Escape the coastal heat and immerse yourself in nature on a scenic full-day safari to Shimba Hills National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most beautiful and biologically rich coastal forests. Depart in the morning from your hotel in Diani or Mombasa and drive through the lush countryside to the reserve, located just an hour away. On arrival, begin your game drive through rolling hills, dense woodlands, and open grasslands teeming with wildlife. Shimba Hills is home to the rare Sable Antelope, as well as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, bushbucks, and a wide variety of bird species.

As you explore, enjoy breathtaking views from various lookout points that stretch all the way to the Indian Ocean. Mid-morning, take a guided walk to the spectacular Sheldrick Waterfalls, where you can relax amid the forest sounds and enjoy the refreshing spray of the cascading water. Afterward, enjoy a picnic or lunch at the Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge, which offers panoramic views over the reserve and beyond.

In the afternoon, continue your game drive in search of more wildlife before descending back toward the coast. The journey offers stunning views of tropical vegetation and rural life along the way. You’ll arrive back at your hotel in the early evening, filled with wonderful memories of this peaceful and refreshing escape into nature.