A green safari escape from the coast
Shimba Hills offers a very different landscape from the beach, with rolling green hills, forest patches, open grassland and elevated viewpoints. This full-day excursion is designed for travellers staying in Diani Beach who want a shorter wildlife and nature experience without travelling deep into Kenya’s larger safari parks.
Pick-up from Diani Beach
Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel or agreed location in Diani Beach. Leave the coast and drive inland toward the Shimba Hills area, with the landscape becoming greener and more elevated as you approach the reserve.
Arrival at Shimba Hills
Arrive at the reserve entrance and complete the necessary entry procedures. Begin your excursion through the scenic coastal highland environment with your guide.
Wildlife Viewing Drive
Enjoy a guided drive through the reserve, looking for wildlife and taking in the contrast between open grassland, bush and forested sections. Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed, but the reserve offers a rewarding introduction to Kenya’s coastal wilderness.
Scenic Viewpoints
Stop at suitable viewpoints for photographs and broad views across the Shimba Hills landscape. On clear days, the elevated setting offers a beautiful perspective over the surrounding coastal countryside.
Optional Nature Walk / Sheldrick Falls Area
Where conditions, time and local arrangements permit, the programme may include a guided nature walk in the Sheldrick Falls area or another approved walking section. Walking activities are subject to park rules, weather, fitness considerations and guide availability.
Lunch Break
Pause for lunch at the location arranged for your excursion. The exact venue and whether lunch is included should be confirmed when booking.
Afternoon Nature & Wildlife Experience
Continue exploring selected parts of the reserve before beginning the return journey. Depending on the day, there may be additional opportunities for wildlife, birdlife and landscape photography.
Return to Diani Beach
Leave Shimba Hills and drive back toward the coast. You will be dropped at your hotel or agreed location in Diani Beach, bringing your full-day excursion to an end.