Shimba Hills & Wild Nature

An early-morning adventure into Kenya's coastal rainforest reserve, home to the rare sable antelope and abundant wildlife.

Key Stops

• 06:30 — Early departure from Diani. Breakfast on the road.
• 08:00 — Enter Shimba Hills National Reserve. Red laterite tracks through tropical forest.
• 10:00 — 4x4 Game Drive (2 hours). Park the bikes and switch to a safari vehicle. Spot elephants, endemic sable antelopes, buffalo, and exotic birds. Visit Shimba Lodge treehouse overlooking animal watering holes.
• 12:00 — Lunch at Shimba Lodge. Panoramic dining in the treehouse lodge.
• 13:30 — Descend to Mwabungo Village. Off-road riding toward coastal villages. Viewpoint with Indian Ocean vistas.
• 15:00 — Cultural visit to Mwamanga Village. Traditional dances, palm wine tasting, community interaction.
• 17:00 — Return to Diani via the seasonal Dima river crossing.