2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa
At a glance
2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa is a 2 days small-group experience in Diani Beach, Kenya, operated by ARP Travel Group. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 102 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $435 per person. Included: Overnight accommodation (Option 1: Taita Hills, Option 2: Salt Lick Lodge), Shared Safari game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, Lunch.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 102 travellers
- Small group of up to 14 people for a more personal experience
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 14 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Leave Mombasa on safari to Ngutuni Sanctuary which borders with Tsavo East National Park and game drives at Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Choose an overnight stay at either Taita Hills where you can relax by the pool or visit the WWI Museum or Salt Lick Lodge, overlooking a wildlife watering hole. Daily game drives are provided to explore both wildlife reserves during the hours when animals are most active. A perfect overnight escape with adventure and nature.
- Combine two wildlife destinations to see more diverse animals
- Sleep in a sanctuary for a unique nocturnal wildlife experience
- Included meals, accommodations, and entrance fees
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at Mombasa hotels
What's included
What's included
- Overnight accommodation (Option 1: Taita Hills, Option 2: Salt Lick Lodge)
- Shared Safari game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Lunch
- Park fees and government taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Filtered water is available safari vehicle, pls bring own reusable water bottle for refilling.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mombasa
- English Speaking Driver/guide. For Spanish/French/German/Italian subject to request at the time of booking as supplement charges may apply
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary
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Day 1: Mombasa to Taita · 3h
Meet your driver/guide and depart from your hotel around 6am. Drive North, along the main highway towards Nairobi, following the route of the railway line built by the British, late in the nineteenth century. The road passes through the warehouses and workshops on the outskirts of Mombasa, climbing steadily and soon the vast plains of Tsavo become visible in the distance, with the rolling Taita Hills on the horizon.
Enter Ngutuni Sanctuary for a game drive which borders with Tsavo East National Park. Lunch at Ngutuni Lodge overlooking a waterhole.
Afternoon proceed to the Taita Hills Sanctuary arriving at the Salt Lick Lodge, built on stilts overlooking a waterhole where animals come to drink. Around 4pm proceed on a game drive that beholds captivating views of the Taita Hills. The Sanctuary hosts varied species of birds and animals that include Lions, Elephants, Giraffe and Zebras returning to the lodge for dinner. -
Day 1: Mombasa to Taita · 2h
Ngutuni Lodge is located 15 minutes from Tsavo east main gate and 1hr from Tsavo west and Taita Hills.
Ngutuni is one of the lodges situated in the land of history where the European army camped during the construction of the Kenya Uganda railway where many locals and Indians were eaten by the man-eaters of tsavo but the lodge has finally converted the guns into cameras. -
Day 1: Mombasa to Taita · 6h
Taita Hills Sanctuary built on stilts overlooking a waterhole where animals come to drink The Sanctuary hosts varied species of birds and animals that include Lions, Elephants, Giraffe and Zebras returning to the lodge.
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Day 2: Taita Hills Lodge - Mombasa · 4h
Early morning game drive in the Sanctuary. On a clear day, the imposing magnificence of the snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro crystallizes your morning drive returning to the Resort for breakfast.
09h30 After breakfast proceed on a short game drive in the Sanctuary arriving at the Taita Hills Lodge for lunch. Afternoon drive to Mombasa and onward to your hotel arriving in the evening
Meeting point
Any hotels located on South Coast of Mombasa
Any hotels located on North Coast of Mombasa
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa take?
The experience lasts about 2 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $435 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Overnight accommodation (Option 1: Taita Hills, Option 2: Salt Lick Lodge); Shared Safari game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle; Lunch; Park fees and government taxes; Dinner; Breakfast.
Where does it start?
Any hotels located on South Coast of Mombasa Any hotels located on North Coast of Mombasa
Can I cancel?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 102 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Diani Beach.
