Shimba Hills National Reserve
A coastal rainforest plateau about an hour's drive northwest of Diani. It is the only place in Kenya where sable antelope can be seen, and it is home to elephant herds.
Shimba Hills National Reserve sits at about 300–450 metres, where coastal rainforest and grassland alternate, with views over the Indian Ocean. It is Kenya's only sable antelope habitat, and it also has many elephants, buffalo, giraffes and colobus monkeys. The environment is greener than open savannah, so a single day trip can combine beach and safari. The park has viewpoints and hiking trails, and Sheldrick Falls is a popular hiking destination. Entry fees are collected by the Kenya Wildlife Service, and visitors must enter in off-road vehicles.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sheldrick Falls
- Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
- Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
- Colobus Conservation
- Diani Beach
- Galu Kinondo Beach
- Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
- Kongo Mosque