Wildlife Conservancy
Solio Game Reserve
Premier sanctuary for rhinos and diverse wildlife encounters.
Kenya
Location
175 km²
Geographic Size
Dry season
Best Time to Visit
Wildlife Conservancy
Solio Game Reserve
Premier sanctuary for rhinos and diverse wildlife encounters.
Kenya
Location
175 km²
Geographic Size
Dry season
Best Time to Visit
About Solio Game Reserve
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 ar...
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What to do
Wildlife
Solio Game Reserve is a sanctuary for rhinos, offering unique sightings of these magnificent creatures alongside a diverse range of other wildlife.
Lion
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Black Rhino
Common
Cheetah
Rare
Hippo
Not Present
Hyena
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Gazelle
Common
Buffalo
Common
Wildebeest
Occasional
Where to stay
Hotels & Lodges
What to know
Safety & Vaccinations
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.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
Getting There
Solio Game Reserve is accessible by road from Nairobi, taking about 3 hours. The nearest town is Nyeri, providing a gateway to the reserve.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
Getting Around
Within the reserve, travel is typically via guided game drives, which can be arranged through accommodations or tour operators.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
Visas
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.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
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