Salt Lick Safari Lodge

The Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a popular accommodation option in Kenya's Tsavo West National Park. The lodge is situated on a private game reserve adjacent to the national park, and offers guests the opportunity to experience an authentic safari experience in one of Kenya's most renowned wildlife areas.

The lodge is comprised of individual huts, known as "bandas," which are built on stilts and elevated above the surrounding forest. Each banda is spacious and features en-suite bathrooms, large windows with views of the surrounding landscape, and comfortable beds.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge just recently unveiled its new look following a couple of months of closure. An investment worth millions along with a new visual identity and branding has been injected into the property, which originally opened almost 50 years ago.

A favourite amongst travellers in search of luxury accommodation, Salt Lick Safari Lodge has reopened after an extensive refurbishment that began in January 2022.

What has changed?

A team of local architects have been leading the enhancements, with works including a remodelling of the interiors of the guestrooms and bathrooms. Our accommodation has been refreshed with new lighting enhancements and colour palettes, complimented by the latest technology. The lodge regular visitors will also notice significant changes to the overall landscaping, and a dedicated water hole that is very common with wildlife.

Activities

To enhance our guests experience while staying with us, the lodge boasts of Water Hole & a Tunnel that brings our guests up close to observing mega herbivores looking to quench their thirst. The experience is more rewarding during dry spells/season as large groups of elephants, buffaloes, zebras and various antelopes (sometime trailed by big cats) come for scarce water which is provided for by a well-positioned water hole supplied by a borehole dedicated for wildlife.

As part of Salt Lick Safari Lodge enhanced experience, there are further bush activities sites within the sanctuary that can be used for bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner depending on the taste and size of the group involved.

For guests keen on battlefield tourism, we highly recommend an excursion on World War 1. Guided by our well versed rangers on the World War One activities which took place in Taita-Taveta County more than a century ago, you will get a chance to visit all the battled field sites within the Taita locality then summarize with a presentation at the Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa Artefacts Museum.

Reforestation

Our reforestation project was first established in 2010 as a pilot project which covers 35 trees per 0.5 sq. km. So far more than 10,000 indigenous trees have been planted and are thriving. Guests visiting us here at Salt Lick Safari Lodge are encouraged to be part of wildlife wellbeing & rehabilitation activities, like planting of a tree during their stay.

Location

Salt Lick Safari Lodge is Luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast Tsavo plains.

From the wise words of our General Manager – GM Sanjeev, ‘’It’s a duty to preserve the legacy of this extraordinary lodge and the time was right for a major refurbishment, over two decades since it was built. We are now ready to embark on a new chapter of the Tsavo experience and are looking forward to the journey.”

Salt Lick Safari Lodge is inside Tsavo West National Park in Kenya. The entire lodge is on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures. This Lodge offers a spectacular view of the wildlife from above.

This Lodge is in the midst of the Taita Hills Sanctuary, a private wildlife conservancy. Tsavo West National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves. Accommodation at the Salt Lick Safari Lodge makes the  Lodge, earlier operated as Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, the perfect place to explore the natural environment.

This Lodge is one of Kenya’s flagship lodges, famed for its warmth, vibrancy, and legendary hospitality. Salt Lick Game Lodge (earlier operated as Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge) is a favorite among travelers in search of luxury accommodation. It is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast Tsavo plains.

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary provides a safe environment to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds within 28,000 acres of rolling savanna and woodland habitats.

Large numbers of wildlife come to drink at the waterholes, Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge provides a rare opportunity to view animals at close proximity in their natural habitat. The lobby, restaurant, and terraced bar all provide excellent views and photographic opportunities.

An underground tunnel and bunker with ground-level windows provide unbelievably close yet safe access to a variety of wildlife as they drink water. The waterholes are illuminated by powerful floodlights as it gets dark, to make sure that you witness all the activity throughout the night.

The Sanctuary is a success story in sustainable conservation where wildlife – including elephant, lion, buffalo, and giraffe – thrive. Game drives are tightly controlled to ensure that animals are not harassed and some areas are completely closed to vehicles. This commitment to responsible ecotourism, which has been so well supported by visitors, ensures that the Sanctuary and all its wildlife will continue to prosper.

Salt Lick Game Lodge has 96 unique rooms, all elevated on stilts and built across two levels, with en suite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, and running hot and cold water. They can accommodate you in these rooms at three levels with double, twin, or triple beds depending on your preferred occupancy.

The elevated Restaurant and the Bar at Salt Lick Game, also offer stunning views of the sanctuary and the ideal vantage points to view the game. The Lodge has its own fleet of well-equipped safari vehicles with excellent guides.

How to get to Sarova Salt Lick

– The distance from Nairobi to Sarova salt lick is 400 km and 200 km from Mombasa.
– By air 30 minutes from Mombasa.
– By road: 3hours from Mombasa.
– Recommended 4 Wheel Drive or tour van.

Location of  Sarova Salt Lick Lodge

Sarova Salt Lick is within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. At the foot of Taita Hills adjacent to Tsavo West National Park. Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary covers a protected area of 28,000 acres on an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level.

The Sanctuary is happy to boast its own functional airstrip in close proximity to the  Safari lodge. This unique Lodge structure design is themed as a Taita traditional villages

The Sanctuary is home to more than 50 different species of mammals and over 300 species of birds. These include
elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, ostrich, eagles, vultures, and much more.

The climate around Salt Lick Lodge

The climate is very pleasant with temperatures averaging between 18 Degrees C and 30 Degrees C year-round. There are sporadic rains in March, April, November & December. Due to the unique layout of the Lodge, it is not suitable for children below 8 years.

Ready to book your holiday at Salt Lick Safari Lodge ? Contact us for the best rates.

One of the lodge's main attractions is its location adjacent to a watering hole, which is frequently visited by a variety of wildlife species, including elephants, buffalos, zebras, and giraffes. Guests can enjoy watching these animals from the comfort of the lodge's viewing decks or while dining at the lodge's restaurant.

In addition to wildlife viewing, the lodge offers a variety of activities, including game drives, guided walks, and visits to nearby attractions such as Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flows.