Duration
3 Days
Destination
Kenya
Style
Tailor-Made
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Overview
One of Kenya's most unique safari experiences at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge: a series of elevated circular rondavels built on stilts above a waterhole in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, where elephants, buffalos, lions and a procession of nocturnal wildlife gather directly beneath your room each night. Just a short transfer from Nairobi or Mombasa, this is Kenya's most intimate wildlife encounter.
Trip Highlights
Salt Lick Lodge: built above a waterhole where elephants gather under floodlights each evening
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary: elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo and leopard
Heritage WW1 tour at Taita Hills Museum
Evening game drive and swimming at Taita Hills Safari Resort
Scenic Mombasa–Nairobi Highway approach through dramatic Taita Hills landscapes
Optional SGR train package from Nairobi to Voi
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Nairobi / Mombasa – Salt Lick Safari Lodge, Taita Hills
Your driver picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or Mombasa residence and transfers you to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary via the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. Arrive in time for lunch at Taita Hills Safari Lodge. After lunch, enjoy a relaxed afternoon before an evening game drive through the sanctuary. Then proceed to Salt Lick Safari Lodge for check-in and dinner. As night falls, the floodlit waterhole beneath your stilted rondavel begins to come alive: elephants, buffalo and a stream of nocturnal visitors come to drink directly beneath the lodge.
Day 2Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary – Full Day
After breakfast, carry your swimsuit for a morning game drive through the sanctuary in search of the Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino roam these protected hills. After the drive, head to Taita Hills Safari Resort for lunch and an afternoon swim. Relax and enjoy the resort facilities before a guided WW1 heritage tour at the Taita Hills Museum, followed by a sunset game drive back to Salt Lick Lodge for dinner. The waterhole show continues into the night.
Day 3Taita Hills – Final Game Drive – Nairobi / Mombasa
After a final breakfast, enjoy a last game drive through the sanctuary and depart the Taita Hills for Nairobi or Mombasa with an en route lunch stop. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your outbound flight or onward journey.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 2 nights accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge in a double waterhole room
- All meals on full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner, including one soft drink at lunch and dinner)
- Taita Hills Sanctuary and park entry fees
- Swimming at Taita Hills Safari Resort
- Heritage WW1 tour at Taita Hills Museum
- Transport and game drives in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof (Road Package)
- Shared game drives per day (SGR Package)
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Mineral water during game drives
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and premium beverages not mentioned in inclusions
- Optional activities
- Personal items
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
- Road times allow for normal conditions, but traffic, park tracks and stops can add time. Check any same-day onward flight with us before booking.
- Salt Lick does not admit children under five. Share children's ages before booking; any optional Taita Hills night drive is priced separately.
- Marine outings depend on sea and weather conditions. Optional beach activities cost extra unless listed; check your insurance covers the activities you choose.
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What Our Clients Say
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
read moreGot to see lots of animals and the experience was out of this world .
read moreI had an absolutely wonderful time in Kenya, all thanks to Millcent / Saringi Travel. From the incredibly friendly and reliable communication, to the flexible and thoughtful travel planning, all the way to the outstanding care on the ground, everything was simply perfect. I always felt well taken care of and in the best hands. What impressed me most was not only their professionalism, but also the sheer beauty of the entire experience. I'm still completely in awe! Thank you Millcent and thank you Letaloi!!!
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