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Salt Lick Safari Lodge

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds
Cocktail bar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
$396
$340 nightly
$396 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1

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Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, adjcnt to Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills, 80300
  • Place, Tsavo East
  • Place, Tsavo East National Park Entrance
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Water view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taita Hills

With a stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Taita Hills, you'll be in a national park, and 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Tsavo West National Park and 19 mi (30.6 km) from Taita Taveta University. .This hotel is 21.8 mi (35 km) from Moi District Hospital and 24.6 mi (39.7 km) from Tsavo East National Park.

What's nearby

  • Taita Taveta University - 37 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Moi District Hospital - 41 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Tsavo East National Park Entrance - 52 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy - 54 min drive - 33.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Lick Restaurant - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Chala Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fly-Over - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Treetops Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Montana Pub - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Hotel in Taita Hills with a restaurant and a bar
Salt Lick Safari Lodge offers 96 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Bura Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bura Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Vura Bar and Lounge - Onsite cocktail bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bura Restaurant
  • Vura Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 119 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 119 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Salt Lick Lodge
Sarova Salt Lick
Sarova Salt Lick Game
Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge Taita Hills
Sarova Salt Lick Game Taita Hills
Sarova Salt Lick Lodge
Sarova Salt Lick Game Hotel Tsavo National Park West
Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Hotel
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Taita Hills
Salt Lick Safari Lodge Hotel Taita Hills

Salt Lick Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived at Salt Lick Safari Resort, we knew we were in for something special. Checking in and immediately seeing an elephant drinking water up close was a moment of true healing and set the tone for our entire stay. The grounds of the resort are gorgeous, and our room had an amazing view of the watering hole, providing constant wildlife viewing right from our balcony. The staff were super friendly and incredibly accommodating throughout our visit. We enjoyed several game drives, but the Bushdown Dinner was the greatest experience of my life! Being warmly greeted by a local tribe and burning a lot of calories dancing was unforgettable. Overall, I highly recommend Salt Lick Safari Resort, especially if you want the chance to see animals up close and personal. It's a truly unique and unforgettable escape.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most extraordinary accommodation I’ve ever stayed at. The room it self was standard, it was very clean a good amount of space, the nets were a great addition and needed, and the turn down service was great. But the views the views the views are phenomenal and the service was exceptional. I had an elephant walk directly under my window my first night. While I didn’t see any other elephants come down to the hotel, I saw more than I could have asked for during the game drives - they are a must. I did a morning and an afternoon game drive and they were both spectacular in different ways. From my pick up at Voi train station to my drop off, I had an absolutely amazing time. This was truly a trip of a lifetime. I want to give a special shout out to the truly amazing staff. Everyone was so nice and accommodating and took special care of me as a solo traveler. Thank you to Nicodeums for being an amazing game driver, taking extra time and caution to make sure I saw everything there was to be seen. Thank you to Rose for your attentiveness, laugher, and beautiful smile. I have much more I could say about how wonderful everyone was, but for brevity, thank you to Patterson, Naomi, Christine, Josiah, Samuel, Harrison, Sylvia, Shedrack, and Chef Agnes. You all make me want to come back again and again and again. My only complaint is that I could not do some activities because they required a minimum of 6 people, but it’s not their fault I came alone. Just something to note.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised, amazing views. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Saltlick

Absolutely gorgeous place to see animals without leaving lodge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical

This place is amazing, enchanting and magical. I saw everything except a leopard, hippo and rhino. I felt like I was in a movie! The experience surpasses your expectations, lots of value for your money. I met a great tour guide in Mombasa that drove me there and was attentative, informative and professional. His name is Peter Tolle +254 725 220013 and he is ready to do the same for others. You can mention my name (Leslie) for extra perks :).
Taita Hills exterior
Salt lick rooms
Waterhole where the animals come to drink water.
Sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a fantastic holiday..I had a chance to see all the wild animals around the hotel..the staff was friendly, rooms were clean, the hotel has a spectacular view to observe the wild animals.But the most annoying thing we were asked to pay the parking fee. Parking fee isn’t mentioned anywhere while booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing destination, especially since it was designed in 1964 and yet has a timeless feel of both unique and functional appeal. All that said the friendly staff was the BEST! We love you Kenyans
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fascinating Place in the wild!!!!

The stay was amazing with friendly staff and great food done to our request! A great worker Nicholas made sure we were well served and the Chef ensured we got our special diet done.....i would recommend anyone to visit the place it is fascinating ! we truly enjoyed our stay very good though some clintes were noisy ....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Petro, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spend two nights and you’ll love it. Guests are very well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Come once and expect a return visit.

Facility, staff, and overall location was divine. Staff always with a smile and customer service beyond this world. Maintenance of the facilities seemed to be a priority as well. The food was always delicious. The views were better than lion king movie. Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Animals at your doorstep!!

This place is AMAZING! You don’t even need to go on a safari all the animals come to you and drink from the watering hole at the hotel!!! You can spend your whole day watching them or go on a safari and see all the others all right in the park! Very cool place! Only thing would be better if it was all- inclusive as only got a bottle of water in room and no where else to get it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Viewing the animals at the watering hole was fantastic. It provided hours of entertainment everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Elaine, Brighton, MI

The lodge is unique in style but lacking in cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful scenery

Beautiful scenery very friendly and helpful staff. But very expensive for what they offer. All inclusive but we still have to pay extra for the drinks regardless of whether it was alcoholic or not.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well Worth The Drive

The experience was better than anticipated. We hired a car and drove from Mombasa which allowed us to drive around the sanctuary at will. It wasn’t long before we met a herd of zebras and thereafter animals were to be found around every turn. The organised game drive was also fantastic experience; it was possible to get very close to the wildlife including elephants. Each day buffalo and elephants came to drink at the hotel’s waterhole which when viewed from the hotel’s underground hide made for some spectacular photos.

10/10 Excellent

tanja

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz P O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experiência incrível!

Eu e o meu esposo nos hospedamos por três noites. Foi uma experiencia incrível! Tudo lindo, limpo, a comida deliciosa e a experiência de ver os animais de perto é demais!! A equipe de funcionários super simpática e atenciosa. Quero validar principalmente o time da cozinha tanto os chefes quanto os garçons. Não consegui pegar o nome de todos, mas gratidão mais uma vez Patterson, Harrison, Isaac, Zedrick, Crescencia, Fred, Ali, James, segurança Grace e parceiro, motoristas Nicodemos e Mjomba.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn Tore

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Eva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge liegt wunderschön im Nationalpark Taita Hills, doch leider waren nicht sehr viele Tiere beim Wasserloch zu sehen, da es erst kurz davor geregnet hat im anderen Teil des Parks!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn Tore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ousmane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022