Solio Ranch, Kenya

The world’s first private rhino sanctuary, Solio Game Reserve was started in 1970 when, the owner of Solio cattle ranch, fenced off a large section of land and dedicated it to conservation; since then, breeding has been so successful that rhino from Solio have stocked game reserves all over Africa.

This photo of Solio Lodge is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Solio Ranch is recognised as one of the most successful private rhino breeding reserves in Kenya.

Kenya’s Wildlife and Conservation Management Department approached Mr Courtland Parfet, owner of the Solio cattle ranch located on the Laikipia plateau in central Kenya, for assistance. With a commitment to conservation, a 13,500 acre area of the ranch had already been fenced off to protect indigenous wildlife and allow them to live their natural life without interference or threat from humans. The Solio Game Reserve was home to many buffalos, zebras, gazelles and leopards but there were no rhinos.