If you’re planning to travel to Mombasa and are looking for unusual places nearby that you should visit—we will give you an idea. You can leave your beach hotel in the morning and find yourself in a very unusual place among the wild nature of Africa by lunchtime. This place is not very popular with tourists, and many will prefer it to the scenic nature of Amboseli and Masai Mara. But it is one of the most photogenic in the world and deserves your attention. Salt Lick Safari Lodge is the hero of our article today.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge Location

The lodge is located in the Taita Hills Private Reserve in South Kenya. It is adjacent to Tsavo West National Park and is an essential animal migration corridor between the southern and western parts of the park. This location provides the park with great biodiversity. Among the popular African animals here, you can meet lions, leopards, antelopes, hyenas, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. The landscape of the park is no less diverse. Here, the expanses of the savannah are replaced by green meadows and hills, and in good weather, you can see the mountain of Kilimanjaro. It seems so close that it is just a stone’s throw away.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge is at the very heart of this beauty. Thanks to its unusual concept, it is one of the main attractions of the reserve.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge Features

Whether you come here for a vacation or to celebrate an important event, it will be an unforgettable adventure! Salt Lick Safari Lodge has many features and offers a variety of activities so that each guest can find their ideal leisure.

• An exciting safari right from your room! All rooms in Taita Hills are on stilts and are rounded to give you the best possible view of the savannah. You can lie in your bed and see how the animals walk very close by and gather at a nearby watering hole.
• The entire lodge is one big observation deck. Instead of the classic grounds, there are several bridges connecting the rooms to the main lodge building. You can walk around them, take pictures and enjoy nature around. Your safari can even continue on the bar’s terrace, where you will come to enjoy a glass of cool drink. The terrace overlooks the watering hole, so you can relax in a comfortable chair and watch the large family of elephants come to quench their thirst. Want to get even closer to these giants? Then follow the underground observation deck. Here, you are invisible to animals, so you can watch predators passing over your head as much as you like.
• Unlimited safari. Here you can go on a classic sunrise safari to increase your chances of seeing lions and leopards that have just caught their prey. Or drive through the evening savannah, which is especially beautiful in the rays of the setting sun. Well, since Taita Hills is a private nature reserve, you are allowed to be in the savannah even after sunset. This activity will especially appeal to those who enjoy extreme vacations.
• Immerse yourself in the history of Taita Hills. The nearby Taita Hills Lodge houses the World War I Museum. If you like history, you’ll want to check out the exhibits that recount events that took place here more than a century ago. You can also go on a fascinating tour of the places where important events of the First World War took place.

In conclusion, we would like to add that Salt Lick and Taita Hills are a place where you can relax and recharge. It has a pool and spa center. Here you can organize the most unforgettable dinners in the savannah, go hiking in the outstanding wildlife, and much more.

Let’s go to Taita Hills together!

Let’s face it, this lodge is one of our favorites! And the feedback from our tourists confirms every time that we are not wrong with our favorite one. This lodge gives a lot of positive emotions, and most importantly, living here does not hit the pocket. In addition, a visit to the Taita Hills can be conveniently combined with Amboseli Park or Tsavo, such as in one of our programs. Contact us for details and to book!