Shimba Hills National Reserve

Lush Shimba Hills National Reserve shelters prolific wildlife just inland from Kenya’s Mombasa coastline. Teeming with over 3,000 elephants and their young, Shimba also protects bountiful flora through its rare patches of coastal rainforest.

Hiking trails thread under shady canopies among the nation’s highest density of giant mammals. Rewarding birding, scenic outlooks over lush valleys, and elephants foraging freely make this small sanctuary perfect for day trips showcasing numerous exotic species less than an hour’s drive from popular beaches.