SHIMONI

Further to the South Coast, the small fishing village of Shimoni is home to a series of deep mysterious coastal caves that stretch from the sea deep into the jungles. Historically, these caves were long used as a refuge for Dhow Sailors, Arab slavers and explorers. Shimoni is also an excellent base for big game fishing in the waters of the Pemba Channel.

Remaining in the south coast, Diani town is the home of different classes of hotels, villas, cotteages.

Imagine you wake up to the sound of the waves and as you open your eyes, a smiling face brings your tea or juice to the room. You sit up in bed, sipping a refreshing drink and watch as right in front of your eyes, the world outside is a mesmerising display of orange, pink and red.... a splash of colours to awaken every sense.... as the sun rises over the ocean....
That's just the beginning. This imaginary scene comes true, in a boutique hotel on Diani beach which designed to provide every guest with their own personal pathways to peace.
GETTING TO SOUTH COAST

The gateway to the South Coast is Mombasa. There are no bridges from Mombasa Island to the South Coast, and a vehicular ferry is used to cross the Likoni channel. Driving to the south coast is very easy. There are regular buses and Matatus along the south coast strip.
Many hotels and resorts in this area have Mombasa shuttles or can arrange vehicle transfers. Private taxis from Mombasa will also take you to the South Coast for an agreed fare. There is an airstrip at Ukunda for Charter flights. For those entering Kenya by land via the coast, the South Coast highway crosses the border after the town of Lunga Lunga. There is a border post and immigration office.

GETTING AROUND SOUTH COAST

Regular buses and matatus service the South Coast Highway. Taxis can be found in any town, or at most hotels or resorts.


SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE IN SHIMBA HILLS

The 320 sq km National reserve managed by Kenya Wildlife Service
There are a number of short walking trails at Elephant Lookout and Pengo Hill and the falls. Shimba Hills is an easy drive and offers beautiful, lush scenery. It has a unique and botanically rich coastal rainforest. Two of Kenya's most beautiful orchids can be found here.
Another rare species, unique to the Reserve, is the Sable Antelope with its handsome near-black coat. Game includes: roan antelope, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard, bush baby, black faced vervet monkey, sykes' monkey, black and white colobus, serval, duiker, suni, bushbuck.
There is one lodge with 31 rooms, one self-help banda site with 8 beds and two camp sites.