2-Day Trekking and Safari in Taita Hills with Sagalla Hills Hike

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Picnic lunch on Sagalla Hills with surreal hilltop views
• 02 Sagalla Hills trek with cooling stream bypasses along the climb
• 03 Cultural nightlife in Voi town after dinner
• 04 Safari through Tsavo or Salt Lick Parks

Begin your adventure with a hike up the Sagalla Hills, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by surreal views from the hilltop. On the next day, set off on a safari adventure through Tsavo or Salt Lick Parks, combining trekking and wildlife experiences in Taita Hills.

Begin your adventure with a hike up the Sagalla Hills, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by surreal views from the hilltop.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Taveta, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sagalla Hills Trek and Overnight in Taita Taveta

• 5 am: Depart for the Taita Hills.
• 7.30 am: Make a pit stop en route for breakfast.
• 8.30 am: Start trekking uphill to Sagalla Hills. Couriers help provide water bottles and other assistance for asthmatics, pregnant travellers, and disabled travellers. Bypass streams help trekkers cool off during the climb.
• 1.15 pm: Arrive at a picnic lunch stop. Enjoy the wonderful breeze at the mountaintop, overlooking the Taita Hills and Tsavo parks. After lunch, proceed back to town.
• 3 - 4.00 pm: Check in to the hotel and relax at leisure.
• 7.00 pm: Dinner is served, including roasted meat, boiled and fried dishes; a vegetarian menu is also provided. After dinner, you are free to explore the cultural nightlife in town.

2

Day 02

Morning Safari and Return Journey

• 6 am: Breakfast.
• 6.30 am: Depart for a safari in Tsavo or Salt Lick Parks.
• 12.00 am: Sumptuous lunch is served.
• 1.00 pm: Depart by bus to Nairobi or by train to Nairobi. Alternatively, drive back to Mombasa with a pit stop en route.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation is provided.
• A minimum of 2 bottles of water per person per day.
• Picnic lunches and soft drinks.
• One walking/trekking stick per person.

What's Not Included

• Tips for drivers.
• Drinks while at the hotel during the overnight stay and at lunchtime.
• Repellents, etc.
• Hats.

What to bring

• Insect repellant
• Hats
• Face towel
• Medication, in case of any underlying conditions like asthma, etc.
• Carry your own drink, as alcohol cannot be consumed while trekking or at the lodge.
• Sneakers or lightweight shoes would be handy, but do not wear open shoes.
• Cameras or mobile phones are handy for taking pictures.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mombasa, Kenya

Tour start

Mombasa, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.