Shimba Hills is one of the largest Coastal rain  forests in East Africa after Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, this reserve is rich in flora and fauna and hosts the highest density of African elephant in Kenya.

Other animal species found in the area are Sable antelope, Elephant shrew, bushy tailed Mongoose,Buffaloes and other small mammals like fruit bats.

The forest is an important bird-watching area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spur fowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop.

The scenic Sheldrick Falls and the dense Mwaluganje Forest are also found here along with four campsites.You can enjoy birdwatching or scenic photograghy around the forest.Tour pick-ups’are withing Mombasa region from Shanzu,Diani Ukunda,Kilifi and Mombasa city.