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Tsavo East & Salt Lick 2-Day Safari

  • Duration2 days / 1 night
  • Group size1–12 guests
  • DifficultyEasy
  • AvailabilityOn request
From KES 68,000 per person
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Tsavo East & Salt Lick 2-Day Safari

Overview

Tsavo East by day, Salt Lick by night

Salt Lick Lodge, in the Taita Hills between Tsavo East and Tsavo West, is known for stilted, tower-style rooms built around a floodlit waterhole that draws elephant and buffalo after dark — often visible without leaving your room. This two-day safari pairs a full day of Tsavo East game drives with a night at Salt Lick or a comparable Taita Hills lodge, giving you both open-plains game viewing and a distinctive overnight wildlife experience.

How the two days work

Day one covers Tsavo East's red-earth plains, with the Galana River and Lugard Falls included where the route allows, before continuing to the lodge in the late afternoon in time to settle in before dusk at the waterhole. Day two is a more relaxed morning at the lodge — often with wildlife still visible from the grounds — before the drive back to the coast.

Why Salt Lick specifically

The lodge's design means game viewing continues after the day's drives are over, which suits travellers who want more time with wildlife without a longer safari. Photography from the rooms and public areas is genuinely rewarding after dark, when the floodlights are on.

Good to know

The price shown is a guide per adult sharing a twin room, based on Salt Lick or a similar Taita Hills property, full board. Lodge choice, room type and season affect the final quote, confirmed before payment. Wildlife at the waterhole is genuinely wild and varies night to night.

Highlights

  • Tsavo East game drives on day one
  • Salt Lick Lodge's famous floodlit waterhole, viewed from stilted rooms
  • Elephant and buffalo often seen from the lodge itself
  • A shorter, coast-based alternative to a Tsavo East/West combination

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 – Coast to Tsavo East, then Salt Lick

    Morning game drive in Tsavo East, then the drive to the Taita Hills and check-in at your lodge before dusk.

  2. 2

    Day 2 – Waterhole morning and return

    A relaxed morning around the lodge and waterhole, then the drive back to the coast, arriving by early afternoon.

What’s included

Included

  • Return transfers from Mombasa, Diani or Malindi area hotels
  • driver-guide
  • 1 night full board at Salt Lick or a similar Taita Hills lodge
  • Tsavo East and Taita Hills area fees
  • game drives
  • bottled water

Not included

  • Flights
  • visas
  • travel insurance
  • drinks
  • tips
  • optional activities
  • personal expenses

Practical information

Departure
Mombasa and coast hotels, early morning
Pickup
Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi, Diani and Malindi hotels
Meeting point
Confirmed after pickup location is provided
Accommodation
Salt Lick Lodge or a comparable Taita Hills property, matched to your dates and budget
Best time to go
June–October and January–February (dry seasons) for wildlife around the floodlit waterhole
Recommended age
Ages 4+
Cancellation & changes
Free request changes before final confirmation; final terms depend on the selected supplier.
How to book
Submit your dates and guest details. Our team confirms availability and the final itinerary before payment.
Guide price basis
Per person sharing a twin room, 2-day safari from Mombasa or the coast, 1 night full board at Salt Lick or a similar Taita Hills lodge, park/sanctuary fees and 4x4 vehicle. This is an estimate based on current market rates; the final price is confirmed in writing before any payment.

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Lick guaranteed, or could we stay elsewhere?

We book Salt Lick where availability allows; a comparable Taita Hills lodge with a similar waterhole setting is used if it is fully booked.

Is wildlife at the waterhole guaranteed?

No — visits vary by night, though elephant and buffalo are commonly seen given the waterhole's reputation.

Can this be extended to include Tsavo West?

Yes — see the Tsavo East & West 2-Day Safari, or ask us to quote a 3-day version covering all three.

Is single-room accommodation available?

Yes, at a supplement — let us know when requesting your quote.

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