Combine a visit the Solio Reserve home to the Rhino Sanctuary plus Aberdare National Reserve and get to see both the forest and the wild where the Big 5 can be spotted. This intimate and luxurious lodge has five contemporary luxurious cottages with private decks and panoramic views of the nearby hills and Mount Kenya in the distance.
Solio Ranch or Solio Game Reserve is a privately owned wildlife conservancy located in Kenya’s Central Province. The Solio Reserve is internationally recognized as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and visitors will find that sightings of up to 40 rhinoceros at a time are not uncommon.
The Aberdare National Park is a protected area in the Aberdare Mountain Range in central Kenya located east of the East African Rift Valley. It covers the higher areas and the Aberdare Salient to the east.
Experience the Aberdare National Park where you will search for the big herds of Elephants, buffaloes and Leopards in the forest.
SUMMARY
Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare
Day 2: Solio Conservancy
Day 3: Aberdare to Nairobi.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare
Pick up at the airport or hotel in our safari vehicle and early morning drive to Aberdare National Park. The drive is scenic via the central Kenya highlands with stops to view tea and coffee plantations. There shall be a further stop to see and experience the largest open-air market in East Africa at Karatina. Aberdare National Park is home to elephants, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, warthogs, and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat, and the blue duiker.
Day 2: Solio Conservancy.
Morning after breakfast, Head out to explore Solio Ranch or Solio Game Reserve which is a privately owned wildlife conservancy located in Kenya’s Central Province. The Solio Reserve is internationally recognized as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and visitors will find that sightings of up to 40 rhinoceros at a time are not uncommon. After, Head back to Aberdare for Dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Solio to Nairobi.
Wake up to the sights, sounds, and smells of the African bush this morning. Have breakfast and check out of the hotel. Drive to Nairobi and upon arrival drop off to your city hotel. Or you can have an extension to Maasi mara or the sandy beaches of Watamu.
SAFARI COSTS:
MID RANGE OPTION
Rates are Per Person – Traveling Alone or Upto a Group of 6 pax in a Jeep.
| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | 2473 | 1446 | 1170 | 1032 | 949 | 894 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 198
Season Rates: Rates are Valid all year round |
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INCLUDED:
- 2 Nights Stay at Rhino Watch Lodge or Similar.
- Meals on Full Board (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast) Per Night.
- Bottled Water in Rooms.
- Game drives in a 4*4 Safari Jeep
- Park Entry Fees in Aberdare and Solio Conservancy
EXCLUDES:
- Extra meals and Drinks.
- Extra Night in Nairobi
- Tips and Gratuity.
- Flying package available on request.
- Language Guide (Spanish, French & German)
- Easter and Festive season supplements $ 40 per person per Day.
SEMI-LUXURY OPTION
Rates are Per Person – Traveling Alone or Upto a Group of 6 pax in a Jeep.
| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | 2352 | 1448 | 1182 | 1048 | 969 | 915 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 104
Peak Season: July – 31st September & 23rd December – 2nd January |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | 2296 | 1405 | 1139 | 1006 | 926 | 872 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 91
High Season: January – March, 16th – 30 June &October |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | 1846 | 1167 | 966 | 865 | 805 | 764 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 74
Low Season: April – May,1st – 15th June & November – 22nd December |
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INCLUDED:
- 1 Night Stay at The Ark Lodge or Similar.
- 1 Night Stay at Aberdare Country Club or Similar.
- Meals on Full Board (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast) Per Night.
- Bottled Water in Rooms.
- Game drives in a 4*4 Safari Jeep
- Park Entry Fees in Aberdare and Solio Conservancy
EXCLUDES:
- Extra meals and Drinks.
- Tips and Gratuity.
- Extra Night in Nairobi.
- Flying package available on request.
- Language Guide (Spanish, French & German)
- Easter and Festive season supplements $ 40 per person per Day.
LUXURY OPTION
Rates are Per Person – Traveling Alone or Upto a Group of 6 pax in a Jeep.
| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | 5038 | 3770 | 3755 | 3747 | 3743 | 3740 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 1,222
Peak Season: 1st – 5th January, June – 31st October & 16th – 31st December |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | 4107 | 3003 | 2988 | 2980 | 2976 | 2973 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 1,058
High Season: 6th January – 31st May & November – 15th December |
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INCLUDED:
- 2 Nights Stay at Solio Lodge or Similar.
- Meals on All Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic drinks) Per Night.
- Game drives and exclusive use of vehicle for each group of guests, excursions to the Aberdare National Park (excluding park fees)
- Local farm visit.
- Bush breakfasts and sundowners.
- Horse riding.
- Mountain biking.
- Laundry
- Bottled Water in Rooms.
- Return Flight ticket Nairobi – Laikipia
- Return Airstrip transfers in Nairobi & Laikipia
- Shared Game drives in a Safari Jeep
- Park Entry Fees at Solio Conservancy
EXCLUDES:
- Extra meals and Drinks.
- Extra Nights in Nairobi.
- Tips and Gratuity.
- Language Guide (Spanish, French & German)
- Road package available on request.
- Easter and Festive season supplements
*** Kindly note that the Luxury Option is a fly-in package. Keep your luggage light duffel bags are preferable as local airlines require a maximum of 15Kgs/33lbs for one person including hand luggage***
