Tsavo East Day Safari
US$180per person · from
Safari · Tsavo & Shimba Hills
Shimba Hills & Sheldrick Falls Day Trip
Coastal rainforest, Kenya's only sable antelope and a guided walk down to a waterfall inside the reserve.
Full day, 9 hours
Moderate — steep walk to the falls
Shared or private
Highlights
- Kenya's only population of sable antelope
- Guided walk to Sheldrick Falls through rainforest
- Elephants, giraffe and the smell of green after the beach
- Lunch with a view over the hills to the sea
The day, step by step
07:00Pick-up
From Mombasa or Diani — about 45 minutes to the reserve gate.
08:00Morning game drive
Slow circuit for sable antelope, elephant and the forest edge birds.
10:30Sheldrick Falls walk
Two-kilometre guided walk down through forest to the falls — swim if levels allow.
13:00Lunch
At a lodge on the escarpment, looking back toward the coast.
15:00Return
Back at your hotel about 16:00.
Included
- Return transport from Mombasa or Diani
- Shimba Hills reserve fees
- Ranger-guide for the falls walk
- Lunch
- Drinking water
Not included
- Drinks at the lodge
- Tips
What to bring
Walking shoes with gripSwimwear under clothes for the fallsRepellentLight rain jacket in wet months
Good to know
- Meeting point
- Pick-up at your hotel in Mombasa or Diani. Malindi/Watamu guests: ask us for a transfer quote.
- Difficulty
- Moderate — steep walk to the falls
- Group
- Shared or private
- Safety
- The falls path descends about 150 m on steps and earth — moderate fitness needed, and it's a climb back up. The ranger's word is final on swimming.
Prices are from prices per person and can change with park fees and season — we always confirm the full price before you commit. Per person, two or more guests. Reserve fees and ranger included.
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