1 NIGHT SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK

SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK

The Shimba Hills were gazetted as a National Forest in 1903, grassland areas were incorporated in 1924 and several subsequent extensions took place to bring the Reserve to its present size. In 1968 most of the Reserve was double gazetted as the Shimba Hills National Reserve. Two smaller areas to the west adjoining the reserve and almost entirely forested remain as Forest Reserves; Mkongani North and Mkongani West Forest Reserve.

A fenced elephant corridor connects the Shimba Hills with Mwaluganje Forest Reserve to the North.

The Shimba hills are a dissected plateau that ascends steeply from the coastal plains, 30 km south west of Mombasa and just south of Kwale town. The surrounding escarpment rises from around 120m to 300m across the bulk of the plateau and as high as 450m at Marare and Pengo hills.

The underlying rocks are the Triassic Shimba Grits and in the north central part near Kwale town Pliecone Magarini sands. Rivers flowing from the hills supply fresh water to Mombasa and the Diani/Ukunda area.

Location:
The reserve is approximately 33 km South of Mombasa, in Kwale district of Coast Province.

Day 1
Picked and briefed by a Destination Connect representative from the hotel and drive to Shimba Hills National Reserve which is located 45 kilometres from Mombasa. Arrive at Shimba Hills Tree Lodge. Lunch at the lodge. Game drive at 1600hrs. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2
Early morning game drive in the Park. Then breakfast at the lodge. Visit Sheldrick Falls. Depart Shimba Hills National Reserve for Mombasa hotel.

Included in all the Safari packages :

1. The above rates are as per the itineraries given above and are as per the meal plans indicated
2. Cost of accommodation on meal plans indicated
3. Cost of all transfers and game-drives conducted in a microbus on seat in coach basis unless otherwise indicated.
4. Cost of all park entrance fees
5. Services of a professional English speaking driver/guide

The costs do not include:

1. Expenses of a personal nature like drinks, tobacco etc
2. Tips and porterage.
3. Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels.
4. Any visa fees

For Bookings Contact
DESTINATION CONNECT
Tel 254 20 273 8211 / 272 3790
SMS +254722 268 722
Nairobi, Kenya


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