A 3-day jeep safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East and the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary typically starts at $800 per adult, featuring a customized 4x4 pop-up roof jeep and an overnight stay at the famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- 06:00 AM – Pickup & Departure: Your professional driver-guide picks you up from your Mombasa hotel in a custom 4x4 safari Jeep with a pop-up roof.
- 10:30 AM – Arrival & Sanctuary Entry: Drive via the Mombasa-Nairobi highway to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary gate. Enjoy a short mid-morning game drive spotting elephants, zebras, and impalas.
- 01:00 PM – Lunch & Check-In: Arrive at the luxury Salt Lick Safari Lodge perched on high stilts over floodlit waterholes. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch while watching wildlife visit the waterhole.
- 04:00 PM – Evening Game Drive: Head out in your Jeep for an afternoon-to-sunset game drive across the open savannah plains.
- 07:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight: Return to Salt Lick Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight viewing of nocturnal animals.
Day 2: Full Day Exploration of Taita Hills Sanctuary
- 06:30 AM – Early Morning Game Drive: Catch the active predators and grazers in the cool morning light.
- 09:00 AM – Breakfast: Return to the lodge for a full English and tropical breakfast.
- 12:30 PM – Lunch: Relax on the lodge's open-air terraces or take an optional spa treatment.
- 03:30 PM – Afternoon/Night Game Drive: Embark on an extended afternoon game drive, followed by an authorized night game drive to spot elusive nocturnal species like leopards and genets.
- 07:30 PM – Dinner & Stargazing: Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Day 3: Taita Hills Sanctuary to Mombasa
- 06:30 AM – Sunrise Game Drive: Enjoy a final morning wildlife-viewing session as the sun rises over the hills.
- 08:30 AM – Breakfast & Check-Out: Head back to the main lodge for breakfast before checking out.
- 10:00 AM – Departure: Begin your return drive toward Mombasa along the tarmac highway.
- 02:00 PM – Drop-Off: Arrive back in Mombasa and get dropped off directly at your hotel or residence.
Rates Per Person
| Start dates | Solo1 room | 2 people1 room | 3 people2 rooms | 4 people2 rooms | 5 people3 rooms | 6 people3 rooms | 7+ people 4 rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $1,282 | $802 | $756 | $641 | $618 | $573 | $573 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $1,282 | $802 | $756 | $641 | $618 | $573 | $573 |
| Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028 | $1,282 | $802 | $756 | $641 | $618 | $573 | $573 |
What is Included
- Transport: Private 4x4 jeep (Land Cruiser) with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Accommodation: 2 nights at a lodge inside the sanctuary, such as Salt Lick Safari Lodge or Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa.
- Meals: Full-board meal plan (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 3.
- Game Drives: Extensive scheduled game drives in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and potentially Tsavo East depending on your specific package routing.
- Fees: All sanctuary entrance and conservation fees.
- Extras: Bottled drinking water provided inside the safari vehicle during game drives.
- Transfers: Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, residence, or the airport in Mombasa.
What is Excluded
- Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, sodas, and juices at the lodges.
- Gratuities: Tips and tips for your driver-guide or lodge staff.
- Personal Items: Laundry services, internet/Wi-Fi use outside standard free zones, souvenirs, and personal insurance.
- Optional Activities: Night game drives, guided nature walks, or extra excursions not specified in the primary itinerary.
- Visas and Medical Coverage: International or local travel health insurance.
