Kwale: Private day tour to Shimba Hills with Picnic lunch

Discover rolling hills, dense rainforests, and coastal savannas, which support a unique range of wildlife. It is the only place in Kenya with a population of sable antelope.
Itinerary for day tour to Shimba Hills from Mombasa/ Diani

You will be picked up at 7:00 am in a private 4 x 4 tourist van for the quick trip to the reserve.
We’ll get to the reserve for a morning game drive, on the lookout for antelope, elephant, giraffe, civet cat, monkey, mongoose, and more. Occasionally lion and leopard are spotted.
You won’t have to look far or hard to spot the park’s 100 or so bird species like ostrich, eagle, and hawk. And fluttering about in colorful display, enjoy the more than 300 varieties of butterflies.
The park is compact and some parts can easily be explored on foot – it’s just a half-hour hike to the cascading waters of stunning Sheldrick Falls.
Soon it’s lunchtime and we’ll rest at one of the picnic site to eat and take in the views.
We’ll spend the rest of the afternoon exploring this charming reserve and head back to the hotel/airport in the evening
Shimba hills national reserve is more of a natural experience rather than a dedicated wildlife viewing experience.


Itinerary: 2-Day Shimba Hills Safari from Malindi/Watamu
Day 1: Travel and Afternoon Safari
Morning (07:00 - 11:00): Depart Malindi early for a scenic drive south, passing through Mombasa to Kwale.
Midday (12:00 - 13:00): Arrive at the park, check-in, and have lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon (14:00 - 18:00): Embark on an evening game drive to spot elephants, buffalos, and the rare Sable antelope in the grasslands.
Evening (18:30): Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
Day 2: Morning Hike and Return
Early Morning (06:30 - 08:30): Pre-breakfast game drive for the best chance to see active wildlife.
Morning (09:00 - 11:30): A guided nature walk to the scenic Sheldrick Falls (approx. 2km walk each way).
Midday (12:00 - 13:00): Check out and have lunch.
Afternoon (14:00): Return drive to Malindi/Watamu, arriving in the evening.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.