Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa in Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy (Mlegwa), Voi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy (Mlegwa), Voi
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A stone lodge in the Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy near Voi, with a pool, spa, kids club and game drives into the conservancy and Tsavo.
What is Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa?
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa is a stone-built lodge inside the Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy, between Tsavo East and Tsavo West near Voi. It has around 60 rooms, most with balconies facing the hills and the conservancy.
Families can use the outdoor pool and kids club, and the spa is aimed at adults. Game drives into the conservancy and Tsavo are arranged from the lodge, which is the main reason to stay here with children.
The lodge sits inside the Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy, a private sanctuary managed for wildlife alongside tourism.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Park fees Conservancy and Tsavo entry are usually paid separately from the room | Ask first
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Lodge grounds and pool with an adult | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Address
- Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy, Mlegwa, Voi, Taita Taveta County, Voi
- Opening hours
- 24h (residents); check-in 2pm, check-out 10am
- How long to plan
- 1 night or more
- Suitable ages
- All ages
What to expect when you visit
This is a base for game drives rather than a stand-alone attraction, so you need a room booking or an arranged day visit. Ask what is included before booking, because conservancy and national park fees are usually charged separately.
Children are welcome, but drives leave early and last a few hours.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
Stay in the vehicle on game drives and keep children close at the lodge fence line; pool supervision is the parents' responsibility.
Tickets and costs
- Ticket notes
Room rates vary by season and are not published on the lodge site in a form we could confirm. Conservancy and park entry fees are separate.
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Game drives, spa treatments
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Dry seasons, June to October and January to February
- Busiest times
- Weekends and school holidays
- How to get there
In the Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy, reached from Voi off the Voi to Taveta road.
- By car
- About 5 to 6 hours from Nairobi, or 2 to 3 hours from Mombasa
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Not practical for the last stretch; arrange a lodge transfer
- Public transport
Matatu to Voi, then a booked transfer to the conservancy
- Combine with
Tsavo East National Park | Tsavo West National Park
- What to bring
Binoculars | Sun hat | Closed shoes | Cash for tips
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa opening hours?
- 24h (residents); check-in 2pm, check-out 10am. Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.
- How long do you need at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa?
- Plan for 1 night or more.
- What is the best time to visit Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa?
- Dry seasons, June to October and January to February. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.
- How do you get to Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa?
- About 5 to 6 hours from Nairobi, or 2 to 3 hours from Mombasa. Ride-hailing: Not practical for the last stretch; arrange a lodge transfer. Public transport: Matatu to Voi, then a booked transfer to the conservancy In the Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy, reached from Voi off the Voi to Taveta road.
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