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The Shimba Hills National Reserve is a small National Park in the Coast Province of Kenya, 33 km south of Mombasa and 15 km from the coast. The Shimba Hills are a natural and peaceful haven, easily accessed from the beaches of the Kenyan coast and offers beautiful, lush scenery. The reserve is an area of coastal rainforest, woodland and grassland. It is an important area for plant biodiversity; over half of the 159 rare plants in Kenya are found in the Shimba Hills, including some endangered species of cycad and orchids. Two of Kenya's most beautiful orchids can be found here. It is also a nationally important site for birds and butterflies. An abundance of birdlife lives is found among the hills, including Honey guides, Turacos, woodpeckers and Sunbirds. During spring migration you may find lesser cuckoos, golden orioles, honey buzzard, European hobby, red-backed shrike, hawk eagles, red-necked spurfowl, guinea fowl, blue quail, crowned hornbill... Show more
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This is the ultimate experience for guests wanting to get close to nature without compromising on comfort. Guests can usually choose to stay half board, with breakfast, lunch and selected drinks covered, or full board, with all meals and selected drinks, at the game lodge of their choice. All guests will enjoy luxury amenities; with unique touches to decor and layout that enhance their stay in gorgeous natural surrounds. Wildlife and birdlife is abundant in the areas the lodges are located in, and guests will often have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the animals, without leaving the lodge. For those in search of the more reclusive animals in the areas, often including the Big Five, game drives are offered. Getaway and experience the beauty of Africa’s bushlife, while staying in supreme luxury at one of our many Game Lodges.