Salt Lick Safari Lodge: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Kenya

Overview

Overview

Perched on stilts above a bustling waterhole in Tsavo West National Park, Salt Lick Lodge offers guests a front-row seat to Africa’s wildlife. The lodge’s unique design ensures that elephants, buffalo, lions, and other wildlife can be observed right from your room or the lodge’s viewing platforms.

The lodge combines authentic safari experiences with comfort, featuring spacious rooms, modern amenities, and an open-air restaurant with panoramic views. Guests can enjoy guided game drives, bush walks, birdwatching, and educational wildlife talks, while evenings are spent relaxing in the lounge or around the campfire.

Ideal for families, couples, and wildlife enthusiasts, Salt Lick Lodge provides an unforgettable safari experience that blends adventure, luxury, and nature immersion.

Facilities

  • Accommodation – Luxury stilted rooms with waterhole views, spacious interiors, and private balconies.
  • Dining – Open-air restaurant and bar serving buffet and à la carte meals, overlooking the waterhole.
  • Wellness & Leisure – Swimming pool, lounge areas, and relaxation decks.
  • Safari & Activities – Guided game drives, bush walks, birdwatching, and educational wildlife talks.
  • Other Amenities – Free Wi-Fi in public areas, gift shop, campfire evenings, and laundry services.

Highlights
  • Unique stilted rooms with direct waterhole views
  • Close encounters with elephants and wildlife
  • Guided game drives and bush walks
  • Maasai cultural experiences
  • Relaxation: pool, spa, and sundowners

What’s Included

Accommodation
All-Inclusive
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Full Board
Half board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Meals: Many meals and daily breakfasts included
daily breakfast
Gratuities
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Optional upgrade to a glass-top/open-top convertible bus
return flight ticket
Return SGR tickets
Transport using land cruise
Travel Insurance

Itinerary

? Package Includes

  • Stay at Salt Lick Lodge (full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Two game drives in Tsavo West National Park

  • Return transfers from Voi SGR station

  • Optional bush walks and heritage tour

  • Lodge facilities: pool, lounge, viewing decks, and Wi-Fi


? Exclusions

  • Alcoholic drinks & soft drinks outside meals

  • Extra game drives or park entry fees (if visiting other areas)

  • Personal expenses: tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.


? Rate

From Kshs 38,420 per person sharing.


?? Important Info

  • Children allowed 5 years and above; under 5 not permitted

  • Check-in: 12:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM

  • Maximum occupancy per room: 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child

  • Conservancy fees are extra and payable on arrival


? Reminder

  • Book early in peak season (July–September, December holidays)

  • Bring neutral-colored clothes, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars

  • Carry cash for conservancy fees and extras

  • Respect wildlife and lodge rules

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Arrival & Relaxation
  • Arrive at Salt Lick Lodge from Nairobi (by road or air transfer).

  • Check in and settle into your elevated room with waterhole views.

  • Enjoy a welcome drink and orientation.

  • Evening dinner overlooking the waterhole and optional campfire experience.

Day 2: Amboseli Game Drives & Wildlife Viewing
  • Early morning game drive in Tsavo West National Park.

  • Watch elephants, lions, buffalo, and giraffes up close.

  • Return to lodge for breakfast and relaxation.

  • Afternoon at leisure: swim, lounge, or birdwatch from your balcony.

  • Evening sundowner and dinner at the lodge.

Day 3: Bush Walks & Cultural Experiences
  • Morning guided bush walk to explore flora, fauna, and animal tracks.

  • Optional visit to nearby Maasai community (cultural immersion and storytelling).

  • Afternoon at leisure: enjoy spa treatments, photography, or birdwatching.

  • Sunset game viewing from the lodge’s waterhole deck.

  • Dinner and optional night-time wildlife spotting.

Day 4: Departure
  • Optional early morning game drive or birdwatching.

  • Breakfast at the lodge.

  • Check-out and transfer back to Nairobi.

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