Shimba Hills National Park
The national reserve lies approximately 33km south of Mombasa town, in Kwale district of coast province.
The coastal ecosystem comprise of a heterogeneous habitat including forestlands, exotic plantations, scrublands and grasslands. The ecosystem holds one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa after Arabuko-Sokoke forest.
The reserve is rich in flora and fauna and hosts the highest density of African elephant in Kenya.
Access & Location
From Mombasa, take the ferry at Likoni to access the southern coastline where Diani and Tiwi beaches are. Then, take the main A14 coast road 10 km southwards until you join the main crossroad. Take the road climbing to Kwale Town (C106).
The main gate is located at 1 km from the C106 road and 3 km from Kwale
Size & Location
:: 300 km2
:: The reserve is approximately 33 km South of Mombasa, in Kwale county of Coast Province.
Climate
Hot and moist but is cooler than that at the coast with strong sea breezes and frequent mist and cloud in the early morning. Annual rainfall is 855mm-1682mm. Mean annual temperature is 24.2 degrees Centigrade.
Major Attractions
:: Sable Antelope
:: Elephant habitat
:: Sheldrick Falls
:: Various view points
:: Mwaluganje Forest
Wildlife
Include Endangered Sable Antelope, Elephants, Giraffes, Leopard, Genet, Civet cat, Hyenas, Waterbuck, Bush pig, Buffalo, African Bush Baby, Bushbuck, Coastal Black and white Colobus, Blue Duiker, Bush Duiker, Red Duiker, Greater Galago, Black-faced Vervet Monkey, Sykes Monkey, Serval cat, Black and Red Shrew, and Knob-bristled Suni Shrew.
BIRDS: 111 bird species have been recorded, of which 22 are coastal endemic among them are: Ostrich Eagle, African Hawk; Falcon, Cuckoo; Guinea-fowl, Kenya Crested; Honey guide, Greater; Hornbill, Crowned; Quail, Blue; Sunbird, Uluguru
REPTILES: Python, Cobra, Lizard, and Gecko
Activities
:: Game viewing
:: Camping
:: Trekking
