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Sarova Salt Lick Lodge

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Sarova Salt Lick Lodge: Taita Hills Sanctuary

Beyond question the waxed-lyrical safari-destination about Tsavo Conservation Area, ergo as one of the bellwether safari lodges established in Kenya, the award winning Salt Lick Game Lodge is a safari wonderland encapsulated in a distinctive design, overlooking a waterhole, whose local character and earthy hues is rooted in the sense of place, instagrammable at every turn, is impressive enough to make you want to visit. The entire complex is built above ground, on stilts, with the 96 rooms conforming to the model of Taita huts. All at once the lodge is essentially a large lookout for game viewing with panoramic views and minimal eco-footprint.

The waterhole below is never without prolific wildlife, the views extending onto the plains and hillocks. Over the years, big game have become accustomed to its unobtrusive presence. The animals therefore ignore it, and come to drink and dig for salt in front of the building in large numbers. Between game-watching at the private verandas, there are two large public game viewing decks and a fantastic underground pillbox. Along a lit underground tunnel you arrive at the very edge of the watering hole, with a 360° observation deck that is appreciably close to the action. The mood adventurous and chic, sufficiently capturing the spirit of safari.

As it stands today, Sarova Salt Lick Lodge is an indelible asset of the living-history of Tsavo Ecosystem in more ways than one. It is committed to eco-tourism and sustainability. The lodge is a perfect jumping-off place to the WWI Battlefield sites in Taveta. By the same token, it is actively involved in identifying these sites and coming up with exciting historical journeys. Its sister hotel, the Taita Hills Game Lodge, houses the museum that displays the antiquities of World War 1. From both these hotels you can explore Maili 27 Bridge, Mwashoti Fort, Maktau Station, Sniper Tree, and Salaita. The Lodge is found 46 km west of Voi via A23 Voi Road.


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Situated in south-western Kenya, and part of the Coast Region of Kenya, Taita-Taveta County is known for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. The county features diverse landscapes, including the Taita Hills, which are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, and the vast plains of Tsavo, which are part of Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks – Kenya’s largest wildlife preserve.

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The mean temperature in Taita Taveta is 23 Degrees Celsius, cooler around the hills and hotter on the Nyika where the Tsavos sit. Rainfall distribution is uneven, with the highlands receiving higher rains than the lowland areas. Taita mountain sphere receives the highest rains.