Shimba Hills Half Day Safari

Overview

Destination: Shimba Hills National Reserve

Duration: half day (5 to 6 hours)

Departure: 6:30am from Diani / 6:00am from Mombasa

Travel time: 30 minutes from Diani / 1 hour from Mombasa

Time in the reserve: 3 to 4 hours

Best time to go: year-round

Safari Itinerary

6:30am Pick-up from your hotel.

7:00 to 7:30am Drive to Shimba Hills.

7:30am Park entry (your guide handles the fees).

7:45 to 10:30am Safari through Shimba Hills.

Searching for the sable antelope
Elephants in the forest clearings
Buffalo and giraffe
Colobus monkeys in the forest canopy
Scenic viewpoints over the coast

10:30am to 12:00pm Hike to Sheldrick Falls (optional)

3 km trail through the rainforest
A 25 meter waterfall
A swim in the pool at the base of the falls, if you’d like

12:00pm Exit the park.

12:30 to 1:00pm Return to your hotel.

What's Included

Private 4×4 safari vehicle with an open roof
Professional, KWS licensed guide
All Shimba Hills park entry fees
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
Drinking water
Ranger fee for the Sheldrick Falls hike
All fuel and transport costs

What's Not Included

Personal travel insurance
Tips for your guide and ranger
Drinks and personal purchases
Lunch (you’ll be back at your hotel by lunchtime)

What to Pack

Neutral colored clothing (khaki, olive, beige, grey)
Comfortable shoes for the trail down to the falls
A wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen
Swimwear and a towel, if you plan to swim at the falls
A change of clothes (optional)
Sunglasses and binoculars
A camera
A refillable water bottle

Good to Know

Ideal for: families, guests short on time, first-time safari-goers, birdwatchers.

Children: welcome at any age. This shorter day works especially well for young children.

Sheldrick Falls: the hike is optional. If you have mobility issues, you’re welcome to wait at the top with the vehicle while the rest of your group does the walk.

Sable antelope: they roam through the forest. Some days you’ll see them, other days you won’t. That’s nature for you.

Pair it with a beach afternoon: you’ll be back at your hotel by early afternoon, with the rest of the day still ahead of you.

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