Kenya · Safari

2-Day Taita Hills Wildlife Safari from Diani with Salt Lick Lodge

2 Days Round trip from Diani Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Search for big game and diverse wildlife on game drives in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
02 Witness wildlife up close from the lodge terrace and a unique underground tunnel hide
03 Stay at the famed Salt Lick Game Lodge, one of the most photographed lodges
04 Enjoy a wildlife escape from your Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, or Malindi beach stay

Explore Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its diverse wildlife including four members of the Big Five. Nestled at the foot of the Taita Hills, it offers a unique and intimate wildlife experience away from the crowds. Enjoy exciting game drives, witness animals up close from a unique underground hide, and relax at a comfortable lodge. Experience a stay at Salt Lick Game Lodge, which for decades has been famed as one of the most photographed lodges.

Enjoy exciting game drives, witness animals up close from a unique underground hide, and relax at a comfortable lodge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Malindi, Voi, Mombasa, Watamu, Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills, Diani Beach

Languages English, French, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Your Coastal Beach Hotel to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Pick up from your beach hotel in Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, or Malindi at 6:00 AM.
Enjoy a leisurely drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary via Voi town.
Set out on a mid-morning game drive in the sanctuary, known for four of the Big Five and bordering Tsavo West National Park.
Have lunch and relax, or take photos from the lodge lobby and terrace areas.
Visit the underground tunnel and bunker with viewing windows for safe, close-up views of animals at the water holes.
Head out for an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Game Lodge or Taita Hills Safari Lodge and Spa.

Day 02

From Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Back to Your Coastal Hotel

Enjoy an early morning game drive to see active wildlife.
Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Check out and enjoy a short game drive while exiting the sanctuary.
Proceed to your beach resort, arriving in the afternoon.
Drop off at your hotel or residence.

Where this trip takes you

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Salt Lick Game Lodge, lodge terrace, underground tunnel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Diani 7 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Full-board accommodation on safari
Meals as stipulated in the itinerary
All park entry fees
Scheduled game drives
Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
Services of a tour guide
Bottled water during the safari
Government taxes

What's Not Included

Tips and gratuities
International airfares
Visas
Soft drinks and local beers

What to bring

Passport, itinerary, travel insurance documents, and e-tickets
Prescription medications
Prescription glasses, sunglasses, hat, and sunblock
Camera, video equipment, and binoculars
Clothes and toiletries
Phone, music, tablet, or laptop
Preventative pharmaceuticals
Odds and ends - a good torch (flashlight) and a good book
Hand luggage
Finally, don't forget your sense of humor, patience, and some common sense

Know before you go

Transfers from the airport to the hotel on arrival in the country can be arranged at an extra cost.
Rates are based on a minimum of 2 pax in the hotel and 6 pax in transport.
International flight tickets are catered by the client unless requested otherwise.

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