3 Days Tsavo & Taita Hills Safari (Salt Lick Safari Lodge)
Description
This is a private 3 day safari at Kenya’s Most Photographed Lodge combining the raw wilderness of Tsavo West and Taita Hills Sanctuary
It isn’t just a game drive—it’s front-row seats to Africa’s greatest wildlife theater. At Salt Lick Safari Lodge, the only lodge in Kenya built entirely on stilts above a watering hole; you’ll sip sundowners as elephants, lions, and rare African wild dogs parade beneath your balcony. Combining the raw wilderness of Tsavo West with the exclusive Taita Hills Sanctuary (where rangers know every leopard by name), this safari is perfect for discerning travelers who demand both luxury and authenticity.
Itinerary
Start and end in Nairobi! With this unique tour (Start Nairobi, End Nairobi, 3 Days), you have a 3 days tour package taking you through Nairobi, Salt Lick and other destinations in the itinerary. It includes accommodation in the mentioned hotels as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1
Nairobi → Tsavo West → Saltlick Lodge
“Where the Earth Turns Red and Giants Roam”
06:00 AM: We pick you from your hotel or residence within Nairobi on time for Voi bound train. As Nairobi fades, the Athi Plains unfold—golden grasslands where Maasai herders tend ruby-red cattle. You are booked with a 1st class ticket for a 4 hour journey to Voi Station where our KWS-certified guide (with many years tracking Tsavo’s famous maneless lions) collects you in a pop-top Land Cruiser.
By afternoon, you’re dining on nyama choma (grilled meat) at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, your eyes drawn to the Taita Hills—ancient volcanic peaks veiled in mist. Then, the magic begins: A game drive through Tsavo West reveals dust-red elephants, their tusks stained by the iron-rich soil. Did you know? Tsavo’s elephants are the largest in Africa, with bulls weighing up to 7 tons.
Tonight: At Saltlick Lodge, your stilted suite overlooks the watering hole. As floodlights flicker on, a pride of lions slinks to the water’s edge—their amber eyes reflecting in your champagne glass. (Meals: L, D | Accommodation: Saltlick Safari Lodge)
Day 2
Taita Hills Sanctuary
“Tracking Leopards in an Emerald Wilderness”
05:30 AM: Wake to the rumble of buffalo herds and the scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Today is yours to explore Taita Hills Sanctuary—a private Eden where giraffes glide through fever tree forests and cheetahs lounge on granite kopjes.
Your guide shares secrets: “See those claw marks? A female leopard named Lulu raises her cubs here—we’ll find her by the baobab at dusk.” Your package comes with a complementary World War I Heritage tour at the Taita Hills Museum.
Tonight: Dine under the stars as hyenas whoop in the distance, then retreat to your balcony—where a bull elephant drinks just meters below. (Meals: B, L, D | Accommodation: Saltlick Safari Lodge)
Day 3
Taita Hills → Nairobi
“A Sunrise Goodbye”
06:00 AM: One final game drive at dawn reveals dik-diks grazing in the golden light and guineafowl—their electric-blue plumage glowing. As you depart, a tower of giraffes crosses the road, their silhouettes framed against the rising sun.
11:00 AM: You will be dropped at Voi Terminus, ready for your train return journey to Nairobi, your camera roll filled with once-in-a-lifetime moments. (Meals: B)
Good to know
Highlights
Safety First: 24/7 in-country support + armed ranger escorts in Tsavo.
No Hidden Costs: All park fees, luxury stays, and meals included.
Accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
What’s Included
Accommodation
All meals on safari
Drive in a 4X4 pop up top Land Cruiser
Park Entrance Fees
Pick up/Drop off at Nairobi Airport/Residence/Hotel
Professional Tour Guide
SGR First Class ticket from Nairobi to Voi + return
Any private expenses at own cost
Tips & gratuities at own cost