2 days / 1 night
Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari, 2 days
Two landscapes in two days: the red savannah of Tsavo East and the private Taita Hills sanctuary, 28,000 acres at the foot of the hills. You spend the night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on stilts above the waterhole — elephants come to drink right below your room.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Departing from
- Watamu, Malindi
Highlights
- Aruba Dam, one of Tsavo East's busiest waterholes
- Lunch at Voi Safari Lodge watching the animals
- Night at Salt Lick or Taita Hills Lodge
- Sunrise game drive in the Taita Hills sanctuary
Every safari is private and tailor-made: the price depends on group size, season and lodge. Your quote lists exactly what's included.
Message us on WhatsAppDay-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Watamu → Tsavo East → Taita Hills
Early pick-up at your hotel and into Tsavo East. The game drive takes in Aruba Dam, one of the park's busiest waterholes and one of the best places to photograph lion, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and Tsavo's elephant herds. Lunch at Voi Safari Lodge, with animals drinking below the terrace. Afternoon game drive towards the Taita Hills and overnight at Salt Lick or Taita Hills Lodge.
- Day2
Taita Hills → Watamu
Sunrise game drive in the private Taita Hills sanctuary: lion, zebra, waterbuck, impala, hartebeest, cheetah and elephant. Breakfast at the lodge, then a second mid-morning drive. Lunch and drive back to the coast, reaching your hotel before sunset.
Frequently asked questions
What is Salt Lick Safari Lodge like?
It's the lodge on stilts inside the Taita Hills sanctuary: raised rooms linked by walkways, above a waterhole where elephant, buffalo and antelope come to drink day and night. It's one of the most photographed nights on coast safaris.
Classic Tsavo East or the Taita Hills version?
Classic Tsavo East gives you more game-drive hours in the big park. The Taita Hills version adds a different landscape and the night on stilts. Both are great for a first safari — pick the lodge you like best.
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