JW MARRIOTT
Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve
Opening August 2026 – Solio Game Reserve, Kenya
Set to debut in August 2026, the JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp brings the globally renowned JW Marriott brand to the heart of Kenya’s highlands. Perfectly positioned within the 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve, this exclusive retreat promises a seamless blend of wellness, wildlife, and refined safari living, all in the foothills of Mount Kenya, bordered by the dramatic Aberdare range.
A Sophisticated Sanctuary in the Wild
This exceptional new camp will feature 18 luxurious tented suites, including two expansive two-bedroom villas, each thoughtfully designed with private plunge pools and panoramic views of the Solio plains. Interiors will reflect a modern safari aesthetic, complemented by elevated service and discreet elegance, hallmarks of the JW Marriott brand.
Guests will find sanctuary in nature with multiple tranquil wellness spaces, including the signature JW Garden, a space to reconnect with the rhythms of the earth. The Spa by JW, a fully equipped fitness centre, and an expansive swimming pool will offer moments of deep relaxation, while the animal viewing hide and conservation house will invite reflection and learning.
Unrivalled Wildlife Encounters
Solio Ranch Conservancy, renowned for its pioneering rhino conservation programme, offers one of the best opportunities in Africa to witness both endangered black and southern white rhinos in their natural habitat. The conservancy is also home to leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of antelope species, all against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Kenya’s central highlands.
From guided horse-riding safaris and night game drives to nature walks, quad biking adventures, and exclusive visits to a private rhino orphanage, every experience is curated to connect guests with the land, its wildlife, and its people in meaningful ways.
Dining and Design
The camp will offer four distinct culinary experiences, including a traditional restaurant, sky deck dining under the stars, and bespoke bush meals. Locally inspired dishes, many sourced from the JW Garden, will be served with views that stretch across the rolling plains of Solio and beyond.
Thoughtfully integrated into the landscape, the camp's design will reflect sustainability and sensitivity to its environment, ensuring the reserve’s pristine beauty is preserved for generations to come.
"In the wilderness lies the hope of the world."
- John Muir