Shimba Hills Day Trip from Mombasa – Sable Antelope, Forest & Waterfalls Safari
Tour highlights
Visit one of Kenya’s most beautiful coastal reserves
✔ See the rare sable antelope found only in Shimba Hills
✔ Experience a unique blend of rainforest, wildlife, and waterfalls
✔ Enjoy guided walks to the scenic Sheldrick Falls
✔ Spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, monkeys, and numerous bird species
✔ Perfect short safari from Mombasa, Diani, and the South Coast
✔ Excellent destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and photographers
Itinerary Overview
Enjoy a refreshing escape from the coast with a full-day safari to Shimba Hills National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most beautiful coastal wildlife reserves. Located about 45 km south of Mombasa, Shimba Hills is famous for its lush tropical rainforest, rolling hills, spectacular viewpoints, and the only place in Kenya where the rare sable antelope can be found. This day trip offers a perfect combination of wildlife viewing, nature walks, bird watching, and scenic landscapes.
Travel Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel or residence and drive along the scenic coastal road towards Shimba Hills National Reserve. Arrive at the reserve and begin your morning game drive through the forested hills.
Morning Game Drive Highlights
- Search for the rare sable antelope
- Spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, bush bucks, and monkeys
- Enjoy excellent bird watching with numerous forest and coastal species
- Capture beautiful rain forest and panoramic landscape photograph
Mid-Morning – Sheldrick Falls Nature Walk
Enjoy a guided walk accompanied by a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger to the beautiful Sheldrick Falls.
Walking Safari Highlights
- Experience the rich coastal rain forest on foot
- Discover the scenic waterfall and natural surroundings
- Observe butterflies, plants, and smaller forest creatures
- Excellent opportunities for nature photography
Lunch & Relaxation
Enjoy lunch at a scenic lodge inside or near the reserve, with stunning views over the surrounding forest and distant Indian Ocean.
Afternoon Game Drive & Viewpoints
Continue with an afternoon game drive exploring different areas of the reserve before departing for Mombasa.
Highlights
- Spectacular viewpoints overlooking the coastline
- Final chances to see elephants and other wildlife
- Dense forest, open grasslands, and rolling hills
16:00–17:00 hrs – Return to Mombasa
Depart Shimba Hills and arrive back at your hotel in Mombasa or Diani in the late afternoon.
Terms of Service
Price Includes
- Strategic vehicle positioning for easier game viewing and photography
- Unlimited game drives in the park
- Transport in a customised safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide.
- Bottled drinking water during game drives.
- Scheduled game drives as per the itinerary.
- Airport transfers (where applicable).
- Government taxes and VAT applicable at the time of booking.
- Emergency evacuation assistance coordination where available.
About the Operator
African Bison Classic Tours: We are an Independent and Private Tour & Travel Agency in Nairobi and one of the finest tours and safari company offering excellent Wildlife Tours in Masai mara – Kenya, Serengeti – Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Treks.
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