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Your 3-Day Kenyan Safari

Today marks the beginning of your thrilling escape from Mombasa into the renowned wilderness of Kenya! We are heading to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the famous Salt Lick Lodge. Over the next three days, we trade the ocean breeze for the savanna air, seeking out incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable moments. Keep your camera ready, as you are about to experience the raw, beautiful heart of East Africa!

Safari Highlights

Elevated Rooms and Walkways: The lodge is famously built on stilts, with rooms clustered in circular blocks and connected by aerial walkways, offering elevated views over the surrounding Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Waterhole: The lodge overlooks a very active floodlit waterhole, which is a major attraction for animals, especially in the dry season. This ensures 24-hour game viewing right from the comfort of your room or the main communal areas.
The Underground Tunnel & Bunker: A unique feature is the underground tunnel and viewing bunker with ground-level windows that offer unbelievably close, yet safe, access to animals like elephants, buffaloes, and various antelopes as they come to drink.
Day Game Drives: Early morning and late afternoon game drives are conducted in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (where the lodge is located) and the adjacent Tsavo West National Park. The sanctuary is a protected area for a wide variety of game including the "Big Four" (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard).
Night Game Drives: This is a particularly exciting highlight, offering the chance to see nocturnal animals not often spotted during the day, such as spotted and striped hyena, civet, genet, porcupine, and bush babies. It's a thrilling opportunity to potentially witness predators actively hunting.
Walking Safaris: Accompanied by a qualified ranger, these walks focus on the unique flora, smaller wildlife, and the fascinating ecology often missed from a vehicle.
Location: Situated in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Kenya, a private conservancy next to Tsavo West National Park.
Wildlife: The area is known for its large elephant population (part of the larger Tsavo ecosystem), as well as lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and over 300 species of birds.
Bush Meals: The lodge can arrange special "Out of Africa" dinners or bush breakfasts set up in the wild for a memorable dining experience.
Cultural Entertainment: Traditional music and authentic Taita dancers often perform in the lobby during the evening.
World War I Heritage: Guests can visit the museum at the nearby sister property, Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, which displays World War I memorabilia from the region's rich history.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa to Salt Lick Lodge (Taita Hills)

Morning

Your driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence in Mombasa. Depart driving north/inland towards the Taita Hills region (a drive of about 4-5 hours, depending on stops and traffic).

Midday

Arrive at Sarova Salt Lick Safari Lodge (or the adjacent Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary lodge). Check in and have lunch.

Afternoon

After checking into your elevated room, spend time relaxing on your balcony. This is your first chance to witness the lodge’s main attraction: wildlife congregating at the waterhole below!

Late Afternoon

Head out for an afternoon game drive within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Look for elephants, buffalo, various antelopes, and predators that roam this area.

Evening

Return to the lodge for dinner. Spend the evening utilizing the famous Game Viewing Tunnel—a covered walkway that takes you right under the main platform for incredible, close-up evening views of animals coming to drink.

Day 2: Full Day Exploring the Sanctuary & Surroundings

Early Morning

Rise early for a game drive to catch the wildlife when they are most active. Focus on finding species you may have missed on Day 1.

Mid-Morning

Head back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. Spend the mid-morning relaxing or continuing to watch the waterhole from your room.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch while watching the plains from above.

Afternoon

You might opt for a longer game drive, perhaps exploring further areas of the sanctuary, or you might choose to relax and simply enjoy the unique ambiance and guaranteed wildlife sightings at the lodge platform.

Evening

Enjoy sundowner cocktails overlooking the savanna, followed by dinner.

Day 3 :Last Views & Return to Mombasa

Morning

Take one last early morning game drive OR enjoy a final long session watching the wildlife spectacle from the lodge’s viewing deck or tunnel as the sun rises over Taita Hills.

Breakfast & Check-out

Enjoy a final breakfast, check out of the lodge, and meet your driver.

Midday

Begin the scenic road transfer back to Mombasa. (If you have time/interest, this route is often combined with a stop at a market or viewpoint).

Evening

Arrive back at your hotel or the airport in Mombasa, concluding your 3-day safari adventure.

Safari Includes

Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle (with pop-up roof for game viewing)
Park entry fees
Accommodation in a lodge or tented camp
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport

Safari Excludes

Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks
Personal purchases or souvenirs
Optional activities (e.g., guided nature walks, cultural visits)
Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
Items of personal nature (e.g., jackets, binoculars, cameras)
Accommodation before or after the safari
Travel insurance or international medical cover