Sheldrick's Falls

Name: Sheldrick's Falls
Address: PC7J+X8X, Kwale, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 800 597 000
Rating: 4.6

4.6(240 reviews)

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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Sheldrick's Falls is located at PC7J+X8X, Kwale, Kenya, Ukunda, Diani Beach.

Sheldrick's Falls has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 240 reviews.

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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 wit...

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Patryk Motyka

a month ago

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...

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David

7 months ago

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 desce...

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Super Sarah

a month ago

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

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Frank Wittkowski

2 weeks ago

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 entra...

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