Taita Hills

Nestled in a lush region of verdant hills and scrub forest, Taita Hills contrasts sharply with the semi-arid terrain of Tsavo. This private wildlife sanctuary spans 100 sq km, offering dramatic landscapes and abundant plains wildlife. Visitors can enjoy stunning scenery, excellent birdwatching, and healthy mammal populations, with frequent sightings of lions and elephants, though no sightings are guaranteed.

Park Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Game Drives
  • Nature Walks
  • Traditional Music and Dance

How to Get There

Located in Taita-Taveta County, Taita Hills is approximately 220 km from Mombasa and 374 km from Nairobi.

Attractions

The sanctuary hosts a variety of wildlife, including:

  • Cape buffalo, African bush elephant, leopard, lion, cheetah
  • Masai giraffe, zebra, hartebeest, impala, waterbuck
  • Thomson’s gazelle, lesser kudu, dik-dik
  • A rich diversity of birdlife

Accommodation

  • Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
  • Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge

What to Bring

  • Binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and guidebooks

Highlights

  • Located in Taita-Taveta County, approx. 220 km from Mombasa and 374 km from Nairobi

  • Features lush, fertile hills and scrub forests, contrasting Tsavo’s semi-arid terrain

  • Covers 100 sq km of private sanctuary land with dramatic landscapes

  • Rich wildlife presence including: lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and diverse birdlife