Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
A community-run elephant corridor north of Shimba Hills, with few visitors. Open vehicles can see elephant herds and baobab landscapes.
Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary was set up by local farmers who contributed their land as shares. It connects Shimba Hills reserve with the northern forests to form an elephant migration corridor. The sanctuary has many elephants, warthogs, antelopes and extensive stands of baobab trees, and far fewer visitors than Shimba Hills. There is also a community project that makes paper from elephant dung. The roads are rough and require an off-road vehicle, and it is often combined with Shimba Hills as a day trip. Admission and opening arrangements are determined by the community management office.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shimba Hills National Reserve
- Sheldrick Falls
- Kongo Mosque
- Tiwi Beach
- Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
- Diani Beach
- Colobus Conservation
- Galu Kinondo Beach