2-Day Taita Hills Safari from Diani & Mombasa | Kenya

Enjoy a 2-day Taita Hills safari from Diani or Mombasa with game drives, elephants, lions, wildlife and the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

 

Safari Overview

A Unique Safari Stay Unlike Any Other

Looking for a safari experience that feels a little different from the usual game-drive itinerary?

Our 2-day Taita Hills safari from Diani or Mombasa combines a relaxing Kenya Coast holiday with a short wildlife escape in the Taita Hills region.

The highlight is the chance to stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, famous for its elevated architecture and views over a wildlife waterhole. From the lodge’s viewing areas, you can watch animals come to drink during the day — and, when conditions are right, observe wildlife around the waterhole after dark under floodlights.

This is a safari where the accommodation is part of the experience.

Short. Scenic. Memorable.

Your journey, your way.

Why Choose a Taita Hills Safari?

Taita Hills is an excellent choice for travelers staying on the Kenyan Coast who want to add a safari without committing to a long itinerary.

  • Stay at or near the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge
  • Wildlife viewing around the lodge waterhole
  • Elevated viewing decks and scenic viewpoints
  • Private sanctuary setting
  • Excellent access from Diani and Mombasa
  • Opportunity to see elephants and other large mammals
  • Great photography opportunities
  • Ideal for honeymooners and couples
  • Perfect as a short beach-to-safari extension

If you want to combine the Kenyan Coast with a distinctive safari stay, Taita Hills is an excellent option.

2-Day Taita Hills Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Diani / Mombasa – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your beach hotel in Diani or Mombasa.Leave the coast behind and travel inland towards the Taita Hills region. The scenery gradually changes from coastal landscapes to dry bush, open countryside and the distinctive hills of southeastern Kenya.Continue to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, where you begin your safari experience.Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge while your guide searches for wildlife.Arrive at your accommodation and have lunch.After some time to relax, head out for an afternoon game drive through the sanctuary.Wildlife you may encounter includes:Elephants Lions Buffaloes Giraffes Zebras Warthogs Impalas Other antelope species A variety of birdlifeAs evening approaches, return to the lodge.One of the most memorable parts of the experience is watching wildlife around the lodge's waterhole. After dark, the illuminated waterhole can provide opportunities to observe animals that approach the water during the night.Dinner and overnight at your selected accommodation.Meal plan: Lunch and dinner.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive – Taita Hills – Diani / Mombasa

Wake early and enjoy breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive.The cooler morning hours can be productive for wildlife viewing, and your guide will explore areas of the sanctuary based on recent wildlife movements and conditions.Return to the lodge for breakfast or enjoy breakfast according to the day's schedule.If time permits, take a final short game drive before beginning your journey back to the coast.Depart Taita Hills and travel towards Diani or Mombasa.Arrive at your beach hotel in the afternoon, depending on traffic, road conditions and your exact drop-off location.Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.Back to the beach — relaxed, refreshed and with a memorable safari experience added to your Kenya holiday.

What’s Included

  • Professional experienced safari driver-guide
  • Safari transport
  • Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary entry fees
  • One night accommodation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Game drives
  • Nairobi-style safari vehicle adapted for the coast-to-safari route
  • Diani or Mombasa hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Safari assistance and coordination

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

The Salt Lick Safari Lodge Experience

For many visitors, the accommodation is one of the main reasons to choose this safari.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge is known for its distinctive elevated design overlooking a waterhole. The lodge’s viewing areas provide an unusual opportunity to watch wildlife without being inside a safari vehicle.

You may see animals approaching the water during the day, while the floodlit waterhole can provide a completely different atmosphere after sunset.

Wildlife movements are natural and unpredictable, so there is no guarantee of seeing particular species from the lodge.

The experience, however, gives your safari an element that many conventional game-drive itineraries don’t offer.

Taita Hills and Tsavo

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is located in southeastern Kenya, close to Tsavo West National Park.

Although the sanctuary and Tsavo are separate wildlife areas, their proximity allows travelers to combine them into a longer southeastern Kenya safari.

If you have additional time, your itinerary can be extended to include Tsavo East or Tsavo West before returning to the coast.

Book Your 2-Day Taita Hills Safari from Diani or Mombasa

Your Kenya Coast holiday doesn’t have to end at the beach.

Spend two days exploring Taita Hills, looking for elephants, lions, giraffes and other wildlife, while enjoying the distinctive experience of staying beside a wildlife waterhole.

For couples, honeymooners, families and international travelers, this 2-day Taita Hills safari from Diani or Mombasa is a convenient way to add a memorable wildlife experience to a beach holiday.

Request your Taita Hills safari quote today and let us plan your coast-to-bush escape.

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