3 Days Tsavo East And Saltlick

Overview

A 3-day safari to Tsavo East and Saltlick Safari Lodge departing from Diani Beach sounds like an amazing adventure! Here's a general outline of how your itinerary could look:
Day 1: Diani Beach to Tsavo East

Morning: Depart from Diani Beach early in the morning (approximately a 4-5 hour drive).
Midday: Arrive at Tsavo East National Park. Enjoy your first game drive, keeping an eye out for the famous red elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras that roam this vast park.
Afternoon: Check into your accommodation at a lodge or camp within the park for lunch.
Evening: Another game drive in the late afternoon to spot wildlife as it becomes more active.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge within or near Tsavo East, like the Voi Wildlife Lodge or Satao Elerai Lodge.

Day 2: Tsavo East to Saltlick Safari Lodge

Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive.
Late Morning: Depart for Saltlick Safari Lodge, which is approximately a 3-4 hour drive.
Afternoon: Arrive at Saltlick Safari Lodge, an iconic place known for its unique design with elevated walkways and stunning views of the waterholes where elephants, buffaloes, and other animals gather.
Evening: You can relax at the lodge or enjoy a game drive in the area, especially around the waterholes.
Overnight: Stay at Saltlick Safari Lodge, where you can experience an unforgettable night safari atmosphere.

Day 3: Saltlick Safari Lodge - Return to Diani Beach

Morning: After breakfast, go for an early morning game drive around the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Late Morning: Check out of the lodge and start the journey back to Diani Beach.
Afternoon: Arrive back in Diani Beach in the late afternoon or early evening, concluding your safari.

This itinerary provides a great balance of game drives, stunning scenery, and a chance to experience the wildlife of Tsavo East and the unique Saltlick Safari Lodge.

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Day 1
Mombasa – Tsavo East
Early morning drive to Tsavo East National Park. Commence the morning game drive through this largest park, with a chance to spot herds of Red Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Gazelles, Buffaloes, Leopard, Waterbucks, Impalas and different bird species. Check in as well lunch at the lodge. After lunch, relax. The afternoon will hold yet more game drives. Dinner and overnight at Voi Safari Lodge or Manyatta Camp.
Day 2
Tsavo East - Saltlick
After breakfast, make final gamedrive while exiting Tsavo East National Park. Drive to Saltlick Sanctuary. Make Gamedrive and drive to the lodge for lunch. After lunch relax and wait for an evening gamedrive at 4pm. There are plenty of resident animals to be seen in this sanctuary. Make gamedrive until 6pm. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Saltlick Lodge.
Day 3
Saltlick - Mombasa
Depart the Lodge after breakfast. Make last game drive whilst checking out of the park. Drive to Voi town for lunch. After lunch drive back to your hotel arriving in the evening.