Diani/ Mombasa: Private Shimba Hills Day Safari

Escape to Shimba Hills on a full-day safari from Diani or Mombasa. Enjoy game drives, spot the rare sable antelope, visit Sheldrick Falls, and experience Kenya's beautiful coastal rainforest.
Shimba Hills Day Safari from Diani/ Mombasa

06:00 AM – Pick Up from Hotel
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or resort in Diani/ Mombasa. After a short briefing by your professional safari guide, depart in a comfortable safari tour van with a pop-up roof and enjoy a scenic drive through the South Coast countryside towards Shimba Hills National Reserve.

07:30 AM – Arrival at Shimba Hills National Reserve
Arrive at the reserve and complete entry formalities before beginning your first game drive. The reserve is home to large populations of elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, waterbucks, warthogs, giraffes, and various primate species including vervet monkeys and colobus monkeys. Keep an eye out for the rare sable antelope, one of the most sought-after wildlife sightings in Kenya. The reserve is also a paradise for bird lovers, with more than 250 recorded bird species inhabiting the forest and grassland ecosystems.

10:30 AM – Guided Nature Walk to Sheldrick Falls
Leave the vehicle and begin a guided walking safari to the famous Sheldrick Falls. Accompanied by an armed ranger, walk through the lush forest while learning about indigenous trees, medicinal plants, insects, butterflies, and smaller wildlife species that are often missed during vehicle safaris.

The trail descends through the forest to the beautiful Sheldrick Falls, a hidden natural attraction surrounded by tropical vegetation. Spend time relaxing, taking photographs, and enjoying the refreshing sounds of the cascading water before beginning the walk back to the vehicle.

01:00 PM – Lunch at Shimba Hills Lodge
Proceed to a safari lodge for a delicious lunch. Enjoy a selection of local and international dishes while overlooking the stunning forest landscape. Depending on the lodge, guests may also have opportunities to observe wildlife visiting nearby waterholes and feeding areas. Take time to relax, enjoy the scenery, and capture memorable photographs before continuing with the afternoon activities.

02:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
After lunch, embark on another game drive through different sectors of the reserve. Explore additional scenic routes and viewpoints while searching for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, monkeys, and various bird species. Every game drive offers a unique experience, ensuring that no two safaris are ever the same.

03:30 PM – Departure from Shimba Hills
Begin your journey back to Diani Beach or Mombasa. As you leave the reserve, enjoy the final views of the rolling hills and coastal forest landscapes that make Shimba Hills one of Kenya's hidden gems.

05:00 PM – Arrival at Hotel
Arrive back at your hotel in the late afternoon, bringing your memorable Shimba Hills safari adventure to an end. The day offers a perfect combination of wildlife viewing, nature walks, photography, relaxation, and breathtaking scenery, making it one of the best safari excursions available from Kenya's coast.

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