Shimba Hills 1-day tour with Sheldrick Falls hike from Mombasa

Free cancellation

Place: Mombasa

Duration: from 10 hours to 12 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Explore the Shimba Hills National Reserve on a game drive
Hike with a ranger through grasslands, bushes, and forests to the Sheldrick Waterfalls
Enjoy the stunning view from the lodge and relax at the pool

What to expect

Take a break from the hot and steamy temperatures of the coast with a day trip to Shimba Hills. Set high in the hills above the South Coast, this National Reserve is close to Diani in the Kwale County. This was the home of the Sable Antelope, which are very rare, and now almost extinct. Elephants live in the pockets behind the rain forest, buffalo, impalas and warthog may be seen and there is a great variety of birds and butterflies as well.

Morning pick-up from your hotel and drive to Shimba Hills, starting with a short game drive in the park before proceeding to Sheldrick Falls. Deep in the river valley of the park is the spectacular 82-foot waterfall with a natural plunge pool. A shower in the cool clean waters of the falls is refreshing after the walk.

After the walk, enjoy a scenic drive in the park, proceeding to the lodge for a late lunch. Relax at the lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a spectacular view of the Mwaluganje Sanctuary below. While at the lodge, you can see elephants at a distance as they move along and forage in the Sanctuary. On a clear day, you can see the Usambara Mountains in neighboring Tanzania. Later, drive back to your beach hotel.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please contact the local operator 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pick-up location and time. You will find the contact details in the voucher after booking
The walk up from Sheldrick Falls can be taxing for the elderly and should only be undertaken by people who are physically fit. Participants who prefer to give the walk a miss will proceed on a short game drive
This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, a refund will be granted