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Private safari journey · Kenya

2-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Travel by private 4x4 from Diani to Tsavo East’s elephant herds, then stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge for Taita Hills waterhole viewing.

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Duration
2 days
4 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$447
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

A 2-day, 1-night private safari from Mombasa or Diani to Tsavo East and Saltlick includes a morning pickup, a game drive in Tsavo East, and an afternoon drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Saltlick) for an afternoon/evening game drive and overnight stay at the Saltlick Lodge. Day two involves an early morning game drive followed by breakfast, a final mid-morning game drive, and then driving back to your starting point.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle 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

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Diani to Tsavo East and Saltlick

Morning (approx. 5:30 AM): You'll depart from your hotel in Mombasa or Diani in a private 4x4 jeep. Late Morning/Early Afternoon: Arrival at Tsavo East National Park for your first game drive. This park is known for its semi-arid plains and large elephant herds. Afternoon: You'll exit Tsavo East and drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Late Afternoon/Evening: You'll check into the Saltlick Safari Lodge, which is famous for its elevated walkways and its waterhole, allowing for wildlife viewing directly from the lodge. You will have an afternoon game drive until sunset. Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at Saltlick Safari Lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Saltlick to Mombasa/Diani

Early Morning (approx. 6:20 AM): You'll wake up early for a morning game drive in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to see active wildlife. After breakfast, you'll enjoy another mid-morning game drive before returning to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon: After checking out, you'll begin your drive back to Mombasa or Diani, with en-route game viewing as you exit the sanctuary. Important notes The itinerary is private, meaning it is tailored for your group and uses a private 4x4 vehicle. Meal plans typically include lunch and dinner on day one and breakfast and lunch on day two. The Saltlick Lodge is uniquely designed for wildlife viewing, with many guests enjoying seeing animals from their rooms or the terraces. From Diani, it takes about three hours to reach Tsavo East and Taita Hills.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

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$447

per person

Guide price

US$653 per person

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Journey pace

1 stay

1 night across 2 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

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