
Saltlick & Taita Hills Lodge SGR Safari Package
Tsavo West
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A safari that starts at the train station.
Board the Madaraka Express SGR from Nairobi and wake up at the edge of Tsavo. This package combines the novelty of Kenya's modern inter-county train with two nights at either Saltlick Safari Lodge or Taita Hills Lodge, both sitting inside the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Kenya's most underrated wildlife destinations. Saltlick Safari Lodge is built on stilts above a floodlit waterhole, meaning game comes to you, elephant, buffalo, and the occasional leopard pass through day and night. Taita Hills Lodge sits in the broader sanctuary with comfortable rooms and excellent guided game drives. No long road transfers. No traffic. Board the train in Nairobi, alight in Voi, and you are in the wild within the hour.
Safari Highlights
- Arrive at the sanctuary via the Madaraka Express SGR, no road fatigue
- Two nights at Saltlick or Taita Hills Lodge on Full Board
- Animals visit Saltlick's floodlit waterhole round the clock
- Two game drives per stay within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Free Heritage Tour of World War 1 at The Taita Hills Museum
- EA Residents/Citizens sanctuary entry fees included
- Return transfers between Voi SGR station and the lodge
Saltlick Safari Lodge: Park View
| Validity | Per Person Sharing | Solo Traveller |
|---|---|---|
| High Season01 Jul 2025 – 22 Dec 2025 (excluding Easter holidays) | KSH 39,500 | KSH 45,900 |
| Low Season01 Apr 2025 – 30 Jun 2025 | KSH 35,200 | KSH 41,500 |
Saltlick Safari Lodge: Waterhole View
| Validity | Per Person Sharing | Solo Traveller |
|---|---|---|
| High Season01 Jul 2025 – 22 Dec 2025 (excluding Easter holidays) | KSH 42,100 | KSH 48,400 |
| Low Season01 Apr 2025 – 30 Jun 2025 | KSH 37,500 | KSH 43,990 |
Taita Hills Lodge
| Validity | Per Person Sharing | Solo Traveller |
|---|---|---|
| High Season01 Jul 2025 – 22 Dec 2025 (excluding Easter holidays) | KSH 36,900 | KSH 41,100 |
| Low Season01 Apr 2025 – 30 Jun 2025 | KSH 34,500 | KSH 31,800 |
Cancellation Policy
- •Child Policy, Children under 5 years are not permitted at Salt Lick Safari Lodge for safety reasons.
- •Children aged 5–11 yrs sharing with 1 or 2 adults: 50% of the adult sharing rate per child.
- •Children aged 5–11 yrs in their own room (minimum 2, maximum 3 children): 75% of the adult sharing rate per child.
- •Children under 12 yrs must share rooms adjacent to parents or accompanying adults (subject to availability).
Board the Madaraka Express inter-county train at Nairobi SGR station and settle in for a scenic journey south through the Athi Plains and into the Tsavo corridor. Upon arrival at Voi Station your driver will meet you and transfer you to the lodge, approximately 45 minutes through the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Check in, freshen up, and get acquainted with the sanctuary. If you arrive at Saltlick in time, animals often begin gathering at the waterhole from late afternoon onwards. Dinner and overnight at your chosen lodge on Full Board.
Rise early for your first game drive inside the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Your guide will cover the varied terrain, open grassland, acacia woodland, and riverine thicket, in search of elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and the sanctuary's impressive giraffe population. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then enjoy a free afternoon to relax and explore the grounds. Head back out for an afternoon game drive as the light softens and predators begin to move. If you are staying at Saltlick, your evening is spent watching the floodlit waterhole from the lodge bridge and walkways, one of the most unusual and rewarding wildlife viewing experiences in Kenya. Dinner and overnight on Full Board.
An early morning game drive makes the most of the cool hours before the heat builds. Return to the lodge for a full breakfast, check out, and transfer back to Voi SGR Station. Board the Madaraka Express for your return journey to Nairobi. Arrive back in the city with two full nights of bush behind you and no hours lost on the road.
What's Included
- Package based on 2 nights' stay
- Return Inter-County Train Tickets (Madaraka Express SGR)
- Return road transfers from Voi SGR Station to the lodge
- Accommodation on Full Board basis (all meals included)
- 2 game drives per stay within Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- EA Residents/Citizens Sanctuary Entry Fees
- Free Heritage Tour of World War 1 at The Taita Hills Museum
- Extra game drives available at a supplement
What's Excluded
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and beverages not included in Full Board
- Any items or activities not listed above