​Wildlife & Animals – Solio Ranch

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Solio Ranch is more a sanctuary than a game reserve. The small property is totally fenced for big animals. Black and white rhino have been introduced for breeding, and the concentrations of these animals are second to none here. Other wildlife includes zebra, giraffe and buffalo. Antelope species include the stately eland, Beisa oryx, waterbuck and impala.

Abundant
Common
Occasional
Rare
None
ElephantNone
GiraffeOccasional
HippoNone
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
WildebeestNone
White RhinoAbundant
Black RhinoCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HyenaRare
Wild DogRare to None

Wildlife Highlights

Rhinos are the specialty of the small reserve. White rhinos wander around the grassy plains. Although they are usually in small family groups of three to four individuals, herds of up to 15 can be encountered here. Black rhino, typically very shy, can be seen walking casually in the open as well. Sometimes the two species even hang out together in mixed groups. Predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard are either resident or pass through regularly.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing in Solio is good at any time because of the small size of the closed reserve. Rain can interfere with game drives and general enjoyment of the environment, however, so the best time for visiting is during the Dry season (June to September). The reserve is closed in November.

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