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Salt Lick Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel in Taita Hills with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining
View from property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, adjcnt to Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills, 80300
  • Taita Taveta University
  • Tsavo East
  • Tsavo East National Park Entrance
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Taita Hills

Salt Lick Safari Lodge places you 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Tsavo West National Park and 19 mi (30.6 km) from Taita Taveta University. This 96-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • 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

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

About this property

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Hotel in Taita Hills with a restaurant and a bar
At Salt Lick Safari Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a garden, a banquet hall, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Coffee makers, ceiling fans, and safes are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Swahili

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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 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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Salt Lick Safari Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

Will I be able to park at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Salt Lick Safari Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Salt Lick Safari Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a rainfall showerhead, a turndown service, and bathrobes.

Does Salt Lick Safari Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Salt Lick Safari Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Salt Lick Safari Lodge serves breakfast for a surcharge at Bura Restaurant.

Will Salt Lick Safari Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

Does Salt Lick Safari Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

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

Great safari location

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tres atypique et original hotel - Accueil soigne -
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Einar

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

Fint opphold

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020