Solio Special Photosafari Kenya
Solio Ranch Conservancy is named after Solio who was a great Maasai chief.
Glamping Kenya specializes in photography trips for both amateur and professional photographers. The owner of Glamping-Kenya, Erwin Tecqmenne, a professional photographer for 40 years, will gladly guide you through these unique experiences.
Solio Conservancy is home to the Big 5 and more, with over 800 rhinos. Solio Ranch Conservancy boasts the largest rhino population in all of Kenya.
Solio Conservancy has over 700 white rhinos and over 100 black rhinos.
With Glamping-Kenya, a visit to Solio Ranch Conservancy can become a truly special photography experience, guided by an experienced local photography guide.
For you as a photographer, this is a unique opportunity to photograph the rhinos up close, from a very low vantage point.
We can ensure that you get the chance to take the most beautiful photos of these enormous animals from a low perspective and at close range. Everything is done very safely under the guidance of an experienced photography guide.
A night safari in Solio Ranch using artificial light is also possible. This yields the most professional images. You can't experience this anywhere else. Book this unique experience with Glamping-Kenya now!
All you need to know about Solio Ranch Conservancy.
Size : The Solio Ranch Conservancy is around 70 square miles.
History : Originally, Solio Ranch Conservancy was a cattle ranch with a focus on rhino conservation. This led in 1970 to the establishment of Solio Ranch as a conservancy. Many reserves around East Africa have received rhinos from Solio Ranch Conservancy. With a black rhino breeding program as well as a large complement of white rhinos,
Location : Solio Ranch Conservancy lies approximately 177 km north of Nairobi, nestled in the valley between the Aberdare mountains and Mount Kenya. The nearest town is Nyeri, 38 km away, and Nanyuki 30 km, 10 minutes from Glamping Kenya.
Hours of Operation : Solio Ranch Conservancy is open between 6.30h am and 18h pm daily.
Weather & Climate : Generally, the weather is mild due to Solio Ranch Conservancy’s closeness to the equator. Daily temperatures average around 23 ° celcius. The dry season falls between June and September with the short rains falling around October and November. The long rainfalls comes down between March and May. Game viewing is at its best between July and October.
Avoiding Crowds : Consider traveling to Solio Ranch Conservancy between October and February. The rains will cool the days, animal sightings will still be good and there will be availability in nearby accommodations like Glamping-Kenya.
Guided Walking Safaris : Walking safaris are available, conducted by an experienced ranger and take place just outside the main Rhino Sanctuary. Other non-4×4 game drive activities include guided horseback safaris and cycling safari opportunities.
Solio Ranch Conservancy – Nyeri, Laikipia is a privately-owned wildlife conservancy in the Greater Laikipia Region, located between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains. The 17,500 acre reserve is filled with acacia forest, traversed by a river center to the conservancy.
Solio Ranch Conservancy plays a major part in the protection and breeding of black rhinos, recognized as one of the most successful in Kenya. The animals live in harmony with other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, buffalo, zebra, and giraffes. The park also offers some of the best leopard viewing in the country and is an ideal place for bird-watching.
Solio Ranch borders the famous Conservancies, Lewa Conservancy and Ol Pejeta conservancy. It’s well situated with great views of the second-highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kenya. It’s the only conservancy in Kenya to Spot Rhinos and Lions in Huge Numbers.
The Solio Ranch Conservancy used to be a working cattle ranch but in 1973 part of it was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. The result: rhinos, pride of lions, and other wildlife came back to the area. Nowadays, it’s a 49,000-acre ranch with 19,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary for black and white rhinos.
Other activities to enjoy while on holiday at Solio Ranch Game Reserve : Here are some other activities that visitors can consider during their East African safari experience in Solio Ranch:
- Solio Ranch Safari Walk: Explore the nature wildlife on foot, an authentic and economical means of exploring wildlife in Solio Ranch
- Photography safari tours: Visitors on a photo safari can share a photography tour with like-minded individuals and capture their favorite moments.
- Tours: Cycle, walk or ride across Solio Ranch or soar above the mountain tops in a private helicopter. Guests can also indulge in a spa treatment, visit a local flower or coffee farm, game drive through the bush, and sip sundowners next to a group of giraffes.
- Solio Conservancy Game Drives:- Enjoy exclusive game drives in Solio Ranch Conservancy at your comfort with a private safari guide.
- Solio Ranch Conservancy supports a big population of White rhinos and black rhinos The reserve also protects zebra, giraffe, buffalo and several antelope species. All the usual predators including the big cats are present. Lion is most frequently seen, followed by cheetah. Leopard is very rarely seen.
- It is generally very safe to visit Solio Ranch, especially on an organized trip, organized by Glamping-Kenya.
- mosquitoes and other flying insects are almost non-existent in this area. This is because we are at an altitude of 1860 meters, and very close to Mount Kenya 5199 m
- Your entry point to Kenya will most likely be Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Solio Ranch is 177km/112mi from Nairobi, which is approximately 3 hours by car. The ranch is also just 45km/28mi from Nanyuki, gateway to the rest of Laikipia. This means that you can easily combine Solio with visits to Ol Pejeta, Lewa and the other conservancies of Laikipia. Aberdare and Mt Kenya National Parks are also close by.