2 Days Tsavo East And Saltlick

Safari Overview

Experience an exciting 2-day safari combining the wild beauty of Tsavo East National Park and the unique charm of Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge. This short safari is perfect for travelers seeking a rich wildlife adventure within a limited time, starting from either Mombasa or Nairobi.

Begin your journey in Tsavo East National Park, renowned for its vast landscapes, red elephants, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives across the open savannahs, where you’ll spot lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and herds of elephants roaming freely against the backdrop of the Yatta Plateau and Galana River.

Continue to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private reserve bordering Tsavo West, where you’ll stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge—famous for its elevated, stilted rooms overlooking a busy waterhole that attracts elephants, buffaloes, and other animals, especially at night.

This 2-day safari offers an ideal blend of adventure, comfort, and scenic beauty — a perfect escape to experience Kenya’s wilderness in style and tranquility.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo East

Early morning drive to Tsavo East National Park. Commence the morning game drive through this largest park, with a chance to spot herds of Red Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Gazelles, Buffaloes, Leopard, Waterbucks, Impalas and different bird species. Have lunch at Voi Wildlife Lodge or Shasha camp. After lunch, drive to Saltlick game lodge. Make gamedrive and check in at Sarova Saltlick Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the sarova Saltlick lodge.

Day 2: Saltlick – Mombasa

After breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in the sanctuary. Make gamedrive till time for lunch. Have lunch at Sarova Saltlick Lodge. After lunch, check out of the lodge and drive back to your coastal hotel, arriving in the evening.