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 A tour of Kenya will be incomplete without a visit to the Shimba Hills National Reserve. Shimba Hills safaris take you on a once in a lifetime expedition to one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kenya .
Located in Kwale District, at a distance of 33 kms from Mombasa, Shimba Hills offer breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and its surroundings. It was gazetted as a national forest on 1903 and in due course, as Shimba Hills National Reserve in 1968.
Situated at an altitude of 500 meters and sprawling across 74 square miles, Shimba Hills is home to many distinct varieties of animals and plants.
Adventure and wildlife lovers always love to undertake Shimba Hills safaris as they provide the perfect retreat from monotonous and hustled city life. Cuddled in the lap of nature and surrounded by exotic plants and animals, you will be in soaring spirits as you embark on a tour of the Shimba Hills National Reserve.
Kenya's big five wildlife attractions , along with giraffes, zebras, ostriches, hornbills, etc can be easily seen in the reserve. To watch these wild animals lurching in their natural habitat is indeed a special sight for tourists.
On your Shimba Hills safari, pay a visit to Sheldrick's Falls , Pengo Hills and the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary . Spend your time by trekking, game viewing or bird watching in the reserve.
There are quite a few jungle resorts and camps that provide world-class accommodation to those who undertake safaris to Shimba Hills in Kenya.
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