Solio Lodge

Wildlife is abundant and easy to spot on Solio Conservancy, making for fabulous game drives.

You will find four of the ‘big five’ (there are no elephants as they have been purposely fenced out to preserve vegetation for the endangered black rhino), as well as lion, giraffe, waterbuck, oryx, leopard and much more.

Solio’s safari vehicles have been specially modified to have unique roof top benches which offer the ultimate game viewing experience.

Kitted out with ponchos to keep you warm, suncream, fridges filled with cold drinks, hot drinks, books and sweets, we have everything to keep you happy during a game drive!

We have mountain bikes available for adults and children to use at any time.

It’s a great way to get some exercise whilst also appreciating the beautiful scenery of Solio Ranch.

To gain a real appreciation of Kenya’s spectacular and diverse landscape, take to the skies with a scenic helicopter flight.

Our Eurocopter AS 350 B3 helicopter is based at either Sasaab or Solio and is on standby to whizz guests off on a variety of excursions to the most remote destinations in Kenya.

With five passenger seats, sliding doors and proven superior performance in extreme conditions, our AS 350 is perfect for low level cruising with optimum viewing.

Please refer to the Helicopter Excursions PDF in the Documents section for more details.

The Aberdares is a beautiful volcanic mountain range thirty minutes’ drive away from Solio.

With its highest peaks rising 14,100 feet above sea level, it has several distinct vegetation zones and a great diversity of plant and tree species.

There is also abundant wildlife to be spotted.

For keen anglers, the Aberdares has several trout-filled mountain rivers and streams, so fly fishing can be enjoyed here.

Park entry costs US$ 52 per person.

Our lovely stables are home to six horses.

Riders of all abilities can enjoy Solio Ranch on horseback.

More experienced riders can canter across some beautiful open plains.

Stretch your legs and take the time to appreciate the flora, fauna and birdlife within Solio Ranch.

Although outside the fenced off wildlife conservancy, you might come across zebra, impala, gazelle, warthogs and dik-dik, as well as abundant birdlife.

Indulge in a massage or beauty treatment from our trained therapist.

Solio cottages are huge with plenty of space for a massage bed by the fire or in front of the floor to ceiling glass front, looking out into the bush and Mount Kenya beyond.

We use spa products by Healing Earth, a premium organic brand inspired by ancient African healing traditions.

Solio Lodge supports a range of health and education projects in local communities.

Visit our Footprint page to find out more about the initiatives we support at Solio Lodge and how just by staying with us, you’re making a positive impact on people and wildlife in Kenya.

Laburra Primary School or Charles Wickham Primary School
The Safari Collection has been partnering with these two local primary schools to deliver school lunches, build new structures such as dining halls and classrooms and run training programmes for the teachers.

You are welcome to visit either of these local schools and see what happens during the day.

Mary Immaculate Hospital

The Mary Immaculate Shelter of Love is an orphanage at a nearby hospital which Solio Lodge has been involved in for several years now.

Let us know if you would like to arrange a visit or help in any way.

Visit Cinnabar Green, a family-owned farm where they make the deliciously scented products you will find in your rooms at all of our properties.

Located just one hour and fifteen minutes drive away from Solio Lodge, it is well worth a visit.

Tour the farm and learn about the herbs and their fascinating therapeutic properties, see how they are pressed to release the scented oils, watch the manufacturing process and see them being lovingly hand packed before coming to us.

From there, you can either return to Solio Lodge or visit the nearby town of Nanyuki to do a little exploring and shopping.

This is one to invigorate the senses.

Visit and tour Tambuzi Flower Farm which specialises in growing traditional scented garden roses.

Tambuzi are committed to sustainable practices and having a positive impact on the communities around them, employing hundreds of local workers.

Learn about their innovative ecological measures and the different ways in which they support health and education initiatives in their local community.

The welfare of their employees and their commitment to sustainability is paramount, which is why we love to support their work.