2-Day Salt Lick Safari: Tsavo & Taita Hills

Highlights

Enjoy a quick yet unforgettable escape into Kenya’s wilderness with this 2-day safari to Tsavo East and the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge. Begin your journey from Mombasa or Diani as you travel inland toward the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo and the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Explore Tsavo East National Park, home to red-dust elephants and famously featured in the movie The Ghost and the Darkness. Then, stay at the world-renowned Salt Lick Safari Lodge — one of Kenya’s most photographed lodges — set above a waterhole where animals gather daily. With thrilling game drives, stunning views, and luxury accommodation, this short getaway delivers a perfect dose of safari magic.

Details Itinerary

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your beach hotel in Mombasa or Diani. You’ll drive inland toward Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, with an optional visit to Tsavo East National Park en route if requested. Arrive at Taita Hills in time for lunch and check-in, then continue to the famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge. Built on stilts and overlooking a busy waterhole, this lodge offers a front-row seat to wildlife right from your balcony. After some time to relax, head out for an evening game drive through the sanctuary, where you’ll spot elephants, buffalos, giraffes, and possibly big cats. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in this truly unique setting.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Wake up early for breakfast and a morning game drive as the animals stir in the cool dawn hours. Afterwards, begin your journey back to the coast, with a stop for lunch en route. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in Mombasa or Diani in the afternoon — concluding your short but memorable safari.

Inclusions :

  • Park entry fees (for non-residents)
  • All scheduled game drives and activities
  • Accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge (or similar, subject to availability)
  • Transport in a private safari vehicle with a professional guide
  • Roundtrip transfers from Mombasa or Diani
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Meals and drinks as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions:

  • International flights
  • Extra accommodation before/after the safari
  • Tips (suggested: $10 per person/day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, insurance, visa, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed fee changes
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

Prices

Start DatesSolo (1 Room)2 People (1 Room)3 People (2 Rooms)4 People (2 Rooms)5 People (3 Rooms)6 People (3 Rooms)7+ People
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025$702$465$405$350$328$319Get Quote
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026$702$465$405$350$328$319Get Quote
Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027$702$465$405$350$328$319Get Quote

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