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Solio Game Reserve flying Safari 3 Days 2 Nights: Experience the best of Solio Ranch with this 3-day fly-in package, with professional guides leading both morning and evening game drives. This affords plenty of opportunities to spot the Big Five and take in the pristine wilderness of the vast unspoiled natural wilderness area.
Solio Game Reserve is a privately-owned wildlife sanctuary nestled in the valley between the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains and the lofty slopes of Mount Kenya. It’s the oldest private rhino sanctuary in Kenya and a pioneer in breeding black rhinos in the country.
Occupying 45,000 acres, Solio Game Reserve also hosts a wide range of wildlife such as impala, zebra, giraffe, leopard, and warthog as well as a variety of bird species.
African Spice Safaris provides flights from Wilson Nairobi to Nanyuki Airstrip daily. As well as being a safer way to travel, flying means you do not waste half a day driving from one park to another and so you have more time for game-viewing.
You will be met at the airstrip by a vehicle from Solio Lodge where you are staying and you will go on game drives in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle with a qualified and experienced driver-guide who knows the area far better than any visiting drivers and is familiar with the latest wildlife movements.
The transfer takes about followed by 20 minutes to the conservancy gate and then a further 45 minutes to Solio lodge.
Activities at Solio ranch include:
Fishing: You can go trout fishing in the Aberdare National Park.
Helicopter Trips: Take a scenic helicopter flight up Mt. Kenya with a picnic breakfast and enjoy the diverse landscape the country has to offer.
Horse Riding: Explore the ranch and the nearby coffee plantation with an early morning horse ride.
Bird Watching: Birdlife in Solio Game Reserve is abundant, and you’ll see a wide variety of bird species. You can watch birds while on a safari drive or you can organize a bird-watching trip.
Game Drives: Solio Game Reserve has the largest population of white rhinos as well as hundreds of black rhinos, in addition to a wide variety of wildlife such as antelope, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, oryx, impala, waterbuck, Thompson’s gazelle, and warthog. Game Drives in closed Land Cruisers in the Game Reserve are unforgettable experiences!
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Solio Game Reserve
Day 2: Full Day At The Solio Game Reserve
Day 3: Solio Ranch – Fly To Nairobi
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Solio Game Reserve
0730 Hours: African Spice Safaris guide will transfer you to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your flight to Solio Ranch.
0830 Hours: Fly to Nanyuki Airstrip (followed by a 20-minute transfer to the conservancy gate and then a further 45 minutes to the lodge – check-in to our rooms).
1300 Hours: We have lunch, then later relax before the evening game drive. There are great chances of encountering numerous black and white rhinos, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, oryx, antelope, Thompson’s gazelle, impala, waterbuck, and warthog.
Solio Ranch also offers some of the best leopard viewings in the country, and lions and cheetahs can also be found.
Dinner and overnight stay at Solio Lodge
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Full Day At The Solio Game Reserve
We spend a full day in the Solio Game Reserve/ Ranch on morning and afternoon game drives. The Solio Reserve is also an ideal place for bird-watching.
There are many things to do while at Solio Game Reserve Safari e.g. horseback riding, bush walks, mountain biking, night and day game drives, and fishing trips to Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains.
Other activities include: Stretching your legs on foot or by mountain bike in the Solio Ranch and exploring the ranch with an early morning horse ride.
One could visit the Aberdare National Park to see its legendary elephants, search for the rare Bongo antelope or fish in its rivers or Take a scenic helicopter flight up Mount Kenya with a picnic breakfast
The acacia forest in the middle of the reserve is traversed by a river that at times turns into a swamp-like area. This habitat is a paradise for birds. Including the more than 300 species that are found in the game, the reserve is European rollers, flycatchers, and birds of prey such as vultures and eagle owls.
Other birds to see include Montagu’s Harriers, long-crested eagles, and buzzards. Also crowned cranes and the European stork can be found here every year.
Dinner and overnight stay at Solio Lodge or equivalent
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Solio Ranch – Fly To Nairobi
0630 Hours: An option of indulging in a pre-breakfast game drive before going back to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast.
1000 Hours: Transfer to Nanyuki airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
1200 Hours: Nanyuki Flight departs for Nairobi.
1240 Hours: Arrive back at Wilson Airport and transfer to your hotel/ residence.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Solio Game Reserve flying Safari 3 Days 2 Nights Prices
Solio Game Reserve flying Safari 3 Days 2 Nights Rates Includes:
Walking + Laundry + Game drives + Horse riding + Local farm visit + Mountain biking + Airstrip transfers + All meals for 2 nights + Bush breakfasts and sundowners + House wines, house soft drinks, house beers, house spirits & Excursions to the Aberdare National Park (park fees are extra currently standing at 52 US Dollars per adult)
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 3 to 15 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2023 | 31st December 2023 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Children are ages 3 to 15 years inclusive. 16 years and over is an adult. 2 years and under is an infant
* This tour departs daily from Nairobi Hotels or from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or from any point within Nairobi
* For internal flights within Kenya, guests are advised to pack in soft bags with a maximum of 15kg per person including hand luggage
Solio Game Reserve flying Safari 3 Days 2 Nights Does Not Include:
* Tips or gratuity
* Health insurance
* Massage treatments
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Champagne, luxury spirits, selected wines
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Park and conservation fees are per person Adult 80 US Dollars/ Child 80 US Dollars per night
* Sightseeing (scenic helicopter ride) not included in the package; optional activities like a visit to Cinnabar Green and personal effects
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)