Shimba Hills Lodge Hotel Mombasa

Shimba Hills Lodge is a unique eco-retreat and the only tree lodge on the Kenyan Coast, built next to a natural waterhole and nestled deep in the Shimba Hills National Reserve.

Surrounded by one of East Africa’s most extensive coastal forests, the lodge combines rustic charm with authentic wilderness experiences. Guests enjoy panoramic views, close encounters with wildlife, and the tranquil atmosphere of a rainforest escape just a short drive from Mombasa or Diani Beach.

Location & Accessibility

✓ Overlooks a natural waterhole and tropical rainforest
✓ Located inside Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kwale District
✓ Surrounded by diverse habitats – grasslands, scrubland, and coastal forest

By Road

✓ 30 km from Diani Beach
✓ 5 km from Kwale Town
✓ 30 km (approx. 45 minutes) from Mombasa City

By Air

✓ Transfers available to/from Mombasa or Ukunda (Diani)
✓ Nearest airport: Moi International Airport, Mombasa (65 km)

Accommodation

Shimba Hills Lodge offers 18 rooms designed with natural wood finishes and balconies overlooking the forest and waterhole.

Suites – 2

Spacious and private, perfect for honeymooners or families. Each suite includes a living room, bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and a wooden balcony accessible from both rooms.

Amenities

✓ King-size bed
✓ Free lunch and dinner
✓ Living room with seating area
✓ Balcony overlooking the waterhole
✓ En-suite bathroom with a hot shower
✓ Complimentary boiled drinking water
✓ Minibar fridge & kettle with tea/coffee facilities

Twin Rooms – 13

Comfortable rooms with two single beds and private balconies offering stunning waterhole views. Shared washrooms are located opposite the rooms.

Amenities

✓ Ceiling fan & mosquito net
✓ Two single beds (90cm x 200cm)
✓ Complimentary lunch and dinner
✓ Private balcony with forest/waterhole view
✓ Shared washroom facility (spacious, modern, six rooms per block)

Triple Rooms – 3

Designed for families or small groups, similar to Twin Rooms but with three single beds.

Amenities

✓ Three single beds
✓ Shared washroom facility
✓ Ceiling fan & mosquito net
✓ Complimentary lunch and dinner
✓ Private balcony with forest/waterhole view

Dining & Cuisine

✓ Bar – Relaxed setting serving cocktails, spirits, wines, and soft drinks.
✓ Special Dining Experiences – Bush breakfasts, sundowners, and romantic candlelit dinners on the treetop walkway platform.
✓ Open Veranda Restaurant – Seating for 80–90 guests, overlooking the forest and waterhole; offers freshly prepared meals with local ingredients.

Meetings & Events

✓ Natural daylight & rainforest views
✓ Audio-visual equipment and event support available
✓ 2 multi-purpose meeting spaces accommodating up to 100 guests in theater style

Conference Package Includes

✓ Mineral water
✓ High-speed internet
✓ Writing pads and pens
✓ Buffet lunch with soft drink
✓ Tea/coffee breaks with snacks
✓ LCD projector, PA system & flip charts
✓ Use of the hall with the chosen seating arrangement

Activities & Nearby Attractions

At the Lodge

✓ Guided forest walks and birdwatching
✓ Sundowners and private dinners on the treetop walkway platform
✓ Wildlife watching at the waterhole (elephants, bushbucks, waterbucks, monkeys, white-headed fish eagles)

In Shimba Hills National Reserve

✓ Sheldrick Waterfalls – scenic trek to a tropical cascade
✓ Sable Antelopes – home to the last breeding herd in Kenya
✓ Viewpoints – sweeping vistas of forests, hills, and the Indian Ocean
✓ Game drives – elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, sable antelopes, civet cats, hyenas, and more

Inclusions

✓ Daily housekeeping
✓ Balcony overlooking forest and waterhole
✓ Access to treetop walkway and lodge facilities
✓ Daily boiled drinking water (0.5L per person)
✓ Accommodation on full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Exclusions

✓ Laundry services (extra cost)
✓ Spa treatments and massages
✓ Alcoholic beverages & premium drinks
✓ Airport transfers (available on request)
✓ Park entry fees to Shimba Hills National Reserve

Shimba Hills Lodge Hotel Mombasa Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Accommodation on Full Board Basis

Notes:

* Park entrance fees are not included in the rates
* Rates as quoted above are on a per-person basis per night on a complete board meal plan
* Except for the suites, all standard rooms have single beds and share spacious, modern common washrooms

Child Rates – applicable for children up to 12 years

* Child up to 3 years sharing with parents – Free of charge
* Child between 4 and 12 years sharing with one parent –  65% of adults
* Child between 3 and 12 years in own room –  75% of adult Own room
* Child between 3 and 12 years sharing with both parents (in Triple or Suite) –  50% of adult

Shimba Hills Lodge Hotel Mombasa Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Accommodation on Full Board Basis

Notes:

* Park entrance fees are not included in the rates
* Rates as quoted above are on a per-person basis per night on a complete board meal plan
* Except for the suites, all standard rooms have single beds and share spacious, modern common washrooms

Child Rates – applicable for children up to 12 years

* Child up to 3 years sharing with parents – Free of charge
* Child between 4 and 12 years sharing with one parent –  65% of adults
* Child between 3 and 12 years in own room –  75% of adult Own room
* Child between 3 and 12 years sharing with both parents (in Triple or Suite) –  50% of adult

Shimba Hills Lodge Hotel Mombasa has 22 twin rooms, five triple rooms, and 2 Suites. The safari-style rooms are fitted with windows that overlook the forest landscape, and paintings are displayed on the walls. All rooms feature small balconies overlooking the waterhole, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, hand towels, shower towels, bathroom amenities, and bottled water included in the rate.

Shimba Hills Lodge Hotel, Mombasa, has two suites with a living room, bedroom, and en-suite bathroom. The wooden balcony overlooks the waterhole and can be accessed from both rooms. The suites are equipped with a small fridge, a kettle, and tea cups. Bottled drinking water, tea, coffee, and sugar are provided and included in the room rate.

Guests enjoy an unobstructed view of the surroundings from the balcony. Elephant, Buffalo, Civet, Serval, and Genet Cat share this scenic home and can be sighted most evenings at Shimba’s floodlit waterhole.

The highlights in the reserve include Sheldrick waterfalls, breathtaking viewing points, and the last breeding herd of sable antelopes in Kenya. Other animals in the park include Bushbucks, Giraffes, Leopards, Monitor lizards, Sable Antelopes, Warthogs, and Waterbucks.

Activities available from Lodge Hotel Mombasa include: game drives, bushwalk, bush breakfast, and sundowners. There is a wooden tree-top walkway that leads directly from the lodge into the forest.

On a platform at the end, guests may enjoy a sundowner or a romantic candlelight dinner in the rainforest, observing waterbucks, bushbucks, monitor lizards, and fish eagles in their natural environment.

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