Duration
1-Day
Accra, Kenya
A private day trip to Shimba Hills from Diani or Mombasa offers a scenic 1-hour drive in a roof-hatch safari van for private game viewing. The experience features seeking out rare sable antelopes and elephants, a guided hike to Sheldrick Falls, and lunch in the coastal forest. This nature-packed excursion provides a refreshing break from the beach and typically returns by late afternoon.
Plan snapshot
Duration
1-Day
Route
Diani Beach to Diani Beach
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Safari
Group size
1-8 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This does not include accommodation.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport.
Day 1
Pick-up & departure: Have a private pick-up from your Diani/Mombasa hotel. Enjoy a 1-hour drive through scenic rural villages and rolling hills, reaching the park gate around 8:00 AM. Begin the morning game drive through the dense forest, aiming to spot sable antelopes, elephants, giraffes, and monkeys. Scenic viewpoints: Stop at panoramic viewpoints to see the distant Indian Ocean and the lush greenery of the park. Guided hike to Sheldrick Falls: Drive to the trailhead for a guided 2.5 km hike down to the 25-meter Sheldrick Falls. Enjoy a refreshing break in the natural pool at the base of the falls. Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the Shimba Hills Lodge, a rustic lodge overlooking a waterhole frequented by elephants, or at a similar lodge. Final afternoon drive focusing on different areas of the park, such as the Mwaluganje Forest area, to see more wildlife. Departure & return: Depart the park and head back to your Diani/Mombasa hotel to relax after the trip. Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
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
Offered by
Baby Bird Tours and Safaris is a top tier destination marketing company, curating a handful of tailormade safaris across East Africa each year. Our team of experienced and qualified travel planners are well equipped to plan for you a trip of a lifetime! Our goal is to make your African experience simply amazing and memorable. We take pride in showing off our beautiful continent, and helping others experience the best attractions that Africa has to offer.
Office In
Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Everyone showed a very professional approach. Our safari experience was truly uniqe. Despite coming in the rainy season we’ve seen a lot of animals thanks to Babybird’s car selection and experienced drivers.
Marcela · Czech Republic
We enjoyed the 3 days of Safari with baby bird tours very much. Everything from the pick up to the drop off at Diani Beach went very smoothly. We enjoyed the stay at the lodges as well as the variety of animals we have seen at Tsavo East and Taita Hills very much. Consequently we can only recommend baby bird tours for a safari at Kenya!
Patrick · Germany
Flexibility, guides extremely competant, every single thing is made in order to you spend the best time
Damien · France
I did a 3-night, 4-day safari with Baby Bird Safari as a female solo traveller, and honestly… it was unreal from start to finish. From the very beginning, Chris was excellent with communication during the booking process; super clear, friendly, and professional. Payment was easy too: half deposit upfront, half cash on the first day, which felt very straightforward. The trip itself felt like I’d visited three different countries in one safari. Amboseli National Park was absolutely unreal; the landscapes and wildlife were next-level and something I’ll never forget. One of the biggest highlights was staying in Tsavo West, where the lodge actually left meat out for leopards. Watching them come so close in the wild was insane; something I never imagined experiencing like that. The lodge in Ngutuni was outstanding and right next to a watering hole, so you could sit back and watch animals come and go. It felt peaceful, wild, and special all at once. As a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe the entire time. There was lots of laughter, cracking jokes, sharing music, and learning about different cultures; it felt relaxed, fun, and genuine. Truly an unreal experience, and I’m so grateful for it. Thank you so much, Baby Bird Safari. I’d recommend this tour to anyone without hesitation!
Liv · United Kingdom
Practical answers
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 2 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
This tour starts and ends in Diani Beach
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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
This tour is offered by Baby Bird Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Baby Bird Tours and Safaris.
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