Taita-Taveta County, between Tsavo East and West
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick)
A private sanctuary famous for its lodge on stilts
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Taita-Taveta County, between Tsavo East and West
- Type
- Kenya Safari
- Best months to visit
- Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct
Overview
The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a private reserve on the corridor between Tsavo East and Tsavo West, with the Taita Hills as a backdrop. It is best known for its lodge built on stilts above a waterhole, connected by walkways and an underground tunnel to a ground-level viewing bunker.
As a private sanctuary, it allows night game drives, which are not possible in the national parks.
- Lodge on stilts above a waterhole
- Night game drives
- Underground viewing bunker
- Between the two Tsavo parks
What you'll see
Elephant, buffalo, zebra and giraffe come to drink at the salt lick and waterholes, often right below your room. Lion and other predators move through the sanctuary.
Wildlife you may see
- Elephant (Big Five)
- Lion (Big Five)
- Cape buffalo (Big Five)
- Plains zebra
- Masai giraffe
- Eland
Things to do
- 01
Game drives
Day drives across the sanctuary’s plains.
- 02
Night game drives
Look for nocturnal animals with a spotlight.
- 03
Waterhole watching
Watch animals arrive at the floodlit waterhole after dark.
Best time
- Jan: Great time
- Feb: Great time
- Mar: Possible
- Apr: Possible
- May: Possible
- Jun: Great time
- Jul: Great time
- Aug: Great time
- Sep: Great time
- Oct: Great time
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Possible
June to October and January to February, when animals gather at the waterholes.
Getting there
About 4 hours from Mombasa or combined with Tsavo West and Tsavo East on a road safari.
Where to stay
Luxury
Upgrade to a private tented camp in Tsavo West for a luxury combination.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Comfort
The sanctuary’s two lodges: one on stilts at the salt lick, one in the hills.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Budget
Combine with simpler camps around Voi.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
