
Safari3 days / 2 nightsPrivate 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
Salt Lick and Tsavo East Safari
Two parks in three days from the coast: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and its famous Salt Lick Lodge, built on stilts over a waterhole, then the open plains of Tsavo East.
Highlights
- Salt Lick Lodge, on stilts over a waterhole
- Game drives in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- The red-dust elephants of Tsavo East
- Pick-up from Diani or Mombasa
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Starts / ends
- Diani Beach or Mombasa
- Route
- Taita Hills – Tsavo East
- Vehicle
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- Private or shared
- Private
- Best time
- June – October and January – February
- Park fees
- Included in your quote
Day by day
- Day 1Diani or Mombasa to Taita Hills and Salt LickAn early start from Diani or Mombasa to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and a game drive for elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo. Check in at Salt Lick Lodge, built on stilts above a waterhole that draws animals day and night. Lunch, time to watch the waterhole, then an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary.Overnight: Salt Lick Safari LodgeMeals: L · D
- Day 2Salt Lick to Tsavo EastAn early game drive in the sanctuary, then breakfast and the drive to Tsavo East, with a game drive on the way to your lodge. Lunch and check-in, then an afternoon game drive across the open plains, perhaps around Aruba Dam.Overnight: Voi Wildlife Lodge, Voi Safari Lodge or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 3Tsavo East to Diani or MombasaA last early game drive in Tsavo East, breakfast at the lodge, then the drive back to your hotel in Diani or Mombasa, arriving in the afternoon.Overnight: Not includedMeals: B
Price
Price on request
Starting price per person sharing. Every trip is quoted for your group, your dates and the stays you choose.
Request a quoteWhat changes your price
- How many of you travelSharing the vehicle and rooms brings the price per person down.
- When you travelLodges and the Masai Mara charge more in the high season.
- Where you stayBudget camps, comfortable lodges or luxury camps.
- How many daysEvery extra day adds a night, meals, game drives and park fees.
- Where you livePark fees differ for visitors from abroad, Kenya residents and East African citizens.
- Where we pick you upNairobi, Mombasa, Diani, your hotel or the airport.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Diani or Mombasa
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- One night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge and one in Tsavo East
- Meals as shown in the itinerary
- Game drives as shown in the itinerary
- Sanctuary and park entry fees, quoted for your residency
- Drinking water during the safari
Not included
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
Good to know
Absolutely. You can choose your destinations, duration, activities and accommodation level to match your preferences.
Request a quote for this safari
Free and with no obligation. Harrison will reply with a personalised quote.

