4-Day Diani/Ngutuni Santuary / Tsavo East / Salt Lick

A 4-day safari to Diani, Ngutuni Sanctuary, Tsavo East, and Salt Lick will fascinate any tourist with marine life and adventure, wildlife, and scenic view. The trip mostly starts in Diani Beach and then move into the wild of Tsavo East National Park famous for the red painted elephants and the vast landscape of the savannah. If privacy is what you are looking for combined with game viewing, then Ngutuni Sanctuary offers better bet, and the likelihood of sighting big cats and other wildlife is usually high. Last but not the least, the Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an extraordinary establishment with wooden structures of rooms situated on elevated platforms that surround some water pans which the game use frequently thus offering top-notch photographic opportunities.

This safari route has a high density of animals and one gets to see the famous red elephants of Tsavo East , lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and many other antelopes. As it is a private wildlife conservation area, interactions with animals such as cheetahs, hyenas, and large herbivores can be done freely here. Observations at Salt Lick revealed that especially the water pans around the lodge were frequented by elephants and buffaloes, with the nocturnal animals like porcupines and genets occasionally coming into view. Bird lovers will also be privileged to see many colored birds in these areas.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge is well-known for its canopied rooms that make a cross on stilts, enabling guests to have a full view of the savannah and the active waterbodies below. Unlike a conventional lodge, this one provides the guests with the opportunity to view the animals during the day as well as at night from the comfort of the room or the observation towers. The lodge is based in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary area, which provides an ideal opportunity to go for game drives or guided walks. The sighting of elephants and other animals come together is one of the memorable activities to do in 4 days Diani/Ngutuni Sanctuary/Tsavo East/Salt Lick.

The safari normally starts with a road transfer from Diani Beach which will take between 4-5 hours to Ngutuni Sanctuary & Tsavo East. Group travelers can book for a 4 X 4 safari jeep or you can also request for a minibus depending on what your wish. This was a beautiful t rek passing through the countryside of Kenya and also includes stops for snacks and foods. Other options some of the packages may also involve flying from Ukunda Airstrip in Diani to a nearby airstrip to Tsavo for easier transfer.

Lastly, the kind of accommodation depends on the amount of money to be spent on it and the personal preference of the visitor. At Ngutuni Sanctuary, there is usually accommodation at Ngutuni Lodge, which has the view of a water hole within the compound. There are numerous lodges and tented camps in Tsavo East ranging from upmarket such as Ashnil Aruba Lodge to basic camps. The stilted structure of the rooms at Salt Lick Safari Lodge gives it a distinct edge. Many lodges and camps include full-board meals, comfortable facilities, and well-scheduled game drives.

The dry season is the best time to go on this safari and this is from June to October and January to February. This is because during these periods animals flock around water sources making it easier to sight them while the road network is in good shape for game drives. This increases during the months of March, May, November and December, but it is still possible to have better moments as there are a lot of trees and fewer visitors. However, some roads may be difficult to use because of the rains.