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Activity Diani Beach, Kenya

Full Day Shimba Hills Safari Wildlife and Sheldrick Falls

8 hours Free cancellation
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Full Day Shimba Hills Safari Wildlife and Sheldrick Falls

About this activity

The Shimba Hills National Reserve and Sheldrick Falls offer a breathtaking combination of dense coastal rainforest, open grasslands, and cascading water. Located just 33 kilometres southwest of Mombasa, this 192-square-kilometre sanctuary protects Kenya's only wild population of endangered sable antelopes alongside over 500 African elephants. The crowning jewel of the reserve's interior is Sheldrick Falls, a magnificent 21-metre waterfall enveloped in tropical vines and exotic wild orchids

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 100 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (10–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Transportation on a comfortable pop-up roof Tour Van
  • Included: Park Entry Fees
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Comprehensive game drives with a service of a tour guide
  • Included: A bottle of Drinking water

Not included

  • Not included: Tip

Itinerary

  1. SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE

    4 hours Admission included

    Our driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel and proceed to shimba hills .Your full-day safari adventure begins with an early arrival at the Shimba Gate, where you will immediately start your morning game drive through the misty coastal rainforest to track elephants, giraffes, and the rare sable antelope. You will navigate the reserve's hidden valleys and head up to panoramic viewpoints like Elephant Hill to appreciate the vast forest canopy stretching toward the ocean. Following this extensive morning of tracking wildlife, you will drive over to the iconic Shimba Hills Lodge or similar for a relaxed lunch on the wooden deck overlooking the forest waterhole

  2. Sheldrick Falls

    3 hours Admission included

    Directly after finishing your lunch, your vehicle will proceed to the Sheldrick Falls Ranger Post, located right inside the reserve. guided 5-kilometer nature hike down to the spectacular 21-meter Sheldrick Falls for a refreshing swim in its natural plunge pool. After tackling the steep climb back.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Sitara Retreat
  • Gold Sand International Hotel
  • Zuri Tulivu Resort & Restaurant
  • Afrika Pearl & Spa
  • Manyatta Azure Boutique Hotel
  • Rock Galana Holiday Apartments
  • MAGNOLIA SUITES, Diani Ukunda
  • Golden Sun Resort Hotel
  • The Cove Resort
  • Asha Boutique Hotel
  • The Village, Diani Resort
  • Dhow Resort

and 80 more pickup points

The driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby within Diani

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Full Day Shimba Hills Safari Wildlife and Sheldrick Falls

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