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Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Lodge 5 stars in Taita Hills

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, near Tsavo West National Park, Kenya See on the map

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An elephant in the foreground, in front of the round stilted towers of Salt Lick Safari Lodge
A brown-tiled shower, with a mosaic strip, a wide showerhead and two soap bottles
The lodge lit up at nightfall, with elephants at the foot of the towers and a waterhole in the foreground
The candlelit restaurant, with its red tablecloths and rattan armchairs under a wooden ceiling
Elephants walking past the foot of the main building on stilts, in front of the row of pointed-roof towers
Elephants at the foot of the lodge at dusk, below the lit terrace and the row of towers on stilts
The stilted towers of Salt Lick Safari Lodge, linked by walkways, reflected in a waterhole
The lodge seen from above, its towers in an arc beside several waterholes, on a green plain
Two travelers having a drink on the terrace, facing the buffaloes at the waterhole and the towers on stilts
Two lit towers linked by a walkway, on their stone pillars, under the moon
Two travelers leaning on the railing watch a large herd of buffaloes drinking at the waterhole
A woman walking along a walkway with rope railings, toward round towers with pointed roofs
Elephants approaching the main building, where guests watch them from the lower terrace
Two people sitting in canvas chairs on the terrace, two cups on the table, under a starry sky
9.5Booking.com288 reviews

About Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a lodge in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, in Kenya. It lies close to Tsavo West National Park. You will also find it listed as Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge. It has a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop and a minimarket. Wi-Fi is free throughout the lodge, and parking is free too. Security staff are on duty day and night.

Location

The lodge is in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, near Tsavo West National Park.

The lodge offers a shuttle service, at extra cost, and car rental. Parking is free, with no reservation needed, and accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

Rooms

Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a bathrobe. You also get a wardrobe, a fan, a mosquito net and a power outlet by the bed. All have a tray with a kettle for tea and coffee.

Housekeeping comes every day. The upper floors can only be reached by stairs. An extra bed can be added on request, at extra cost, but the lodge has no cribs.

Dining

Breakfast is a buffet, continental or English, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The restaurant serves a buffet with dishes for children, and kids' menus. It caters for special diets on request.

The lodge also has a bar, a coffee shop and room service. It hosts themed dinners, at extra cost. For outings, it prepares packed lunches.

Leisure

The lodge has a sunny terrace, a garden, a picnic area and an outdoor fireplace. It hosts temporary art exhibitions. It also offers local culture visits, at extra cost.

Map and location

  • Mwakitau Tsavo West National Park, Southern Gate50 m
  • Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary6 km
  • Mashoti station9 km

Distances from the property, as listed on Booking.com.

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • Themed dinners (additional charge)
  • Walking tours (additional charge)
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives (additional charge)

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit (additional charge)
  • Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

  • Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge

Parking

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press (additional charge)
  • Ironing service (additional charge)
  • Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • Laundry (additional charge)

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities (additional charge)

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Good to know

  • Check-inFrom 12:00 to 06:00, with a photo ID and a credit card
  • Check-outFrom 09:00 to 10:00
  • ChildrenExtra bed on request
  • PetsNot allowed
  • PaymentCard or cash
  • Languages spokenEnglish, swahili

Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.

Parks and reserves nearby

The lodge runs game drives and walks, at extra cost. It has a tour desk, and it prepares packed lunches for long outings.

If you also visit Tsavo East, its gates are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ticket is valid for a single entry over 24 hours. In the south of that park, the elephants, red with laterite dust, come down every day to the Galana River and Aruba Dam.

Tours and guides nearby

Guided tours you can book online, ranked by number of reviews. These are affiliate links: if you book, you support us at no extra cost.

Viator

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Viator

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Viator

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Guest reviews

9.5out of 10
288 reviews
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
  • Free Wifi8.5

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

In the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, near Tsavo West National Park, in Kenya.

Can you go on safari from Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Yes, the lodge runs game drives and walks, at extra cost. It also has a tour desk.

Does Salt Lick Safari Lodge accept children?

From 5 years old only. Children over 12 pay the adult rate. The lodge has no cribs.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Check-in is from noon to 6 p.m., and check-out from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The lodge asks for your arrival time in advance.

What do you need to show at check-in at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

A photo ID and a credit card. The lodge accepts payment in cash.

What is breakfast like at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

A buffet, continental or English, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Is Salt Lick Safari Lodge accessible for guests with reduced mobility?

Partly. The parking has adapted spaces, but only stairs lead to the upper floors.

Are Wi-Fi and parking free at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Yes. Wi-Fi is free throughout the lodge, and so is parking, with no reservation needed.

Our tip

With a child under 5, choose another lodge: this one does not accept them. If you have trouble walking, say so when you book: only stairs lead to the upper floors. Also give your arrival time in advance, as the lodge asks.

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