This three-day safari to Taita Hills Sanctuary begins with a drive from Nairobi, passing through Mtito and Voi towns before reaching your lodge for check-in and lunch. After a brief rest, enjoy an evening game drive in the sanctuary, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Taita Hills or Saltlick Game Lodge. On Day 2, morning and afternoon game drives offer a chance to see wildlife such as lions, buffaloes, the famous red elephants of Tsavo, leopards, zebra, various antelopes, and diverse bird species. After breakfast on Day 3, you’ll head back to Nairobi, marking the end of the safari.
A herd of buffaloes grazing at the Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
Pick up from your hotel or airport in the morning and have a brief introduction with the driver-guide. Depart eastwards along Mombasa Road via Mtito and Voi towns. Arrival at your lodge is in time for check-in and lunch followed by a short rest. Later afternoon, a game viewing drive in the sanctuary follows to run until sunset and then return to lodge.
Dinner and overnight at either Taita Hills or Saltlick Game Lodges (L, D)
Depart after breakfast for game drives and return to sister lodge at Taita Hills for lunch followed by a rest. Later in the afternoon depart for more game drives. Attractions include lion, buffalo, the well celebrated red Tsavo elephant, the elusive leopard, mane-less Tsavo lion, zebra, various antelope types and a rich bird-life array among others. In the evening you return to your lodge for overnight.
Dinner & Overnight at either Taita Hills Safari Lodge or Saltlick Safari Lodge (B, L, D)
After breakfast you depart for your drive back to Nairobi City and arrive later in the afternoon to mark the end of your safari.
(this day’s lunch will be on your own arrangement)
(Breakfast at either Taita Hills Safari Lodge or Saltlick Safari Lodge)
Key: L-Lunch, D-Dinner, B-Breakfast