Shimba hills safaris are very popular trips among the tourists who come to Mombasa Kenya. They are usually the first tours that these tourists enjoy right after checking in a beach resort. These Kenya safaris involve a trip to the Shimba Hills National Reserve. This is one of the popularly visited wildlife sanctuaries in the Coast Province. The park covers thirty three kilometers south west of Mombasa city and is situated in Kwale district, Coast Province. Shimba Hills was recognized as a National forest land in 1903 and in 1924 it was extended to the present size.
This is another great place with many accommodation places such as Lion Bluff, taita hills salt link and others. Most of the times the travel agencies take their tourists to either Tsavo West or Tsavo East parks from the Shimba Hills National Reserve. They also take them to a popular beach landmark called coral spirit wasini. If you want to have an unforgettable journey, you must make sure that your shimba hills safaris are organized by a popularly known tour and travel company based in Kenya.
By 1968 it was official that the Shimba Hills National Reserve existed and has remained popular until now. It is categorized as a forest reserve in two tinier areas (Mkongani North and Mkongani West). There is also an elephant corridor that links the reserve with another northern forest reserve called Mwaluganje. This wildlife sanctuary is in the south of Kwale town and it rests on steep coastal plateaus. There are surrounding high areas including Marare and Pengo hills. The Shimba hills is not only a tourist landmark but it is also the source of water for the Mombasa city and the neighboring areas.
Potential visitors should know something about the climatic conditions of this popular region. The weather just like the rest of Mombasa is tropical, although it is known to be cold and foggy in the early mornings. This is because of the effects of the ocean winds. In regard to rainfall, the region is one of the places that receive high rain in Kenya possibly because of the preserved forest areas and marine climate. To get to Shimba Hills, you have to arrive at a Mombasa port, airport or the city itself from Nairobi. Then your travel agency will take you to the nearest beach resort which in this case should be in Diani beach.
You need to travel some fifty six kilometers from the city to the hills but it is closer from Diani. The entry gates to the reserve include Shimba, Kidogo, Main and Kuvumoni. The main game available here includes the sole Sable Antelope in the entire country, which is lighter brown and has curvy horns. There are elephants (Mwaluganje Elephant sanctuary), bush babies, butterflies, birds and other small crawlies. There are other landmarks too such as the Sheldrick Falls and the forest itself. While here, tourists can stay in the lodges and camps before heading to another park like the Tsavo West.
This is another great place with many accommodation places such as Lion Bluff, taita hills salt link and others. Most of the times the travel agencies take their tourists to either Tsavo West or Tsavo East parks from the Shimba Hills National Reserve. They also take them to a popular beach landmark called coral spirit wasini. If you want to have an unforgettable journey, you must make sure that your shimba hills safaris are organized by a popularly known tour and travel company based in Kenya.
