A Safari Adventure Staying At Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge In Kenya

Review of Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge | Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary adjcnt to Tsavo West National Park
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Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
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There are special places in this world that conquer and capture your heart like no other and Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge in Kenya is such a place. It’s the type of special place that I would go back to today in a heartbeat. Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is the most picturesque and memorable lodge that I have ever stayed in. If you want a vacation that offers you a tremendous amount of wildlife, alluring scenery and the opportunity to connect with nature whilst being in a five-star environment, then Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge has your name all over it. It is situated at Voi, 00200 Tsavo, Kenya and is 28 miles (45 kilometres) from Kilaguni Airport.

Small houses built on stilts in the wilderness

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The location and structure of Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge are quite frankly incomparable. Its unique architecture makes it a sight in itself to see. The location in the middle of a private sanctuary gives you an incredible feeling of wilderness. The lodge consists of small houses built on stilts with small hanging bridges, providing a view of the animals visiting the waterhole just a few metres away. Whilst you’re staying in the lodge, you will feel completely safe at all times and may even feel the need of not having to leave the lodge for a few hours in the daytime because so many animals are coming to you.

No matter how many photos of Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge that you see, the experience of staying there is definitely out of this world. The structure itself makes you feel like you’re in a dream. It is absolutely an iconic place to stay with unrivalled views of the wildlife. Where else can you have the luxury of watching animals in the wild from your own room? Whilst Sarova Hotels never disappoint, Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge alongside Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa are its best and will make your African fantasy come true.

Idyllic and serene in every way

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The lodge is centered on a focal area that houses the reception, bar, restaurant, a waterhole and two long walkways that lead to the incredible rooms. It is idyllic and serene in every way. The waterhole area is the perfect place from which to stand or sit back and watch the animals, namely the elephants, come in close proximity to you and drink the water. The waterhole has floodlights so you will be able to see animals all day and night. It feels so incredible to be so close to these wonderful creatures.

In addition to the magical waterhole, there is also an underground tunnel that leads you to a hidden hideout area where you can see the animals even closer. This will give you a great view of the thirsty animals and a different perspective on the wildlife, including the elephants, as they are quenching their thirst. You will find the entire experience so surreal as you will be only a few meters away from so many animals. The sanctuary is such a stunning setting with animals that are truly wild and in a comfortable place. You will be able to see a whole valley with thousands of buffaloes, exactly like how you would on National Geographic and it will feel so unreal. The ostrich families, giraffes, zebras and especially monkeys will be in abundance as they wander around the area on the beautiful, red African soil.

Peaceful environment with only the sound of nature

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Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge has 96 wonderful rooms with en-suite bathrooms and running hot and cold water. The rooms have either single or double beds, a mosquito net, a fan, tea and coffee facilities and a digital safe deposit. Hair dryers are available upon request at the reception. The circular rooms are clean, comfortable and cozy. A stay in this lodge is beautiful and restful; you will only really hear the sounds of the savannah to lull you to sleep. Plus, like all Sarova Hotels, the staff are dedicated to service and you will see this from the moment that you check-in to the unfortunate time that you have to check-out.

During my stay, I was relaxing in my room and received a gentle knock on the door; it was a staff member notifying me that there was a group of elephants drinking from the watering hole and was a beautiful sight for photographs. In my books, Salt Lick is the place to be and I feel very fortunate that I have had the opportunity to stay there on three occasions during my life so far. My favourite moment is when one can watch the animals interact under the full moon with the sparkling stars in the background. Are you tempted to book your stay yet?

Delicious, fantastic, varied and scrumptious buffet

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The restaurant in the lodge serves a buffet breakfast and lunch, which is delicious and scrumptious in every possible way! The meals are varied and tasty and it’s quite clear that the chef takes a lot of pride in their offerings. The multitude of hand baked pastries and cakes coupled with the fresh juices will make you feel like you’re in heaven. Selections from the buffet are certainly plentiful. The servers are hospitable, attentive and most friendly. Lunch is provided at Sarova’s sister lodge, Taita Hills, which is approximately 8 kilometres (4 miles) away. Taita Hills has its own pool and other activities, such as a spa, that is available for usage by those that are staying in Salt Lick. There is free Wi-Fi of an average strength available in Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge and in Taita Hills.

The "wow" experience is guaranteed at Salt Lick

I would recommend Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge to travellers who are looking for that “wow” experience and are ready to have the best vacation of their life. The creative accommodation in the most natural and beautiful of sights makes this place one of the best places to stay in in Kenya. The interaction with the animals can only be experienced to be believed, particularly in respect to those animals that are in such close proximity. The cost per person to stay in Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge varies according to the season, so I would advise that you check out Booking.com or the hotel’s website to obtain the price for your potential dates. It should be noted that children older than 7 years old only are welcome to stay in Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge and this is primarily due to its remote location and amenities available.

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