3 Days Tsavo East And Saltlick Safari Lodge


STANDARD MID-RANGE SAFARI TOUR PACKAGE
Day 1: Tsavo East National Park
- Morning Arrival and Game Drive: Start your safari by heading to Tsavo East, famous for its large herds of elephants and wide, open landscapes. Begin with a morning game drive where you may see elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, and various antelope species.
- Aruba Dam: Visit Aruba Dam, a prime spot for wildlife sightings, where you can see elephants, buffaloes, and other animals coming to drink. It’s also great for birdwatching.
- Elephant Herds: Tsavo East is particularly famous for its large populations of elephants, often seen with their distinctive red soil coating. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to observe them in large herds.
- Overnight in Tsavo East: Stay at a lodge or camp within Tsavo East, such as Voi Wildlife Lodge or Sentrim Tsavo for a comfortable night under the stars.
Day 2: Salt Lick Game Sanctuary
- Morning Transfer to Salt Lick: After breakfast, depart for Salt Lick Game Sanctuary, about 2-3 hours away from Tsavo East. This private sanctuary offers a different experience, with its unique lodge design and elevated viewing platforms overlooking waterholes.
- Salt Lick Safari Lodge: Upon arrival, check-in at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, which is set on stilts overlooking a waterhole where wildlife frequently gathers. The lodge is famous for its panoramic views and the opportunity to watch animals up close.
- Game Viewing at Salt Lick: Spend the afternoon observing the wildlife around the waterholes, which attract elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and a variety of birds. The proximity to the waterhole offers an unforgettable experience as animals gather throughout the day.
- Overnight in Salt Lick: Stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge or one of the nearby accommodations in the sanctuary for an evening of relaxation and wildlife watching.
Day 3: More Game Viewing in Salt Lick and Departure
- Morning Game Drive: Start the day with a morning game drive in the Salt Lick Game Sanctuary or the nearby Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. You’ll have another opportunity to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife.
- Cultural Experience (Optional): Depending on your schedule, you might have time to visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about the Maasai culture and way of life.
- Lunch and Relaxation: Enjoy lunch at the lodge, taking in views of the wildlife around the waterholes. Many lodges in Salt Lick offer excellent wildlife viewing during meal times.
- Afternoon Departure: After lunch and a final game drive, you’ll head back to your next destination or return to Nairobi.
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. Check in as well lunch at the lodge. After lunch, relax. The afternoon will hold yet more game drives. Dinner and overnight at Voi Safari Lodge or Manyatta Camp.
Day 2: Tsavo East – Saltlick
After breakfast, make final gamedrive while exiting Tsavo East National Park. Drive to Saltlick Sanctuary. Make Gamedrive and drive to the lodge for lunch. After lunch relax and wait for an evening gamedrive at 4pm. There are plenty of resident animals to be seen in this sanctuary. Make gamedrive until 6pm. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Saltlick Lodge.
Day 3: Saltlick – Mombasa
Depart the Lodge after breakfast. Make last game drive whilst checking out of the park. Drive to Voi town for lunch. After lunch drive back to your hotel arriving in the evening.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Starts Mombasa /Diani/Malindi | ||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Get ready 30mins before pick-up time | ||||||
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High Season
November, December, January, February, March
Peak Season:
July, August, September, October
Low Season
April, May, June
- Bright Clothes (for Summer)
- Summer Shoes
- Power Back-Up
- Flash Light
- Sunglasses
- Medication (if needed)
- Personal Documents
- Binoculars (optional)
- Camera
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