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Shimba Hills National Reserve, situated near the southeast coast, is one of East Africa's largest coastal forests, next to the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. It's home to over 700 elephants, particularly thriving in the Mwalunganje Elephant Sanctuary. The reserve also protects the endangered Sable Antelope, the only population of its kind in Kenya.
Covering around 300 square kilometres, Shimba Hills National Reserve is famous for its abundance of elephants and diverse wildlife. While it doesn't host lions or rhinos, it's home to various fascinating creatures like bush babies, colobus monkeys, and serval cats. The reserve boasts a mix of coastal rainforest, woodland, and grassland, and is renowned for Sheldrick Falls.
Entry Fees:
Citizen: Adult - KSH 300, Child (3 to 18 yrs) - KSH 125
Resident: Adult - KSH 300, Child - KSH 125
Non-Resident: Adult - USD 22, Child - USD 13
Entrance Gates:
Shimba Hills National Reserve has two main entrance gates: Shimba Gate and Kwale Gate.