Private Day Tour to Shimba Hills National Reserve from Diani

Pick-up and departure Have a private pick-up from your Diani/Mombasa hotel. Enjoy a 1-hour drive through scenic rural villages and rolling hills, reaching the park gate around 8:00 AM. Begin the morning game drive through the dense forest, aiming to spot sable antelopes, elephants, giraffes, and monkeys. Scenic viewpoints: Stop at panoramic viewpoints to see the distant Indian Ocean and the lush greenery of the park. Guided hike to Sheldrick Falls Drive to the trailhead for a guided 2.5 km hike down to the 25-meter Sheldrick Falls. Enjoy a refreshing break in the natural pool at the base of the falls. Lunch Enjoy lunch at the Shimba Hills Lodge, a rustic lodge overlooking a waterhole frequented by elephants, or at a similar lodge. Final afternoon drive focusing on different areas of the park, such as the Mwaluganje Forest area, to see more wildlife. Departure and return Depart the park and head back to your Diani/Mombasa hotel to relax after the trip.

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   SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE

   7 hours

   Shimba Hills National Reserve is the closest safari destination to Mombasa and the beach resorts that line Kenya’s south coast. It protects one of East Africa’s largest coastal rainforests as well as patches of rolling grassland. Wildlife includes Kenya’s only remaining population of the handsome sable antelope, along with elephant, buffalo and a variety of antelope, monkeys and forest birds. A popular activity is the short guided hike to Sheldrick Falls. A refuge for many forest species, notably Harvey’s red duiker, Angolan colobus, blue monkey and red-tailed monkey. Guided hike to Sheldrick Falls, here you will enjoy a refreshing break in the natural pool at the base of the falls. Enjoy lunch at the Shimba Hills Lodge, a rustic lodge overlooking a waterhole frequented by elephants, or at a similar lodge. Final afternoon drive focusing on different areas of the park, such as the Mwaluganje Forest area, to see more wildlife. Suitable for a family and away from home/hotel break tour.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.