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Shimba Hills National Reserve Day Tour from Mombasa/Diani Beach & surroundings

Shimba Hills National Reserve Day Tour from Mombasa/Diani Beach & surroundings

By Africa Vacation Safaris
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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 elephants 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
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Duration: 10–12 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Transport on a 4x4 safari van
  • Park entrance fees
  • Services of an English Speaking Guide
  • Game drives and Walks
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water
  • Entry/Admission - Sheldrick Falls
What's not included
  • Accommodation
  • Items of personal nature
  • Travel insurance covers and medical covers
  • Anything not mentioned above


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Mombasa City, Nyali beach resorts, Mombasa Port, Shanzu beach resorts, Kilifi beach resorts, Bamburi beach resorts. Tour collects from Mombasa and North coast beach hotels at 7:00 am. The drives takes approximately 1 hour across the Likoni Ferry if starting from Mombasa.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Moi Intl Airport, Mombasa Kenya
      • Ukunda Airport, Ukunda Kenya
      • Malindi International Airport, Malindi, Kenya
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101392P19

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101392P19

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        • melissa r
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          Great company willing to adjust itinerary
          A friend and I wee just in Kenya for a short time and it had been recommended to us to visit Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo, but we couldn’t find a tour company who offered that combination. We spoke to Denis, at Africa Vacation Safaris (very last minute) and he worked incredibly quickly to arrange a tour that fit our needs at a reasonable price. He was in contact with us regularly and came to meet us at the beginning of the tour to meet our guide. Our guide, Kariuki, was excellent. He was a wealth of information on all subjects and we had great conversations and laughs over the long drive north and back. Our trips to Bogoria and Baringo were unforgettable. The flamingos at Bogoria were mind boggling. And we could have spent days in awe of their numbers and the beautiful setting. In Baringo we went on a beautiful boat ride with a local guide who again, was unparalleled. We saw a number of birds, crocodiles and hippos. The trip was so well arranged I would not hesitate to contact Africa Vacation Safaris again for our next tour of Kenya!
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        • Z3013KDjeffh
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          The driver, Eric, was excellent as the drive to the park is rather long and seems challenging. My guide, Denis was good and was patient while I took many photos. The hike was spectacular and saw some antelope, giraffe, and zebra. A couple parts of the hike are fairly strenuous but not too bad.
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          My husband and I recently completed an amazing trip with Africa vacation safaris to the Mara and we enjoyed tons. Overall we were impressed by the flexibility and professionalism of AVS. From the early planning stages, Dennis was extremely patient and accomodating with all our various questions and requests. Can highly recommend. We'll definitely book again with Africa vacation safaris.
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          Another amazing visit to Kenya
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          This was beyond our expectations, very well organized and professional courteous service from all. Our Guide Joseph was awesome, his knowledge of the plains and all the wild animals was just incredible. We drove together for 4 days, and trusted him 100%. We will go back, and request Joseph again as our guide, we will also recommend Africa Vacation Safaris to anyone interested in having an experience of a lifetime!
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        • RosyDaniels
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        • justineo403
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          Best Safari experience! Trustworthy and efficient company
          My partner & I have just returned from a 2 week holiday in Kenya in which we went on a 2 day/1 night safari over to Amboseli, organized by the wonderful Denis at Africa Vacatio Safaris. Throughout he was professional and the communication was excellent. I wasn’t happy about paying the full amount upfront and he understood this, so we paid a deposit & the rest when he met us at the airport. The camp where we stayed was called Tortillis Camp was absolutely perfect, superb position overlooking the Kilimanjaro, with views of zebra, giraffe, buffalo, elephant etc and the staff were impeccable, they really made it a home from home. Food was also delicious from an award-winning chef, the best food we tasted all holiday! It really was a 5* camp & worth every penny & more. Joseph who was our guide & driver throughout was the best, he has eyes like a giraffe & through him, we saw everything almost every day, nothing was ever too much trouble and he really made our experience what it was. Anyone wishing to do a safari in Kenya should contact Africa Vacation Safaris and you won't regret it.
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