DayTrip Shimba Hills National Reserve

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$ 260.00

The scenic Sheldrick Falls and the dense Mwaluganje Forest are also found here along with four campsites.

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    All about the DayTrip Shimba Hills National Reserve.

    SAFARI STARTING FROM MOMBASA /KIKAMBALA/DIANI/KILIFI/WATAMU/MALINDI/KENYA

    Upon your arrival in Mombasa, your dedicated Travel InternationalSafaris Guide will meet you at the Airport. Your guide will be on hand during your entire stay and will travel with you to help you have the very best experience possible while in Kenya. You and your party will be transferred from the airport to your Hotel in MOMBASA/KIKAMBALA/DIANI/KILIFI/WATAMU/MALINDI/KENYA

    “Paradise of the Sable antelope”

    As one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa after Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, this 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, elephant shrew, bushy tailed mongoose and other small mammals like fruit bats. The forest is an important bird area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spur fowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop. The scenic Sheldrick Falls and the dense Mwaluganje Forest are also found here along with four campsites.

     

    • Pick up at your hotel at 0600hrs and depart to Shimba Hills 35 kms from Diani arriving at about 0630hrs. Shimba Hills is a tropical rainforest covering an area of 202 km2, with physical attractions including Marere Dam, Sheldrick Falls and the casuarinas forests.
    • Proceed for a morning game drive on the look for the endangered Sable Antelope, elephants, giraffe, velvet monkeys and Shrews among others. With bird watching of more than 100 bird species including Ostrich, eagle, African hawk and honey guide.
    • We shall then explore the tropical rain forest of Shimba hills on foot accompanied by a Ranger, take a walk towards the Sheldrick Falls. Hike as we marvel at the water cascade.
    • We shall then drive to the Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge for lunch as we enjoy the wild animals and birds at the water hole from above.
    • After lunch embark on another game drive till 1500hrs and head towards exiting Shimba Hills with safari en route.
    • Drive back to your hotel arriving by noon.
    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

    NB: – Bottled water is included during the entirety of your trip.

    Breakfast, Lunch (or packed lunch while out on a game drive) & dinner is included All meals as per safari itinerary

    Safari Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.

    All park entrance fees to include government taxes.

    Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.

    Accommodation in Safari Lodge, Camp or Campsite as per itinerary.

    Transport in a safari tour mini bus or land cruiser 4×4 with a game viewing roof hatch and VHF radio.

    Service of an English/ German/ French/ Italian /Chinese speaking professional Safari driver/ guide on the request when booking the package.

    Excursions are not included unless specified in your detailed itinerary, you can choose to experience these activities as part of your itinerary or when you get there, the choice is yours, we will discuss all these options with you 

    Gratuities to your driver and tour guide are completely at your discretion, but please know that“tipping”is a perfectly normal and somewhat expected park of Kenyan life and your generosity will be well received.

    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • TIPS
    • LAUNDRY
    • OTHER DRINKS
    • PERSONAL ITEMS
    1. Day 1 MOMBASA- SHIMBA HILLS
      • Pick up at your hotel at 0600hrs and depart to Shimba Hills 35 kms from Diani arriving at about 0630hrs. Shimba Hills is a tropical rainforest covering an area of 202 km2, with physical attractions including Marere Dam, Sheldrick Falls and the casuarinas forests.
      • Proceed for a morning game drive on the look for the endangered Sable Antelope, elephants, giraffe, velvet monkeys and Shrews among others. With bird watching of more than 100 bird species including Ostrich, eagle, African hawk and honey guide.
      • We shall then explore the tropical rain forest of Shimba hills on foot accompanied by a Ranger, take a walk towards the Sheldrick Falls. Hike as we marvel at the water cascade.
      • We shall then drive to the Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge for lunch as we enjoy the wild animals and birds at the water hole from above.
      • After lunch embark on another game drive till 1500hrs and head towards exiting Shimba Hills with safari en route.
      • Drive back to your hotel arriving by noon.

                                                                                           NON-RESIDENTS

       

      Price per person sharing in 7pax in a minivan   –                                 260$

      Price per person sharing in 7pax in a 4×4 Land cruiser          –         360$