Sheldrick Falls
A forest waterfall inside Shimba Hills reserve. Visitors must hike with an armed ranger, and swimming is allowed at the base.
Sheldrick Falls lies in the southern part of Shimba Hills reserve. It is about 25 metres high and pours from dense forest into a clear pool, making it the most popular hiking destination in the reserve. The round trip from the car park is about 3 km, through rainforest and gorges, where you may encounter elephants, so a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger must accompany you. The pool beneath the falls is good for swimming. The trail has steep slopes and slippery stone steps, so wear non-slip shoes. The hike takes about 2 hours.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:00 (ranger escort required)
Nearby sights
- Shimba Hills National Reserve
- Colobus Conservation
- Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
- Diani Beach
- Galu Kinondo Beach
- Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
- Tiwi Beach
- Kongo Mosque