Tsavo Trails Safaris

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary & Salt Lick

Quick answer · Updated 28 October 2026

The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a private reserve of about 28,000 acres on the wildlife corridor between Tsavo East and Tsavo West. It's home to two lodges, Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on stilts, and Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, and is the overnight stop on our 2-day safari.

MalindiMombasaDianiShimoniTsavo EastTsavo WestTaita HillsAmboseliIndian OceanMombasa–Nairobi highway (A109)
Schematic map, not to scale.

At a glance

Size
~28,000 acressource
Type
Private wildlife sanctuary
Lodges
Salt Lick Safari Lodge; Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa (renamed in 2020)source
Bird species (sanctuary's own figure)
About 300source

Sights

Sunset and dawn game drives

Our 2-day safari includes an evening and an early-morning drive in the sanctuary.

Trips that visit Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Guides

Frequently asked questions

Is the sanctuary part of Tsavo?

No. It's a private wildlife sanctuary on the corridor between Tsavo East and Tsavo West, so animals move freely between them.

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