Solio Wildlife Safaris
Solio Game Reserve prides itself as the pioneers in rhino conservation, with one mission – to protect endangered species and offer a safe haven for orphaned animals. Explore this well-run sanctuary at Solio Ranch, founded in 1970 as a breeding ground for white and black rhinos. It’s now known as an important refuge for both species. The program has been so successful that many rhinos have even been translocated from here to other parks and reserves. The small park is literally full of rhino, and other safari animals have been introduced as well.
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The Top Things To Do In Solio Conservancy
When planning on taking a safari trip to Solio Conservancy, travelers who stay inside the conservancies are able to take part in a number of wildlife safari activities that are not allowed inside National Parks in Kenya, including night game drives and private bush walks. Each moment provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in this special place.
Guided game drives are the main activity on Solio Ranch. Wildlife on Solio Game Reserve is abundant, making for fabulous game viewing with plentiful sightings. Spot a diversity of animals from lions and leopard to zebra, giraffe and a whole range of antelope species, to name but a few. You don’t have to venture far from the lodge to have great game drives. Enjoy bush breakfasts and sundowners as part of the experience.
Solio has a complete range of outdoor activities for guests to fully embrace everything that this magical part of Kenya has to offer. Cycle, take nature walks (possible, but only within the grounds of the lodge) or horse ride across Solio Ranch (although it’s available only to guests staying at the lodge), soar above the mountain tops in our private helicopter safari, indulge in a spa treatment, visit a local flower or coffee farm, game drive through the bush and sip sundowners next to a journey of giraffes.
The Animals & Wildlife In Solio Conservancy
Step into the wilderness of Solio Ranch on a wildlife safari. Explore the stunning landscapes, from enchanting forests to vast open plains, all framed by the majestic Mount Kenya. Solio Game Reserve is a small private space and is totally fenced: you can see most of the reserve’s animals in a couple of days. Black and white rhino concentrations are excellent here. Lion sightings are also possible. Other wildlife includes zebra, giraffe, warthog and buffalo. Antelope species include the stately eland, Coke’s hartebeest, Beisa oryx, waterbuck and impala. Take note that predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard are either resident or pass through regularly.
The Birdlife & Birds In Solio Conservancy
Solio Conservancy is home to over 350 bird species, and this is partly because there are many northern Kenya bird specials here, and a mix of habitats. Solio’s closeness to Aberdares also adds further possibilities in the ranch’s woodland areas. Private game drives and guided walks can be arranged.
The Notable Birds In Solio Game Reserve
Black-winged lapwing, Buff-crested bustard, Crowned hornbill, Grey crowned crane, and Hildebrandt’s starling among others.
The List Of Birds In Solio Game Resreve
Treats for Avid Birders, Abyssinian nightjar, African finfoot, Black-faced sandgrouse, Buff-crested bustard, Common ostrich, Crowned eagle, Donaldson Smith’s nightjar, Egyptian vulture, Four-banded sandgrouse, Hartlaub’s bustard, Hartlaub’s turaco, Lesser kestrel, Lichtenstein’s sandgrouse, Martial eagle, Pallid harrier, Red-footed falcon, Silvery-cheeked hornbill, Slate-coloured boubou, Sooty falcon, Southern white-faced owl, Spotted palm-thrush, Verreaux’s eagle, Von der Decken’s hornbill, and Vulturine guineafowl.
The Best Time To Visit Solio Conservancy
The wildlife safaris at Solio Ranch is good at any time, but the best months for seeing the animals are from June to September during the Dry season. From December to February, it’s also quite dry and a good time to visit, with birding best during this period.
The Weather & Climate In Solio Conservancy
Given the conservancies location along the Equator, and the surroundings high altitude, Solio Reserve experiences a mild climate whereby temperatures are fairly constant throughout the year. Noticeably, daytime temperatures are in the mid-twenties Celsius while the nights are cooler. We therefore recommend warm clothes for the morning game drives.
Solio Safari Packages
Browse some of our favorite Solio luxury safaris & tours which promise a more intimate adventure especially for travelers longing for a more private safari experience far away from the crowds with plenty of flexible safari activities, this is your one chance to visit these Kenya private conservancies. Maybe you’re planning your honeymoon safari in Africa or rather you just desire a more private family safari experience just know that you have plenty of options to choose from.
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