Shimba Hills National Reserve
This 74-square-mile (192 km2) reserve of rolling hills and forests is located an hour’s drive south of Mombasa and ten miles inland. At 1500 feet (460 m) above sea level, this is a good place to cool off from the heat of the coast. From the park one has magnificent views of the Indian ocean, and Mt. Kilimanjaro can even be seen on exceptionally clear days.
Wildlife includes elephant, buffalo and leopard. This is the only park in Kenya with sable antelope.
Accommodation - class b: * shimba hills lodge is a three-story “tree hotel” with 64 beds, overlooking a floodlit water hotel.
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