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Coastal Day Trips

Shimba Hills Day Safari & Sheldrick Falls

Diani – Shimba Hills National Reserve – Diani

  • DurationFull day · 6–8 hours
  • RouteDiani / Mombasa → Diani / Mombasa
  • Transport4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
  • GroupPrivate, 2–7 guests per vehicle
  • Best timeAll year

Overview

Just 45 minutes from Diani Beach, Shimba Hills is a lush coastal rainforest home to Kenya’s only population of sable antelope, large elephant herds and the 25-metre Sheldrick Falls.

Highlights

  • Rare sable antelope
  • Guided hike to Sheldrick Falls
  • Coastal rainforest canopy
  • Lunch with a view

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Morning pick-up and game drive through the reserve’s forests and grasslands looking for elephant and sable antelope. Guided walk with a ranger to Sheldrick Falls, then lunch overlooking the hills before returning to the coast.

    Lunch

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From$95KES 12,500per person sharing

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Prices are per person sharing a double room and vary by season and group size. Single supplements and peak-season (July–October) rates on request.

What’s included

Included

  • Return 4x4 safari transport
  • Park entrance fees
  • KWS ranger escort for the waterfall hike
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Tips & gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses

Before you go

  • Pack light, neutral-coloured layers — mornings and evenings on safari are cool.
  • Bring binoculars, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
  • Apply for your Kenya eTA online before travel; carry your yellow fever card.
  • Carry some cash (USD or KES) for tips and small purchases.
  • Use a soft duffel bag — light aircraft limit luggage to 15 kg per person.
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  • Reply within 24 hours — often much sooner
  • Private safaris, no hidden costs
  • Flexible dates & tailor-made routes
  • Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card
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