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Located in the famous Great Rift Valley in North Kenya, the Shimba Hills are among the most stunning mountains in Kenya. The Hills are known for their paradise like scenery, a refreshing environment, and a remarkable peaceful ambience. Covered with lush coastal rainforest, rolling meadows, and open grassland, the Shimba Hills are home to a wide variety of wildlife. The Hills are easily accessible from the scenic Kenyan coast, making them a favorite haunt for thousands of adventure seekers from all over the world.
The Shimba Hills provide great trekking routes through forests, river valleys, villages, and cliffs with stunning views of the Indian Ocean. There are many exotic picnic sites on either side of the escarpment, offering breathtaking views of hills and ocean.
On a clear day, one can also have a glimpse of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. There are many short walking trails at Elephant Lookout, Pengo Hills and the spectacular Sheldrick's Falls.
Located in the lap of the Shimba Hills, is the famous Shimba Hills National Reserve, sheltering a variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, black and white colobus monkey, zebras, buffalos, and the rare sable antelopes. Lions and leopards are often heard but not frequently seen. During spring migrations, bird lovers can spot birds like lesser cuckoos, golden orioles, honey buzzard, ostriches, turacos, woodpeckers, red-backed shrike, hawk eagles, red-necked spurfowl, blue quail, crowned hornbill, sunbirds to name a few.
Kenya Wild Safari offers you Shimba Hills Tour Packages. For more information or to book a Shimba Hills Tour, please enter your query in the form below.
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