Solio Lodge
Solio Lodge is a luxury savanna safari lodge in Kenya, good for families and nature lovers. Explore its recorded details and environmental evidence to help you decide where to stay in Kenya.
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Google rating · 4.7/5 · 130 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
2.1/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 27.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | Expert Africa describes the lodge as sitting inside Kenya's oldest private rhino sanctuary, a named area kept for rhino conservation. The lodge's own site was not available, so this comes from a third party listing. “Solio Game Reserve is Kenya's oldest private rhino sanctuary” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 0/4 · Documented absence or contrary evidence | 0 / 15 points | Expert Africa says solar water heating is only planned and hot water comes from wood and briquette boilers, so no system is in place. The lodge's own site was not available. “Solar water heating is planned though this won’t be feasible all year round.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Water | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as composting all organic waste or sorted recycling | 5 / 10 points | Expert Africa says tins and plastic bottles are returned to Nairobi for recycling and kitchen waste goes to a pig farmer. The lodge's own site was not available. “other recycling includes tins and plastic bottles returned to Nairobi, kitchen waste to a pig farmer in the local town of Mweiga” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local or organic with no named source | 3.75 / 15 points | Expert Africa says the food celebrates fresh locally sourced flavours, with no named farms. The lodge's own site was not available. “the lodge’s food celebrates fresh, locally sourced flavours” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | Expert Africa notes the cottages have thatched roofs, without detail on materials or footprint. The lodge's own site was not available. “with sweeping roofs of thatched tiles.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.4/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 8.8%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 0/4 · Documented absence or contrary evidence | 0 / 25 points | Expert Africa says the borehole water is potable but guests are advised not to drink it and bottled water is provided. “This water is actually potable, but guests are nonetheless advised not to drink it and bottled water is provided.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | Expert Africa says the food celebrates fresh locally sourced flavours, with no named farms. “the lodge’s food celebrates fresh, locally sourced flavours” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | Expert Africa says laundry uses eco friendly detergents, with no products or ecolabels shown. “machine washed using GNLD eco-friendly detergents and then tumble-dried” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
1.6/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 15%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | Expert Africa names the lodge as a member of the Safari Collection, with no ownership detail. “A member of the Safari Collection” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | Expert Africa says the lodge supports local communities through projects focused on education and healthcare, without naming a programme. “the lodge is an active supporter of local communities, with projects approved by Kenya Wildlife Trust.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | Expert Africa mentions cultural visits to local communities, without named makers. “Cultural visits to local communities are particularly rewarding” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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Collected research sources
These source pages were captured on 2026-10-02. Capturing a page does not establish a rating or verify its claims. Only the reviewed pillar evidence above earns assessment points. Missing findings remain unavailable.
- Source 1 · www.thesafaricollection.com /properties/sasaab/
- Source 2 · www.thesafaricollection.com /footprint/conservation/
- Source 3 · www.thesafaricollection.com /footprint/conservation/footprint-conservation-afew-giraffe-centre/
- Source 4 · www.thesafaricollection.com /footprint/conservation/giraffe-conservation-foundation/
- Source 5 · www.thesafaricollection.com /footprint/conservation/giraffe-sponsorship-program/
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