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Private safari journey · Kenya

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

Spend two nights at Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, with early and late game drives from Diani Beach.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$573
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

For a 3-day private safari from Diani to Salt Lick/Taita Hills, you'll focus entirely on Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, combining early morning/late afternoon game drives with unique stays at Salt Lick Lodge for Big Five sightings, including elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos. The itinerary involves driving from Diani to the sanctuary, spending 2 nights there with multiple game drives, and returning, maximizing wildlife encounters in this private conservation area bordering Tsavo West.

  • 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 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

Availability

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Check the listed stays for your travel dates. We’ll confirm the final arrangements before booking.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Diani Beach to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick Lodge)

Morning (05:30 - 09:30): Early pick-up from your Diani hotel, driving towards the Mombasa-Nairobi highway. Mid-morning (09:30 - 10:30): Transition into the Taita Hills Conservancy, starting your first game drive en route to the lodge. Late morning (10:30 - 13:00): Continue your game drive, spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, and more. Check in at the unique Salt Lick Safari Lodge, known for its towers over waterholes. Afternoon (13:00 - 15:00): Lunch at the lodge, followed by relaxation. Late afternoon (15:00 - 18:30): Head out for an extended afternoon game drive, exploring the sanctuary. Evening: Return to Salt Lick Lodge for dinner and overnight, with night-time viewing from the lodge's elevated platforms.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Full Day in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Morning (06:00 - 09:00): Enjoy an early breakfast, then depart for a half-day game drive, seeking out predators and plains game. Late morning (09:00 - 12:00): More game viewing, focusing on different areas of the sanctuary. Lunch (12:00 - 13:00): Lunch back at the lodge. Afternoon (13:00 - 15:00): Leisure time or optional guided walks (check with lodge). Late afternoon (15:00 - 18:30): Another immersive game drive, perhaps focusing on areas missed or specific wildlife. Evening: Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Lodge, enjoying the tranquil bush.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Taita Hills to Diani Beach

Morning (06:00 - 09:00): Final early morning game drive in the sanctuary. Late morning (09:00 - 10:00): Breakfast and check-out from Salt Lick Lodge. Mid-morning (10:00 - 14:00): Drive back towards Diani, with a final game drive en route out of the conservancy. Afternoon (14:00 onwards): Lunch en route or upon arrival in Diani, followed by drop-off at your hotel, concluding your safari.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Luxury lodge inside Taita Hills WS

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

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

Rates and dates

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From

US$573

per person

Guide price

US$802 per person

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Journey details

Best for

Luxury tour

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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

Experiences on this journey

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