3 Days Tsavo East and Taita Hills Saltlick Lodge Safari
Safari Highlights
This 3-day safari adventure takes you to two remarkable wildlife destinations: Tsavo East National Park, known for its vast savannah, red elephants, and stunning landscapes, and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the iconic Saltlick Lodge. Start your journey exploring the open plains of Tsavo East, where you will encounter a variety of wildlife, including the famous “red” elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. Continue to Taita Hills for a unique safari experience, combining thrilling game drives with exceptional views of wildlife from a lodge elevated above a waterhole.
Safari Itinerary
Morning: Early pick-up from your hotel in Mombasa or Diani Beach. Depart and drive to Tsavo East National Park, entering through the Buchuma Gate.
Late Morning: Start your game drive in Tsavo East, famous for its vast herds of elephants, the “red elephants of Tsavo,” and a variety of other wildlife such as lions, leopards, buffaloes, and antelope species.
Midday: Arrive at your lodge for check-in and lunch.
Afternoon: After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive, visiting iconic sites like the Aruba Dam, a popular watering hole for wildlife.
Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Tsavo East Lodge.
Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tsavo East to catch the animals during their most active period.
Mid-Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast. Afterward, check out and proceed to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Midday: Arrive at Saltlick Safari Lodge, check-in, and enjoy lunch. The lodge, set on stilts, offers a unique vantage point to watch wildlife at the nearby waterhole.
Afternoon: Embark on a game drive in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its elephant herds, lions, zebras, and numerous bird species.
Evening: Return to Saltlick Safari Lodge for dinner. Enjoy an evening of wildlife viewing from the lodge’s terraces or observation tunnels overlooking the waterhole. Overnight stay at Saltlick Safari Lodge.
Morning: Early morning game drive in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to spot wildlife during their most active time.
Late Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast. Afterward, check out and begin your journey back to Mombasa or Diani Beach, with an en-route game drive.
Afternoon: Arrive at your hotel in Mombasa or Diani, concluding your safari adventure.
Safari Price Includes
- Transport in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Park entry fees for Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Accommodation at Tsavo East Lodge and Saltlick Safari Lodge.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Services of a professional safari guide/driver.
- Bottled water during the game drive.
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Transfers to and from your hotel in Mombasa or Diani.
Safari Price Excludes
- Flights (international or domestic)
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, tips, laundry, etc.)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.