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A full-day small-group safari from Diani Beach into Shimba Hills National Reserve featuring a game drive, a guided hike to Sheldrick Falls, and abundant coastal forest wildlife. Expect elephants, rare sable antelope, rich birdlife and shady trails.
A full-day small-group safari from Diani Beach into Shimba Hills National Reserve featuring a game drive, a guided hike to Sheldrick Falls, and abundant coastal forest wildlife. Expect elephants, rare sable antelope, rich birdlife and shady trails.
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Operated by Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya · Diani Beach, Kwale County
You step off the minivan into a cool pocket of coastal forest where light slices through tall palms and the air tastes faintly of wet earth. The ride from Diani Beach climbs onto misted ridgelines; elephants leave slow footprints in the savanna below and bird song threads the canopy. This is Shimba Hills National Reserve — a compact, biodiverse coastal forest with dramatic cliffs that drop to the plains and a hidden 21-meter cascade at Sheldrick Falls.
moderate.
8–10 hours.
Moderate fitness needed for a few hours of walking over uneven, sometimes steep forest trails; comfortable standing during game drives.
Entrance fees are paid at the gate in US dollars or Kenyan shillings; credit cards are not guaranteed, so bring cash.
No wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed; guides use local knowledge to maximize chances, but animals are wild and sightings vary by season and time of day.
The round-trip hike is typically 1–2 hours over uneven forest trail with roots and occasional steep sections—moderate fitness and good shoes are recommended.
Pickup is provided from selected hotels in Diani Beach; confirm your pickup point during booking and arrive on time for the scheduled departure.
Shimba Hills protects one of Kenya’s largest remaining coastal forests and supports local Mijikenda communities whose traditional lands border the reserve.
The reserve is critical for coastal forest conservation and elephant corridors; visitors are urged to follow guide directions, avoid feeding wildlife and carry out waste.
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