Explore The Worlds
3-Day Tsavo East & Taita Hills Salt Lick Safari
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Tour Type
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Safari From Mombasa
Travel Period: Year-round
Transport: Exclusive 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser (open roof for game viewing)
Accommodation: Inside or adjacent to the parks (midrange to upper midrange lodges, full board, sharing basis)
Start/End: Mombasa
This short but enriching safari offers the best of Kenya’s southern wilderness. Experience the red elephants and sweeping landscapes of Tsavo East before continuing to the unique Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where wildlife gathers right below your balcony. Ideal for travelers departing from Mombasa, this 3-day journey blends classic game drives with an unforgettable stay in one of Kenya’s most iconic safari lodges.
Included/Exclude
- All park and sanctuary entry fees
- Full board accommodation inside/adjacent to parks
- Exclusive 4×4 safari vehicle with open roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled water during game drives
- All ground transfers and logistics as per itinerary
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Tips and optional activities
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Depart Mombasa early morning (around 6:00 AM) and drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway to Tsavo East National Park (approx. 3 hours). Enter the park through the Bachuma Gate and enjoy a mid-morning game drive as you head toward your lodge. Tsavo East is known for its open plains, the legendary red elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and a wide range of bird species.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to explore highlights such as the Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock, which attract large herds of wildlife. As the day ends, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the tranquility of the African wilderness.
Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge / Voi Safari Lodge (Inside Tsavo East NP, Full Board)
After an early breakfast, enjoy a short game drive while exiting Tsavo East. Proceed to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (approx. 2.5 hours’ drive). Arrive at Taita Hills Safari Resort for check-in and lunch, before transferring to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on stilts overlooking a series of waterholes frequented by elephants, buffalo, and antelope.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive within the sanctuary, where you can spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and possibly leopards. The elevated lodge offers an incredible opportunity for close-up wildlife viewing right from your balcony or the underground hide. Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge (Inside Taita Hills Sanctuary, Full Board)
Start your day with an early morning game drive to catch the sunrise and observe wildlife at their most active. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out for your return journey to Mombasa (approx. 4–5 hours). Enjoy scenic views along the way with a possible lunch stop in Voi town. Arrive back in Mombasa by late afternoon, with drop-off at your beach hotel or Moi International Airport.
End of Safari.