Set deep in the heart of an ancient tropical rain forest, Shimba Hills Lodge cleverly constructed in indigenous timber, blends perfectly with beautiful forest vegetation. Just 45 minutes from the Indian Ocean, Shimba Hills National Reserve's 192 sq. km rolling hills and rainforest have been reserved for Kenya's last breeding herds of the Sable antelope. Elephant, buffalo, civet, serval and genet cat share this scenic home, and can be sighted most evenings at Shimba's floodlit waterhole.

About The Shimba Hills Lodge

All rooms are comfortable and uniquely furnished, some with the gnarled trunk of a tree providing a natural centerpiece, overlook the waterhole. The lodge can accommodate 65 people.

Double and triple rooms have access to toilet and shower facilities; suites have their own bathrooms.

The open fronted dining room allows unrestricted game and bird viewing at all times, and an elevated walkway extending well into the forest gives peace seeking visitors a few rare moments alone with nature.

Shimba Hills is one of the few places in all of Kenya's National Reserves from which guests can experience the wilderness on foot. Accompanied by an armed guide, there are walks to Marere Dam, Cycad forest and a shower at Sheldrick's Falls.

In the evening, you can hear sounds rasps of cicada's, the scream of bush babies, and the croak of frogs making the whole experience unique.

Early morning and evening Kenya safari game drives in safari cruisers are available, and the Shimba sundowner excursion with views well into neighboring Tanzania is a must.

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