4 Days Tsavo West, Amboseli & Taita Hills/Saltlick

Venture into the wild heart of Kenya on this 4-day safari adventure that takes you through three of the country’s most scenic and wildlife-rich regions: Tsavo West National Park, the iconic Amboseli National Park, and the stunning Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the legendary Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

Your journey begins in Tsavo West, known for its rugged landscapes, Mzima Springs, and the elusive “red elephants.” Then it’s off to Amboseli, where Africa’s giants roam beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro — the perfect setting for unforgettable game drives and photography. Finally, you’ll descend into the tranquil Taita Hills, where you’ll stay at the unique Salt Lick Lodge, famous for its stilted rooms overlooking a busy waterhole frequented by elephants, buffalo, and big cats.

This safari offers a rich mix of landscapes, cultures, and wildlife experiences, ideal for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari lovers seeking something special.

At Glance & Highlights

Highlights

At Glance

Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo West
Depart Mombasa for Tsavo West through the Mombasa Nairobi Highway. Enter Tsavo West through Tsavo River gate and proceed on to a game viewing along the palm ringed Tsavo River home for hippos and crocodiles. Lunch at Ngulia Safari Lodge. In the afternoon, visit Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary to search the rare black rhino. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena, Rhino Valley Lodge or similar.

Day 2: Tsavo West – Amboseli
Depart the Lodge after breakfast and proceed to the famous Mzima Springs where some 250 litres of water gush out of the Chyulu Lava flows everyday creating a scenic home to fat pods of hippos and crocodile infested pools. Drive out of Tsavo West on the Shetani lava flows to Amboseli National Park for lunch at Oltukai Lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Afternoon game drives on this magnificent park on the back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro in search for lions, cheetah, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Plenty of plains game will be seen. Dinner and overnight at Oltukai/Amboseli Serena lodge.

Day 3: Amboseli – Taita Hills (Saltlick)
After breakfast make drive en route exiting the park proceeding to Taita Hills for lunch and leisure. Afternoon game drive is made in the Taita Hills (Salt lick) Wildlife Sanctuary famous for its large numbers of the prides of lions. Also to be seen are the elephants, buffaloes, giraffe, impala, baboon, warthog and waterbuck. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Saltlick Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Saltlick – Mombasa
Early breakfast, make the final game drive as you exit the sanctuary before midday to have lunch at Lion Hill Camp/ Voi town. Proceed to Mombasa with afternoon arrival at your coastal hotel.

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