Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Voi, Taita Taveta
The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique private reserve in Taita Taveta County, situated at the base of the Taita Hills. Known for its rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes, it provides an exclusive safari experience with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, including elephants and diverse plains game.
- Location
- Voi, Taita Taveta
- Type
- Conservancy
- Status
- Open
- Typical Visit
- Half Day
- Booking
- Walk-ins accepted
- Main Access
- Road
Visitor Information at a Glance
- Official Name
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Alternative Names
- Taita Hills Conservancy
- Attraction Type
- Conservancy
- County
- Taita Taveta
- Nearest Town
- Voi
- Ownership
- Private
- Significance
- National
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially Accessible
- Visit Duration
- Half Day
- Families
- Couples
Why Visit Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
A fantastic option for an exclusive, intimate safari experience within the wider Tsavo landscape.
Elephant sightings, diverse plains game, and exceptional lodge-based views.
History and Significance
History
Developed as a private conservation initiative to protect local wildlife corridors.
Significance
Regional conservation significance.
Wildlife and Natural Environment
- Hill
- Savannah
- Grassland
- Bushland
Elephants and plains game.
Managed as a private conservation initiative.
Opening Hours and Booking
🕒 Open 24 hours.
- Advance Booking
- Not indicated as required
- Walk-ins
- Accepted
How to Get There
- Main Access
- Road
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Condition
- Good
- 4WD Required
- Not confirmed
- Public Transport
- Not confirmed
- Parking
- Available
- Nearest Air Access
- Tsavo Airstrip
- Distance from Nairobi
- 350 km
Accessible by road via the main Tsavo routes.
Facilities and Visitor Services
- Toilets
- Food
- Drinking Water
- Guides
- On-site Accommodation
- Parking
- Payments: Card, M-Pesa
High-quality lodge amenities.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially Accessible
Lodge grounds are accessible.
- Families
- Couples
Best Time to Visit
- Best Months
- January, February, June, July, August, September
Rules and Safety
- General Safety Level
- Very Low Risk
Visitor Rules
Stay in vehicles during drives.
Safety Information
Safe, formal sanctuary environment.
Photography and Drone Policy
Photography permitted.