Package Overview

🐘 Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Safari – Explore Untamed Beauty at the Edge of Tsavo

Discover the breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity of Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a privately-owned conservation area located adjacent to Tsavo West National Park. Home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and stunning birdlife, Taita Hills offers a serene, crowd-free safari experience perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Whether you’re planning a Kenya safari from Mombasa or a luxury fly-in safari, this hidden gem is a must-visit destination in the Kenya safari holiday packages itinerary.

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🌄 Safari Highlights

• Game drives in an exclusive, non-crowded sanctuary

• Spectacular views of Taita Hills and the Pare Mountains

• Excellent chances to see elephants, lions, buffalo, and cheetahs

• Sunset and night game drives available

• Stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge – one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife lodges, built on stilts above a waterhole

Want more diversity? Combine this with Tsavo West National Park or a beach holiday on the coast.

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🗓️ 2-Day Taita Hills Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa – Taita Hills Sanctuary

• Early pick-up from your Mombasa/Diani beach hotel or Watamu

• Drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway (approx. 3.5 hours)

• Game drive en route to Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Afternoon relaxation and wildlife viewing from the lodge decks

• Evening game drive with a chance to see nocturnal animals

• Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Day 2: Taita Hills – Tsavo or Return to Mombasa

• Early morning game drive in the sanctuary

• Optional visit to nearby LUMO Conservancy or hike in the Taita Hills

• Breakfast and check-out

• Depart for safari in Tsavo or Amboseli or transfer back to the coast

Pro Tip: Salt Lick Lodge is also ideal for luxury safaris in Kenya due to its unique design and exceptional service.

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🐾 Wildlife in Taita Hills Sanctuary

• Elephants, buffalo, and lions

• Cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas

• Rare species like lesser kudu and African civet

• Over 300 species of birds including hornbills, eagles, and sunbirds

Learn more about species found here via Nature Kenya – Taita Hills Important Bird Area

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🏨 Where You’ll Stay

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• One of the most photographed safari lodges in the world

• Built on stilts overlooking a floodlit waterhole

• 96 rooms with panoramic wildlife views

• All meals served at Taita Hills Safari Lodge (5 minutes away)

Alternative accommodations:

• Taita Hills Safari Lodge (colonial-style elegance)

• Lion Bluff Lodge (community eco-lodge in LUMO Conservancy)

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🌍 Combine Taita Hills with…

• Tsavo West or Tsavo East for larger safari experiences

• Amboseli National Park for up-close elephant encounters with Mount Kilimanjaro views

• A coastal extension to Mombasa, Watamu, or Diani Beach

Fly-in options available with our Kenya air safaris for a seamless transition.

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📩 Ready to Visit Taita Hills?

Let us tailor your Kenya safari holiday package with an unforgettable stay in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

👉 Contact Steve & Richard Safaris for a custom quote
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