious property offering a safari experience unmatched anywhere else. Positioned between the iconic Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains, this luxurious lodge stands out as a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, particularly for its extraordinary access to one of the most successful private rhino breeding reserves in Kenya. Imagine sighting up to 40 rhinoceros at a time.
The lodge itself blends sophisticated comfort with the raw allure of the African savannah. Its five individual cottages boast panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. These extraordinarily spacious suites offer a perfect fusion of modern amenities and traditional African design, providing a serene and luxurious retreat after a day of adventure.
Solio Lodge's commitment to conservation is intrinsic to its operation. It actively contributes to the preservation of wildlife, particularly the endangered rhinos, and supports the local communities, making a stay here both a luxurious and responsible choice. Each guest who stays at Solio pays conservation fees that go towards the conservation of the endangered white and black rhino as well as other species within the sanctuary.
Completing the experience, Solio Lodge pampers its guests with top-notch services. From dining on cuisine crafted with fresh, local ingredients from the lodge’s garden to unwinding in a spa inspired by African wellness traditions, every aspect of your stay is designed to offer relaxation and luxury. Solio Lodge offers a range of informative excursions to several nearby farms that use innovative sustainable practices. Tour a working coffee plantation to learn how your morning coffee is grown, harvested, and processed; visit a family-run flower farm specializing in the most delightfully scented garden roses.
During your game drives, spot a diversity of animals from lions, leopards, and cheetahs to zebra, giraffes, and a whole range of antelope species, to name but a few. Or go on a walking, cycling, or horseback safari.
Your Ultimate Rhino Safari Experience on the foot of Mount Kenya
Famed for its unique rhino-viewing experiences in Kenya, Solio Lodge is a luxurious property offering a safari experience unmatched anywhere else. Positioned between the iconic Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains, this luxurious lodge stands out as a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, particularly for its extraordinary access to one of the most successful private rhino breeding reserves in Kenya. Imagine sighting up to 40 rhinoceros at a time.
The lodge itself blends sophisticated comfort with the raw allure of the African savannah. Its five individual cottages boast panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. These extraordinarily spacious suites offer a perfect fusion of modern amenities and traditional African design, providing a serene and luxurious retreat after a day of adventure.
Solio Lodge's commitment to conservation is intrinsic to its operation. It actively contributes to the preservation of wildlife, particularly the endangered rhinos, and supports the local communities, making a stay here both a luxurious and responsible choice. Each guest who stays at Solio pays conservation fees that go towards the conservation of the endangered white and black rhino as well as other species within the sanctuary.
Completing the experience, Solio Lodge pampers its guests with top-notch services. From dining on cuisine crafted with fresh, local ingredients from the lodge’s garden to unwinding in a spa inspired by African wellness traditions, every aspect of your stay is designed to offer relaxation and luxury. Solio Lodge offers a range of informative excursions to several nearby farms that use innovative sustainable practices. Tour a working coffee plantation to learn how your morning coffee is grown, harvested, and processed; visit a family-run flower farm specializing in the most delightfully scented garden roses.
During your game drives, spot a diversity of animals from lions, leopards, and cheetahs to zebra, giraffes, and a whole range of antelope species, to name but a few. Or go on a walking, cycling, or horseback safari.
Sustainability Criteria
- Solio Lodge is involved in the funding and improvements of a local orphanage which is home to 32 students from around the local area
- The Safari Collection runs a project called TEAMTalk with the local communities focusing on health, female empowerment, FGM reduction and HIV awareness
- Each guest who stays at Solio pays conservation fees that go towards the conservation of the endangered white and black rhino as well as other species within the sanctuary
- The lodge has its own vegetable garden and serves a lot of plant-based local dishes
- Like every house of the Safari Collection, Solio doesn’t use single use plastic
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Features & Activities
- 24h Room Service
- Holiday Villa, Chalet or Cabin
- Concierge Service Available
- Culture
- Family Friendly Hotel
- Hotel for Honeymooners
- Horseback Riding Nearby
- Hotel in the Mountains
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Hotel offers mind, body wellness retreats
Location
Solio Lodge is nestled between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains on Solio Conservancy. The ranch spreads over 45,000 acres with a 19,000 acre wildlife conservancy.
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi to Nanyuki Airstrip are available, followed by a 1.5-hour transfer to the lodge. Private charter flights can also land at Solio’s private airfield.
By road: It’s a four-hour drive from Nairobi.
