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2 Days Salt lick Safari Experience
- 2 days / 1 nights
- Nairobi → Taita Hills → Nairobi
- Group: 2–6 people
- 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser / Safari Jeep with a pop-up roof
Overview
Experience one of Kenya’s most unique short safaris with a 2-day Salt Lick Safari Experience in the spectacular Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
The highlight of this safari is a stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, dramatically built on stilts above the wildlife sanctuary. The lodge’s elevated position gives guests an opportunity to observe wildlife around the natural salt lick from the comfort of the lodge.
The sanctuary is home to elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards and numerous other species. The short itinerary makes this an excellent option for travelers who have limited time but still want to experience an authentic Kenyan safari.
- 🐘 Watch elephants around the famous salt lick
- 🦁 Search for lions and other predators
- 🦒 See giraffes, zebras and buffaloes
- 🐃 Explore Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- 🏨 Stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- 🌅 Enjoy spectacular African sunsets
- 📸 Excellent wildlife photography opportunities
- 🚙 Morning and afternoon game drives
- 🌿 Explore one of Kenya's unique wildlife sanctuaries
- 🏕️ Experience an iconic safari lodge built on stilts
- 🌄 Enjoy views across the Taita Hills
- 🔥 Optional sundowner experience
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day1
Nairobi – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel towards the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
The journey takes you south-east through the Kenyan countryside towards the Taita Hills.
Arrive at Salt Lick Safari Lodge in time for lunch and check-in.After lunch, enjoy some time to relax and take in the unique architecture and surroundings of the lodge.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive through Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is particularly famous for its elephant population, but you may also encounter buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions and other wildlife.
Return to Salt Lick Safari Lodge in the evening.
Enjoy dinner and relax while watching wildlife around the lodge's famous salt lick.Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Afternoon Game Drive -
Day2
Morning Game Drive – Nairobi
Wake up early for a morning game drive through Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
The early morning provides excellent opportunities to spot wildlife as animals become active before the heat of the day.
Return to the lodge for breakfast.
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel through the Taita Hills and Kenyan countryside.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence or airport.
This marks the end of your 2 Days Salt Lick Safari Experience.Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity: Morning Game Drive
End Point: Nairobi
What’s included
Included
Not included
Where you’ll stay
1 nights · Luxury Safari Camp
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Salt Lick Safari Lodge is one of Kenya's most distinctive safari lodges, dramatically positioned on stilts overlooking a natural salt lick in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The lodge is designed around the central salt lick, allowing guests to observe wildlife from elevated viewing areas. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and other animals can often be seen gathering around the water and salt lick. The lodge features comfortable rooms, restaurants, bars, swimming pool, observation areas and a tunnel leading to an underground wildlife viewing area. Its unusual architecture and wildlife-viewing opportunities make Salt Lick Safari Lodge particularly popular with travelers looking for a memorable and different safari experience.
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