Shimba hills

Area: 192 sq km (74 sq miles)

The national reserve lies approximately 33km south of Mombasa town, in Kwale district of coast province. The coastal ecosystem comprise of a heterogeneous habitat including forestlands, exotic plantations, scrublands and grasslands. The ecosystem holds one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa after Arabuko-Sokoke forest.

The reserve is rich in flora and fauna and hosts the highest density of African elephant in Kenya. Other animal species found in the area are Sable antelope, black and rufous elephant shrew, bushy tailed mongoose and other small mammals like fruit bat. The forest is an important bird area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spurfowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop.

Attractions

  •  The majestic Sable antelope
  •  Black and rufous elephant shrew
  •  Bushy tailed mongoose
  •  Hiking and trekking in the park
  •  The forest habitat also hosts a variety of bird species

POPULAR KENYA SAFARIS

Northern Circuit Special
From$5,930.00

This full day in the reserve will be spent searching for the big five, the Samburu five

Kenya in Luxury
From$9,277.00

Samburu is a beautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx

Best of Kenya and Tanzania
From$7,540.00

Samburu is a beautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx

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Shimba Hills National Park
$150.00

The tour takes you to the famous Shimba game reserve from Diani or Mombasa Kenya.

Sirimon/Sirimon Route
From$1,360.00

Walk through Liiki Valley then along Mackinders Valley arriving at Shipton (4200m)

Chogoria – Sirimon
From$1,564.00

Hike on the open moorland where you will find different and interesting kind of flora

Naromoru – Sirimon Route
From$1,360.00

Drive through the beautiful country side arriving Naromoru ( base of climbing mt. Kenya)

Machame Route
From$2,410.00

This is probably the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro.

Best Of Western Tanzania – Katavi And Mahale
From$6,299.00

Katavi National Park is located about 40 Kms from Mpanda town in Southwest Tanzania.

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Marangu Route
$2,090.00

The Marangu or main route is by far the most popular way to the summit.

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Mahale National Park
$3,380.00

Ruaha National is famous for its rare sable antelope, roan antelope, and big herds of elephants

Selous – Ruaha (By Air)
From$3,960.00

Ruaha National is famous for its rare sable antelope, roan antelope, and big herds of elephants

Ruaha National Park (By Air)
From$3,255.00

Ruaha National is famous for its rare sable antelope, roan antelope, and big herds of elephants

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Selous Game Reserve (By Air)
$2,005.00

The vast majority of Tanzania’s elephant herds live in one remote stretch of Safari wilderness

Serengeti – Ngorongoro
From$1,370.00

Proceed to Serengeti N.P with a game drive and optional stops at Olduvai Gorge

Serengeti Safari
From$2,680.00

The most popular safari in Tanzania, featuring the three most visited national parks all year round

Arusha National Park/Tarangire/Manyara/Serengeti/Ngorongoro
From$2,240.00

Begin your game viewing in Tarangire or Lake Manyara for the day of the day with dinner

Arusha National Park/Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro
From$1,940.00

Begin your game viewing in Tarangire or Lake Manyara for the day of the day with dinner

Lake Manyara/Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro
From$2,005.00

Have a tour of the Crater and game viewing, with a picnic lunch in the Crater.

Tarangire/Lake Manyara/Serengeti/Ngorongoro
From$1,725.00

Depart Arusha for Tarangire NP with game viewing the balance of the day in the park, including a picnic lunch.

SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK HOTELS & LODGES