Solio Lodge — Hotel in Laikipia County

A Truly Unforgettable Safari Experience at Solio Lodge

Our stay at Solio Lodge was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality of the entire team. Tess, the lodge manager, made sure every detail was seamless. Her presence was comforting and professional—she went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect.

The intimate setting of the lodge allows for the kind of personalized service that’s incredibly rare to find. We felt pampered every moment. The food was truly five-star—each meal beautifully curated with fresh, local ingredients and thoughtful presentation. Risper, our butler, was kind, gracious, and always one step ahead, making every meal and moment feel special.

After adventurous game drives, we loved being escorted back to our suite by the watchman, who also helped us light a cozy fire—such a comforting and thoughtful touch that made our evenings feel like home in the wild. Napping while watching animals roam just beyond our room’s view was surreal—something we’ll never forget.

And we have to give special mention to Antony, our guide. He was phenomenal. Truly one of the best guides we’ve ever had—knowledgeable, funny, kind, and deeply passionate about the wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw over seven lions, including a kill and playful cubs, multiple rhinos, a hyena, Cape buffalo, and more. His ability to track, educate, and entertain made every drive unforgettable. The privacy of the drives—without the crowds of vehicles—made for a more meaningful and connected experience with nature.

The bush breakfasts and sundowners were picture-perfect and added even more magic to the experience.

We’ve stayed in luxury resorts around the world, but Solio Lodge was on another level. Without a doubt, the best 5-star resort we’ve ever experienced. We’ll be dreaming of this place...

Everything about this stay is amazing! Starting with the room, it’s huge, with floor to ceiling windows looking out on your own terrace with sensational views of the rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. It’s incredibly beautiful! There is quite a large sectional in the living area, a beautiful and comfortable big bed and a fireplace in between. Every night when they walk you back after dinner, security will light the fire for you and it is so cozy! To make things even better, the huge bathroom with a shower and a tub also has its own fireplace. You almost don’t want to leave the room, but that would be a mistake!||Our game guide Peter and spotter George were knowledgeable and so accommodating. We saw literally hundreds of rhinos, as well as lions, buffalo and all the other bush animals. The bush breakfasts were a wonderful way to start the day, surrounded by the animals and nature, and then sundowners at night were a relaxing way to end the day. ||One of the most memorable activities that Peter and George took us to was to go to the rhino orphanage and feed the baby rhinos. Be sure to book this if you have time - we will remember this forever. Petting and feeding the baby rhinos and the baby zebra was a thrill. ||Food is always an important part of vacation for my husband and I, and the food at Solio is 5 stars! Exceptional!! Every meal was better than the last, and I appreciate the care and quality of the food they served. ||If you ever get the chance to book a stay at Solio, you won’t regret it. It was the trip...

Solio Ranch is a privately maintained Rhino conservancy. The 45 000 acre reserve is nuzzled between the aberdares and Mt.Kenya .The conservancy was started in 1970 by Courtland Parfet ,the proprietor of Soloio Cattle Ranch who girded an enormous piece of land and devoted it to rhino saving becoming the first Rhino Sanctuary in the world. More than four decades later,Solio Ranch has provided 52 white and 92 black rhinos across the African continent .The conservancy is renowned as of the most efficacious reserves of Rhino breeding in Kenya .The ranch is additionally a noteworthy Important Bird Area (IBA). The acacia woodland and the marshy conditions of the river in the rainy spell make it an idyllic home for birds. More than 300 species are found in the sanctuary. Some of the birds found there are the fly catchers, European rollers, and birds of prey such as owls vultures, long-crested eagles, Montagu’s Harriers, and buzzards. Also the European stork and migratory crowned cranes have found a home at Solio game reserve .The ranch also hosts mammals including lions, buffaloes ,cheetahs, zebras, elands,giraffes, oryx, impalas, Thompson’s gazelle and...