3 Days Tsavo West & Taita Hills Safari

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Discover the stunning beauty and rich wildlife of Tsavo West National Park and the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary on this unforgettable 3-day safari adventure from Mombasa or Diani Beach. Your journey begins in Tsavo West, a park known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, Shetani Lava Flow, and the crystal-clear Mzima Springs, where hippos and crocodiles thrive. Experience thrilling game drives across rugged terrain while spotting elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and other iconic African wildlife. Continue to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world-famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge — an elevated lodge built on stilts overlooking a busy waterhole. Here, you can enjoy incredible day and night wildlife viewing right from your room or the viewing decks. This safari perfectly blends scenic beauty, abundant wildlife, and unique luxury, making it an ideal short getaway for travelers seeking a true “bush escape” from the coast with all the comforts of an exceptional lodge experience.

Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo West
Depart Mombasa for Tsavo West through the Mombasa Nairobi Highway. Enter Tsavo West through Tsavo River gate and proceed on to a game viewing along the palm ringed Tsavo River home for hippos and crocodiles. Check in and have lunch at Rhino Valley Lodge. In the afternoon, visit Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary to search the rare black rhino. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena lodge / Rhino Valley Lodge.

Day 2: Tsavo West Taita Hills (Saltlick)
Depart the Lodge after breakfast and proceed to the famous Mzima Springs where some 250 litres of water gush out of the Chyulu Lava flows everyday creating a scenic home to fat pods of hippos and crocodile infested pools. Drive out of Tsavo West.
Afternoon game drive is made in the Taita Hills (Salt lick) Wildlife Sanctuary famous for its large numbers of the prides of lions. Also to be seen are the elephants, buffaloes, giraffe, impala, baboon, warthog and waterbuck. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Saltlick Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Saltlick – Mombasa
Early breakfast, make the final game drive as you exit the sanctuary before midday to have lunch at Lion Hill Camp/ Voi town. Proceed to Mombasa with afternoon arrival at your coastal hotel.

Included
  • Transport in a safari minivan or 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Park entrance fees
  • Game drives in both parks
  • Accommodation on full-board basis
  • Bottled water during safari
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Not Included
  • Personal items and tips
  • Drinks during lunch (unless specified)

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  • Office Location: Mombasa & Diani Beach, Kenya
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