Solio Game Reserve
Solio Ranch
Kenya's first private rhino sanctuary, with very high rhino density, where almost every game drive offers close views of black and white rhinos.
Established in 1970, Solio Reserve lies about 40 kilometers southwest of Nanyuki. It was Kenya's first private rhino sanctuary and has for years supplied rhinos to other reserves across the country. Rhino density here is very high, and black and white rhinos with calves are often seen on the grasslands. There are also lions, giraffes and many antelope species, and visitor numbers are low. Access requires staying at Solio Lodge or booking a day trip through a tour operator, and visits are often combined with Aberdare National Park.
Opening hours
By reservation only
Nearby sights
- Trout Tree Restaurant
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Northern White Rhino Enclosure
- Nanyuki Equator Crossing
- Mount Kenya Safari Club & Animal Orphanage
- Aberdare National Park
- Karuru Falls