Opened 7 July 2026
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Camp
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp. Solio Game Reserve, Kenya. JW Marriott, Marriott International.
- Opened
- 7 July 2026
- Rooms
- 19
- Operator
- JW Marriott, Marriott International
- Type
- Hotel
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp opened in Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya, on 7 July 2026, according to the release JW Marriott issued that day. A February 2025 Marriott release had expected it to open in early 2026. Solio is a 45,000-acre private conservancy known for rhino conservation, with one of Africa's largest populations of black and white rhinos.
The camp has 19 tented suites, one of them a two-bedroom suite, set apart for privacy with views of Mount Kenya, the Aberdare Mountains, waterholes or open savannah. LW Design drew the low timber and canvas structures from the idea of the quiet presence of a rhino, and the suites have private decks, plunge pools and freestanding baths. Mavuno is the signature restaurant, cooking with open fire, Ember Bar and Lounge serves drinks by a fire, and a garden grows herbs, fruit and vegetables for the menus. The Spa by JW uses products from the Kenyan brand Jani.
Activities include guided game drives by day and night, walking and cycling safaris, birding and a visit to the Solio Rhino Orphanage. The camp is near Nanyuki Airstrip, about 30 minutes by air from Wilson Airport or a three-hour drive by road from Nairobi. Rates start from $1499 per person per night, all-inclusive, with accommodation, full board and twice-daily shared game drives among the inclusions.
“JW Marriott today announces the opening of JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp in Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya.”
The operator’s wording, read on its own page and last checked 1 November 2026.
Photographs
-
Aerial view of the camp in the conservancy.. Photo: Marriott International -
A one-bedroom tented suite, deck seating area.. Photo: Marriott International -
The fire pit at dusk.. Photo: Marriott International -
Mavuno, the signature restaurant.. Photo: Marriott International -
Ember Bar and Lounge.. Photo: Marriott International
The facts
Each line links to the operator's page it was read on.
- Setting
- Solio Game Reserve is a 45,000-acre private conservancy recognized for its longstanding role in rhino conservation and home to one of Africa’s largest populations of both black and white rhinos, alongside leopards, lions, waterbuck, zebras, Thomson's gazelles, and prolific birdlife. Source
- Suites
- Blending seamlessly into its surroundings, the camp’s 19 tented suites, including a two-bedroom suite, are set discreetly for privacy, each offering sweeping views of Mount Kenya, the Aberdare Mountains, nearby waterholes or open savannah. Source
- Rooms
- Generous outdoor living areas offer private decks and plunge pools while indoor freestanding baths invite moments of reflection, immersed in the natural surroundings. Source
- Designer
- Designed by LW Design, the architecture is guided by a philosophy inspired by the quiet presence of the rhino, shaping an intimate retreat where design defers to nature. Source
- Designer
- Low-slung timber and canvas structures sit lightly within the landscape, expressing a restrained sense of luxury. Source
- Dining
- Mavuno, the camp’s signature restaurant, presents seasonal menus shaped by Kenyan flavors, global influences and open-fire cooking, while Ember Bar and Lounge offers a fireside setting for relaxed drinks and sharing plates. Source
- Dining
- The garden also serves as a dedicated dining setting with “The Garden Table,” an intimate multi-course experience showcasing freshly harvested ingredients. Source
- Spa
- The Spa by JW features a curated menu of treatments rooted in regional healing traditions and highland botanicals. Source
- Spa
- These restorative therapies incorporate premium products from Kenyan skincare brand Jani, enriched with raw, local ingredients like highland moringa, wild aloe, Laikipia honey, cedar, and clove. Source
- Activities
- Beyond game drives, guests can discover their surroundings through guided walking safaris, cycling excursions, and birding led by expert guides, offering insight into the region’s diverse plant life and more than 300 recorded bird species. Source
- Activities
- An educational visit to the Solio Rhino Orphanage offers a rare, unfiltered insight into the conservation efforts that underpin the reserve, where orphaned rhino calves and other wildlife are rehabilitated before being reintroduced into the conservancy. Source
- Pool
- A fully equipped fitness center, a serene outdoor pool, and quiet spaces for reflection provide additional opportunities for guests to restore balance and unwind at their own pace. Source
- Getting there
- The camp is located near Nanyuki Airstrip, approximately a 30-minute flight from Wilson Airport, or a three-hour drive by road from Nairobi. Alternatively, guests can book a private charter from Wilson Airport to Solio Ranch Airstrip, a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport and a 10-minute drive to camp. Source
- Rates
- Rates start from $1499 per person, per night (all-inclusive*). Source
- Rates
- *The all-inclusive rate includes accommodation with complimentary minibar, full board dining and beverages (excluding select premium wines and spirits), and one bush breakfast and sundowner per stay. Activities include twice-daily shared game drives led by expert guides, including one night drive per stay, as well as guided walking and cycling safaris, and use of professional Canon photographic equipment with expert guidance. Wi-Fi, laundry services, Wilson Airport meet and greets and return Nanyuki airstrip transfers are also included. Source
