This 2-day safari blends the expansive terrains of Tsavo East National Park with the distinctive perspectives at Salt Lick Game Lodge within Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. This combination presents varied ecosystems and outstanding wildlife observation prospects.

Day 1: Tsavo East National Park

1. off early in the morning from your chosen starting point (e.g., Mombasa or Malindi)
2. Travel to Tsavo East National Park (2-3 hours)
3. Enter the park and partake in a game drive on your way to the lodge
4. Enjoy lunch at a lodge in Tsavo East
5. Engage in an afternoon game drive around Tsavo East
6. Make your way to Salt Lick Game Lodge in Taita Hills for the evening (approximately 1-2 hours)
7. Savor dinner and spend the night at Salt Lick

Day 2: Salt Lick and Taita Hills

1. Start with an early morning game drive in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Have breakfast at the lodge
3. Choose between a mid-morning game drive or leisure time at the lodge
4. Lunch at Salt Lick or the nearby Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge
5. Venture out for an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary
6. Depart back to your original starting point in the late afternoon

Key Locations

Tsavo East National Park

• One of Kenya’s largest and oldest national parks
• Renowned for its significant elephant populations and the iconic “red elephants” coated in red dust
• Shelters a variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and countless bird species
• Home to the Galana River, offering excellent wildlife viewing prospects

Salt Lick Game Lodge (Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary)

• Features a unique elevated design on stilts, interlinked via suspended walkways
• Provides views of a natural salt lick and watering hole
• Ideal for nighttime wildlife viewing from the comfort and safety of the lodge
• Located within the private Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Viewing Opportunities

• Tsavo East: Spot massive elephant herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species
• Salt Lick: Observe elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and various nocturnal creatures that frequent the watering hole

Advantages of This Combination

1. Experience both an expansive national park and a private wildlife sanctuary
2. Benefit from unique elevated viewing at Salt Lick
3. Encounter diverse ecosystems: the semi-arid savannah of Tsavo alongside the lush Taita Hills
4. Enjoy opportunities for nighttime wildlife viewing at Salt Lick
5. Optimize your time by visiting two distinct locales within a brief getaway

What to Pack

• Light, neutral-toned clothing
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
• Camera and binoculars
• Warm layers for the cooler early morning and evening game drives
• Insect repellent