Shimba Hills National Reserve Tickets

Shimba Hills National Reserve Tickets – Pricing, Booking & Tips

Planning a visit to Shimba Hills National Reserve near Mombasa? Here’s a detailed guide to ticket pricing, booking options, and how to maximize your experience.

Ticket Pricing (2025)

Kenyan Citizens & East African Residents

• Adult (18+): KES 300

• Child (5–17): KES 125

Non-Resident International Visitors

• Adult: USD 22–25

• Child: USD 13–15
  Tickets vary by season: high season (July–March) at the upper rate, and low season (April–June) slightly discounted.

 Operating Hours and Duration

• Open: daily, typically from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Entry ticket is valid for 24 hours, allowing day trips or overnight stays.

How to Book Tickets

1. Book Online via KWS eCitizen

• Visit the Kenya Wildlife Service eCitizen portal

• Pay via M-Pesa, Visa, or bank transfer

• Save time and skip queues by booking ahead

2. Pay On-site at the Gate

• Accepts cash (KES or USD) or mobile money

• Ideal for last-minute visits

3. Package Booking with Safari Operator

• Include Shimba Hills tickets within a safari bundle

• Combine with game drives, camping, or day trips from Mombasa or Watamu via Steve and Richard Safaris

Extra Fees to Expect

Guided Tours & Ranger Services

• Up to 4 hours: ~KES 1,720

• Over 4 hours: ~KES 3,015

Vehicle Entry Charges (Per Day)

• Up to 6 seats: KES 300

• 6–12 seats: KES 1,030

• 13–24 seats: KES 2,585

• 25–44 seats: KES 4,050

• 45+ seats: KES 5,000

 Camping & Banda Accommodation

Public Campsites

• No pre-booking required

• Basic tenting facilities provided

Sable Banda Units (4 units, each for 2 people)

• Citizens/residents: KES 3,000 per unit

• Non-residents: USD 50 per unit

• Reserve via KWS HQ or the warden’s office (email: reservations@kws.go.ke)

Enhance Your Wildlife Experience

• Guided Nature Walks – Explore trails to Sheldrick Falls and coastal forest ecosystems with rangers

• Birdwatching & Butterfly Tracking – Shimba Hills is a haven for endemic bird species and butterflies

• Sunset Photo Viewpoints – The rolling hills offer stunning dusk scenery

Combine with Other Safari Options

Maximize your time in Kenya by combining Shimba Hills with these exciting tour packages:

• Kenya Budget Safaris — affordable excursions to Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo and beyond
  via Steve and Richard Safaris

• Safaris from Watamu — coastal departures to inland reserves, including Tsavo
  via Steve and Richard Safaris

• Kenya Air Safaris — fly directly to premier parks with short trips from the coast
  via Steve and Richard Safaris

• Kenya Camping Safaris — immersive overnight wildlife stays in national parks, including bundle options
  via Steve and Richard Safaris

Why Choose Our Safari Packages?

• Expert Local Guides – deeply familiar with coastal and inland ecosystems

• Flexible Custom Builds – mix and match activities like forest walks, game drives, camping

• Eco-conscious Approach – aligning with community-focused conservation like the work of Haller Park near Mombasa

• All-inclusive Service – from transport and park fees to optional upgrades for bandas and ranger guides

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Final Tips

• Book entry & ranger tours online via KWS eCitizen for efficiency

• Visit during high season (July–March) for optimal wildlife viewing and dry conditions

• Pre-arrange ranger-guided walks to access Lookout points and forest trails