A visit to Shimba Hills National Reserve is usually best in the drier months, from July to September and January to February. Although the reserve can be visited year-round, visits during the rains are more challenging. The vegetation is thicker in the wet months, which makes animal spotting difficult, and the abundance of water means wildlife tends to be more dispersed.
Mostly sunny without much rain
Animals are easier to spot because they gather around water and the grass is shorter
The reserve never gets very busy
Coastal resort hotels, which can be used as a base, get very busy
Scenery is drier and haze in the sky detracts from the views
Everything is green and lush, with many flowers
There are very few other visitors
Bird watching is excellent
Days can be overcast, and rain can interfere with your activities
Animals are dispersed and the vegetation is thicker, making them difficult to spot
$290 to $315 pp (USD)
$2,945 to $3,553 pp (USD)