2 Days Tsavo East & Salt Lick Safari from Mombasa / Diani Beach – Taita Hills Wildlife Experience
Experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife in just two days with this exciting Tsavo East and Salt Lick Safari from Mombasa or Diani Beach. This short safari combines the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park with the unique Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the iconic Sarova Salt Lick Lodge, famous for its elevated rooms overlooking waterholes.
Enjoy thrilling game drives, close wildlife encounters, and a memorable overnight stay in one of Kenya’s most photographed safari lodges.
- Scenic drive from Mombasa or Diani Beach
- Game drives in Tsavo East National Park
- Spot red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras & more
- Visit Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Overnight at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge (unique stilt lodge)
- Excellent wildlife viewing at waterholes
- Perfect short safari (1 night / 2 days)
Day 1: Mombasa / Diani – Tsavo East – Salt Lick
Early morning departure from your coastal hotel and drive to Tsavo East National Park, entering through Bachuma Gate.
Enjoy a morning game drive in Kenya’s largest park, with chances to see red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of bird species.
Proceed for lunch at:
- Voi Wildlife Lodge (mid-range with panoramic park views)
- Shasha Camp (budget-friendly option)
After lunch, drive towards Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoying a game drive en route.
Arrive and check in at:
- Sarova Salt Lick Lodge – a unique lodge built on stilts overlooking waterholes, offering excellent wildlife viewing directly from your room.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge.
Day 2: Salt Lick – Mombasa / Diani Beach
After breakfast, proceed for a morning game drive within Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its high concentration of wildlife in a smaller area.
Return to the lodge for lunch at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge.
After lunch, check out and begin your journey back to Mombasa or Diani Beach, arriving in the evening with drop-off at your hotel.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury / Mid-Range
- Sarova Salt Lick Lodge
Optional Lunch Stops (Day 1) - Voi Wildlife Lodge
- Shasha Camp
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- Transport in a safari van with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park fees for Tsavo East National Park
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary fees
- Accommodation (1 night at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge)
- Meals on full board (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Drinks (alcoholic and soft drinks)
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, souvenirs)
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities