Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a resort destination wedding venue in Tsavo, Kenya, hosting 150 at dinner. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

TsavoTaita-Taveta County, Kenya

Set in Tsavo with mountain views across the surrounding landscape, Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a 96-room resort that hosts legally recognised ceremonies on site.

Guests
150 at dinner
Rooms
96 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
MBAabout 3 h by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Set in Tsavo with mountain views across the surrounding landscape, Salt Lick Safari Lodge is a 96-room resort that hosts legally recognised ceremonies on site.

Couples can seat up to 150 guests for dinner, with both indoor and outdoor reception options, gardens, a dedicated dance space and a meeting and banquet room for larger gatherings.

In-house catering covers vegetarian and other special dietary needs, there is a bar on site, and an on-site coordinator works with you on the planning.

The lodge is roughly a three-hour drive from Moi International Airport (MBA) by our estimate, with shuttle service and on-site parking available for arriving guests.

  • 96 rooms across double, standard double, twin and double-or-twin configurations
  • Seated dining for up to 150 guests with in-house catering
  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, with an on-site coordinator
  • Indoor and outdoor reception space plus gardens, a dance space and a meeting/banquet room

Short answers

How many guests does Salt Lick Safari Lodge hold?
Salt Lick Safari Lodge holds 150 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Yes. 96 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Best weather: June – September.
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How do guests get to Salt Lick Safari Lodge?
Fly into MBA, about 3 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
150 guests

Staying over

Rooms
96 rooms
Room types
4 listed

House rules

Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
MBA, 180 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we legally marry at the lodge?
Yes. Legal ceremonies are permitted on site, and an on-site coordinator is available to assist with arrangements.
How many guests can be seated for the reception dinner?
The venue can seat up to 150 guests for dining, with both indoor and outdoor reception options available.
Is catering handled in-house, and can dietary needs be accommodated?
Yes, catering is in-house, with vegetarian options and special dietary needs catered for. There is also a bar on site.
How do guests get to the lodge from the airport?
The nearest airport is Moi International (MBA), and we estimate a transfer time of around 180 minutes. A shuttle is available, and the lodge has on-site parking.
Are children allowed at the venue?
Yes, children are welcome. Room types include a Double Room with a maximum occupancy of three.

Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 150 guests

    “This is the main restaurant, with a capacity of 150 people; it overlooks the watering holes, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking counters preparing specialty dishes.”
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  • Rooms: 96 rooms

    “Salt Lick Safari Lodge has 96 unique rooms, all elevated on stilts and built across two levels, with ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, and running hot and cold water.”
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  • Room types: 4 listed

    “Double Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The marriage license, certificate and registration are also taken care of.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “This is the main restaurant, with a capacity of 150 people; it overlooks the watering holes, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking counters preparing specialty dishes.”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian and special dietary needs

    “The terraced lounge and bar overlooking the main waterhole is a popular spot for sundowners, and the elevated restaurant serves both buffet and table d’hôte menus, with vegetarian and special dietary needs accommodated with advance notice.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The bar and adjoining shaded terrace above the Bura Restaurant provides spectacular views of the main waterhole and surrounding grasslands, and are ideal to relax and have your favourite cocktail or coffee while watching the wildlife below.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “To preserve the peaceful atmosphere and enhance the comfort of all our guests, Salt Lick Safari Lodge welcomes children aged five years and above.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “• Ample parking”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “- Return transfers from Voi Train Station”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “This is the main restaurant, with a capacity of 150 people; it overlooks the watering holes, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking counters preparing specialty dishes.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “The lodge is fully geared to take up all the arrangements so that guests can truly enjoy themselves without worrying about the details, which include; venue decoration using traditional fabrics, beads and handicraft, flowers, music and dance, bubbly toast and tiered cake, bush dinner with traditional dancers and photography.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “This is followed by authentic Taita dancers performing in the Lobby, with additional musicians and where your active participation is genuinely encouraged.”
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  • Swimming pool: No

    “A beautiful free form swimming pool is open all day at the sister property Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa located nearby.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Our 2.5 acre organic garden produces the a large variety of fresh produce served at the lodge during meals time.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “There are four bush activity venues within the sanctuary and all have basic toilet amenities and have magnificent views of the Taita hills, sanctuary, adjacent Tsavo plains and of course Mt. Kilimanjaro (during clear weather days).”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Dedicated event manager”
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