5 Days, 4 Nights Salt Lick Lodge & Amboseli Private Safari
Experience the perfect blend of wildlife, luxury, and breathtaking scenery on this 5 Days, 4 Nights Salt Lick Lodge & Amboseli Private Safari.
Safari Overview
Experience the perfect blend of wildlife, luxury, and breathtaking scenery on this 5 Days, 4 Nights Salt Lick Lodge & Amboseli Private Safari. This exclusive safari takes you to the famous Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, and the world-renowned Amboseli National Park, celebrated for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Enjoy thrilling game drives, close-up wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and comfortable accommodation in two of Kenya’s most unique safari destinations. This safari is ideal for couples, families, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an authentic and personalized African safari experience.
Safari Highlights
- Private safari with a dedicated professional guide
- Stay at the world-famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Game drives in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wildlife viewing directly from the lodge’s waterhole
- Explore Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Encounter large elephant herds and diverse wildlife
- Spectacular views of Africa’s highest mountain
- Visit Observation Hill in Amboseli
- Excellent wildlife photography opportunities
- Chance to spot lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species
- Personalized safari experience with flexible game drives
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Pick up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and depart for Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Drive through the scenic Kenyan countryside and arrive at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge in time for lunch.
After check-in and relaxation, enjoy an afternoon game drive within the sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and numerous bird species.
Return to the lodge in the evening and enjoy wildlife viewing from the elevated lodge overlooking the floodlit waterhole.
Accommodation:
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Meals:
Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with morning and afternoon game drives.
The sanctuary offers excellent opportunities to spot predators, large herbivores, and a wide variety of birdlife. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and open plains.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before continuing with an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Accommodation:
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Taita Hills – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Amboseli National Park. Explore the vast plains while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife species.
Weather permitting, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation:
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp, AA Lodge Amboseli, or similar
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing in Amboseli National Park with a picnic lunch.
Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park and explore the swamps fed by underground streams from Mount Kilimanjaro. These wetlands attract elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species throughout the year.
Continue searching for wildlife across the park’s diverse habitats while enjoying some of Kenya’s most iconic safari scenery.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp, AA Lodge Amboseli, or similar
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive, offering one final opportunity to photograph wildlife and Mount Kilimanjaro at sunrise.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.
Depart Amboseli and drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your safari.
Meals:
Breakfast
- Private transport in a customized 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- 2 nights accommodation at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- 2 nights accommodation in Amboseli National Park
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi
- Government taxes and levies
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary entrance fees
- Amboseli National Park entrance fees
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Tips and gratuities
- Any item not specifically mentioned under “Includes”
Why Choose Simian Safaris?
- Professional and experienced safari guides
- Customized and private safari options
- Comfortable and well-maintained safari vehicles
- Competitive rates with excellent service
- Reliable airport and hotel transfers
- Memorable wildlife experiences tailored to your interests