3 Days Tsavo East & Taita SaltLick Safari
Safari Overview
Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari exploring the red-dust plains of Tsavo East National Park, famous for its red elephants and maneless lions, followed by the scenic Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge – where wildlife sightings occur from the comfort of your room.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa/Diani – Tsavo East National Park
Early morning departure from your hotel and drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway.
Enter Tsavo East National Park via Bachuma Gate.
Enjoy a mid-morning game drive searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and more.
Arrive at the lodge/camp for lunch and relaxation.
Afternoon game drive exploring more of Tsavo’s vast terrain.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside or near Tsavo East.
Accommodation Options: Voi Safari Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo Camp, etc.
Day 2: Tsavo East – Taita Hills Salt Lick Sanctuary
Early morning game drive (optional) and return for breakfast.
Exit Tsavo East and drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Arrive at Salt Lick Safari Lodge for lunch.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the private sanctuary, with chances to see elephants, lions, leopards, and various antelope species.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight, where you can watch animals from the lodge’s viewing decks and waterholes.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge (iconic lodge built on stilts over a waterhole).
Day 3: Taita Hills – Mombasa/Diani
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast.
Option for a mid-morning game drive or relax at the lodge.
Check out and depart for Mombasa/Diani with lunch en route or on arrival (depending on timing).
Arrive back at the beach hotel/residence by late afternoon.
Safari Price Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off from Mombasa/Diani
- Transport in a safari minivan or 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Professional safari driver-guide
- Park entry fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Buffet lunch at a safari lodge
- Bottled mineral water during the safari
Safari Price Excludes
- Soft & alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional visit to Masai village