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Venture inland from Diani Beach for a private full-day tour of Shimba Hills: a ranger-led hike to Sheldrick Waterfall plus a game drive searching for sable antelope, elephants and giraffe. This tour blends accessible hiking with wildlife viewing and a buffet lunch at Shimba Green Lodge.
Venture inland from Diani Beach for a private full-day tour of Shimba Hills: a ranger-led hike to Sheldrick Waterfall plus a game drive searching for sable antelope, elephants and giraffe. This tour blends accessible hiking with wildlife viewing and a buffet lunch at Shimba Green Lodge.
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The morning air off the coast is heavy with sea salt and the promise of inland green as your vehicle climbs the road toward Shimba Hills. Rainforest fingers give way to open grassland; a ranger points to a distant line of trees where elephants often push through the undergrowth. The trail to Sheldrick Waterfall descends through moist, shaded forest, water daring you closer as it thunders into a rock bowl below.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires mobility for a moderate forest hike and time sitting in a vehicle.
Expect roughly 45–60 minutes each way depending on your pickup location in Diani and traffic; roads are generally paved then change to park access tracks.
Yes—the tour price covers entrance fees, a cooked lunch at Shimba Green Lodge and bottled water as stated in the itinerary.
No sightings aren’t guaranteed; Shimba Hills supports these species but animals roam widely—your ranger maximizes opportunities based on recent reports and habitat.
The trail is a moderate walk with some uneven and slippery sections; children and elderly guests should have reasonable mobility and may need a slower pace or assistance.
The hills are part of the coastal escarpment used historically by Mijikenda (Digo) communities for forest resources; colonial-era forest reserves later became protected land.
Shimba Hills is managed for biodiversity and community benefit; support low-impact tourism, follow ranger guidance, and avoid leaving litter or disturbing wildlife.
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