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

Travel from Diani to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for private game drives and a night at stilted Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

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Duration
2 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$458
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

A private safari to Salt Lick Lodge and Taita Hills is an immersive wildlife experience featuring game drives through Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and an overnight stay at the unique, stilted Salt Lick Safari Lodge. The highlight is watching animals from the lodge's stilts and underground tunnels at the illuminated watering holes, with a high chance of seeing the Big Five and over 300 species of birds.

  • 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 is included
  • 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 Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

6:00 a.m.: Pickup from your hotel in Diani and begin your journey toward the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. 6:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Scenic drive. The road trip takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic. 10:30 a.m.: Arrival at Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. You will arrive at the main entrance, where you'll pass through the gate and begin your first game drive on the way to the lodge. 12:00 p.m.: Check in at Salt Lick Safari Lodge. 1:00 p.m.: Lunch at Bura Restaurant. Enjoy a buffet lunch of Pan-African, Pan-European, and Pan-Asian cuisine while watching animals gather at the waterhole. 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Afternoon game drive. Your private driver/guide will take you on an extended game drive in the sanctuary. 6:00 p.m.: Return to the lodge. 8:00 p.m.: Dinner. A buffet dinner is served at the restaurant. Overnight: Listen to the sounds of the African bush from the comfort of your room at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Taita Hills to Diani

6:00 a.m.: Wake up and enjoy coffee or tea. Witness the sunrise from your room's balcony as the animals begin their day at the waterhole. 6:30 a.m.: Early morning game drive. This is the best time for wildlife viewing, as predators are often active before the heat of the day. Your guide will take you out for one last opportunity to spot any animals you missed yesterday. 9:00 a.m.: Return for breakfast. Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at the lodge. 10:00 a.m.: Check-out. Settle your bill for any extras and say goodbye to Salt Lick Safari Lodge. 10:30 a.m.: Depart the sanctuary. Enjoy a final game drive as you exit the reserve and begin the drive back toward Diani. 1:00 p.m.: Your driver will find a suitable place for an en route lunch break. 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Drive toward the coast. Travel back along the highway towards the Indian Ocean. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Drop-off in Diani. You will be dropped off at your hotel or preferred location, marking the end of your safari adventure.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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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. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • 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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From

US$458

per person

Guide price

US$458 per person

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Journey pace

1 stay

1 night across 2 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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