1 day1 Day Shimba Hills Safari
Mombasa/Diani → Shimba Hills → Mombasa/Diani
A day in Shimba Hills National Reserve, home to Kenya's only sable antelope, with a walk to Sheldrick Falls and lunch at the Shimba Hills tree lodge.
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2 Days Shimba Hills Safari
An overnight stay at the Shimba Hills tree lodge with game drives for the rare sable antelope and a ranger-guided walk to Sheldrick Falls.
Duration2 days
RouteMombasa/Diani → Shimba Hills → Mombasa/Diani
Tour typeMombasa safaris
Overview
About this safari
Shimba is one of the popularly visited wildlife sanctuaries by travelers who visit the Kenya Coast - Mombasa, Diani and Kilifi. The Shimba Hills National Reserve, also known as The Sable Antelope Paradise is not only a tourist landmark but it is also the source of water for the Mombasa city and the neighboring areas.
Rare sable antelope
Night at the coast's only tree hotel
Ranger-guided walk to Sheldrick Falls
Swim at the falls
Daily plan
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Mombasa/Diani - Shimba Hills
Leave your hotel in the morning and drive to Shimba Hills National Reserve for a mid-morning game drive within the rainy forest until time for lunch. Proceed for lunch at the Shimba lodge, the only tree hotel at the coast. Afternoon game drive begins around 1600hrs hoping to see as many animals as possible and in particular the rare and endangered Sable antelope which is only found in this park in the whole of Kenya. Dinner and overnight at the Shimba Hills Tree Lodge.
Day 2Shimba Hills - Mombasa/Diani
Have breakfast at the Shimba lodge. After breakfast you proceed for a game drive until around 1000hrs then in the company of an armed ranger go for a guided nature walk to the Sheldrick's Falls, here you can enjoy a swim or sit back and enjoy the beauty of nature before leaving for another game drive before you eventually return to your hotel.
Inclusions
What's included
Included
- Safari transport and game drives in a safari minibus (Land Cruisers on fly-in safaris)
- Accommodation and meals as shown in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced safari guide
- Park and reserve entry fees
- Bottled water during game drives
Not included
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
Before you book
Good to know
- Land Cruiser safari available at an extra cost - please ask when you enquire.
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