3-Day Tsavo East and Salt Lick Luxury Safari from Nairobi

3 Days Round trip from Jomo kenyatta International Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives through Tsavo East's red-earth wilderness along the Galana River
  • 02 Search for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and antelope across open savannah
  • 03 Stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge with elevated rooms above a floodlit waterhole
  • 04 Watch wildlife gather directly beneath the lodge from its viewing decks
  • 05 Explore Taita Hills Sanctuary on an afternoon safari
  • 06 Optional train and road combination from Nairobi on Day 1

Escape Nairobi for three luxurious days on safari through Kenya's legendary red-earth wilderness. Travel into Tsavo East National Park for game drives along the Galana River, where you'll search for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, antelope, and other wildlife across dramatic savannah landscapes. Continue to Taita Hills Sanctuary and the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, famous for its elevated rooms and viewing decks overlooking a floodlit waterhole. With expertly timed safaris and unforgettable up-close wildlife watching, this journey ends with a scenic return to Nairobi.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nairobi, Tsavo East National Park, Taita Hills
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Tsavo East and First Safari Encounters

  • Depart early from Nairobi and begin your journey into Tsavo East National Park.

  • An optional train and road combination is available.

  • Enjoy your first game drive in Tsavo East.

  • Look out for wildlife along the Galana River.

Expect elephants, giraffes, and lions.

Meals and overnight: Safari lodge in Tsavo East

2
Day 02

Tsavo East to Salt Lick with Sanctuary Wildlife Viewing

  • Enjoy a morning game drive searching for lions, buffalo, giraffes, and antelope.

  • After lunch, transfer to Taita Hills Sanctuary for check-in at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive followed by evening wildlife viewing directly from the lodge's viewing decks overlooking the floodlit waterhole.

Meals and overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Animals gather beneath your room

3
Day 03

Sunrise Wildlife Viewing and Return to Nairobi

Choose an optional early morning game drive, or watch animals gather at the waterhole from the lodge.

After breakfast, begin the scenic return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the middle of the afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jomo kenyatta International Airport 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport from Nairobi (road or train option)

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle

  • 2 nights accommodation (Tsavo lodge + Salt Lick)

  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • All game drives

  • Bottled drinking water

  • All taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights

  • Visa fees and travel insurance (mandatory for western travelers)

  • Drinks, bar bills, and personal beverages unless stated

  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)

  • Any accommodation or meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Medical expenses or evacuation costs

  • Early check-in or late checkout charges

  • Expenses of a personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
City Market, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Jomo kenyatta International Airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Jomo kenyatta International Airport.

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