Shimba Hills National Reserve
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Kenya South Coast hinterland 2 tours

Shimba Hills National Reserve

Only Kenya home of the sable antelope — coastal rainforest within sight of the sea.

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Country

Kenya

Region

South Coast hinterland

Best time

July–October

About Shimba Hills National Reserve

Shimba Hills rises above Diani and is the only Kenyan reserve where you can see the sable antelope, plus elephants, leopards and the Sheldrick Falls. Coastal rainforest within sight of the Indian Ocean.

Highlights

  • Sable antelope
  • Sheldrick Falls walk
  • Coastal rainforest
  • Elephant corridor

Best time to visit

July–October

Itineraries

Tours that visit Shimba Hills National Reserve

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Diani Beach & Shimba Hills — 5 Days
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Kenya
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$920/pp
5 days / 4 nights
Beach, Coast & Islands Easy

Diani Beach & Shimba Hills — 5 Days

White-sand coral beach plus sable antelope and Sheldrick Falls.

  • ✓4 nights accommodation at a Diani Beach resort on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner daily)
  • ✓Return road transfers between Mombasa/Ukunda airstrip and the resort
  • ✓Full-day excursion to Shimba Hills National Reserve including a 4x4 game drive
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Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin + Snorkel — 3 Days
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Kenya
From
$760/pp
3 days / 2 nights
Beach, Coast & Islands Easy

Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin + Snorkel — 3 Days

Kenya's finest reef — dolphins, turtles, 250+ fish species, reached by dhow from Shimoni.

  • ✓Return road transfers Mombasa – Shimoni – Mombasa
  • ✓2 nights accommodation near Shimoni (half-board: dinner and breakfast daily)
  • ✓Full-day traditional dhow excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
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