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Salt Lick Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel in Taita Hills with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
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Breakfast, lunch served; international cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$685
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, adjcnt to Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills, 80300

What's nearby

  • Taita Taveta University - 34 min drive
  • Moi District Hospital - 35 min drive
  • Tsavo East National Park Entrance - 46 min drive
  • Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy - 48 min drive
  • Tsavo East - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montana Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Treetops Hotel - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Upscale hotel in the mountains
At Salt Lick Safari Lodge, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Bura Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • A gift shop, luggage storage and barbecues
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • Ceiling fan
  • 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 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

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 not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Salt Lick Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salt Lick Safari Lodge on 8 Mar 2025 start from NZ$544.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Salt Lick Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Salt Lick Safari Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 25 miles (40 km) of Tsavo West National Park, Taita Taveta University and Moi District Hospital. Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo East National Park Entrance are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Salt Lick Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

As advertised, amazing views. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melike

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

Tanya

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luiz P O

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Eva

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn Tore

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Ousmane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Great safari location
Fantastic location, lots of animals around
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

tres atypique et original hotel - Accueil soigne -
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Einar

Fint opphold
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Petro

Spend two nights and you’ll love it. Guests are very well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Le cadre; la nourriture; la propreté. Très beau longe bien situé.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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 traveller

Viewing the animals at the watering hole was fantastic. It provided hours of entertainment everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Partiamo dalle stelle: 5 Di 5 hotel visitati in safari in kenya questo era l’unico 5 stelle, il più costoso per notte, ed è risultato alla fine il peggiore. Pulizia pessima: abbiamo cambiato la camera 3 volte (la prima avevamo un nido di rondini in camera e la finestra piena Zeppa di piume, la seconda era di livello inferiore) e nonostante questo, la terza presentava comunque sporcizia e insetti. La location, Unica nel suo genere, indubbiamente fa si che gli insetti siano presenti. Tuttavia, ancora una volta, questa è l’unica struttura in cui abbiamo constatato bassissimi standard di pulizia e la presenza di insetti all’interno della camera ancora prima del nostro arrivo. Asciugamani sporchi: abbiamo gettato sul pavimento al nostro arrivo un asciugamano che presentava macchie e tracce di insetto, abbiamo in seguito ritrovato l’asciugamano al suo posto. Reception inutile: non hanno saputo rispondere alle sollecitate richieste di una camera con maggiore pulizia. Inoltre, il personale si aspettava mancia per aver spostato le valigie a seguito di un cambio camera... In compenso location spettacolare e struttura architettonicamente unica. si salvano anche la cortesia e la professionalità dei ragazzi del bar e del ristorante. Tuttavia, il servizio e la pulìzia sono rimasti agli anni 70 (1973) quando è stata aperta la struttura.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018