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Overview
Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Few safari lodges in Africa are as iconic as Salt Lick Safari Lodge. Built on elevated stilts overlooking a series of natural waterholes, the lodge offers one of Kenya's most unique wildlife experiences. From the comfort of your room or one of the lodge's viewing decks, you can watch elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and many other animals gather to drink throughout the day and night.
Located within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, bordering Tsavo West National Park, Salt Lick Safari Lodge Kenya combines breathtaking wildlife viewing with comfortable accommodation and excellent hospitality. It is one of the country's most photographed safari lodges and remains a favourite for couples, families, photographers, honeymooners, and wildlife enthusiasts.
Whether you're planning a short safari from Mombasa, a weekend getaway from Nairobi, or a longer Kenya safari, Salt Lick Safari Lodge offers an unforgettable stay in one of East Africa's richest wildlife regions.
At TheHolidayDealers, we arrange tailor-made Salt Lick Safari Lodge safari packages, including road safaris, SGR train safaris, and itineraries combining Salt Lick with Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Kenya's beautiful coast.
Why Stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
There are many safari lodges in Kenya, but very few offer the experience of Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
The lodge's famous elevated design allows wildlife to move freely beneath the buildings while guests enjoy uninterrupted views across the surrounding plains and waterholes. Throughout the day, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and numerous antelope species visit the waterholes, creating exceptional wildlife viewing without even leaving the lodge.
Reasons travellers choose Salt Lick Safari Lodge include:
- One of Kenya's most iconic safari lodges
- Built on elevated stilts overlooking wildlife waterholes
- Located within the private Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Excellent year-round game viewing
- Spacious elevated rooms with panoramic views
- Underground wildlife viewing bunker
- Easy access from Nairobi and Mombasa
- Family-friendly accommodation
- Excellent food and hospitality
- Ideal for photographers and wildlife lovers
Whether you're visiting for one night or several days, Salt Lick offers a safari experience unlike anywhere else in Kenya.
Where is Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Salt Lick Safari Lodge is located inside the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Taita-Taveta County, approximately 400 kilometres southeast of Nairobi and around 220 kilometres from Mombasa.
The sanctuary borders Tsavo West National Park, creating an important wildlife corridor that supports large populations of elephants and other iconic African wildlife.
Approximate travel times include:
- Nairobi – 5 to 6 hours by road
- Mombasa – 3½ to 4 hours
- Diani Beach – approximately 5 hours
- Watamu – about 5½ hours
- Malindi – approximately 6 hours
Guests can also travel by the Madaraka Express to Voi Railway Station, where transfers to the lodge can easily be arranged.
The lodge's location makes it one of the most accessible safari destinations for travellers visiting Kenya's coast or travelling between Nairobi and Mombasa.
About Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
A stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary gives guests exclusive access to one of Kenya's most successful private conservation areas.
The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary covers approximately 28,000 acres and borders Tsavo West National Park. Because the sanctuary is privately managed, visitor numbers are lower than in many public parks, resulting in quieter game drives and more intimate wildlife encounters.
The sanctuary protects a wide variety of habitats, including open grasslands, acacia woodland, seasonal rivers, and natural waterholes that attract wildlife throughout the year.
Animals regularly seen include:
- African elephants
- Lions
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Cape buffaloes
- Masai giraffes
- Plains zebras
- Elands
- Impalas
- Waterbucks
- Warthogs
- Hyenas
- More than 300 bird species
Morning, afternoon, and night game drives provide excellent opportunities to experience the sanctuary's rich biodiversity.
Accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
The accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge is unlike any other safari lodge in Kenya.
The lodge features elevated rooms connected by raised walkways, allowing guests to enjoy spectacular views across the wildlife waterholes while remaining completely immersed in nature.
Each room has been designed to maximise wildlife viewing while providing modern comfort.
Room features include:
- Double, Twin and Triple room options
- Comfortable beds
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Hot showers
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Writing desk
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in selected areas
- Large windows overlooking the sanctuary
- Private viewing balcony in selected room categories
One of the highlights of staying at Salt Lick is falling asleep to the sounds of wildlife and waking up to elephants gathering beneath the lodge.
For photographers, the elevated rooms provide unique opportunities to capture wildlife from an exceptional vantage point.
Facilities at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Although famous for its wildlife viewing, Salt Lick Safari Lodge Kenya also offers excellent facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Guests can enjoy:
- Restaurant serving local and international cuisine
- Lounge and bar
- Elevated wildlife viewing decks
- Underground wildlife viewing bunker
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in selected areas
- Gift shop
- Conference facilities
- Laundry service
- 24-hour reception
- Secure parking
The underground bunker is one of the lodge's standout features, allowing guests to observe wildlife at eye level as animals approach the waterholes just metres away.
Whether you're enjoying breakfast, relaxing with a drink, or dining under the African sky, wildlife is never far away.
Wildlife at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
The wildlife experience is what makes Salt Lick Safari Lodge Tsavo one of Kenya's most popular safari destinations.
Because the lodge overlooks several natural waterholes, animals visit throughout the day and often continue arriving after dark.
Guests regularly encounter:
- Tsavo elephants
- Buffaloes
- Lions
- Leopards
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Elands
- Waterbucks
- Impalas
- Warthogs
- Hyenas
- Baboons
- Numerous bird species
The floodlit waterholes provide excellent nighttime viewing, allowing guests to continue enjoying wildlife long after evening game drives have ended.
This constant wildlife activity is one of the reasons Salt Lick Safari Lodge has become one of the most photographed safari lodges in Africa.
The Famous Waterhole Experience
The defining feature of Salt Lick Safari Lodge is undoubtedly its famous waterholes.
Designed around these natural gathering points, the lodge gives guests front-row seats to one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles. During the dry season, dozens of elephants may arrive together, while buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and countless birds visit throughout the day.
The lodge's elevated viewing platforms and underground photographic hide allow visitors to observe animals from multiple perspectives without disturbing them.
Unlike many safari lodges where wildlife is only encountered during game drives, Salt Lick offers remarkable wildlife viewing from the moment you check in until the moment you leave.
For many guests, simply sitting on the viewing deck watching elephants gather beneath the lodge becomes the highlight of their entire Kenya safari.
Safari Experience at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Every stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge includes opportunities to explore the spectacular Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary through professionally guided game drives.
Morning and afternoon safaris take guests across open plains, wooded valleys, and seasonal rivers in search of the sanctuary's incredible wildlife. Night game drives, available within the sanctuary, offer the chance to spot nocturnal animals such as hyenas, genets, civets, and possibly even leopards.
Many guests also combine their stay with visits to Tsavo West National Park, creating a richer safari experience that showcases two of Kenya's finest wildlife destinations.
Whether you're visiting for wildlife photography, birdwatching, a family adventure, or a romantic safari, Salt Lick Safari Lodge delivers one of the most memorable safari experiences in East Africa.
Safari Packages to Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Looking for more than just accommodation? We can arrange complete Salt Lick Safari Lodge safari packages tailored to your travel dates, budget, and preferred style of travel. Whether you're planning a short safari or a longer Kenya adventure, we can create an itinerary that perfectly suits your needs.
Popular safari itineraries include:
- 2-Day Salt Lick Safari
- 3-Day Salt Lick & Tsavo Safari
- Taita Hills and Salt Lick Safari
- Tsavo East & Salt Lick Safari
- Tsavo West & Salt Lick Safari
- Amboseli & Salt Lick Safari
- Tsavo Safari with Diani Beach Extension
- Tsavo Safari from Nairobi
- Tsavo Safari from Mombasa
- Tsavo Safari from Diani Beach
- Tsavo Safari from Watamu
- Tsavo Safari from Malindi
Our safari packages can include accommodation, transport, professional guiding, game drives, meals, and conservation fees, providing a seamless safari experience from start to finish.
Road Safari Packages
Travel to Salt Lick Safari Lodge in a custom-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide. A road safari offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities from the moment you enter the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Our road safari packages can include:
- Return transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Game drives in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visits to Tsavo West National Park (optional)
- Meals as per your selected package
- Optional sanctuary and park entry fees
Road safaris are available from Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, Malindi, Kilifi, and other destinations across Kenya.
SGR Train Safari Packages
Looking for a faster and more comfortable journey? Our SGR Train Safari Packages are one of the most popular ways to visit Salt Lick Safari Lodge Kenya.
Travel aboard the Madaraka Express from Nairobi or Mombasa to Voi Railway Station, where our safari guide will meet you before transferring you to the lodge.
Our SGR safari packages can include:
- SGR train tickets (Economy or First Class)
- Return transfers between Voi Railway Station and Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Game drives in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals as per your itinerary
- Optional Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and KWS park entry fees
An SGR safari is ideal for travellers who want to avoid a long road journey while still enjoying one of Kenya's most iconic safari lodges. From Voi Station, it's a scenic transfer to the lodge, with wildlife sightings often beginning before you even arrive.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Prices
The Salt Lick Safari Lodge prices vary depending on the season, room category, and residency status.
Rates generally include:
- Accommodation
- Meals according to your selected meal plan
- Access to the lodge's facilities
- Wildlife viewing from the lodge's decks and public areas
Depending on your booking, rates may exclude:
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary entry fees
- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fees
- Game drives
- Transport
- Drinks and beverages
- Personal expenses
We offer Resident, East African Resident, and International visitor rates. Contact our travel experts for the latest Salt Lick Safari Lodge prices and personalised quotations based on your travel dates.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Reviews
Salt Lick Safari Lodge is consistently rated among Kenya's top safari lodges thanks to its unique architecture and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Guests frequently praise:
- The incredible wildlife waterholes
- Elephants gathering beneath the lodge
- Comfortable elevated rooms
- Friendly and attentive staff
- Excellent food
- Spectacular sunrise and sunset views
- Outstanding photographic opportunities
- The underground wildlife viewing bunker
Many visitors describe their stay as one of the highlights of their Kenya safari, particularly the chance to watch wildlife from the comfort of the lodge throughout the day and night.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Photos
Photos of Salt Lick Safari Lodge showcase one of Africa's most recognisable safari lodges.
Popular photography opportunities include:
- The iconic stilted lodge
- Wildlife gathering at the waterholes
- Elephants beneath the rooms
- Elevated viewing decks
- Underground photographic bunker
- Sunrise and sunset across the sanctuary
- Lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes
- The surrounding Taita Hills landscape
The lodge is a favourite destination for wildlife photographers because animals can often be photographed from multiple viewing points without leaving the property.
Best Time to Visit Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Salt Lick Safari Lodge welcomes guests throughout the year, with every season offering a different safari experience.
January to March
Dry conditions make wildlife easier to find as animals gather around the lodge's famous waterholes.
April to May
The green season brings lush landscapes, fewer visitors, and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
June to October
This is one of the best periods for game viewing, with comfortable weather and exceptional wildlife activity throughout the sanctuary.
November to December
Short rains refresh the landscape while wildlife remains abundant, making this another rewarding time to visit.
No matter when you travel, the lodge offers outstanding wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Nearby Attractions
A stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge places you close to some of southern Kenya's best-known safari attractions.
These include:
- Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tsavo West National Park
- Tsavo East National Park
- Mzima Springs
- Shetani Lava Flow
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Lake Jipe
Many guests combine these attractions into a multi-day safari for a more complete Tsavo experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salt Lick Safari Lodge inside Tsavo West National Park?
No. The lodge is located within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy bordering Tsavo West National Park.
Why is Salt Lick Safari Lodge famous?
The lodge is famous for its unique stilted design built above wildlife waterholes, allowing guests to watch animals from their rooms and viewing decks throughout the day.
Does Salt Lick Safari Lodge have a swimming pool?
Guests staying at Salt Lick can enjoy access to facilities at the nearby Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, including the swimming pool.
What animals can I see?
Elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species are regularly seen within the sanctuary.
How do I get to Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
You can travel by road from Nairobi or Mombasa, or take the SGR train to Voi Railway Station before transferring to the lodge.
Book Your Salt Lick Safari Lodge Safari
If you're looking for one of Kenya's most iconic safari experiences, Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an outstanding choice. Its world-famous elevated design, spectacular wildlife waterholes, and location within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary make it one of the country's most sought-after safari lodges.
Whether you're planning a weekend escape, a family safari, a honeymoon, or a photography adventure, our travel experts can create a tailor-made itinerary to match your travel dates and budget. From road safaris and SGR train packages to multi-park adventures combining Salt Lick, Taita Hills, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Kenya's coast, we'll help you experience the very best of Kenya's wildlife.
Highlights
- Stay in elevated bandas with panoramic waterhole views of wildlife.
- Enjoy exclusive safari access within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Experience guided game drives, walking safaris, and bush breakfasts.
- Immerse yourself in Taita culture and explore local historical sites.
- Relax in luxury accommodations designed with eco-friendly sustainability.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Prices
What are the 2026 Prices for Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Planning a stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge? Below are the 2026 resident accommodation rates together with the popular 2-Night SGR Train Package, making it easy to choose the option that best suits your travel style and budget.
Here are Salt Lick Safari Lodge Resident Rates:
Salt Lick Lodge Rates
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Full Board Room Prices |
Park View Rooms |
Salt Lick Train Package Rates With: Economy Train Tickets 2 Nights Package, Park View Rooms |
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| Salt Lick Lodge Rooms | Sharing | Single |
Sharing | Single |
| 2nd Jan 2026 – 31st Mar 2026 | KES 13,400/- PPS | KES 20,100/- PP | KES 41,600/- PPS | KES 48,500/- PP |
| 1st Apr 2026 – 2nd Apr 2026 | KES 11,000/- PPS | KES 16,500/- PP | KES 35,800/- PPS | KES 42,600/- PP |
| 3rd Apr 2026 – 6th Apr 2026 | KES 17,900/- PPS | KES 26,900/- PP | [-] | [-] |
| 7th Apr 2026 – 30th Jun 2026 50% OFF 3rd Night |
KES 11,000/- PPS | KES 16,500/- PP | KES 35,800/- PPS | KES 42,600/- PP |
| 1st Jul 2026 – 22nd Dec 2026 | KES 13,400/- PPS | KES 20,100/- PP | KES 41,600/- PPS | KES 48,500/- PP |
| 23rd Dec 2026 – 2nd Jan 2027 | KES 19,800/- PPS | KES 29,800/- PP | [-] | [-] |
All rates are quoted in Kenya Shillings (KES), Per Person, Full Board.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Room Occupancy
Salt Lick Safari Lodge offers comfortable Park View Rooms overlooking the surrounding wildlife sanctuary.
Room occupancy guidelines are:
- Maximum occupancy: 2 Adults, or 2 Adults + 1 Child (aged 5 years and above)
- Extra bed available for a third guest where applicable
- Interconnecting rooms are not available
What’s Included in the Full Board Rate?
The Salt Lick Safari Lodge Full Board Rate includes:
- Full Board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- All-day drinking water
- Unlimited views of the famous wildlife waterholes
- Complimentary Heritage Tour of the World War I Museum & Wildlife Education Centre at nearby Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
Full Board Rate Excludes
- Transport to and from Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary entry fees
- Game drives
- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Tsavo National Park entry fees (where applicable)
- Drinks, beverages and personal expenses
Salt Lick Safari Lodge 2-Night SGR Train Package
The Salt Lick Safari Lodge Train Package is one of the easiest and most popular ways to experience this iconic safari lodge.
Travel on the Madaraka Express from Nairobi or Mombasa to Voi Railway Station, where you’ll be met and transferred to the lodge.
Included in the Train Package
- Return Economy Class SGR train tickets between Nairobi/Mombasa and Voi
- Shared return transfers between Voi Railway Station and Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Two nights’ Full Board accommodation
- Two shared game drives within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- East African Resident sanctuary entry fees
- All-day drinking water
- Complimentary Heritage Tour of the World War I Museum
- Children rates available
First Class Train Upgrade: Add KES 4,300 per person.
Train Package Excludes
- Drinks and beverages
- Extra game drives
- Game drives in Tsavo National Park or other parks
- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Tsavo National Park entry fees (where applicable)
- Personal expenses
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Child Policy
Please note that Salt Lick Safari Lodge has a minimum age requirement due to its elevated design and open walkways.
| Child Age | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 4.9 years | Not permitted (for safety reasons) |
| 5 – 11.99 years sharing with one or two adults | 50% of the PPS rate |
| 5 – 11.99 years in own room | 75% of the PPS rate |
Where available, children occupying their own room will be allocated rooms close to their parents or guardians.
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Fees
The following East African Resident conservation fees apply separately:
- Adults: KES 600 per person, per night
- Children: KES 300 per child, per night
- Children below 5 years: Free (although children under 5 are not permitted at Salt Lick Safari Lodge)
Tsavo National Park (KWS) Entry Fees
Many guests combine their stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge with game drives in Tsavo West National Park or Tsavo East National Park.
Where applicable, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park entry fees are charged separately according to visitor category:
- Kenya Citizens
- East African Residents
- International Visitors
- Adult and Child rates
We’ll advise you of the latest KWS park fees when preparing your quotation.
Road & SGR Safari Packages to Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Looking for more than just accommodation? We can arrange complete Salt Lick Safari Lodge safari packages from Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, Malindi, Kilifi, and other destinations across Kenya.
Choose from:
Road Safari Packages
Travel in a custom-built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional safari guide. Our road safari packages can include transport, accommodation, game drives within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, meals, and optional sanctuary and KWS park entry fees.
SGR Train Safari Packages
Travel comfortably aboard the Madaraka Express from Nairobi or Mombasa to Voi Railway Station, where our guide will meet you for your transfer to Salt Lick Safari Lodge. The train package combines a relaxed journey with exciting game drives and one of Kenya’s most iconic safari lodge experiences.
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Which Hotel Activities are available for guests at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
The Salt Lick Safari Lodge offers a range of facilities and amenities to enhance the guest experience, including:
- Accommodation: The lodge offers comfortable and spacious accommodation in the form of individual huts, or "bandas," which are elevated above the surrounding forest.
- Dining: The lodge's restaurant serves a variety of international and local cuisine, with many ingredients sourced locally. Guests can also enjoy meals and drinks at the lodge's bar and lounge.
- Swimming Pool: The lodge has a large outdoor swimming pool with views of the surrounding landscape. This is a perfect spot to relax after a day of safari activities. This is done at Taita Hills Lodge, a sister property just some minutes away.
- Wildlife Viewing: The lodge overlooks a watering hole, which attracts a variety of wildlife species. Guests can enjoy watching these animals from the comfort of the lodge's viewing decks.
- Spa Services: The lodge offers a range of spa services, including massages, facials, and body treatments.
- Gift Shop: The lodge has a gift shop, where guests can purchase souvenirs and locally-made crafts.
- Conference Facilities: The lodge has a conference room that can accommodate up to 120 people, making it an ideal location for corporate events and meetings.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge offers a wide range of facilities and amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for its guests.
Which Rooms Types are in Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
There are 2 Room Types;
- Park View Rooms
- Waterhole View Rooms
Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge’s spacious, well-appointed double rooms are all ensuite and give you a chance to enjoy breath-taking views of wildlife from the comfort of your room. To add to the charm and intimacy, the soft, fine linen, huge beds and thick white towels quietly whisper romance. All bedrooms have mosquito netting and a ceiling fan. In addition, each room is equipped with electric current: 220 volts, 50 cycles AC, shaver outlets 110/220 volts, 50 cycles AC. Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers luxurious accommodation and facilities and is the perfect place in an unforgettable setting to explore the surrounding natural environment.
What are the Foods & Drinks options at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Salt Lick Game Lodge excels in the freshness and quality of its food which is supported by the vegetable and herb garden located at Sarova Taita Hills Lodge nearby.
Salt Lick Bura Restaurant
The Main restaurant overlooking the watering holes, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking counters preparing specialty dishes. Cuisine includes pan-African, pan-European and pan-Asian. The Salad buffet has a wide variety of salads using the freshest ingredients and herbs. The Dessert buffet has a selection of mouthwatering desserts. Vegetarian dishes are always available, and guests with any special dietary requirements are also catered for. The restaurant has a capacity of 150 people.
Salt Lick Vuria Bar
The Bar and adjoining shaded terrace above the Bura Restaurant provides spectacular views of the main waterhole and surrounding grasslands and is the perfect place to relax and have your favorite cocktail or coffee while watching the wildlife below.
Salt Lick Bush Dining
Champagne Breakfast: A unique experience of dining in the wilderness on a sumptuous breakfast accompanied by champagne. The Breakfast includes live cooking against the backdrop of the Taita Hills and grassy plains of the Sanctuary.
Bush Dinners: The beautiful landscape sets the backdrop for a bush dinner at Kudu Point, the highest location in the Sanctuary. Spectacular sunsets and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro weather permitting compliment a truly unique experience as you sip sundowners and experience a barbeque in the wild, accompanied by a trio of local musicians.
Salt Lick Picnic Hamper
For guests who want to enjoy longer game drives, Sarova Salt Lick offers a picnic hamper with light meals and beverages.
Which Hotel Activities are available for guests at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Game Viewing
Early morning and late afternoon game drive around Sarova Salt Lick provide an ideal opportunity to view and photograph the diverse array of wildlife within the Sanctuary. The waterholes below provide a wonderful opportunity to view animals at close proximity in their natural habitat. The lobby and terrace bar offers excellent views and photographic opportunities, while an underground tunnel and bunker with ground-level windows provide unbelievably close yet safe access to a variety of animals as they drink.
Night Game Drives
Night game drives provide guests with an opportunity of seeing animals not usually encountered on a daytime game drive such as spotted and striped hyena, mongoose, jackal, civet, genet, porcupine and bush baby. Most predators are more active at night, so night drives also provide the opportunity of experiencing the ‘circle of life’. Sarova Salt Lick highly trained rangers equipped with powerful spotlights take guests for this experience of a totally different world after dark, when you may have the thrilling opportunity to see a predator actively hunting.
Swimming
A beautiful free form swimming pool is open all day at the sister property Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge located nearby.
Wildlife Talks
An informative wildlife presentation in the evening by a qualified ecologist/ranger is arranged on request.
Curio Shop
There is a wide selection of souvenirs available at the Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge’s gift shop located in the lobby area of the lodge.
Excursions
Visit a local and authentic village where you can learn about local cultures, spend a day at Mzima Springs in Tsavo West National Park, famous for its thriving populations of hippos and crocodiles, or visit Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary or Lake Jipe, both also in Tsavo West.
Honeymoons and Weddings at SaltLick Lodge
The Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an ideal destination for honeymoons and weddings. The lodge offers a unique and romantic setting for couples, with stunning views of the surrounding landscape and an abundance of wildlife.
Here are some of the ways the lodge caters to honeymooners and weddings:
- Private Bandas: The lodge's bandas offer privacy and seclusion, making them a perfect accommodation option for honeymooners.
- Romantic Dinners: The lodge can arrange private candlelit dinners for couples, offering an intimate and romantic dining experience.
- Wedding Packages: The lodge offers wedding packages that can be tailored to the couple's preferences, including catering, decor, and entertainment.
- Photography: The lodge can arrange for professional photographers to capture the couple's special moments during their stay.
- Honeymoon Packages: The lodge offers special honeymoon packages, which may include romantic dinners, spa treatments, and game drives.
- Renewal of Vows: The lodge offers a unique opportunity for couples to renew their vows in a beautiful and natural setting.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a perfect destination for couples looking for a unique and unforgettable honeymoon or wedding experience. The lodge's stunning location, excellent facilities, and attentive staff ensure a romantic and memorable stay.
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