Day 01
Shimba Hills Safari and Sheldrick Waterfalls Walk
- We pick you up from your hotel at about 6:00 am and drive along the Mombasa - Diani highway towards Kwale town and Shimba Hills National Reserve.
- Upon arrival at the park's main gate, we begin your game drive, searching for shy animals such as forest elephants, sable antelopes, buffalo, warthogs, impalas, baboons, and other animals and birds. Unlike other national parks, Shimba Hills is more densely covered by forest, so it is more of a scenic safari than a wildlife safari. Consider spotting the hidden wildlife as a bonus.
- At 10:00 am, we stop at a lookout point to join a ranger for a bushwalk to the Sheldrick Waterfalls. It is quite a long and exciting hike, so a good pair of walking shoes is recommended. You can also dip under the falls, so remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes. After a few minutes of enjoying the waterfalls, you walk back uphill to the vehicle and continue the game drive until you reach the main gate. We then exit the park and proceed for lunch and rest at Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge or a similar lodge.
- After lunch, enjoy the views and swimming pool at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, we drive back to your beach hotel, arriving in the evening.
