3 Days, 2 Nights: Tsavo East & Taita Hills Saltlick

Safari Highlights

Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills are two significant natural landmarks located in Kenya, East Africa.

Tsavo East National Park:
- Tsavo East is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Kenya, covering an area of about 13,747 square kilometers.
- It was established in 1948 and is part of the Tsavo Conservation Area, which includes Tsavo West National Park and Chyulu Hills National Park.
- The landscape of Tsavo East is characterized by vast plains, semi-arid acacia scrub, and the flowing Galana River.
- The park is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.
- Notable attractions within Tsavo East include the Yatta Plateau, Lugard Falls, Mudanda Rock, and the Aruba Dam.
Taita Hills:
- Taita Hills are a series of isolated hills located in the Taita-Taveta County of Kenya, near the border with Tanzania.
- The hills are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot known for its unique and endemic flora and fauna.
- The Taita Hills are characterized by lush green vegetation, misty forests, and stunning panoramic views.
- These hills are home to several endemic species, including the Taita white-eye and Taita thrush, making them a significant area for conservation efforts.
- Additionally, the Taita Hills are culturally important to the Taita people, who have lived in the region for centuries and have a rich cultural heritage.

Both Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills contribute to Kenya’s rich natural and cultural heritage, attracting tourists and researchers alike to explore their beauty and significance.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1 : Mombasa/Diani to TSAVO EAST

Pick up from your Mombasa hotel in the morning and drive to Tsavo East national pack which is renowned for its large numbers of elephants and the famous man eating lions, Game en-route Via Aruba Dam to Tsavo Sentrim Camp Check in and have lunch at your lodge.

In the afternoon, another game drive at the park later dinner and overnight at the Tsavo Sentrim Camp.

Day 2 : Tsavo East - Salt Lick Taita Hills Sanctuary

Early morning game drive later you break for breakfast, After breakfast proceed with game en-route Leave Tsavo East for Salt lick Taita Hills Sanctuary which is sufficiently isolated to develop endemic forms and birders which come from afar to see the Taita Olive Thrush and the Taita White-eye.

You will arrive around lunch time. lunch at Taita Hills Game Lodge. After lunch transfer to Sarova Salt lick game lodge. Later afternoon game drive until late in the evening dinner and overnight at Sarova Salt lick game lodge.

Day 3 : Taita Hills Salt lick to Mombasa

Early morning breakfast, later after breakfast proceed with Game drive out of Taita Hills sanctuary and drive to Mombasa.

You will arrive Mombasa your coastal hotel around lunch time. drop off to Mombasa North coast or Diani south coast to your respectively hotel. We drop you to your respective hotel or Airport.