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Sheldrick's Falls

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Ukunda
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It's a 2.5km hike down through Shimba Hills forest with rangers carrying guns, and the waterfall at the bottom is worth the sweat. The climb back up is tougher — wear shoes with good grip and come prepared to work. Entry for foreigners is steep at $50, and the roads need maintenance.

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4.6240 Google reviews
  • Frank W.Google review · 26 Jan 2026

    Way too expensive the Park entrance cost's now 50 Dollar for foreigners. There are no more animals and the road is in bad shape so the entire Park Infrastruktur where does the money goes for the entrance. Last year the entrance was just 2.2k shilling for foreigners Kenya isn't a great host for there visitors.

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  • Patryk M.Google review · 6 Jan 2026

    Sheldrick Falls is located inside Kenya's Shimba Hills National Reserve, near Kwale, about a 1-1.5 hour drive from Diani or Mombasa. Visitors drive to a car park within the reserve and then hike about 30-40 minutes through the forest to reach the beautiful cascading waterfall, often combined with a safari for wildlife viewing and swimming in the pools at its base, requiring an armed ranger for the hike. 😊👍🤝

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  • Super S.Google review · 18 Dec 2025

    Exhilarating fun after the 2.5km hike. The return hike is uphill and a bit of a task. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip

  • Mikael E.Google review · 7 Dec 2025

    Nice place to visit. Prepare yr self for a hike 5 km Return. The elevation is 275 meter over sealeavel at the start and the waterfall is at 115 m. Heavy walk back if u arnt fit. You will be guided with rangers with guns.

  • DavidGoogle review · 14 Jul 2025

    Great reserve with well maintained and marked roads. Its about 20 minute drive from the main gate to the car park and then you walk 30-40 minutes to the fall deep in the forest. Keep in mind the descent is easier and things get tougher going back to the car park. The falls are beautful and worth the effort it’ll take getting there. Get there early 10am or 2pm and an armed guard will escort you. Entrance was ksh. 300 per person and another ksh. 300 for the vehicle

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Kwale, Kenya

Ukunda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sheldrick's Falls is located at PC7J+X8X, Kwale, Ukunda, Diani Beach.
Call +254 800 597 000 or visit kws.go.ke.

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