Full Day Shimba hills tour with Shifoga nature trail

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Immerse yourself into the natural and unspoiled Nature by taking a thrilling tour of the unique landscapes of Shimba Hills. Enjoy a calm nature trail outside the park managed by local community guides

Highlights

  • Enjoy a beautiful and smooth game drive through Shimba Hills Reserve.
  • Learn an in depth knowledge about the African Flora and Fauna
  • Recharge by swimming at the the scenic Sheldrick Falls
  • Experience community experience run by Shimba Hills Forest Guides
  • Enjoy organized lunch to recharge your day

Description

About Shiba Hills National Research Shimba Hills National Reserve is a small National Reserve in Kwale County 33 km south of Mombasa. The reserve still maintains undisturbed areas of coastal rainforest, woodland and grassland. It is referred to as the 'Paradise of the Sable antelope'. Shimba Hills also hosts the highest density of African elephants in Kenya. Shiba Hills is Managed by the government body that manages protected areas. You can read more about this unique tour here: https://www.kws.go.ke/content/shimba-hills-national-reserve. You will Marvel at various species of Flora and Fauna, including the Sable antelope, elephant shrew, bushy-tailed mongoose, and other small mammals like fruit bats. Other Animals you expect to see and learn about include: heartbeats, black and white monkeys, buffalos, giraffes, impalas. For bird lovers, you will experience a rich forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spur fowl, Croaking Cisticola, and Zanzibar Red Bishop. Detailed Itinerary 1: Booking. Once you book this tour, we will reach you via WhatsApp or via the booking portal to confirm your booking and record any special request you may have. 2: Pick up. You will be picked up from the doorstep of your accommodation in Diani or Mombasa. Since the pick-up will be early in the morning, and you may not have had a proper breakfast, we encourage you to ask your hotel to pack for you some snacks (Apple fruit, Banana, fruit Juice, grapes e.t.c) just incase your sugar levels go down during your game drive. 3. Drive to Shimba Hills. Your journey take approximately 40 Minutes. The guide will explain to you some interesting things along the way and their cultural significance to the local people. You will pass by some old shopping centers, villages, and hilly landscapes. The road is generally smooth and you do not need to worry about your safety. 4. Arrival and ticketing You will have an easy arrival process, courtesy of booking this tour. Your guide will help you collect your tickets which are included in your tour with ease, avoiding some queues that are often seen during rush hours. You will then start your game drive. 5. Experience Upon clearing with the ticket office, the ranger will escort you in the Vehicle. You will start with the game Driver. You will have a chance to see the browsers in their natural settings. Out guides know how At 10:00, you will your Sheldrick Falls. which is 5 kms to and fro. You must be attached to the guide. You will have a chance to swim in the water falls or Bath in clear waters. At: 13:00, you will then go Lunch either in Green Lodge (outside park) or Shimba lodge ( inside the park) with is approximately (20 USD). After Lunch, you will take part in a community based ecotourism site run by Shifoga (https://shifoga.or.ke), outside the park. You will enjoy village excursions, butterfly conservation, tree planting etc.

Includes

Pick up from your hotel and back. Shimba Hills National Reserve Entry Ticket. Driver and knowledgeable guide Water Bottle (1 litre each)

Important Information

  • By booking this tour, you will help the local community with their conservation efforts.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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