3 Days Tsavo West & Taita Hills Salt Lick Safari from Mombasa – Rhino, Springs & Luxury Wildlife Escape

Day 1: Mombasa / Diani – Tsavo West National Park

Your 3 Days Tsavo West & Taita Hills Salt Lick Safari from Mombasa begins with an early morning departure from your coastal hotel via the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway to Tsavo West National Park.

Enter Tsavo West through Tsavo River Gate and enjoy your first game drive along the palm-lined Tsavo River, home to hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. Tsavo West is known for its volcanic landscapes, rolling hills, lava flows, and diverse ecosystems.
Arrive at Rhino Valley Lodge or Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, visit the renowned Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, one of Kenya’s protected conservation areas for the endangered black rhino, offering a rare opportunity to search for these magnificent animals.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge / Rhino Valley Lodge.

Day 2: Tsavo West National Park – Mzima Springs – Taita Hills (Salt Lick)

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear water flows from the Chyulu Hills lava formations, creating a lush oasis that supports hippos, crocodiles, fish, and vibrant birdlife.
After exploring Mzima Springs, exit Tsavo West and journey to the beautiful Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick), a private wildlife sanctuary famous for its large lion prides, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, warthogs, and waterbucks.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the sanctuary before checking in at the world-famous Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, uniquely elevated above a waterhole for extraordinary wildlife viewing directly from the lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge.

Day 3: Salt Lick – Mombasa / Diani

After an early breakfast, embark on a final morning game drive in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, offering one last opportunity to spot wildlife in this exclusive reserve.
Exit the sanctuary before midday and proceed to Lion Hill Camp / Voi Town for lunch. After lunch, continue your return journey to Mombasa, Diani, or your preferred coastal hotel, arriving in the afternoon.