Private Day Tour to Shimba Hills National Reserve from Diani

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Entrance Fees To Shimba Hills National Reserve.
Transport in a customized safari van with a pop up roof for easier game viewing.
Lunch at the Shimba Hills Lodge or at a similar lodge.
Bottled drinking water.
A professional driver/guide
Pickup and drop-off to hotel or residence.
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

-The driver will be holding a paper written the lead traveler name for easy identification at the airport.
-We also pick up from hotels, apartments, air BNB and private homes within Nairobi.
-Please be ready at the hotel lobby the driver will ask for you.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
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    SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE

    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.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

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

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Safaris
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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