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2 Days Tsavo East & Salt Lick Safari from Mombasa & Diani

Safari Departing

Diani Beach

Experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife on this exciting 2 Days Tsavo East & Salt Lick Safari departing from Mombasa or Diani Beach. This safari combines the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park, home to the famous red elephants, with an overnight stay at the world-renowned Salt Lick Safari Lodge, one of Africa’s most unique safari lodges.

Built on elevated stilts overlooking a natural waterhole, Salt Lick Safari Lodge offers incredible opportunities to watch elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, and other wildlife from the comfort of your room or lodge viewing decks, both day and night.

Perfect for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, and first-time safari visitors, this short safari delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters in just two days.

Luxury

  • Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Alternative Options

  • Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • One night’s accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
  • Meals as specified
  • Unlimited game drives
  • Park and sanctuary entrance fees
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International and domestic flights
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry services
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional Maasai Village visit
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Lightweight safari clothing
  • Warm jacket for early morning game drives
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera with spare batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medications
  • Small backpack
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Passport or National ID
  • Cash for souvenirs and gratuities

Safari Destinations

Departure

Daily

Group Size

1-7

Best Time

Always

Safari Highligts

  • Spot the famous Red Elephants of Tsavo
  • Visit the spectacular Aruba Dam
  • Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five
  • Overnight stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge
  • Wildlife viewing directly from the lodge
  • Visit Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser

Tour Summary

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

  • Destination: Tsavo East National Park & Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Departure: Mombasa / Diani Beach
  • Return: Mombasa / Diani Beach
  • Tour Type: Private Safari
  • Transport: 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
  • Meals: Full Board During Safari

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa / Diani – Tsavo East National Park – Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Mombasa or Diani Beach at approximately 6:00 AM. Drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway to Tsavo East National Park, entering through Bachuma Gate.
Enjoy your first exciting game drive through Kenya’s largest national park, famous for its red elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hartebeests, waterbucks, and numerous antelope species. You’ll also have opportunities to visit the famous Aruba Dam, one of the park’s best wildlife viewing locations.
After an exciting morning of wildlife viewing, enjoy lunch before proceeding to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Arrive at the spectacular Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where you’ll check in and relax while watching wildlife gather around the lodge’s waterhole.
In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive through Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and many bird species.
Return to the lodge before sunset for dinner and an unforgettable overnight stay overlooking the floodlit waterhole.
Accommodation
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Salt Lick Safari Lodge – Taita Hills – Mombasa / Diani Beach

Wake up early to enjoy tea or coffee before departing on a sunrise game drive through Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Early mornings offer excellent opportunities to spot predators and witness wildlife at their most active.
Return to the lodge for a full breakfast before checking out.
Enjoy one final game drive while leaving the sanctuary before beginning your journey back to the coast.
Lunch will be served at a selected restaurant en route before continuing to Mombasa or Diani Beach, arriving in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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