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

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights  |  Start: 6:30 AM (hotel pick-up)  |  Type: Private or Small Group  |  Vehicle: Open-roof 4x4 safari jeep  |  Pick-up: Mombasa, Nyali, Diani, Ukunda  |  Parks: Tsavo East NP & Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Overview

Experience a classic Kenya safari across two unique landscapes. Explore the wide open plains of Tsavo East, known for its red elephants and big cats, and the scenic Taita Hills, home to the famous Salt Lick Lodge.

Stay near wildlife areas and enjoy close-up views of animals gathering at waterholes. This tour is ideal for travelers looking for a complete safari experience with great lodges and expert guides.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

• 06:30: Hotel pickup and drive to Tsavo East
• Morning Game Drive: Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo
• Lunch: At Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge
• Afternoon Game Drive: Enjoy wildlife viewing in the late afternoon
• Dinner and Overnight: Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge or similar

Day 2: Tsavo East to Taita Hills and Salt Lick Lodge

• 06:15: Early morning game drive
• Breakfast: At the lodge
• Drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with game viewing on the way
• Check-in: Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
• Lunch: At the lodge with views of the waterhole
• Afternoon Game Drive: Explore the sanctuary
• Dinner and Overnight: Salt Lick Game Lodge

Day 3: Taita Hills to Mombasa

• Early Morning: Sunrise game drive
• Breakfast: At the lodge
• Final Game Drive: Exit through the park
• Lunch: At Bachuma Restaurant
• Return: Drive back to Mombasa with hotel drop-off

What’s Included

• Park entry and conservation fees
• 2 nights accommodation in safari lodges
• Meals as per itinerary
• Game drives in a safari vehicle with open roof
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Bottled water during game drives
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All taxes and park fees

What’s Not Included

• Drinks at the lodges
• Optional Maasai village visit
• Tips and personal expenses

Important Information

• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
• Use soft bags for easy transport
• Carry a camera and binoculars
• Reusable water bottles are recommended

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.