Package overview
This 3-day safari combines the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West with an unforgettable stay at the world-famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge, known for its iconic elevated rooms overlooking floodlit waterholes. Experience rich wildlife viewing, the Mzima Springs underwater world, lava formations, and close-range animal encounters right from your lodge.
- Mzima Springs: Visit this magical oasis where crystal-clear water gushes from the ground. You can walk to an underwater viewing chamber to see hippos, fish, and crocodiles.
- Volcanic Scenery: Explore the dramatic terrain, including the Shetani Lava Flows, a dark, solidified river of volcanic rock, offering a stark contrast to the plains.
- Elevated Rooms and Walkways: The lodge features rooms built on stilts and linked by suspended walkways, providing panoramic views of the waterholes and surrounding plains where animals gather.
- Depart early for Tsavo West, one of Kenya’s most scenic parks with lava fields, rolling hills, and diverse wildlife.
- Enter the park and enjoy your first game drive en route to your lodge/camp.
- Afternoon visit to Mzima Springs – a beautiful oasis hosting hippos, crocodiles, and crystal-clear waters.
Day-by-day itinerary
01Day 1 | Mombasa – Tsavo West National Park
Depart early for Tsavo West, one of Kenya’s most scenic parks with lava fields, rolling hills, and diverse wildlife.
Enter the park and enjoy your first game drive en route to your lodge/camp.
Afternoon visit to Mzima Springs – a beautiful oasis hosting hippos, crocodiles, and crystal-clear waters.
Continue with wildlife viewing as you explore the park.
Check in, relax, and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Tsavo West
02Day 2 | Tsavo West – Taita Hills Sanctuary (Salt Lick Lodge)
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tsavo West.
Later, exit the park and head to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Arrive for lunch at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, famous for its elevated rooms built on stilts.
Afternoon game drive in the sanctuary to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and an array of birdlife.
Evening wildlife watching right from the lodge’s waterholes, beautifully lit at night.
Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
03Day 3 | Salt Lick – Mombasa
Early morning game drive in the sanctuary before breakfast.
Check out and depart for Mombasa, enjoying another game drive en route to the exit gate.
Arrive in the afternoon.
What's included
- Game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles with expert guides
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotel/airport
- Accommodation in safari lodge or tented camps
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
What's excluded
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks
- Personal purchases or souvenirs
- Optional activities (e.g., guided nature walks, cultural visits)
- Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
- Items of personal nature (e.g., jackets, binoculars, cameras)
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Travel insurance or international medical cover