For decades, Salt Lick Safari Lodge has stood out as one of Kenya’s premier safari lodges and is renowned as one of the world’s most photographed lodges.
Nestled in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, the lodge overlooks the expansive Tsavo plains, offering guests a luxurious escape in the nature.
The lodge has a functional airstrip nearby and is situated within a 28,000-acre protected sanctuary at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level.
How You Can Access the Lodge
Salt Lick Safari Lodge is accessible by road, train, or air.
Road: Driving from Nairobi takes about six hours, and from Mombasa about three hours. The route passes through the Highlands, offering scenic views and diverse wildlife.
Train: The Madaraka Express provides a view of rural Kenya. From Nairobi, the journey takes 2 hours 41 minutes; from Mombasa, 1 hour 25 minutes, with a stop at Voi Terminal. A 45-minute van transfer from Voi brings visitors to the lodge.
Air: The lodge is 8 kilometers from its private airstrip, served by private charters and helicopters.
Activities at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Guests at Salt Lick Safari Lodge can tailor their days to be as relaxing or as adventurous as they wish.
Once you have arrived at the lodge, the following are activities you can enjoy:
- Game drives both during the day and at night across the sanctuary, home to over 50 mammal species and more than 300 bird species.
- Guided wildlife talks on request.
- Excursions to local villages, Mzima Springs, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, and Lake Jipe.
- Visits to the World War I Museum and historic battlefields.
- Special waterhole experiences at Salt Lick.
- Bush breakfasts, sundowners, picnics, and bush dinners.
- Leisure options at Afya Bora Spa and the swimming pool at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa.
- Optional animation services for entertainment and cultural engagement.
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Salt Lick Safari Lodge Accommodation
Salt Lick Safari Lodge has 96 elevated rooms built across two levels, all featuring ensuite bathrooms.
Guests can choose from double, twin, or triple rooms, with occupancy rules allowing a maximum of two adults or two adults and one child for triple rooms.
Each room is equipped with mosquito nets, electric fans, hairdryers on request, shaver outlets, safe deposit boxes, and private bathrooms with showers.
Facilities at the lodge include free Wi-Fi, ample parking, daily laundry service on request, and a bureau de change.
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Guests enjoy full-board accommodation, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Activities include all-day game viewing from the lodge, day and night game drives, wildlife talks, excursions to local villages, Mzima Springs, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, and Lake Jipe.
Unique experiences such as bush breakfasts and dinners, sundowners, and picnics in the wild are also offered.
Guests can also access the Afya Bora Spa and swimming pool at the nearby Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa.
Check-in is at 12:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Payment options include MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and M-Pesa. The lodge is accessible by road, train, and air, with a private airstrip just 8 kilometers away.
