Discover two of Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife destinations on this exciting 3-day safari.
Explore the vast plains of Tsavo East National Park, renowned for its famous red elephants, the Yatta Plateau, and abundant wildlife, before heading to the scenic Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Enjoy thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional opportunities to encounter Africa’s magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Return transport in a custom 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser (or Safari Van, depending on package selected)
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- 2 nights' accommodation at selected safari lodges or camps
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
- Tsavo East National Park entrance fees
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya Visa fees (where applicable)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses
- Items of a personal nature
Itinerary
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or the airport in Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi.
Drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway towards Tsavo East National Park, with a brief stop at Kilimanjaro Curio Shop (or a similar stop) for refreshments and a comfort break.
Arrive at Tsavo East National Park in the late morning and begin your first game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp.
Tsavo East is Kenya's largest national park and is famous for its vast open plains, the legendary red elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hartebeests, impalas, gazelles, warthogs, and numerous bird species. If you're lucky, you may also spot leopards and cheetahs.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and some relaxation.
In the late afternoon, head out for another exciting game drive as wildlife becomes more active during the cooler hours of the day. This is one of the best times to witness predators beginning their evening hunt while herbivores gather near water sources.
Return to the lodge before sunset for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge / Sentrim Tsavo / Voi Wildlife Lodge / Similar
Rise early for a sunrise game drive when the park comes alive with wildlife activity. The cool morning temperatures provide excellent opportunities to spot predators, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other animals before they retreat from the midday heat.
Return to the lodge for a full breakfast before checking out.
Depart Tsavo East and drive to the beautiful Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, arriving at Taita Hills Safari Resort in time for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy a short transfer and game drive to the world-famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge, one of Kenya's most photographed safari lodges. Built on stilts overlooking natural waterholes, the lodge offers spectacular wildlife viewing right from your room and viewing decks.
Later in the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive through the sanctuary, home to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, and a variety of birdlife.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Enjoy an early morning game drive, the perfect time to witness wildlife at its most active. Watch as the African savannah awakens while predators conclude their night's hunt and herbivores begin grazing in the golden morning light.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out.
Enjoy a final game drive as you exit the sanctuary.
Drive back towards the coast, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant en route.
Continue to Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!