Solio Ranch Conservancy lies about 110 miles north of Nairobi, in the valley between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains. The nearest town is Nyeri, some 24 miles away, and the conservancy covers around 70 square miles in total.
It began as a cattle ranch that took on a focus on rhino conservation, and was formally established as a conservancy in 1970. Its black rhino breeding programme, alongside a large white rhino population, made it one of the most important rhino sites in the region.
That work has had reach well beyond its own boundary: many reserves across East Africa have received rhinos originating from Solio. The setting adds to the appeal, with the conservancy offering great views of Mount Kenya.
June to October, with the peak period from July to October.
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The conservancy sits in the valley between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains, and is noted for the views it gives of the mountain.
Hell's Gate is the only Kenyan national park where you walk and cycle alongside the wildlife. This full-day adventure combines a guided bike ride through soaring lava cliffs with a boat safari on the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha — a wonderfully active alternative to a traditional game drive.
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US$80 per person. Fees are confirmed in your quotation. Open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia is home to the Big Five, the world's last two northern white rhinos, and a unique chimpanzee sanctuary. This full-day trip from Nairobi combines morning and afternoon game drives with a visit to the northern white rhino enclosure — a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter.
A same-day Kenya excursion designed to show a clear entry price, optional private upgrades, and enough context for clients to compare city experiences quickly.