3 Days Tsavo East-Taita

experience 3-Day Safari to Tsavo East & Taita Saltlick from Mombasa or Diani, a compact yet thrilling adventure ideal for coastal travelers seeking a taste of the African wilderness. This safari combines the vast, wildlife-rich plains of Tsavo East National Park with the unique and scenic Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home of the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

Your journey begins with morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Mombasa or Diani. Travel inland along the Mombasa,Nairobi highway, arriving at Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest and oldest parks. Enter through the Bachuma Gate and start your first game drive en route to your lodge or camp. After lunch and a short rest, embark on an afternoon game drive across the park’s red-dust landscapes. Keep an eye out for Tsavo’s national Park famous red elephants, as well as lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and elusive leopards. Iconic sights like Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock offer prime wildlife viewing.

On the 2 day , after a morning game drive and breakfast, you will exit Tsavo East National Park and head to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled in the scenic Taita Hills . Arrive in time for check-in and lunch at the renowned Salt Lick Safari Lodge, a uniquely designed Safari lodge built on stilts above active waterholes. Watch elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes from your room or lodge balconies. In the afternoon, set off on a game drive through the sanctuary, home to cheetahs, lions, and a wide range of bird species. You can also opt for a night game drive (additional cost) to spot elusive nocturnal wildlife.

This 3-Day Safari to Tsavo East & Taita Saltlick from Mombasa or Diani offers a perfect blend of wildlife viewing, dramatic landscapes, and immersive lodge experiences ,ideal for travelers seeking a short yet unforgettable Kenyan safari.

Additional information

Duration	3 Days
Country	Kenya
Attractions	3 Day Safari To Tsavo East & Taita Saltlick from Mombasa
Level	Suitable for All
Physical Condition	It doesn’t matter
Best Time	All year round

Day 1

Mombasa/Diani – Tsavo East National Park

Depart early morning from your hotel or airport in Mombasa or Diani. Drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi highway, entering Tsavo East through the Bachuma. Begin your first game drive en route to your lodge or camp for check-in and lunch.In the afternoon, head out for another game drive across the vast plains, searching for red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and possibly the elusive leopard. Explore landmarks like the Aruba Dam or Mudanda Rock, a natural water catchment area that attracts wildlife.Return to the lodge after safari for dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp inside or near Tsavo East.

Day 2

Tsavo East – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick Lodge)

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit Tsavo East and proceed to the nearby Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Arrive in time for check-in at the famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on stilts overlooking waterholes frequented by elephants and other animals.Enjoy lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary, where you might see antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and a variety of birds. Optionally, you can take part in a night game drive (at extra cost) to observe nocturnal wildlife. Return to the lodge after safari for dinner and overnight at Taita Saltlick lodge

Day 3

Taita Hills – Mombasa/Diani

Enjoy a sunrise game drive before breakfast – a perfect time to catch predators still active from the night. After breakfast, relax or take another optional game drive. Later, check out and begin your journey back to Mombasa or Diani, arriving in the afternoon with lunch en route.

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