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Private safari journey · Kenya

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

Stay two nights at Salt Lick Safari Lodge inside Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, with game drives and waterhole viewing from elevated rooms.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$601
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This 3-day Kenya safari offers a unique wildlife escape centered around Salt Lick Safari Lodge, an iconic lodge set within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy scenic game drives, abundant wildlife, birdwatching, and memorable views from the lodge's elevated rooms and waterhole. The experience combines comfortable lodge living with an authentic wilderness atmosphere.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle Help selecting international flights is available, but you'll have to book them yourself 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
  • Suitable for all ages

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

Nairobi to Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Depart Nairobi early and travel southeast through Kenya's changing landscapes toward the Taita Hills. The journey passes through rural countryside and scenic terrain before reaching the wildlife-rich sanctuary surrounding Salt Lick Safari Lodge. On arrival, check in and settle into your elevated accommodation overlooking the wildlife waterhole. After lunch and some time to relax, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and predators. The waterhole near the lodge can also provide excellent wildlife viewing as animals come to drink. Transport: Nairobi to Salt Lick Safari Lodge Distance: Approximately 330 km Travel time: Approximately 6 hours Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Taita Hills Wildlife Experience

Rise early for a morning game drive when wildlife is generally most active. Explore the sanctuary's different habitats with your professional guide, searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife. The sanctuary's varied ecosystem also supports more than 300 recorded bird species, making the morning particularly rewarding for photographers and birdwatchers. Return to the lodge for relaxation before enjoying another wildlife experience later in the day. You can choose an afternoon game drive, spend time observing the waterhole, or arrange an optional night game drive for a different perspective of the sanctuary. Optional experiences such as a bush breakfast, bush dinner, sundowner, or picnic can also be arranged subject to availability. Transport: Game drives within Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Travel time: Varies according to the selected game-drive route and wildlife sightings Vehicle: Safari vehicle with pop-up viewing roof.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Final Wildlife Experience and Return to Nairobi

Enjoy a final morning wildlife experience in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary before beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Search for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife while enjoying the peaceful morning atmosphere. Alternatively, spend some time observing wildlife around the lodge's waterhole before checking out. After departure, travel through Kenya's scenic countryside toward Nairobi. Arrive in the capital later in the day, concluding your Salt Lick wildlife escape with memorable encounters and beautiful wilderness scenery. Transport: Salt Lick Safari Lodge to Nairobi Distance: Approximately 330 km Travel time: Approximately 6 hours Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan.
  • All meals 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. 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

Rates and dates

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From

US$601

per person

Guide price

US$941 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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