3 Days Tsavo West & Taita Hills/Saltlick

Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo West

Depart Mombasa for Tsavo West through the Mombasa Nairobi Highway. Enter Tsavo West through Tsavo River gate and proceed on to a game viewing along the palm ringed Tsavo River home for hippos and crocodiles. Check in and have lunch at Rhino Valley Lodge. In the afternoon, visit Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary to search the rare black rhino. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena lodge / Rhino Valley Lodge.

Day 2: Tsavo West Taita Hills (Saltlick)

Depart the Lodge after breakfast and proceed to the famous Mzima Springs where some 250 litres of water gush out of the Chyulu Lava flows everyday creating a scenic home to fat pods of hippos and crocodile infested pools. Drive out of Tsavo West.
Afternoon game drive is made in the Taita Hills (Salt lick) Wildlife Sanctuary famous for its large numbers of the prides of lions. Also to be seen are the elephants, buffaloes, giraffe, impala, baboon, warthog and waterbuck. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Saltlick Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Saltlick – Mombasa

Early breakfast, make the final game drive as you exit the sanctuary before midday to have lunch at Lion Hill Camp/ Voi town. Proceed to Mombasa with afternoon arrival at your coastal hotel.

Tour Summary:

Tsavo West and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick Lodge) — a perfect short adventure from Mombasa, Diani, or even Nairobi (via SGR train or road). This combo offers the lush, volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West and a unique stay at the Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where you watch wildlife from your room!

Safari Highlights

LocationKey Experiences
Tsavo WestMzima Springs, Shetani Lava, elephants, volcanic scenery
Taita HillsExclusive game drives, scenic views, unique Salt Lick waterhole
Salt Lick LodgeStay in iconic stilted rooms with 24/7 wildlife viewing

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