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This 1 Day Shimba Hills Safari/Day Trip gives you a chance to explore the largest Coastal Forest in East Africa after the Arabuko-Sokoke. At Shimba you chance spotting Kenya's last remaining herd of the rare Sable Antelope. Other wild animals to be seen include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras. You will also trek/hike to the Sheldrick Waterfalls - the highest waterfall on Kenya's Coast.
Shimba Hills National Reserve is perfectly situated for a day trip if you are staying in Mombasa or Diani Beach. The Reserve is characterised by rolling hills blanketed by coastal forests with over 50% of the rare plants in Kenya found here including rare cycads and stunning orchids.
Shimba Hills National Reserve is perfectly situated for a day trip if you are staying in Mombasa or Diani Beach. The Reserve is characterised by rolling hills blanketed by coastal forests with over 50% of the rare plants in Kenya found here including rare cycads and stunning orchids.
Itineraries
1 Day
Shimba Hills Safari itinerary
Depart from your Mombasa or Diani Hotel in the morning and drive to Shimba Hills National Reserve Kenya for your 1 day Safari game drive which includes a visit to the Sheldrick's waterfall - an awe inspiring 21 meters (68 feet) waterfall which forms a plunge pool at the bottom and where visitors are allowed to swim. An armed wildlife ranger will take you to the waterfall along the 2 km footpath, through a forest. Along the way, he will point out different species of plants and animals and their significance to the eco-system.
This waterfall is named after the late David Sheldrick, founder of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust who while flying over the area discovered a hidden waterfall within the Shimba Hills National Reserve, and subsequently had the falls named after himself. The waterfall, was gazetted by the government in 1968 and put under protection of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
Lunch will be had at the Shimba Hills Lodge - an award winning tree lodge set in a refreshingly cool forest setting despite being only 45 minutes drive from the hot, humid Mombasa - Kenya's Coastal City. Shimba Hills Lodge overlooks a waterhole that is regularly visited by birds and wild animals including elephants.
After lunch you will enjoy an afternoon game drives thereafter depart back to Mombasa or Diani Hotel.
Shimba Hills Day Trip, 1 day Shimba Hills Safari, Mombasa Day Trip
- Transport in our customized Safari mini-vans
- Services of a professional safari driver guide
- Accommodation in Affordable Kenya Safari Lodges or Camps
- All Park entry fees
- All meals as specified in the Itinerary
- Pick up and drop off at respective hotel, residence
- Bottled water during game drives
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & gratuities
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