Shimba Hills day trip from Diani
This small reserve can be visited on a half day, full day and even a 2 days tour. The Shimba National Reserve is a tropical forest park at the coast which is home to sable antelope, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes. You will have lunch in a beautiful lodge built in perfect harmony with nature
1/2 Day & full day tour of Shimba Hills from Diani Beach
Day 1 : Diani Beach / Shimba / Diani Beach
The one Day Shimba Hills safari begins with picking up from your hotels and driven to Shimba Hills National reserve (about 40km from Diani Beach). The park is is a tropical rain forest, refreshingly cool compared to the heat and humidity of Diani Beach. Shimba Hills National Reserve is a very small park and offers the last of Kenya’s coastal rainforest, waterfalls and the rare sable antelope. Other animals that can be seen on this safari include colobus monkeys, antelopes, kongoni, waterbuck, klipspringer, impala, gazelles, giraffes, buffalo and leopard, a wide species of monkeys and birds. The park has one of the highest population density of elephants. Full morning game drive in the reserve with a visit to Sheldrick falls. Go down the hill, 45 minutes gentle walk takes you to the breathtaking spectacular fall. Return to Diani for those on half-day tour. Picnic lunch in the reserve and then continuation of the safari till late afternoon. Leave the reserve by early evening heading back to Diani beach for relaxation.
Price for Shimba Hills Day tour from Diani
Cost for Shimba Hills day trip includes:-
- Picnic lunch if on a full day safari (drinks not included)
- Entrance to the park
- The safari minibus or 4X4 (maximum 6 people per car) with driver / guide.
- A 1/2 L bottle of water per person per day of safari
Cost for Shimba Hills day trip does not include:-
- Tips and personal expenses
- International flight tickets
- The comprehensive insurance, cancellation and repatriation
- Anything else not mentioned in the travel contract
Price for Shimba Hills Day tour from Diani
