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Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Solio Lodge
Nestled in a perfect position between the slopes of the Aberdare Mountains and the towering Mount Kenya, Solio Lodge offers superb game viewing along with the chance to visit the private rhino breeding reserve adjacent to the lodge.
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Experience amazing encounters with the conservancy's black and white rhino
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Stretch your legs on foot or by mountain bike in the Solio Ranch - the first private conservancy in Kenya
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Explore the ranch with an early morning horse ride or game walk. Solio offers a relaxed, but intense and instantly gratifying game experience
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Visit the Aberdares National Park see its legendary elephants, search for the rare Bongo antelope or fish in its rivers
The Solio Reserve is part of a private ranch, the first private conservancy in Kenya, and is home to an incredible amount of game – white and black rhino are often seen, and the reserve is home to over 40 lion. As a private conservancy, the game viewing is exclusive and game drives will explore a variety of different habitats. As well as rhino and lion, guests can expect to see elephant, buffalo, the rare giant forest hog and a wonderful variety of plains game.
The lodge has been designed cosily, as nights can be chilly. The six huge and luxurious rooms have been built with enormous glass windows to give incredible panoramic views of the rolling hills and Mount Kenya. The rooms all have their own living area complete with a roaring log fire and a huge bathroom. Each room is designed individually so no two are the same. The service and hospitality at Solio Lodge is among the best in Kenya – attentive staff are on hand to cater to your every whim, and meals are a lively affair, with delicious home-cooked food being served.
While at Solio, your activities include day and night game drives in the company of your expert guide, morning bird walks and sundowner walks, horse-riding, mountain biking, helicopter trips and fishing trips to Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains.
Solio Camp works particularly well in combination with its sister-camp in the Mara, Sala’s Camp – please see our suggested itinerary for more details, and call us to find out more!
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Location
Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Solio Lodge is nestled between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains on Solio Game Conservancy. The ranch spreads over 45,000 acres with a 17,000 acre game conservancy.
It is an 8-hour 40-minute international flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. From the International Airport it's a 30-minute drive across Nairobi to Wilson Airport, where there are daily scheduled flights to Nanyuki Airstrip. You will be collected at the airstrip and driven about 1-hour to the lodge.
Our Top Tours Featuring This Hotel
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View TourUltimate Kenya
Astonishing wildlife, limitless landscapes and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. This guided tour in Kenya is a sensational combination for travellers who enjoy the finer things in life. We’ve hand-selected luxury camps and secured a stay at the world-famous Giraffe Manor so you can enjoy unparalleled memories coupled with seamless service.
Top Things to Do Nearby
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View ExperienceActivities at Solio
During your stay at Solio enjoy a wide range of activities such as game drives on the private reserve, guided walks, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing in the Aberdare National park or for amazing views enjoy a helicopter flight over Mount Kenya.
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View ExperienceActivities at El Karama
El Karama is a private 14,000 acre reserve with no other properties making this a true wilderness location. Guests staying on the reserve have the freedom to enjoy a wide number of activities which are included throughout the stay.
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View ExperienceGame Drives in Lewa Downs
Explore this beautiful area of Kenya with your professional safari guide in search of some of the fantastic wildlife of Laikipia. Enjoy the opportunity to track and view some of the critically endangered white and black rhino of the conservancy.
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View ExperienceRiding in Northern Kenya
Horseback safaris are the most exciting way to see the bush and in Kenya they are without a doubt the most exciting and adventurous safari you can do.
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View ExperienceActivities at Kicheche Laikipia
Spend your days at Kicheche Laikipia enjoying a wide variety of wildlife and safari activities. Choose from game drives, bush walks, mountain biking, lion tracking, visits to the Chimpanzee sanctuary or Northern White Rhino programme and much more.
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View ExperienceAnti-poaching Canine Unit
Engage with the conservation work that Lewa House supports in order to maintain the wildlife population on the Lewa Conservancy. Meet the remarkable canine unit and help to train the tracker dogs during a stay.
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View ExperienceReteti Elephant Sanctuary
Samburu is famed for its impressive elephant population. Go on game drives in search of these magnificent animals and for real enthusiasts a visit to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is an absolute must!
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