3 Days Tsavo East and Saltlick Safari from Mombasa

Safari overview...

3 Days safari from Mombasa to Kenya's Largest game sanctuary, Tsavo East National park famed for it's huge herds of Elephants and the infamous man-eating lions who nearly brought the construction of the Kenya-Uganda railway to a halt in the 1890s, you will also visit Taita Hills Game Sanctuary - a private game sanctuary bordering Tsavo West National park and a home to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds including the extremely rare Taita Falcon.

Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East

Tsavo east voi safari lodgeView of Tsavo East plains from Voi Safari Lodge

Leave Mombasa in the morning and drive to Tsavo East National park, enter the park via Bachuma gate and begin safari game drive looking out for wildlife, pass by the Aruba dam (a water hole where animals come to drink water). Proceed with the game drive to your pre-booked safari lodge in Tsavo East for check-in, lunch and a short rest. Afternoon safari game drive to explore the vast Tsavo East National Park then at 6.00 pm drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Tsavo East - Taita Hills Saltlick

Taita Hill game sanctuary bush breakfastBush breakfast at Taita Hills Game Sanctuary

Early morning safari game drive with a chance of seeing the big cats of Tsavo among other animals and bird species. Breakfast will be had at 8.30 am. check out of your safari accommodation for a mid-morning safari game drive then depart to Taita Hills salt lick. Check in to Taita Hills Lodge where you will have your lunch. Depart at around 2.30 pm to Saltlick lodge with game viewing en-route. Dinner and overnight at Salt lick lodge.


Taita Hills Saltlick Lodge viewTaita Hills Saltlick Lodge view

Sarova Saltlick Game Lodge  is built on stilts around a waterhole and a saltlick - both attractions for a large array of wildlife, especially elephants. In the evenings the animals gather at the waterhole - a spectacular site to behold, to drink at the watering hole.

Day 3: Saltlick - Mombasa

Wake up to an early morning game drive before the main breakfast. This time you have a chance of seeing the big cats of Taita Hills among other wild animals. Back to the lodge for the main breakfast at around 8.30 am followed by the last game drive before exiting the park and driving back to Mombasa.


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Safari price will include...

  • Transport in a safari minivan.
  • Accommodation on full board basis.
  • Game drives.
  • Park entry fees.
  • Mineral drinking water while on safari game drives.
  • Experienced driver/guide.

Safari price exclude...

  • Gratuities, beverages, laundry and other items of personal nature, any communication cost.
  • Any supplementary charges imposed by hotel/lodges.
  • Tips to drivers, waiters or couriers.
  • International Airfare and Visa Fees.