A short, scenic safari from Diani: rare sable antelope, elephants in coastal forest and a guided walk to Sheldrick Falls.
Overview
A Shimba Hills day trip is the closest wildlife escape to Diani Beach, just under an hour inland. Shimba Hills National Reserve is the only place in Kenya where you can see the rare sable antelope, and elephants roam its rolling grassland and coastal rainforest.
The day combines a game drive with a guided forest walk to Sheldrick Falls and a picnic with views back to the Indian Ocean. It is cooler than the beach, easy for families and a perfect half-way between beach days.
Best for: Day trip / beach excursion. Popular with: Diani beach holidaymakers from Germany, Italy, the UK and the Netherlands. Best time: Year-round.
Price is from USD 130 per adult sharing; the final cost depends on season, accommodation and group size.
Plan your trip
Our guides: Shimba Hills National Reserve, Combining a Safari With a Beach Holiday and Antelope Species in Kenya.
Official information: Kenya Wildlife Service (park rules and fees); Magical Kenya, the Kenya Tourism Board.
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Highlights
- Kenya's only population of sable antelope
- Guided forest walk to Sheldrick Falls
- Elephants in coastal forest and grassland
- Less than an hour from Diani
- Cool, green hills with Indian Ocean views
