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3 Days 2 Nights Taita Hills Resort or Salt Lick Safari Lodge

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Category VISIT TSAVO NATIONAL PARK BY SGR
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Indicative Rate From USD 308 - USD 367
Overview

A closer look at the experience.

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS MADARAKA EXPRESS TO TSAVO 2026 SAFARI

OVERVIEW

Our 3 days 2 nights safari is set to start and end in Nairobi. The mode of transport From Nairobi to Voi and back is The Madaraka Express also termed as the Standard Gage Railway (SGR) followed by a short transfer to the lodge from Voi Train Terminal.

Accommodation options offered are Taita Hills safari resort & spa offering private viewing balconies overlooking the water holes and Salt Lick Safari Lodge set on high stilts above watering hole and feeding pastures with spectacular views of wildlife from above. Both lodges are located in the heart of Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary adjacent to the LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary and Tsavo West National park renowned for its diverse wildlife.

Taita hills is a private sanctuary hosting a variety of wildlife such as; cape Buffalo, African bush elephant, leopard, lion, cheetah, Masai giraffe, zebra, hartebeest, impala, waterbuck and numerous bird species.

SALT LICK SAFARI LODGE OR TAITA HILLS SAFARI RESORT & SPA BY SGR TRAIN

Accommodation Rates 2026

TAITA HILLS SAFARI RESORT & SPA
Room Economy 1st Class Validity
PARK VIEW ROOM 259 270 2nd April - 30th June
290 300 1st July - 22nd Dec
SALT LICK SAFARI LODGE
Room Economy Validity
PARK VIEW ROOM 308 2nd Jan - 30th June
359 1st July - 22nd Dec
WATERHOLE VIEW ROOM 315 2nd Jan - 30th June
367 1st July - 22nd Dec

NOTE;

  • Rates Are Per Person Sharing
  • Subject To Availability of Train Tickets
  • Single and Non-Resident Rates Apply

Tsavo West Attractions Include

  • Mzima Springs
  • Shetani Lava Flows
  • Ngulia Sanctuary
  • Lake Jipe
  • Historic World War Site-East African Campaign

T/C Apply

Day by Day

The journey, step by step.

Day 1

Nairobi To Tsavo By Train

Arrive at the Nairobi SGR Train station in time for security check and ticket printing. Board the Train, start your journey heading to Voi train station where you will be picked by your driver guide upon Arrival. Transfer to your lodge, check in. Have lunch and later on spend the rest of the day at leisure or enjoy the hotel facilities. Afternoon game drive is scheduled giving you a chance to explore the sanctuary. Return at your lodge for dinner and Overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Tsavo East National Park Train
Day 2

Full Day in Tsavo

Have breakfast then afterward for a game drive, get a chance to spot some of the big cats of Tsavo and other animals like Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and some of the bird species. Later on, head back to your lodge for lunch and some rest before proceeding for another game drive scheduled in the Afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tsavo East National Park Road
Day 3

Tsavo To Nairobi

After breakfast check out of the lodge, have your last game drive en route to Voi for your train back to Nairobi.

Meal: Breakfast

Tsavo East National Park Train
Rate Guide

Seasonal pricing guidance.

2026

US$ 367
01 May - 30 June Per person per night sharing

Updated rates and supplements are confirmed during quotation.

Planning Notes

What's included.

  • 2 Nights’ Accommodation
  • Return Inter County Madaraka Express (SGR) Train Tickets
  • Return Transfers in Voi
  • Meals on Full Board Basis
  • 2 Game Drives Per Stay
  • Sanctuary Entry Fees
  • Free Heritage Tour of World War 1 At Taita Hills Museum

What's excluded.

  • Personal Expenses
  • Extra Activities
  • Anything Not Mentioned
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