Two-day wildlife safari from Mombasa with stay at Salt Lick Lodge

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What makes the night special

Salt Lick Safari Lodge sits on stilts overlooking a floodlit waterhole. From your room or the viewing areas, you can watch animals arriving to drink from dusk through to dawn. Elephants, buffalo and other wildlife gather below while the sounds of the African bush surround you. The waterhole is lit at night, so the viewing continues after dark.

Why you’ll love this…

It’s two days of thrilling 4x4 safari adventures through Kenya’s wild plains
You’ll stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge on stilts overlooking a wildlife waterhole
Your guide will help you spot lions, elephants, giraffes and buffalo in their natural habitat
You’ll wake up to sunrise game drives and views of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day
At Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Ngutuni Wildlife Sanctuary, you’ll explore with expert guides

Important to know

Not allowed:

Children under five years old

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Extra transport supplement payable directly at the resort for pickups from Kilifi, Watamu and Malindi: Kilifi hotels USD 35 per person (minimum two pax), Watamu and Malindi hotels USD 50 per person (minimum two pax)

Know in advance:

Please make sure to fill in all the requests at check-out and carefully read the voucher after booking
Please ensure to fill in at check-out under the "Additional Comments" section, the "Name, Last Name and Date of Birth" for all participants (adults and children)
Please contact the local partner 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pick-up location and time. You'll find the contacts in the voucher after booking
Meals included: lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two. Drinking water is provided in the safari vehicle
The duration of the tour may vary due to weather, traffic conditions and the location of your hotel
Each safari vehicle seats between six and seven people and is driven by an English-speaking driver, who will also be your guide. If you book the Polish language option, please note that for operational and logistical reasons, one Polish-speaking guide will accompany the entire group and provide briefings at designated stops across various vehicles
Your safari starts at approximately 05.00 am on day one and ends on day two at approximately 18.00-18.30 pm, depending on the location of your hotel

What people say about this experience

4.7/5

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Kerry
Solo traveler
October 8, 2026
5
United Kingdom
I enjoyed every single second of this trip/ experience to salt much safari lodge . Magnificent place to stay and a phenomenal experience overall. If I had anything to say to improve it ….. it would be for the safari jeeps that pick you up from your hotel to take you there could have air conditioning in them for the travel to and from the lodge.
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PaulineJ
Traveled with a group of friends
October 8, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Robert our guide was so knowledgeable. He did his absolute best to make sure we saw as many animals & birds. The salt lick lodge was an amazing experience watching the animals from high up come to drink at the water hole.
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Sandra & John
Traveled as a couple
September 29, 2026
5
United Kingdom
We enjoyed everything about this experience and would recommend it to everyone. We can honestly say there was nothing we didn’t like or wasn’t happy with.
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Zuzanna
Traveled with family
September 15, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Great location, good food, very knowledgeable driver Saleh. Highly recommended.
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Jordan Chandler
Traveled with a group of friends
September 10, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Our tour guide Omar was absolutely fantastic he was so patient when letting us take photos of the animals and so informative, we couldn’t have asked for anyone better he made it such a fantastic experience. Salt lake was truly incredible the food was superb and all the staff are kind and helpful. In the evening we booked a night drive and the two gentleman again where fantastic they even helped us find a lion up close past the tour time so we couldn’t enjoy the experience and take videos/photos.
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ColinM
Traveled as a couple
September 8, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Good driver / guide, excellent accommodation, many animals seen (both on the game drives and at the hotel water hole. All things considered, very good value for money.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This safari is operated by Pollmans Tours & Safaris Ltd, a well-established Kenyan tour operator. You travel in a 4x4 seating six to seven people, driven by an English-speaking driver who also acts as your guide. Game drives take place within Taita Hills and Ngutuni wildlife sanctuaries, both protected areas with established routes. Children under five are not permitted.

You'll be away from your hotel for one night (the night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge). Let your hotel reception know in advance. You do not need to cancel your booking. Simply inform them you'll be away for one night. Your room and belongings stay as normal.

The price includes: hotel pick-up and drop-off in Mombasa, all transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle, English-speaking driver-guide, entrance fees to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Ngutuni Wildlife Sanctuary, one night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, four meals (day one: lunch and dinner; day two: breakfast and lunch), drinking water in the vehicle, and game drives as described. Not included: extra transport supplement for pick-ups from Kilifi (minimum two guests) or Watamu and Malindi hotels (minimum two guests).

Kenya's dry seasons, from June to October and January to February, are generally the best months for wildlife viewing in Taita Hills and Ngutuni. Animals gather around water sources during dry periods, making them easier to spot. That said, this safari operates year-round and wildlife is present in all seasons.

No particular fitness level is required. The safari is entirely vehicle-based, with game drives in a comfortable 4x4. Walking is limited to moving between your room and dining areas at the lodge and resort. Suitable for most ages, though children under five are not permitted.