2-Day Tsavo East & Salt Lick Experience
Overview
This short yet exciting Affordable Kenya Safari offers a perfect getaway from the coast into Kenya’s untamed wilderness. Starting from Diani Beach or Mombasa, the journey takes you into the expansive landscapes of Tsavo East National Park and the exclusive Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, delivering a rewarding safari experience within just two days.
Your Affordable Kenya Safari focuses on immersive game drives in Tsavo East, a park well known for its striking red elephants, wide-open plains, and abundant wildlife. The experience continues to the Salt Lick area, where animals frequently gather around waterholes, allowing for exceptional wildlife viewing directly from your lodge.
Designed with coastal travelers in mind, this Affordable Kenya Safari combines convenience, comfort, and adventure. With expert guiding, scenic transfers, and a stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, it is ideal for those seeking a short yet memorable safari from the Kenyan coast.
Tour Plan
Your Affordable Kenya Safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Diani Beach or Mombasa by your professional driver-guide. After a brief safari introduction, depart for Tsavo East National Park, enjoying a scenic drive of approximately three hours to Bachuma Gate.
Upon entering the park, your game drive starts immediately as you explore the vast savannah landscapes. Tsavo East is famous for its red-dust elephants, along with lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a rich variety of birdlife. The open terrain makes it one of the best parks for easy wildlife spotting.
After your game drive, exit the park and proceed to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for lunch. Later, continue to Salt Lick Safari Lodge where you will check in. Enjoy an afternoon game drive within the sanctuary before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Start your day early with a morning game drive, one of the best times to witness wildlife activity during your Affordable Kenya Safari. Predators are often active during the cooler hours, offering excellent viewing opportunities within the sanctuary.
Return to the lodge for a full breakfast while enjoying views of the nearby waterhole, where animals frequently gather. After breakfast, proceed for a final short game drive as you exit the sanctuary, giving you one last chance to spot wildlife.
Afterward, begin your return journey to Diani Beach or Mombasa, including an en route lunch stop. Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your safari experience.
