Solio Ranch Conservancy - Laikipia

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Solio Ranch Conservancy - Laikipia

Solio Ranch Park Fees - Solio Game Reserve Game Drives

Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia is a privately-owned wildlife conservancy in the Greater Laikipia Region, located between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains. The 17,500 acre reserve is filled with acacia forest, traversed by a river center to the conservancy.

Kenya’s Best Place to Spot Leopards, Rhinos and Lions

Solio Ranch plays a major part in the protection and breeding of black rhinos, recognized as one of the most successful to do so in Kenya. The animals live in harmony with other wildlife, including lion, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, and giraffe. The park also offers some of the best leopard viewing in the country and is an ideal place for bird-watching.

Solio Ranch borders the famous Conservancies, Lewa Conservancy and Olepejta Conservancy. It’s well situated with great views of the second-highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kenya. Its the only conservancy in Kenya to Spot Rhinos and Lions in Huge Numbers.

Solio Ranch and Conservancy in Kenya - Solio Lodge - Cheetah Safaris
Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy

Best time to visit Solio Ranch Conservancy

Understand when to Visit Solio Game Reserve For Safaris

Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia borders the major Lewa Conservancy and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. It’s rich in wildlife, especially the endangered black rhinos. Spot the big five such as the Lions, cheetahs, and leopards. 

Road access is quite good and well-managed. It’s accessible throughout the year.

January – March

  • This season is the best since the conservancy is hot and after short rains in December. The Conservancy gets lush green and attracts a lot of wildlife, and makes it easier to spot wildlife since the grass is not that tall, but green. 

April to June

  • Known as the green season, is when the long rains in Kenya start, and lodges and camps in this region are hard to access. Therefore they all close down and most of them take advantage to renovate them as they await the peak season from July to October.

July to October

  • It’s the busiest and most loved season. Known as the peak season, when visitors from all over the world visit Kenya for summer seasons and holidays. The Season starts with the cold month of July and gets hot in Aug to Oct. Short rains in Kenya start between Oct to Dec.

November to Dec

  • The short rains start this time and they rain till the end of Dec at times. It’s not a good time to visit Lewa Conservancy since the roads get messy during this time. 

In need of a safari to the Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia? Talk to us directly and our ever-available safari experts will reach you immediately. Fill in Our Contact Form with the details you Would want or Send us a WhatsApp text to reach us +254704274590

Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy

How to get to Solio Ranch?

How to Access Solio Ranch Conservancy

By Plane 

The easiest way to get to Solio is to arrange a charter flight to the private airstrip that is located 10 minutes from Solio Lodge. 

Getting to Nairobi isn’t difficult as the city serves as the major gateway to East Africa. International flights arrive into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) from the United States and beyond, 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi  for visitors wondering how to get to Kenya and a Kenya visa will most likely be required to enter the country.

By Road

Solio Ranch is situated 180km/111mi from Nairobi, which is approximately three hours’ travel by car. 

Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy

Enjoy Other Activities Solio Ranch Conservancy?

Activities at Solio Game Reserve

Other activities to enjoy while on holiday at Solio Ranch

Here are some other activities that visitors can consider during their East African safari experience in Solio Ranch:

  • Solio Ranch Safari Walk: Explore the nature wildlife on foot, an authentic and economical means of exploring wildlife in Solio Ranch
  • Photography safari tours: Visitors on a photo safari can share a photography tour with like-minded individuals and capture their favorite moments.
  • Tours: Cycle, walk or ride across Solio Ranch or soar above the mountain tops in a private helicopter. Guests can also indulge in a spa treatment, visit a local flower or coffee farm, game drive through the bush, and sip sundowners next to a group of giraffes. 
  • Helicopter Tours : Enjoy an amazing tour to Northern Kenya and visit the unexplored Suguta Valley, or wake and fly to Mount Kenya for Breakfast, these are some of the helicopter tours you can do from Solio Conservancy.
Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy

Solio Ranch Conservancy Park Fees

Solio Ranch Entrance Fees

Item Rates
INDIVIDUAL OVER 12 YEARS - NON - -RESIDENT
92 USD
CHILDREN+ 3 TO 11YEARS NON-RESIDENT
45 USD
INDIVIDUAL OVER 12 YEARS RESIDENT
3200/=
CHILDREN+3 TO 11YEARS CITIZEN
1500/=
INDIVIDUAL OVER 12 YEARS CITIZEN
2600/=
VEHICLE
800/=
PAID GUIDES/DRIVER-CITIZEN
800/=
PAID GUIDES/DRIVER-NON-CITIZEN
90 USD

Please Note:-

  • LIMIT ONE GUIDE (DRIVER) PER VEHICLE.

  • SINGLE ENTRY RATE
    Any or All persons entering the Solio Game Reserve/Sanctuary -MUST PAY THE FULL STATED SOLIO CONSERVANCY FEES
    ALL GUESTS MUST SIGN INDEMNITY
    ALL GUESTS MUST PRODUCE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION (ID or passport) or they will be charged as Non – Resident.
    Tour guides – All tour Guides must produce their official Guides license or they will be charged as guests.
Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy
Solio Ranch Conservancy

Frequently Asked Questions

Solio Ranch Conservancy FAQs

Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia borders the major Lewa Conservancy and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. It’s rich in wildlife, especially the endangered black rhinos. Spot the big five such as the Lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Road access is quite good and well-managed. It’s accessible throughout the year.

You can Visit Solio Ranch any time or season of the year. The roads are well-graded, access is well-planned, and game drives are easy to do. The average temperature at Solio is between lows of 15 Degrees and highs of 25 Degrees. It is recommended to visit Solio Ranch and Lodge during the January to March Season to combine a tour from Giraffe Manor Nairobi to Solio Lodge to Northern Kenya.

 

These are the Current Solio Ranch & Conservancy – Nanyuki Laikipia Park Fees Entrances.

 

Item Rates
INDIVIDUAL OVER 12 YEARS – NON – -RESIDENT
92 USD
CHILDREN+ 3 TO 11YEARS NON-RESIDENT
45 USD
INDIVIDUAL OVER 12 YEARS RESIDENT
3200/=
CHILDREN+3 TO 11YEARS CITIZEN
1500/=
INDIVIDUAL OVER 12 YEARS CITIZEN
2600/=
VEHICLE
800/=
PAID GUIDES/DRIVER-CITIZEN
800/=
PAID GUIDES/DRIVER-NON-CITIZEN
90 USD

Please Note:-

  • LIMIT ONE GUIDE (DRIVER) PER VEHICLE.

  • SINGLE ENTRY RATE
    Any or All persons entering the Solio Game Reserve/Sanctuary -MUST PAY THE FULL STATED SOLIO CONSERVANCY FEES
    ALL GUESTS MUST SIGN INDEMNITY
    ALL GUESTS MUST PRODUCE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION (ID or passport) or they will be charged as Non – Resident.
    Tour guides – All tour Guides must produce their official Guides license or they will be charged as guests.

 

In need of a safari to the Solio Ranch & Conservancy – Nanyuki Laikipia? Talk to us Directly and our ever-available safari experts will reach you immediately. Fill in Our Contact Form with the details you Would want or Send us a Whatsapp text to reach us +254780337652

Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia is home to the special five wildlife species. Best exclusive destination in Kenya to spot the big five. It has an impressive population of black and white rhinos, buffalo, and big cats. 

Below are some of the wildlife to spot in Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia:- 

  1. The Big Five:- Lions, Leopard, Rhino, Elephants, Buffalos 
  2. The Big Cats:- Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Serval Cats 
  3. Grevy Zebras, Reticulated Giraffes, Beisa Oryxes, Gerenuks (Giraffe Antelopes)
  4. Predators: Wild dogs 
  5. Different Bird Species

In need of a safari to the Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia? Talk to us Directly and our ever available Cheetah Safaris experts will reach you immediately. Fill in Our Contact Form with the details you Would want or Send us a Whatsapp text to reach us +254780337652

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