Shimba hills safaris are very popular trips among tourists coming to Mombasa Kenya. They are usually the first tours enjoyed by these tourists right after checking into a spa. These safaris in Kenya involve a trip to the Shimba Hills National Reserve. This is one of the most visited wildlife sanctuaries in the Costa Province. The park covers thirty-three kilometers southwest of the city of Mombasa and is situated in the Kwale District, Coast Province. Shimba Hills was recognized as National Forest Land in 1903 and in 1924 it was enlarged to its present size.

This is another great place with many lodging places like Lion Bluff, taita hills salt link and others. Most of the time, travel agencies take their tourists to Tsavo West or Tsavo East parks from Shimba Hills National Reserve. They also take them to a popular spot on the beach called coral spirit wasini. If you want to have an unforgettable trip, you should make sure that your shimba hills safaris are organized by a popularly known tour and excursion company based in Kenya.

The Shimba Hills National Reserve was made official in 1968 and has remained popular until now. It is categorized as a forest reserve in two smaller areas (Mkongani North and Mkongani West). There is also an elephant corridor linking the reserve with another forest reserve to the north called Mwaluganje. This wildlife sanctuary is located in the south of the city of Kwale and rests on rugged coastal plateaus. There are surrounding high areas including the Marare and Pengo hills. The Shimba Hills are not only a tourist landmark but also the source of water for the city of Mombasa and the neighboring areas.

Potential visitors should know something about the climatic conditions of this popular region. The climate, like the rest of Mombasa, is tropical, although it is known to be cold and foggy early in the morning. This is due to the effects of ocean winds. In terms of rainfall, the region is one of the places that receives a lot of rain in Kenya, possibly due to the preserved forest areas and the marine climate. To get to Shimba Hills you have to get to a Mombasa port, airport or the city itself from Nairobi. Then your travel agency will take you to the nearest beach resort, which in this case should be Diani beach.

You have to travel about fifty-six kilometers from the city to the hills, but it is closer to Diani. The gateways to the reserve include Shimba, Kidogo, Main and Kuvumoni. The main game available here includes the only Sable antelope in the entire country, which is lighter brown in color and has curved horns. There are elephants (Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary), bush calves, butterflies, birds and other little critters. There are also other landmarks such as Sheldrick Falls and the forest itself. While here, tourists can stay in the lodges and campsites before heading to another park like Tsavo West.

This is another great place with many lodging places like Lion Bluff, taita hills salt link and others. Most of the time, travel agencies take their tourists to Tsavo West or Tsavo East parks from Shimba Hills National Reserve. They also take them to a popular spot on the beach called coral spirit wasini. If you want to have an unforgettable trip, you should make sure that your shimba hills safaris are organized by a popularly known tour and excursion company based in Kenya.