Explore Tsavo Park by Train
3 days—Tsavo National Park | Madaraka Express Train | Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
$590-840 USD
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Safari summary
Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Kenya is a renowned, internationally acclaimed destination nestled in the stunning Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. It has long been celebrated as one of the world's most photographed lodges, offering a luxurious and unparalleled safari experience where wilderness meets luxury. With its breathtaking views of the Tsavo plains and exceptional standards of service, the lodge is a masterpiece that harmoniously blends opulence with the natural world, inviting travelers to indulge in an extraordinary escape amidst Africa's untamed beauty.
"Madaraka", derived from the Swahili word for 'freedom,' embodies the core principle behind the inception of this cutting-edge railway line. Designed to seamlessly transport passengers from the capital to the coast, this state-of-the-art rail system operates at speeds of 120 km/h (75 mph), swiftly reaching its destination in approximately 6 hours.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Nairobi | Voi | Taita Hills
An Inclusive Holidays Africa representative will greet and transport you to the Nairobi/Mombasa Terminus, where you'll board a train departing at 0800hrs to Voi. Enjoy an air-conditioned safari experience through Tsavo Parks, observing elephants and other wildlife on the vast plains. The elevated train route ensures safety and provides an enhanced view of the savannah. Arriving in Voi around 1200hrs, you'll be transferred to your overnight lodge, a journey of less than an hour.
Accommodation: Saltlick Safari Lodge | Full board
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Experience morning and afternoon game drives in a sanctuary bridging Southern Tsavo West National Park, vital for wildlife dispersal between Tsavo East and West. This area is a prized ecological zone and tourism hotspot. Its mountainous terrain provides stunning vistas of Kilimanjaro, Pare, and Uluguru mountains, along with the Taita Hills. A seasonal river divides the sanctuary, creating picturesque valleys and plains.
Accommodation: Saltlick Safari Lodge | Full board
Taita Hills | Voi | Nairobi
Following breakfast, proceed to check out and transfer to Voi Terminus for your Madaraka Express train journey to Nairobi, departing around 1000hrs. Traverse the historic Tsavo East and West National Parks, offering chances to spot iconic wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and majestic big cats like lions and cheetahs! Anticipate arrival around 1430hrs, where you'll be greeted and transported to the airport for your onward flight.
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