3-Day Kenya Coastal Safari

Tsavo East and Salt Lick Safari from Malindi or Watamu

Experience an unforgettable
3-day Tsavo East and Salt Lick safari departing from
Malindi or Watamu. This Kenya coastal safari combines
exciting wildlife viewing in Tsavo East National Park with an overnight
stay near the famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge in the Taita Hills Wildlife
Sanctuary.

Travel in a comfortable safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
and enjoy carefully planned game drives in search of elephants, lions,
buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and many other African wildlife
species.

The safari is ideal for couples, families, photographers and beach
holidaymakers who want to combine the Kenyan coast with an authentic
wildlife experience.

View the 3-Day Tsavo East and Salt Lick Safari

3-Day Tsavo East & Salt Lick Safari from Malindi / Watamu – Round Trip

Seamless coastal departure, big-game encounters & stilted lodge views

Highlights

Convenient pick-ups in Malindi or Watamu
Prime wildlife time in Tsavo East & Taita Hills
Stay at Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge & Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Private Safari Minivan throughout with expert guide
All park fees, meals per itinerary & taxes included

Quick Facts

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure: 6:00 AM (Hotel pick-up)
Vehicle: Open-roof safari vehicle

Itinerary

Day 1 – Malindi / Watamu → Tsavo East

Early pick-up; inland drive to Tsavo East
Morning game drive (red elephants, big cats, giraffes, zebras)
Lunch & siesta at Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge
Afternoon game drive at golden hour
Dinner & Overnight: Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge (or similar)

Day 2 – Tsavo East → Taita Hills (Salt Lick Safari Lodge)

Sunrise game drive; breakfast at lodge
Transfer to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Check-in at Salt Lick Safari Lodge overlooking a busy waterhole
Lunch & relaxation; afternoon game drive
Dinner & Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Day 3 – Taita Hills → Malindi / Watamu

Sunrise game drive; breakfast & check-out
Return drive via Voi & Kilifi; optional lunch stop (own account)
Afternoon arrival; hotel drop-off

What’s Included

All park & sanctuary fees
2 nights’ accommodation: Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge & Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Meals per itinerary (2B, 3L, 2D)
Private open-roof vehicle English-speaking guide
Bottled water on game drives
Pick-up & drop-off in Malindi or Watamu
Government taxes

What’s Not Included

Drinks, tips, personal expenses
Optional Maasai village visit (payable on-site)
Cross-city supplement: If you want pick-up in Malindi and drop-off in Nairobi (or vice versa), add USD 300 per vehicle
SGR Option: Free drop-off at Voi SGR; train tickets typically USD 15–120 depending on class

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Routing Summary – Malindi / Watamu Round Trip

Route: Malindi / Watamu → Tsavo East → Taita Hills (Salt Lick Safari Lodge) → Malindi / Watamu
Distance: ~800 km total
Drive Time: 5 hrs to Tsavo, 2 hrs to Taita, 6 hrs return
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Why Choose This Tsavo East and Salt Lick Safari?

This safari is an excellent choice for travellers staying in
Malindi or Watamu who want to experience Kenya's wildlife
without returning to Nairobi. It combines the red-elephant landscapes of
Tsavo East National Park with the wildlife-rich
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

Guests enjoy guided game drives, scenic landscapes, comfortable
accommodation and opportunities to observe animals gathering around the
waterholes near Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

With convenient coastal pickup, professional safari guiding and a
well-planned three-day itinerary, the package offers an easy way to add a
memorable African safari to a beach holiday in Kenya.

Book with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya for a professionally organized safari
from Malindi or Watamu.

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