OVERNIGHT TRIP TO SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE

This short safari features Shimba Hills National Park, which is only 48 km from the coast, and the only reserve in Kenya where the rare roan and sable antelope can be sighted. Accommodation is at Shimba Rainforest Lodge, where there is a 120m walkway extending well into the forest, which enables guests to view game at close quarters and gives bird-lovers the opportunity to sit quietly and enjoy the colorful spectacle of many forest birds.

Day 1: Mombasa - Shimba Hills National Park
Depart from your hotel after lunch and drive to Shimba National Park. The Park thrust nearly 450 meters out of the coastal plain, an enchanting other world, lonely and remote from the heat below. This pristine wonderland of Rolling Meadows and forests of giant primeval trees harbors a wide variety of wildlife, including some 500 elephant that favor the refreshing fruit of the borassus palm. A ‘Spice’ Game drive will follow entry looking for the rare sable and many other animals. Overnight at the Shimba Lodge (a Tree Top Hotel at the coast). {Meal Plan Dinner}

Day 2: Shimba Hills - Mombasa
Proceed for an early morning ‘Spice’ game drive in the Shimba Hills National Reserve with opportunities to view the rare and impressive Sable antelopes. Return to lodge for breakfast. Check out from Shimba Hills Lodge, returning to Mombasa to arrive in time for lunch. {Meal Plan breakfast}

	Adult rate per person sharing	Single Suppliment	Period
High Season	US $ 295	US $ 100	Balance of the Year
Mid Season	US $ 285	US $ 80	January, March & June 2008
Low Season	US $ 265	US $ 50	Apr - May

Safari Inclusions

• Professional safari driver guide who are native experts in African wildlife, game driving, and have in-depth knowledge of the African culture and speak several European languages.
• First class transportation in a custom designed safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy photography and game viewing.
• Meals as indicated.
• All point-to-point personalized meet, greet and transfer service as in the program.
• All Park entry fees, VAT, state levies, service charge and hotel taxes.
  
  Not Included
• All gratuities to the ‘Spice’ driver-guide, game rangers, escort, and lodge, hotel, camp or bar staff.
• Personal expenses such laundry, drinks
• Flying doctor service
• Travelers insurance
• Communication charges
• Visas
• International airfares
• Meals, excursions, optional activities or sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
  
  SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK
  The Shimba Hills were gazetted as a National Forest in 1903, grassland areas were incorporated in 1924 and several subsequent extensions took place to bring the Reserve to its present size.