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ToggleKenya safari Tours: 3 Days Saltlick-Amboseli
Kenya safari ToursΒ : A Kenya safari tourΒ allows you to experience diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife, often focusing on parks like the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park.Β You can choose from various tour types, including budget, luxury, private, and group joining options, with durations ranging from a few days to several weeks, catering to different interests and budgets.Β Popular destinations include the Masai Mara for its wildebeest migration, Lake Nakuru for birds and rhinos, and Lake Naivasha for boat safaris, with tours often including transport, park fees, meals, and experienced guides
Salt Lick: Unique stilted lodge with 24/7 wildlife viewing at waterholes.
Amboseli: Majestic elephants, diverse birdlife, and Kilimanjaro backdrops.
Optional add-ons: Night game drives, Maasai village visits.
1. Salt Lick Safari Lodge (Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary)
π Highlights:
Unique Architecture: The lodge is built on stilts over a waterhole, offering an uninterrupted view of wildlife from your room or deck.
24/7 Wildlife Viewing: Elephants, buffalo, antelope, and other animals frequently visit the lit waterhole, especially at night.
Rustic Luxury: Comfortable rooms with traditional African design and large windows for panoramic views.
Night Game Drives: One of the few places in Kenya where night safaris are allowed.
Photographer’s Paradise: Elevated viewing decks make it perfect for photography without needing to leave the lodge.
ποΈ Best for: Wildlife lovers, honeymooners, and photographers looking for a memorable, immersive experience.
π 2. Amboseli National Park β Top Lodge & Camp Options
Here are three popular categories, depending on your budget and style:
π Luxury Option: Ol Tukai Lodge
Kilimanjaro Views: Unmatched, up-close views of Mt. Kilimanjaro right from your veranda.
Modern Comfort: Spacious, airy rooms with private terraces.
Pool and Garden Areas: Great for relaxation between game drives.
Elephants Galore: Often seen right by the fence, thanks to the lodge’s strategic location.
πΏ Mid-Range Option: Kibo Safari Camp
Glamping Vibes: Large canvas tents with beds, ensuite bathrooms, and hot showers.
Cultural Evenings: Maasai dance performances and storytelling.
Swimming Pool: A good way to relax after dusty game drives.
Eco-Friendly: Solar power and sustainability-focused amenities.
π° Budget Option: AA Lodge Amboseli
Affordable Comfort: Decent rooms or tents with all basics covered.
Great Location: Just a few minutes from the park gate.
Local Cuisine: Buffet meals and a cozy bar area.
Day 1. DIANI BEACH β TAITA HILLS βΒ Kenya safari Tours
You will be picked from your hotel early in the morning at 5:00am and drive to Taita Hills, arriving in time for game drive on route to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you will relax until 4:00pm time for an afternoon game drive until 6:30pm.Β The reserve contains some fantastic terrain, including rivers, tarns, glaciers, and peaks with a wide variety of vegetation, including grasslands, acacia vegetation, open plains and savanna.
You can view a variety of animals at the park, including elephant, lion, leopard, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk, zebra. There are also about 500 species of birds, including the ostrich, and migratory birds like kestrels and buzzards. Dinner and overnight atΒ Saltlick lodge
Day 2. TAITA HILLS β AMBOSELI – Kenya safari Tours
Today you will have an early morning game drive at 6:30 am until 8:00 am time for breakfast. After breakfast you will check out of the lodge and depart for Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch you will relax until 3:30pm thenΒ proceed with game drive until 6.30pm then back to the camp for refreshing and preparing for diner.
Visitors mainly come to watch the huge herds of elephants. There are about 900 elephants in the park. Wildlife here includes the zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala, caracal and serval cat, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, wild dog, and hippo.Β There are also over 400 species of birds, including the bee-eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle, marital eagle and pygmy falcon. You will also enjoy excellent views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Dinner and Overnight atΒ Β Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 3. AMBOSELI β DIANI BEACH β Kenya safari Tours
Early morning game drive at 6:30am followed by a breakfast at 8:00am. After breakfast you will check out of the camp and drive to Mombasa with lunch on route. Arrive at your hotel at around 5pm.
Price includes
- Transport and game drives
- Safari Jeep with a pop up roof
- Accommodation on full board
- All meals
- Park entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
Excludes
- Drinks,
- Cigarettes
- Tips and things of personal use
Tourist seasons
- High Season (July β October)
- Shoulder Season (January β March)
- Low Season (April β June) β βGreen Seasonβ
- Special Beach Tourism Seasons