2 NIGHTS SALT LICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA WITH SGR
Kenya
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2 days
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A 2-night safari to Salt Lick Safari Lodge from Mombasa via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) can be an exciting adventure. Here’s a suggested itinerary:
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Tips:
- Booking: Ensure we book your SGR tickets and lodge accommodation well in advance.
- Packing: Pack light, comfortable clothing, and essentials like sunscreen, hats, binoculars, and cameras.
- Health: Carry any necessary medications and consider malaria prophylaxis, as this is a malaria-prone area.
- Guided Tours: Utilize lodge-guided tours for a richer safari experience.
Tour Plan
- Morning:
- Departure from Mombasa: Take the early morning SGR train from Mombasa Terminus to Voi Station.
- Train Schedule: Ensure you have the correct timings for the SGR train. The first train typically departs around 8:00 AM, but confirm the schedule closer to your travel date.
- Journey Duration: Approximately 2 hours to Voi.
Mid-Morning:
- Arrival at Voi: Transfer from Voi Station to Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
- Transfer Time: The drive from Voi Station to Salt Lick Safari Lodge is about 45 minutes.
- Check-in at the Lodge: Upon arrival, check in and settle into your room.
Afternoon:
- Lunch at the Lodge: Enjoy a delicious lunch at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
- Afternoon Game Drive: Head out for your first game drive in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Wildlife Viewing: Look out for elephants, lions, buffalo, and a variety of bird species.
Evening:
- Return to the Lodge: After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner.
- Overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge: Enjoy the unique experience of staying in rooms elevated on stilts, offering stunning views of the waterhole and wildlife.
- Departure from Mombasa: Take the early morning SGR train from Mombasa Terminus to Voi Station.
Morning:
- Early Morning Game Drive: Start your day with an early morning game drive.
- Wildlife Viewing: Early morning is the best time to spot predators and other wildlife.
- Breakfast at the Lodge: Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Late Morning to Afternoon:
- Leisure Time: Relax at the lodge, enjoy the facilities, or participate in optional activities like guided bush walks.
- Lunch at the Lodge: Have lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon:
- Afternoon Game Drive: Head out for another game drive in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Photography: Make sure to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
Evening:
- Return to the Lodge: Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge: Enjoy your second night at the lodge.
Morning:
- Breakfast at the Lodge: Have breakfast at the lodge.
- Morning Game Drive: If time permits, enjoy a final game drive.
- Check-out and Transfer: Check out from the lodge and transfer back to Voi Station.
Mid-Morning:
- SGR Train from Voi to Mombasa: Take the SGR train back to Mombasa.
- Journey Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
- Arrival in Mombasa: Arrive in Mombasa in the early afternoon.
Afternoon:
- Return to Mombasa: Transfer to your hotel or onward destination in Mombasa.
