Witnessing The Big Five

Internal Flights on a Kenyan Safari

Solio Game Reserve, renowned for its successful rhinoceros conservation program, offers an unparalleled wildlife viewing experience. Nestled between the slopes of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, the reserve is a vital sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Its unique ecosystem, comprising grasslands, marshes, and forests, supports a wide array of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. Solio Game Reserve's commitment to conservation and community involvement makes it a model for sustainable tourism and wildlife management.

The reserve is considered safe for visitors. Standard vaccinations for travel to Kenya, such as hepatitis A, typhoid, and yellow fever, are recommended, along with malaria prophylaxis depending on your itinerary.

Safety & Vaccinations

Solio Game Reserve is accessible by road from Nairobi, taking about 3 hours. The nearest town is Nyeri, providing a gateway to the reserve.

Getting There

Within the reserve, travel is typically via guided game drives, which can be arranged through accommodations or tour operators.

Getting Around

Visitors to Kenya require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), which must be applied for in advance online. The process is streamlined for ease of travel, with certain nationalities exempt from the requirement.

Visas

Solio Ranch

Very  unique lots of rhinos, intact if want to see these rare animals the place to visit is Solio rhinos sanctuary in Nyeri Kenya 🇰🇪

Good but bad roads unaccessible during rains

Best ranch around with variety of animals

Solio Game Reserve

Swimming Pool

This property has a gift shop on the premises.

Gift Shop

Laundry Service

Fitness Center

There is a lounge and bar at this property. 

Lounge & Bar

Access to The Aberdare Country Club is facilitated by a 1-hour flight from Nairobi to the nearest airstrip, followed by a short drive.

The Club is a two and a half hour drive northeast from Nairobi, set in the Aberdare Highlands on Mweiga Hill.

Aberdare Country Club

Service was stellar, the food as you can see from the pictures and videos was good/okay.
I absolutely loved the animals they have roaming around the golf course, there's zebras, gazelles, warthogs, peacocks and more. I liked the relatively well stocked bar, though they close too early, at 11pm. I also liked that even standard rooms all have a bathtub.
I'll again mention the service because I feel they were impeccable in this area, but it could also be a one off as I was there for a work event.
Single best thing about the place is the views!Aberdare Country Club has this old, rustic, almost colonial vibe to it. This, the high room prices and I think they lack attention to detail especially with their cleaning and maintenance of the rooms. These three are the only drawbacks I can think of.
I only spent a night here! How I wish I had some more time to explore some more! Apparently the property sits on over 1000 acres!
PS: I uploaded pics and videos of two rooms, a standard room as well as their executive suite.

Wonderful place. It has very beautiful scenery,  nice weather, great altitude, and very state of the art Service.
Friendly staff right from security personnel.  Enjoyed every bit of stay.

Aberdare Country Club is for those looking for a quiet and serene place. It has a beautiful front view overlooking the Aberdare Ranges as far as the eye can see. You could be lucky if you get to see the full moon in its full brightness and stars that you can almost touch with your fingertips. You can also take a guided nature walk and get to see the giraffes, impalas, gazelles and other "friendly" animals.

This place is breathtaking beautiful at its very best. The grounds are well manicured there is good food and very fast services. It’s gets a bit cold so be ready to carry heavy clothes but overall a great place to stay

Amazing place! Friendly staff, amazing grounds. You are walking amongst the wild animals. The Ark is an amazing place to lodge and see all the wild animals of Africa.  A must see!

The Aberdare Country Club offers a range of accommodation options including 36 Classic Rooms, 1 Signature Room, and a selection of cottages divided into Classic, Superior, and Signature categories. Each room and cottage is designed to offer stunning views of the Kenya Highlands, equipped with modern comforts such as self-served coffee, fans or air conditioning. The unique configurations and personal touches ensure a comfortable and memorable stay, catering to a variety of guest needs.

Premier sanctuary for rhinos and diverse wildlife encounters.

Dry conditions offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities, with sparse vegetation making animals easier to spot.

High Season

The long rains may make some roads impassable, but the landscape is beautifully lush, and there are fewer visitors.

Low Season

Short rains bring fresh grass and rejuvenate the waterholes, attracting wildlife and starting the cycle of life anew.

Shoulder Season

Wildlife congregates around water sources, making them easier to observe.

Best time to go

The lion has been one of the best-known wild animals since earliest times. Lions are most active at night and live in a variety of habitats.

The lion is a well-muscled cat with a long body, large head, and short legs. Size and appearance vary considerably between the sexes. The male’s outstanding characteristic is his mane, which varies between different individuals and populations. 

Lions are unique among cats in that they live in a pride. The pride typically spend the day scattered that may unite to hunt or share a meal. Lions prey on a large variety of animals ranging in size from wildebeest to Cape Buffalo.

Lion

Elephant

Black Rhino

Leopard

Wildebeest

Giraffe

Zebra

Buffalo

Hippo

Cheetah

Gazelle

Hyena

Solio Game Reserve is a sanctuary for rhinos, offering unique sightings of these magnificent creatures alongside a diverse range of other wildlife.