Shimba Hills Reserve Day Trip: From Mombasa and Diani

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Discover the wonders of the Shimba Hills Reserve on a day trip from Mombasa. Explore the tropical rainforest, grasslands, and waterholes of the reserve, and see a variety of animals.

Highlights

  • Discover the wonders of the Shimba Hills Reserve on a day trip from Mombasa
  • Explore the tropical rainforest, grasslands, and waterholes of the reserve
  • See a variety of animals, including buffalos, giraffes, and rare leopards
  • Admire the beauty of the Sheldrick Waterfalls and the Marere Dam
  • Learn about the reserve's biodiversity and the animals that call it home

Description

Escape to the breathtaking Shimba Hills Reserve and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Nestled in the heart of Kenya, this hidden gem is a paradise waiting to be explored. Shimba Hills is a tropical rainforest that covers an area of 202 km2. Physical attractions include casuarinas forests, Marere dam (a water hole where come to drink water), and Sheldrick Waterfalls. The landscape is grassland. Animals seen in this area include buffalos, giraffes, impalas, heartbeasts, rare leopards, black and white monkeys, attractive sable antelopes, and roan antelopes among others. Shimba Hills has different species of birds like (tropical guinea fowls, fish eagles, falcons, and weaver birds, and ground horny bills among others. Plan your next adventure to Shimba Hills Reserve and let the magic of nature captivate your senses. Explore, experience, and connect with the wonders of Kenya's biodiversity at this enchanting destination. Tour Itinerary: You will be picked up from your hotel at around 7.00 am and drive to Shimba Hills, a distance of 35 km from Diani arriving at the gate at around 7.30 am. Begin a game drive then afterwards have an hike to Sheldrick Waterfalls at 11.00 am escorted by a game ranger. (Here you can swim and relax by the waterfalls) Thereafter head to Shimba Lodge for lunch (One of the tree-top hotels at the coast region where you have a chance to see animals at the water hole) After lunch head on for another game drive till 3.00 pm where you will check out from Shimba Hills and drive back to the hotel arriving at around 4.00 pm.

Includes

Transportation: (Pick up from and to hotel), Park Entrance fees, Game drives: a well-trained guide familiar with the areas, Lunch, and 2 bottles of water per person (500 ml).

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes Bring water, and sunscreen Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking

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