Welcome to Salt Lick Safari Lodge, a unique Kenya game lodge situated overlooking waterholes in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary next to Tsavo West National Park. For decades, Salt Lick Safari Lodge has been one of Kenya’s flagship lodges, famed for being among the World’s Most Photographed Lodges.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
A favourite amongst travellers in search of luxury accommodation, Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast Tsavo plains. Salt Lick Safari Lodge’s charm is evident from the outset.
Here you will savour uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention. Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an excellent choice for travelers looking to combine luxury with an authentic wildlife safari experience, all while contributing to local conservation efforts.
Accommodation
Salt Lick Safari Lodge has 96 unique rooms, all elevated on stilts and built across two levels, with ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, and running hot and cold water. En-suite guest rooms at this Kenya safari game lodge enjoy uninterrupted views of the waterholes and surrounding landscapes.
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We can accommodate you in these rooms at three levels with double, twin or triple beds depending on your preferred occupancy. All rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, and modern conveniences to ensure comfort in the wild.
Dining Experience
The restaurant at Salt Lick Safari Lodge serves excellent buffets or table d'hote menus with both international and local cuisine. Vegetarian meals and special dietary needs can be catered for with advance notice.
Bura Restaurant
This is the main restaurant, with a capacity of 150 people; it overlooks the watering holes, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking counters preparing specialty dishes. Cuisines include Pan-African, Pan-European and Pan-Asian.
Vuria Bar Lounge
Guests can gather in the evenings in the terraced lounge and bar overlooking the main waterhole for drinks at sunset. The bar and adjoining shaded terrace above the Bura Restaurant provides spectacular views of the main waterhole and surrounding grasslands, and are ideal to relax and have your favourite cocktail or coffee while watching the wildlife below. A variety of international and local drinks are served.
Experiential Dining
All set up in the wild open, Salt Lick Safari Lodge offers:
- Bush Breakfast
- ‘Out of Africa’ dinners
- Picnic Hampers
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Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled within the Eastern Arc Range of Mountains inscribed by UNESCO as a biodiversity hotspot hosting varied endemic wildlife species and a myriad of unique flora. The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area for a wide variety of game such as Lion, Buffalo and Giraffe.
The sanctuary lies within the Eastern Arc Mountain Range, which extends from Taita Hills over the border into Tanzania and towards Lake Malawi. The sanctuary has a number of well marked routes and guests can take an arranged game drive or set off on self-drive routes in the company of a ranger if requested.
The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is home to over 50 species of large mammal, including elephant, cape buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah, as well as more than 390 species of bird. Elephant, zebra and buffalo sightings are relatively common, their presence sometimes attracting big cats.
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is situated next to Tsavo West National Park, one of the oldest and largest in Kenya.
SALT LICK SAFARI LODGE, KENYA || A brief tour
Special Offers and Additional Amenities
Whether you are here to enjoy comfort, warmth and elegance or here to celebrate life’s most important milestones you will have an unforgettable time here. Have a look through our special offers to see if there is one there perfectly made for you.
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Afya Bora, is a Swahili word for Good Health. We have created our new spa experiences to be able to soothe, calm and nurture the body and mind. We look forward to welcoming you to our Afya Bora Spa at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa.
The neighbouring Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa has a museum that displays some of the World War 1 memorabilia as part of the rich history of Taita Taveta County.
Plant A Tree
Leave a lasting impact on the environment during your stay. We plant a tree for every guest staying at either Salt Lick or Taita Hills. By doing so, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but also leave a meaningful gift for the future, contributing to making the world a better place.
During their stay, guests are invited to join us in planting a tree. As a token of appreciation, participants will receive an e-certificate that allows them to track the progress of their tree.
Why Choose Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Salt Lick Safari Lodge stands out for its incredible architecture and access to non-stop wildlife action, especially at the waterholes right beneath the stilted rooms. Perched in a national park within the mountains, this hotel offers prime game viewing spots. It provides a memorable and unique safari experience in a conservation-focused environment.
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| Type of Safari | Cost per Person per Day |
|---|---|
| Mid-Range Safari (with lodging) | $350 - $400 |
| High-End Luxury Safari | $600 - $1000 |
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