Day 1
Pick-up from Moi International Airport, your city hotel, or an agreed meeting point. Depart north along the Mombasa–Nairobi highway with views of the expansive Tsavo plains and the distant Taita Hills. Enter Tsavo East National Park through Bachuma Gate, home to the iconic Red Elephants. Enjoy a game drive across open savannahs and woodlands, with chances to spot hippos, lions, cheetahs, and large buffalo herds. Arrive at Ashnil Aruba Lodge for lunch.
After lunch and a brief rest, proceed for an evening game drive, returning to the lodge at sunset.
Ashnil Aruba Lodge offers 40 comfortable deluxe rooms with private terraces overlooking the plains or Aruba Dam. Located on the northern bank of the dam along the Voi River, the lodge provides excellent wildlife viewing, especially elephant herds frequenting the water. Tsavo East is also home to giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffalo, diverse birdlife, and occasional leopards.
Overnight Aruba Lodge or similar on Full Board basis.
Day 2
Early in the morning, embark on a game drive returning to the lodge for full breakfast followed by check out. After which, drive to Sarova Saltlick arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, relax at the lobby where you will possibly see Elephants with their calves and other antelopes drinking from the water hole. Enjoy an evening game drive in the Sanctuary which hosts varied species of birds and other wildlife, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Later (Optional) proceed for an hour-long night game drive in the sanctuary where you have the opportunity to see nocturnal animals amongst other wildlife, with luck, you can even sport a kill or a pride of lions feasting. You will experience the sounds of the African jungle which can be quite exhilarating.
Sarova Saltlick Lodge is located inside a private Wildlife Sanctuary which is adjacent to Tsavo
National Park, thus playing a very important role in the protection and conservation of Kenyas wildlife heritage. The whole lodge is raised on stilts, providing 24-hour game viewing opportunities from any corner of the lodge. The rooms are built in two storey blocks from a central pod and linked together by elevated platforms – overlooking a salt lick and small waterhole. The rooms are spacious and beautiful with exquisite ethnic décor in keeping with the environment. The restaurant, bar and main balconies have views over the water hole and salt lick, which is constantly in use by local park residents. There is also an underground hide for closer encounters.
Overnight at Sarova Saltlick Lodge or similar on Full Board basis.
Day 3
The day kicks off with a pre-breakfast game drive in the sanctuary, this drive offers you the opportunity to see some of the shy nocturnal creatures on their way back to their dens, returning to the lodge by midmorning. After breakfast, check out and continue your journey back to Mombasa arriving in the early afternoon.
Drop of at Mombasa hotel or a pre-agreed drop off.
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SAFARI COST FOR PERIOD
- Residents from Kes 44,775 Per Person Sharing
- Non- Residents from USD 509 Per Person Sharing
Cost Includes
- All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a 4×4 or minibus vehicle maximum 7 clients per vehicle (with seven window seats).
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- All park fees and government taxes
- ½ litre bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives only.
Cost Excludes
- Driver-guide gratuities
- Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage, Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
- All drinks and meals unless stated above
- Visa fees wherever applicable
- Laundry message and other personal expenses e.g minibars and telephone unless otherwise stated.
Additional remarks
- Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice
This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
- We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
Passenger Information
- Passengers should bring soft sided bags on safaris.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If cancelled 45 days from safari date – full refund
- If cancelled between 44 – 16 days from safari date 25% of the booking value will be charged
- If cancelled between 15 – 8 days from safari date 50% of the booking value will be charged
- If cancelled 7 days from safari date and No Show – 100% of the booking value will charged