3-Day Shimba Hills National Reserve Elephants Sanctuary

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Diani Beach - Shimba Hills National Reserve

Diani Beach → Shimba Hills Reserve (Approx. 46.7 km, 1 hr 4 min)
After breakfast, depart for the lush Shimba Hills, a haven for rare wildlife such as the sable antelope and a vibrant array of bird species. Enjoy a guided game drive through the enchanting rainforest and open grasslands, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and playful baboons. Embark on a scenic walk to the magnificent Sheldrick Falls before enjoying a sumptuous lunch at Shimba Lodge. In the afternoon, continue with a game drive back to the lodge for a relaxing evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at Shimba Hills Lodge on a full-board basis.

Main Destination:

Shimba Hills National Reserve

Best Time To Visit July to September and January to February (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather July to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Shimba Hills NR

BuffaloCommon

ElephantOccasional

GiraffeRare

LeopardVery Rare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

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Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Shimba Hills Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Shimba Hills NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shimba Hills National Reserve Guided Game Drive

Shimba Hills National Reserve offers a captivating blend of coastal rainforest, rolling grasslands, and exceptional wildlife viewing, complemented by a guided hike to Sheldrick Falls. Typically starting with an early hotel pick-up, your adventure begins with a 4×4 safari through the reserve, where you may encounter elephants, the rare sable antelope, giraffes, buffalo, and a rich variety of birdlife. This is followed by a guided ~2 km trek to Sheldrick Falls, with the option to swim in its refreshing pools. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a lodge overlooking the waterholes, and, time permitting, embark on a second game drive before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:

Shimba Hills National Reserve

Accommodation:

Shimba Hills Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Shimba Hills NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shimba Hills National Reserve – Diani Beach

Breakfast and have last game drive, through misty forested hills, grasslands, and dramatic escarpments with views toward the Indian Ocean. Shimba Hills is famous for its large population of rare sable antelopes, elephants (though sometimes elusive), giraffes, buffalo, and many smaller mammals. Birdlife is prolific, with hornbills, sunbirds, and raptors. Before noon, drive back to Diani Beach for relaxations.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.