Duration
1-Day
Accra, Kenya
1-Day Shimba Hills and Sheldrick Falls Safari
Overview
Welcome to the Shimba Hills tour, suitable for clients enjoying a beach holiday at the coastal beach. A typical Shimba Hills tour is a day trip from the coast, offering game drives to see elephants and the rare sable antelope, a guided hike to Sheldrick Falls, and lunch. Tours are available from coastal cities like Diani Beach, Mombasa, and Ukunda.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Mombasa to Mombasa
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-8 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
1 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$174 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Kenya
Start
Mombasa (Day 1)
End
Mombasa (Day 1)
Tour Features
Day tour
This does not include accommodation.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour.
1
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: minivan
Getting around: minivan
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Day 1
You'll begin your day with a convenient pickup from your Mombasa hotel. After a brief introduction, you'll set off for Shimba Hills, enjoying views of the countryside. You'll take an hour-long nature and culture tour with the Shimba Hills Forest Guide Association. You'll visit a Digo village to learn about local butterfly breeding practices. You’ll leave the car behind for a hike to Sheldrick Falls, which tumbles 82 feet (25 meters) into a cool, clear pool that’s ideal for an afternoon swim. In addition to being an important habitat for the endangered sable antelope, the Shimba Hills are home to leopards, waterbucks, bush babies, and the nocturnal civet cat. You'll watch for the elephants that live in pockets of rainforest, then scan the trees for ostrich eagles, cuckoos, and African hawks. You'll enjoy a hot lunch at Shimba Hills Green Safari Camp, where you’ll spend the afternoon. After lunch, you'll return to Mombasa and get dropped off at your hotel. Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Shimba Hills National Reserve Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Mombasa
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Moi Airport (MBA - Check price) in Mombassa
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour cannot be arranged by this operator
Offered by
Buffalo Steps Adventures
5.0 operator rating
19 reviews
Buffalo Steps Adventures Fueling adventures with curated experiences, personalized journeys, and a relentless pursuit of wanderlust-inspired discoveries. Buffalo steps adventures is a local company offering customized and tailor-made safaris across Kenya and Tanzania. Our selections of guides boosts many years of guiding experience across this region. Our prices are discounted to enable travelers from all level to experience the thrilling safari experience. Easy to book, and we respond quickly.
Office In
Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great service with a great tour guide.
Jeffrey was a great tour guide and told us everything we needed to know and was on time. Saltlick was a fantastic lodge and would highly recommend it. Communication was great with the office. Service was great and good value for money. Great tour 👍
Paul · United Kingdom
Amboseli 3-days short tour with everything
We had a 3 day tour of Amboseli with Buffalo Steps Adventures sighting everything from a clear view of Kilimanjaro during the game drive and in camp. We saw many classic savannahs animals including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, elephants, hyenas, gazelles, wildebeest, warthogs, ostriches... ... Our driver Geoffrey was very knowledgeable in pointing them out. We also stopped by a Masai village and market. Very good value for money and an unforgettable safari in Kenya!
Logan · Malaysia
A friendly and honest company
We booked a safari to Taita Hills Sanctuary and had an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide in David. He went out of this way to make us comfortable and despite the five-hour journey to Taitia Hills Sanctuary he remained cheerful and informative. The actual tour of the sanctuary was brilliant with David able to find the animals with great success through his knowlege of the sanctuary or liasiing with other drivers. David remained very helpful and was very polite and because my wife used a walking stick made sure that she was able to gain entry to the vehicle and also helped her to exit the vehicle. The Taita Hills Sanctuary is an amazing safari destination and highly recommend that visitors use Buffalo Steps Adventures .
Philip · United Kingdom
Intimate and expert safari: family-run with true naturalist passion and professional know-how.
family-run with true naturalist passion and professional know-how
Nassim · Ethiopia
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Mombasa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Buffalo Steps Adventures, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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