Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge

Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge is located at the main entrance to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in southeastern Kenya, approximately 400 km from Nairobi and 200 km from Mombasa on tarmac roads. The resort sits within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO-recognized biodiversity hotspot in the Eastern Arc Range of Mountains, nestled between Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks.

Accommodation

The resort features 60 spacious well-appointed standard rooms plus 2 elaborate executive suites, all with private viewing balconies. Rooms offer stunning views of the lush gardens surrounding the lodge, the beautiful free-form swimming pool, and some have exclusive views of the watering hole where wildlife gathers. Room options include Double, Twin, and Suite configurations.

Dining & Bars

The main restaurant – Chala Restaurant – serves buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live cooking counters preparing specialty dishes. The cuisine includes Pan-African, Pan-European, and Pan-Asian options. The resort features:

• Salad buffet using fresh ingredients and herbs from the resort's own vegetable and herb garden

• Dessert buffet with mouthwatering selections

• Vegetarian and special dietary requirements always catered for

• Eclectic selection of new world and classical wines at the bar

• Bush dining experiences at Kudu Point (the highest location in the Sanctuary) with BBQ, sundowners, and live music by local musicians

Unique Experiences

• Champagne breakfast in the wilderness with live cooking against the backdrop of Taita Hills and grassy plains

• Bush dinner at Kudu Point with spectacular sunsets and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting)

• Picnic hampers with light meals and beverages for extended game drives

• Game drives within the sanctuary

Facilities & Amenities

• Swimming pool (free-form)

• Spa and massage services

• Kids' club and playground

• Bar and garden

• Terrace and lounge areas

• Pool table

• Free WiFi and free parking

• Room service

• Evening entertainment and live music/performances

• Themed dinners

• Tour/cultural experiences about local Taita culture

• Walking tours

Historical Significance

The resort is built on land that served as a World War I battleground and features an in-house museum displaying WWI memorabilia as part of the rich history of Taita Taveta County.

Wildlife

The sanctuary is home to prolific wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, lesser kudu, oryx, and many other species. The flatlands at the base of the hills provide excellent game viewing opportunities.