3-Day Tsavo East & Salt Lick Safari from Mombasa – Ultimate Wildlife Getaway

Tour Overview

Track Kenya’s famed red elephants, big cats, giraffes, and more across two contrasting ecosystems—Tsavo East’s vast savannahs and the waterholes and rolling hills of Taita. Spend a night near Tsavo East’s action and a second at the stilted Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, where wildlife gathers beneath your room. Perfect for travelers seeking a classic big-game experience with picturesque lodges and expert guiding.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa → Tsavo East National Park

06:30 – Hotel pick-up and drive to Tsavo East.
Morning Game Drive: Scan for red elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and more.
Lunch: Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge; time to relax by the views.
16:00–18:00: Afternoon game drive for golden-hour wildlife.
Dinner & Overnight: Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge (or similar).

Day 2: Tsavo East → Taita Hills & Salt Lick Lodge

06:15 – Dawn game drive; breakfast at the lodge.
Scenic transfer to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with en-route sightings.
Check-in: Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge—stilted rooms above a busy waterhole.
Lunch & Siesta: Enjoy panoramic lounge views as wildlife comes to drink.
Afternoon Game Drive: Explore the sanctuary’s rolling terrain.
Dinner & Overnight: Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge.

Day 3: Taita Hills → Mombasa

Early: Sunrise game drive, then breakfast at the lodge.
Final Game Drive: Slow exit through the sanctuary.
Lunch: Bachuma Restaurant.
Return: Arrive back in Mombasa by early evening; hotel drop-off.

What’s Included

All park entry & conservation fees
2 nights’ accommodation at quality safari lodges (Tsavo East & Salt Lick)
Meals as per itinerary (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
Game drives in an open-roof 4x4 safari jeep
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Mombasa/Diani/Ukunda)
Government taxes & park levies

What’s Not Included

Drinks at lodges
Optional Maasai village visit (payable on-site)
Tips and personal expenses

Important Info

Pack sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat
Soft luggage preferred for easy loading in safari vehicles
Bring binoculars and a camera for close-up viewing and photography
Reusable water bottle encouraged (plastic ban applies in Kenya’s parks)

Why Travelers Love This Safari

Stay at Salt Lick Lodge—one of Africa’s most unique stilted safari lodges
Two distinct habitats in three days for maximized sightings
Private 4x4 with an expert guide for flexible, unrushed viewing
Golden-hour and sunrise drives for dramatic photo opportunities
Ideal for couples, families, and first-time safari-goers

Book with confidence—seamless logistics, standout lodges, and wildlife moments you’ll never forget.

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