Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa

A resort-scale property between Tsavo East and Tsavo West, built for travellers who want a proper spa day worked into their safari itinerary, with mountain-backed gardens and a rare indoor pool.

Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa occupies a private wildlife sanctuary wedged between Tsavo East and Tsavo West, with the jagged Taita Hills rising behind the property as a backdrop that changes colour through the day. It’s a resort in the fuller sense of the word — manicured gardens, a genuine spa menu, and one of the few indoor pools you’ll find on a Kenyan safari circuit, useful on the cooler, cloudier days Tsavo occasionally throws up.

Rooms lean toward comfort over rustic charm: flat-screen TVs, private balconies, and bathrooms stocked with proper toiletries rather than the bare essentials. The appeal here is balance — guests can spend the morning tracking Tsavo’s red-dust elephants and the afternoon at the spa or by the pool, without feeling like they’ve traded one experience for the other. It suits couples and families who want their safari cut with a little resort-style downtime.

Garden Rooms — Balconied rooms overlooking landscaped grounds and the Taita Hills, with flat-screen TV and full en-suite bathroom.

Pool-View Rooms — Slightly larger units close to the main pool terrace, some with a private seating area or patio.