 Sarova Salt Lick Lodge is set in the heart of Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is not fenced and its 50 plus species of mammals, including elephant, all big cats, buffalo and giraffe roam freely. There are also over 300 species of birds including ostrich, eagles and vultures, to name just the bigger of the species.
When resident game comes to quench their thirst at the lodges’ waterholes you will enjoy unrivalled views of the wildlife below as your room overlooks the area from stilts and are connected by suspended walkways.
The 96 rooms are located in 12 clusters on stilts with only 4 rooms on each of the 2 floors. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and have undergone refurbishment recently. They all have private bathrooms with shower. All beds have mosquito nets and each room is equipped with an electric fan to cool you on warmer nights.
The restaurant features delicious international and local cuisine, usually in the form of sumptuous buffets, but also as table d'hôte when appropriate - these include vegetarian dishes.
The terraced lounge and well-stocked bar are centrally located in the main building and command spectacular views of the waterhole and surrounding grasslands, where elephant, buffalo and a variety of plains game can be seen throughout the year. They are a fantastic place to unwind and relax after a long day on Kenya safari while still being able to observe wildlife close by.
At night, the waterholes are floodlit, allowing for uninterrupted observation of nocturnal wildlife and there is an underground tunnel and chamber with special windows giving you the chance to closely and safely view wildlife at ground level.
 However, there is more to do than ‘just’ watch game: Conducted by specially trained wildlife rangers in vehicles fitted with powerful spotlights, night game drives provide you with an opportunity of seeing animals not normally encountered on a conventional game drive, such as spotted and striped hyena, various species of mongoose, jackal, civet, genet, honey badger, porcupine and bush baby. Since most of the predators are also more active at night, the chances of encountering them on such a trip are higher than during the day.
Evening wildlife talks by a qualified ecologist or ranger can be arranged on request as can a variety of special events like bush breakfasts, barbecue lunches, sundowners or 'Out of Africa' dinners on Kudu View Point and other attractive locations within the Sanctuary.
Other facilities of the lodge include a swimming pool, tennis court, communication facilities, a gift shop and children’s services.
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