Transportation

Pop-up roof minivan
Accomodation

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Group Size

Not for solo travelers
Tour type

Mid-range, private tour
Arrival on

Can start any day
Best season

Starts and ends in Mombasa
Meals

Meals are included
Language

English
Minimum Age

1

Overview

This standard road safari features Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills Salt Lick Wildlife Sanctuary. If you are lucky you will be able to spot the lions, leopards and also the vast Yatta Plateau. This private safari tour package involves the provision of full-board accommodation in spectacular tented camps/lodges which are well-situated within parks. For your holiday, this tour is the perfect match and accompanied by unlimited game drives which ensures Big 5 sightings. Airport transfers are also offered.

Highlights

Mid-range tour
Can be customized
Private tour
Can start any day
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Day 01 :

Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

Your safari driver/guide will pick you from your beach hotel at 7.30 am (or earlier if you wish). Carry on to Tsavo East National Park, which is about 2 ½ hours’ drive from the camp. Approach the park using the Bachuma Gate and start the game viewing drive to sights Lions, Elephants, Giraffe, Buffalos and many more. In the afternoon you can go for a game drives from 2:30 pm until dusk which usually is at 0630 hours. The fact that the accommodation is found inside the park gives one the chance to watch the wildlife without discomfort during the evening time. The rest of the evening is spent in your booked lodge, Ashnil Aruba Luxury Tented Lodge, on full board.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To VisitJune and October, January and February (Best for general wildlife viewing; low rainfall)

High SeasonDecember to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best WeatherJune to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, Leopard, Wildebeest, Wild Dog, White Rhino, Black Rhino

Accommodation:

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

This option is a mid-range lodge situated right inside Tsavo East National Park.

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 02 :

Tsavo East National Park to Taita Hills Salt Lick Game Sanctuary

Spend the entire morning on a game viewing exercise in Tsavo East National Park before proceeding out as the day gets out. Subsequently, with your driver-guide, proceed to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary after lunch. We would check in and go on later on to an afternoon game viewing. The building is called the Salt Lick Lodge with oval shaped luxurious rooms that don’t look like traditional hotel rooms. This is situated along a water source – a waterhole – that is frequented by lots of animals, especially elephants. During the night the animals come to the depression for water and it is a sight to behold. Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Lodge on a full-board basis.

Main Destination:

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Best Time To GoJune to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)

High SeasonJune to September

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Taita hills Wildlife Sanctuary is home to this luxurious lodge.

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 03 :

Taita Hills Salt Lick Game Sanctuary to Mombasa – 3 hrs drive

This will be followed by a pre-breakfast game drive then a return to the lodge for breakfast. Go for an early morning game drive to hunt for lions, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and different types of monkeys among other animals. Subsequently, go with lunch at a layover hotel. Proceed to Mombasa en route arrive in the afternoon. You will be dropped at the hotel.

This is the final trip with us here in kenya. If time is not a constraint, the duration of the trip can be adjusted to suit your preferred one.

Main Destination:

Mombasa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

For your accommodation, there are accommodation places that can be booked for a little extra money if need be.
You will be brought to the airport.

FAQs

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What will I encounter in Tsavo East and Saltlick Lodge in the 3 days of the safari?

While on this safari, you will visit Tsavo East National Park where you will be able to see the famous red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and lots of birding options. With its savannah as well as Yatta Plateau View and the Galana River, the park is ideal for wildlife viewing.

Accommodation will be in a stilted lodge built in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary where you will be viewing elephants, buffalos, antelopes and other animals that come to drink at the water hole at night. Night game drives are the other major activity that takes place at night while seated in the comfort of the lodge.

What kind of accommodation is there available at Saltlick Lodge during a 3 days safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Saltlick Lodge?

Aside from the regular accommodation, at Saltlick Lodge you can sleep in houses on stilts with a view on the savannah. Every room has a private bath, orthodox beds and spacious windows for viewing games even from inside.

The fact is that the lodge is built close to a water source, so you can observe elephants, buffalos, and many other animals that come to have a drink in the evening. In as much as it is one of the oldest and most established lodges in the country it will always be remembered for the greatplaces that mark kenya’s savannah safari..

When is it most appropriate to embark on a 3-day safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Saltlick Lodge?

The best time to undertake this safari is in the dry seasons, which are from June to October and December to February. This is because the animals prefer to move in close proximity to water while in the dry season the vegetation cover is relatively thin.

Nevertheless, Tsavo East & Saltlick Lodge can be visited throughout the year though it has been noted that the wet seasons of March-May and November – December haveBootstrap Fancy Norton Virasoro thereafter with heavy vegetation density and less people . The bird watching is also very good in the rainy season but most of the birds are found during the dry season.

What is the distance from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Saltlick Lodge for the 3 day safari?

From Mombasa, it will take about 3 to 4 hours depending on the mode of transport used and road network. From Tsavo East it takes approximately 2 hours to get to the Saltlick Lodge in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

The journey from Saltlick Lodge back to Mombasa takes about 4 to 5 hours on the third day. Game drives and relaxation at the lodge are made possible by the well-timed schedule of the safari.

What type of vehicle is appropriate for use in 3 days Mombasa Tsavo East and Saltlick Lodge?

It is conducted in a comfortable 4 wheel drive jeep or an open roofed safari mini bus depending on the customers’ choice. These cars can comfortably take guests with some having roofs that can be opened to make it easier for people to photography and sight-see.

Every vehicle has comfortable seats, big glassing windows and a qualified safari tender who explains about the park and Saltlick Lodge wildlife.

What should I carry for a 3 days’ trip from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Saltlick Lodge?

For this safari, it is advised that one carries along casual and loose fitting clothing in dull earth colors. These items include; hat, sunglasses, sun block cream, insect repellent, binoculars/camera, and sports shoes.

As noted, mornings and evenings are likely to be cold; therefore, packing a lightweight jacket will suffice. Do not leave home without spare memory cards for your camera to accommodate the beautiful wildlife shots at Tsavo East and Saltlick Lodge.

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