This relatively compact game sanctuary of 192 sq kms is just 30 kms from Mombasa and comprises rainforest, which opens out into gentle hills, rolling savannah and riverine forest.

Sea breezes maintain a cool climate. Here Elephants can be seen trailing their young, the graceful Giraffe, numerous species of Antelope and on occasion the proud and magnificent Lion.

Just north-west of Shimba Hills lies Mwalunganje, watered by the Manolo River, a favourite haunt of big tusker male Elephants, and where they take their entertaining mud baths.

The area with its surrounding thick forest became a reserve to open up a connecting corridor for the elephant trek south en-route to Shimba Hills.

Best remembered as the setting where Elsa, Joy Adam son's lioness, was returned to the wild.
Meru provides a stunning combination of diverse habitats.
On the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya, it remains an unspoilt wilderness.
Dense riverine forests attract Leopards,and a full complement of 'the big five' including Black Rhino, in a dramatic setting adorned with doum palms.