1-Day Shimba Hills Safari Tour: Sheldrick Falls & Wildlife Experience
Safari Duration
- 1 Day
Departing From & Ending
Mombasa/ Diani Beach
Excursions Overview
A 1-day Shimba Hills tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and refreshing nature walks. Located just a short drive from Diani and Mombasa, Shimba Hills National Reserve is one of Kenya’s most unique coastal forests, home to elephants, sable antelopes, giraffes, buffalos, and dozens of bird species. The tour begins with a morning game drive through the reserve’s rolling hills, open grasslands, and shaded forests, giving you excellent chances to spot wildlife in a peaceful and uncrowded environment.
One of the highlights of the day is the guided walk to Sheldrick Falls, where a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger leads you through a scenic forest trail to the base of the waterfall. Here, you can enjoy the cool mist, take photos, and relax in the tranquil surroundings. After the hike, you’ll enjoy lunch at Shimba Hills Lodge or another scenic viewing spot overlooking the lush landscape. The tour ends with a final game drive before heading back to your hotel in the late afternoon, making this day trip an ideal choice for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers looking for a serene escape from the coast.
Full Excursion
Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Diani or Mombasa, followed by a scenic drive through lush coastal countryside toward Shimba Hills National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most beautiful coastal forests. Upon arrival, you enter the reserve for a morning game drive, exploring rolling hills, open grasslands, and dense forests that host elephants, sable antelopes, giraffes, buffalos, and a variety of birds.
As you continue your safari, your guide takes you to the viewpoint overlooking the stunning Sheldrick Falls. From here, you begin a guided nature walk through the forest, led by a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger. The walk offers a refreshing experience, taking you through shaded trails to the base of the waterfall where you can relax, enjoy the cool mist, and take photos.
After the waterfall hike, enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge or another scenic viewpoint overlooking the forest and plains. Later in the afternoon, you take a final game drive as you exit the park, enjoying the calming natural atmosphere and the unique mixture of forest and savannah landscapes.
Your tour ends with a comfortable drive back to your hotel, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
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- +254 700 805228
- +254 700 805228
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport in a safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Shimba Hills reserve entrance fees
- Guided walk to Sheldrick Falls
- Lunch at Shimba Hills Lodge (depending on package)
- Bottled drinking water
What’s Not Included
- Personal expenses like souvenirs
- Tips for guide and driver
- Additional drinks not included with lunch
- Optional activities outside the set itinerary
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