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2-Day Luxury Private Safari in Kenya’s Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge above a floodlit waterhole, with Taita Hills game drives and a final afternoon drive in Ngutuni.

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Duration
2 days
4 stops
Stays
1 stay
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Guide price
From US$458
per person
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Luxury tour
Private tour

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Journey overview

An overnight trip to Salt Lick Lodge and Ngutuni from Diani features a two-day itinerary. Day one begins with an early pick-up and a drive to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for game drives and lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive at Salt Lick Lodge and an overnight stay there. Day two includes an early morning game drive before checking out and driving to Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy for lunch and a final game drive, before returning to Diani in the late afternoon.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
  • Getting around: pop-up roof minivan Clients have to book their own international flights, but we can arrange the full trip from airport pickup on arrival day and airport drop off on your last day. A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 5 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

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01Day 1

Day 1

Diani to Salt Lick Safari Lodge and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Your adventure begins at 6:00am when your private safari guide picks you up from your hotel in Mombasa. From 6:00am to 11:00am, enjoy a scenic drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway, passing through the beautiful Kenyan countryside with views of the Taita Hills on the horizon. At around 11:00am, you will arrive at the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary gate, where your guide will handle the paperwork before you begin your first game drive through the sanctuary. At 1:00pm, head to the nearby Taita Hills Safari Resort and Spa for a delicious lunch. Check in and transfer to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge at 2:00pm. You will have some time to settle into your unique room, elevated on stilts and offering incredible views of the floodlit waterhole below. From 4:00pm to 6:00pm, embark on an evening game drive before returning to the lodge. Dinner is served at 7:30pm at the lodge restaurant, where you can enjoy a hearty buffet and the tranquil atmosphere of the African bush.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Salt Lick Safari Lodge to Ngutuni and Return to Diani

Wake up early to enjoy a morning game drive and the chance to witness a stunning African sunrise. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and check out before driving to Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy. Arrive at Ngutuni Lodge in the late morning and enjoy a relaxing lunch surrounded by beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, head out for your final game drive in Ngutuni, taking in the last moments of your safari adventure. Later in the day, begin your drive back to Diani, arriving at your hotel between 3:00pm and 4:00pm.
  • Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  8. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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US$458

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US$458 per person

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1 stay

1 night across 2 days, following the source itinerary.

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28 Aug 2026

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