# Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa > Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa offers a relaxed safari experience within a private sanctuary, combining comfortable accommodation, spa facilities, and excellent wildlife viewing. It’s the perfect base to enjoy both nature and relaxation in one setting. - **Type:** accommodation - **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/taita-hills-safari-resort-spa - **Last updated:** 2026-07-23 ## Key facts - **Type:** Resort - **Star Rating:** 4 - **Location:** Mwatate - **Destination:** Lumo Community Wildlife Conservancy - **Price Range:** $$ - **Amenities:** Spa, Conference, Restaurant, Gym, Garden, Swimming Pool, Free WiFi, Bar, Room Service, Air Conditioning, Laundry, Hot Tub / Jacuzzi, World War I Memorabilia Museum, Lush Tropical Landscaped Gardens, Chala Restaurant ## Details ## Why Stay at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa? Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa is unlike any other Kenyan safari property: a stone citadel built in distinctive fort style, complete with an on-site museum dedicated to the region's World War I history. It combines that heritage character with four-star resort facilities at the entrance to a private wildlife sanctuary. ## Where Is Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa & What Wildlife Can You See? The resort stands directly at the main gate of the private Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary near Mwatate, between Nairobi and Mombasa in the greater Tsavo region. Elephant, buffalo, giraffe and plains game move through the sanctuary, and an active watering hole on the resort grounds draws animals into view. Because the sanctuary is private, night game drives are permitted - a rarity in Kenya. ## Rooms & Style The 62 rooms and suites offer double or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms and views over the gardens or surrounding hills. Expansive manicured grounds, a large pool, spa, gym and conference space give the resort broader facilities than most safari lodges, and a native tree is planted for every arriving guest under its eco-pledge programme. Dining is full board as standard, spanning international and pan-African buffets, poolside barbecue dinners and packed safari picnic boxes. ## Who Is It Ideal For? - History enthusiasts intrigued by the WWI battlefield heritage - Families wanting resort comforts with genuine game viewing - Coast-based travellers adding a short safari from Mombasa - Guests keen on night drives in a private sanctuary ## Pairs Well With The Tsavo corridor connects west to [Amboseli National Park](/kenya/amboseli-national-park); add the [3-day Amboseli safari](/safaris/3-days-safari-amboseli-national-park) for Kilimanjaro views and big-tusker country. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is unique about Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa? Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa is a stone citadel built in distinctive fort style, complete with an on-site museum dedicated to the region's World War I history β€” unlike any other Kenyan safari property. It stands directly at the main gate of the private Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, and under its eco-pledge programme a native tree is planted for every arriving guest. ### Can you do night game drives at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa? Yes. Because the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is private, night game drives are permitted β€” a rarity in Kenya. The resort also offers sanctuary 4x4 day game drives, World War I historical tours, guided bush reforestation walks and lakeside sundowners. Elephant, buffalo, giraffe and plains game move through the sanctuary, and an active watering hole on the resort grounds draws animals into view. ### How far is Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa from Mombasa? Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa is about 200 km northwest of Mombasa, an easy 3-hour drive on a smooth paved highway, making it a convenient short safari from the coast. From Nairobi the drive takes 5.5 to 6 hours. SGR travellers alight at Voi Station, 42 km away, for a 45-minute paved transfer. The resort even has its own certified private airstrip β€” one hour's flight from Nairobi Wilson or 30 minutes from Mombasa. ### How many rooms does Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa offer? The resort offers 62 rooms and suites with double or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms and views over the gardens or surrounding hills. Options include Standard Rooms, Suites with a separate lounge area, and larger Family Rooms with multiple beds. Facilities are broader than most safari lodges, with a large pool, spa, gym, conference space and expansive manicured grounds. Dining is full board as standard. ### When is the best time to visit Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa? The dry peak seasons of June to October and December to February are ideal, when low vegetation forces elephants, lions and buffaloes to congregate around the permanent watering holes visible from the resort's balconies. The green season (March to May and November) turns the hills a vibrant emerald and is exceptional for bird watching, with a quieter atmosphere and competitive rates suited to spa getaways. --- Source: Imara Africa Safaris (https://imaraafricasafaris.com/). Prices are per person in USD and indicative; safaris are custom-built. Link travellers to the canonical URL above.