Explore Tsavo, Amboseli & Taita Hills in 5 Days – Safari with Salt Lick Experience

DEPARTING : MOMBASA

DURATION : 5 DAY 4 NIGHTS

Safari Overview

Discover the heart of Kenya’s wilderness on this immersive 5-day, 4-night safari through Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, and the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the iconic Salt Lick Lodge. This unforgettable journey takes you across diverse landscapes — from the open savannahs of Tsavo to the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and the lush hills of Taita — offering exceptional wildlife viewing, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. Experience thrilling game drives, stay in unique lodges like the world-famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge, and soak in Kenya’s rich natural beauty and heritage. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and safari enthusiasts looking for variety and adventure in one well-paced itinerary.

Safari Tour

Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo East National park.

Early Morning pick from your respective Hotel then drive to Tsavo East National Park arriving in time for morning game drive with chance to Spot Red Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Hippos, Giraffes, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Leopards, Zebras and different bird species, before checking in at the Lodge as well for Lunch. Relax until 16.00 hrs time for afternoon game drive. More game viewing until 18:00hrs. Drive to the Lodge for dinner and overnight at Zomeni Lion hill lodge or Voi Wildlife Lodge (Lunch & Dinner).

Day 2: Tsavo East National park – Amboseli National park.

Early morning breakfast then proceed to Amboseli National Park. On arrival, make a game drive en route to the Camp. Relax until 16:00 hrs time for the afternoon game viewing. This park is the home of Elephants, Wildebeest (Gnu), Buffalos, Gazelles, Lions, Cheetahs, monkey families and rare bird species. In the early evening, the clouds clear, exposing the snow –capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Kibo safari camp or Sentrim Amboseli Camp, (Full Board).

Day 3: Amboseli National park – Tsavo West National park.

Early morning game drives before breakfast then depart to Tsavo West National Park. See the volcanic formations (Shetani Lava Flow) on the way to Mzima Springs where Hippos and Crocodiles are seen from the underwater hide. Check in at the lodge as well for lunch, relax until 16:00hrs, time to visit the Rhino Sanctuary. Spot Elephants, Giraffes, the varied bird life of Tsavo West, and of course the Rhino. Have a view of the beautiful mountains. Dinner and overnight at Ngulia Safari Camp or Ngulia safari lodge, (Full Board).

Day 4: Tsavo West National park – Taita Hills Sanctuary (Salt Lick).

Morning game drives as well view the beautiful scenery of Tsavo West National Park. Depart for salt Lick sanctuary after breakfast arriving at Sarova salt Lick Game Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drives at this Sanctuary takes you to view Elephant, Buffalo, Gazelles and other kinds of wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, (Full Board).

Day 5: Salt Lick- Mombasa.

Morning game drives before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. Game drives en route to Voi arriving at Zomeni lion hill Lodge for lunch; later depart for Mombasa, arriving early evening, (Breakfast & Lunch).

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