Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge

The most unique game lodge in East Africa

Salt Lick views from the main guest area

Wildlife sightings below the raised lodge

sunset drinks over the Tsavo West National Park

Highlights

Game drives, night drives and cultural excursions
Traditional music and dance
Guest rooms look out over the Taita Hills Sanctuary
One of the world's most photographed lodges
A day game drive to the Tsavo East National Park
Families are most welcome at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
Photographing and spotting the wildlife species
Numerous dining venues, all with stunning views

Information

Lodge type; Safari Resort
Location; Tsavo West National Park
Lodge size; 96 rooms
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

An Unparalleled Safari Experience At Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge in The Tsavo West National Park

Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers an unparalleled safari experience. The entire Tsavo Lodge is raised on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures, offering a spectacular view of the wildlife from above and all around.

Situated in the midst of the Taita Hills Sanctuary, a private wildlife conservancy of 28,000 acres at the foot of the Taita Hills bordering Tsavo West National Park, one of the world's largest game reserves.

The Sarova Salt Lick offers luxury accommodations and facilities and is the perfect place in an unforgettable setting to explore the natural environment around.

Rooms and Suites

Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is a truly unique concept consisting of 96 rooms elevated on stilts, each overlooking a waterhole and linked by suspended walkways.

All rooms are equipped with ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, running hot & cold water and 240V power. Rooms at the Lodge are on two levels with double, twin or triple beds depending on room type. All rooms have views of watering holes. The rooms are luxuriously furnished with well-appointed bathrooms.

Cuisine and Wine

Dining at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is an elegant and intimate affair. Well-appointed tables and a relaxed atmosphere enhance the culinary journey. Enjoy excellent cooking in the light and airy dining area or outside dining in the bush overlooking the Taita Hills flora and fauna. The elevated restaurant, and the bar a level higher, offer stunning views of the sanctuary and the ideal vantage points to view the game as you enjoy your meal.

Bura Restaurant; This is the main restaurant (seats 150 people); it overlooks the watering holes, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking counters preparing speciality dishes. Cuisines include Pan-African, Pan-European and Pan-Asian. The salad buffet has a wide variety of salads using the freshest ingredients and herbs. The dessert buffet has a selection of mouthwatering desserts. Vegetarian dishes are always available, and guests with any special dietary requirements are also catered for.

The Vura Bar Lounge and adjoining shaded terrace above the Bura Restaurant provide spectacular views of the main waterhole and surrounding grasslands and are ideal for relaxing and having your favourite cocktail or coffee while watching the wildlife below.

Facilities

At night, the waterholes in front of the game lodge are floodlit, ensuring that you enjoy an uninterrupted view of the numerous animals arriving to quench their thirst.

The elevated restaurant, bar and lounge area offer stunning views of the sanctuary and the ideal vantage points to view wildlife.

In addition, the Lodge has its own fleet of well-equipped safari vehicles with excellent guides.

Activities

The Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is a perfect place for safari enthusiasts who want to experience the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitat. The lodge is situated in the Tsavo West National Park, which is known for its vast open plains and rolling hills that are home to a variety of animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Guests at the lodge can go on game drives, nature walks, and bird-watching excursions or take part in one of the many cultural options on offer.

The night drive safaris at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offer guests the opportunity to see animals not usually encountered during the daytime. This is an experience that is not to be missed for those interested in wildlife.

The region to the west of the Sanctuary is also rich in World War 1 history, while a crater lake near the Tanzanian border is a mere 60km away.

Spa and Wellness

The Tulia wellness tent at Salt Lick Game Lodge is managed by trained massage therapists, and a full menu of treatments is available, including Swedish, aromatherapy and ayurverda.

In Conclusion

If you're looking for an unforgettable safari experience, look no further than the Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge. This unique lodge offers stunning views of watering holes where you can watch elephants and other wildlife come to drink.

The cuisine here is excellent, with a variety of international dishes to choose from. You can also enjoy cocktails or coffee while watching the wildlife below at one of the two bars. There's plenty to do here, including game drives, nature walks, bird-watching excursions, and even night drives.

So whether you're looking for a relaxing spa treatment or an exciting adventure into the wild, Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge has something for everyone!

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