Duration
3-Day
Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
3-Day Tsavo East and Salt Lick Lodge Tour from Diani
Overview
Welcome to this short tour from the Kenyan coast. This brief tour is ideal for clients breaking from a beach tour or during the start of the holiday. Discover Tsavo East National Park, Kenya's biggest national park with the largest elephant population. Spend an evening at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, which is built on stilts and overlooks the waterhole.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Diani Beach to Diani Beach
Via Tsavo East NP, Taita Hills WS
Country & park
Kenya / Tsavo East National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
3 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Voi Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Tsavo East NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,131 USD
$663 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
Quote flow
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Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Kenya
Start
Diani Beach (Day 1)
Day 1
Tsavo East NP
Day 2
Taita Hills WS
End
Diani Beach (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
3
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Voi Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Tsavo East NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Taita Hills WS – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Diani to Tsavo East National Park
Have an early morning pick-up from your hotel and drive along the Mombasa – Nairobi road heading for Tsavo East National Park, Kenya’s largest wildlife sanctuary. The access to the park will be through the Bachuma gate. The park holds the country’s largest elephant population, known as the "red elephants". The game drive meanders through vast plains interspersed with woodlands which behold captivating views of the Taita Hills and the impressive Yatta Plateau to Aruba. Exploring the hinterlands of the park is a rewarding experience with opportunities where you might see lions, cheetahs, or great herds of buffaloes stampeding across the plains. Arrive at Voi Safari Lodge for lunch. Go on another game drive in the afternoon before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsavo East National Park Stay: Voi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Tsavo East to Taita Hills Conservancy
After breakfast, check out and depart for a morning game drive. Later, exit the park and proceed to Salt Lick Safari Lodge for check-in and lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary, which hosts varied species of birds and animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Dinner and overnight are at Salt Lick Safari Lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Stay: Salt Lick Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Salt Lick Lodge to Diani Beach
Go on an early morning game drive in the sanctuary. On a clear day, you'll see the imposing magnificence of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro during your morning drive. Later, return to the resort. Drive back to Diani Beach after breakfast, arriving at your hotel in the afternoon. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Diani Beach Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Diani Beach
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Mombasa Airport (MBA - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Buffalo Steps Adventures
5.0 operator rating
19 reviews
Buffalo Steps Adventures Fueling adventures with curated experiences, personalized journeys, and a relentless pursuit of wanderlust-inspired discoveries. Buffalo steps adventures is a local company offering customized and tailor-made safaris across Kenya and Tanzania. Our selections of guides boosts many years of guiding experience across this region. Our prices are discounted to enable travelers from all level to experience the thrilling safari experience. Easy to book, and we respond quickly.
Office In
Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great service with a great tour guide.
Jeffrey was a great tour guide and told us everything we needed to know and was on time. Saltlick was a fantastic lodge and would highly recommend it. Communication was great with the office. Service was great and good value for money. Great tour 👍
Paul · United Kingdom
Amboseli 3-days short tour with everything
We had a 3 day tour of Amboseli with Buffalo Steps Adventures sighting everything from a clear view of Kilimanjaro during the game drive and in camp. We saw many classic savannahs animals including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, elephants, hyenas, gazelles, wildebeest, warthogs, ostriches... ... Our driver Geoffrey was very knowledgeable in pointing them out. We also stopped by a Masai village and market. Very good value for money and an unforgettable safari in Kenya!
Logan · Malaysia
A friendly and honest company
We booked a safari to Taita Hills Sanctuary and had an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide in David. He went out of this way to make us comfortable and despite the five-hour journey to Taitia Hills Sanctuary he remained cheerful and informative. The actual tour of the sanctuary was brilliant with David able to find the animals with great success through his knowlege of the sanctuary or liasiing with other drivers. David remained very helpful and was very polite and because my wife used a walking stick made sure that she was able to gain entry to the vehicle and also helped her to exit the vehicle. The Taita Hills Sanctuary is an amazing safari destination and highly recommend that visitors use Buffalo Steps Adventures .
Philip · United Kingdom
Intimate and expert safari: family-run with true naturalist passion and professional know-how.
family-run with true naturalist passion and professional know-how
Nassim · Ethiopia
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Voi Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Tsavo East NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Diani Beach
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Buffalo Steps Adventures, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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