3 days / 2 nights

3 Days Tsavo East National Park and Salt Lick Safari Lodge Safari

Coast hotel → Tsavo East → Taita Hills → Coast hotel

Overview

This three-day safari from the Kenya coast heads inland to Tsavo East National Park, known for its red-dust elephants and open savannahs, with game drives that take in the Aruba Dam area.

The safari pairs Tsavo East with Salt Lick Safari Lodge in the Taita Hills, a lodge that overlooks rolling plains and waterholes.

Duration 3 days / 2 nights

Route Coast hotel → Tsavo East → Taita Hills → Coast hotel

Starts and ends Coast hotel or airport

Stay Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Minimum age 6+

Safari highlights

Scenic road transfer from Mombasa or Diani Beach
Game drives in Tsavo East, famous for its red-dust elephants and open savannahs
Explore Mzima Springs in Tsavo West, a natural oasis with hippos and crocodiles
Panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro (on clear days)
Overnight stays in carefully selected lodges or tented camps

Day by day

Day 1

Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

Pick-up at about 5:00 am from Mombasa, Diani or Malindi, reaching Bachuma Gate by mid-morning for a game drive. After lunch, the afternoon game drive includes Aruba Dam.

Stay Mid-range: Ashnil Aruba Lodge or Voi Safari Lodge. Luxury: Satao Camp or Voi Wildlife Lodge

Day 2

Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park

An early game drive, then a transfer of about three hours to Tsavo West. After lunch, the afternoon game drive includes Mzima Springs and the lava flows.

Stay Mid-range: Ngulia Safari Lodge. Luxury: Severin Safari Camp or Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Day 3

Tsavo West to Mombasa

An early game drive and breakfast, then a game drive en route as you leave the park. You are back in Mombasa or Diani by late afternoon.

Where you’ll stay

The lodges and camps on this itinerary. We can suggest other options at a different level if you prefer.

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

In the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, raised on stilts overlooking a waterhole and the Tsavo plains.

Tsavo East National Park

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Inside Tsavo East National Park, on the banks of the Aruba Dam.

Tsavo East National Park

Voi Safari Lodge

Inside Tsavo East National Park, with panoramic views over the park’s savannah and nearby waterholes.

Tsavo East National Park

Satao Camp

Inside Tsavo East National Park, among trees overlooking the camp’s own waterhole.

Tsavo East National Park

Voi Wildlife Lodge

On the boundary of Tsavo East National Park near Voi town, overlooking a natural waterhole.

Tsavo West National Park

Ngulia Safari Lodge

Inside Tsavo West National Park, on the edge of the Ndawe Escarpment.

Tsavo West National Park

Severin Safari Camp

An unfenced camp inside Tsavo West National Park, looking over savannah towards Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tsavo West National Park

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Inside Tsavo West National Park, between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Hills.

What’s included

Price includes

Pick-up and drop-off from your Mombasa or Diani Beach hotel
Accommodation in a safari lodge or tented camp
All park entry fees
Game drives in a customised safari vehicle with a professional guide
Meals as per the itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Bottled water during the safari
Local taxes and levies

Price excludes

Drinks, tips and personal expenses
Optional activities like night game drives

Route map

From

$1,080

per person sharing

Prices are indicative. Tell us your dates and group and we will send your final quote.

Why book with us

Call or WhatsApp +254 736 116 152

Guest reviews

What our guests say

4.9

Rated 5 out of 5

on TripAdvisor

5.0

Rated 5 out of 5

on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“The experience was nothing short of Incredible. From the punctuality at pick Up, to the Top tier professionalism from our driver and guide @Bedan. … Special thanks to Mr Bedan for being an excellent guide and ensuring we were most comfortable throughout the entire safari.”

Paul N

Review on TripAdvisor

· September 2026

Rated 5 out of 5

“Mbutu Tours offered us a seamless experience from enquiry to booking and the actual safari. John and Bedan, our guide and driver, were kind, professional and knowledgeable in the requirements for the trip and the animals that we spotted in the wild.”

Flo Ndiritu

Review on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“We have learnt much more about animals during our 4 days safari than through all years at school. It was truly an amazing experience. We visited Masai Mara, Masai Village, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and on the last day we were in Nairobi National Park and in coffee factory.”

Magdalena

Review on TripAdvisor

· June 2026