Rich in flora and wildlife, this reserve is home to the highest number of African elephants in Kenya and is one of the biggest coastal forests in East Africa, second only to Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. The region is also home to tiny creatures such fruit bats, elephant shrews, bushy-tailed mongooses, and sable antelope.

The grasslands are home to specialised species such the Zanzibar Red Bishop, Croaking Cisticola, and red-necked spur fowl, while the forest is a significant bird region with a variety of forest birds. There are four campsites here, as well as the picturesque Sheldrick Falls and the thick Mwaluganje Forest.

Wildlife

Elephants, Giraffes, Leopards, Genet, Civet cats, Hyenas, Waterbuck, Bush pig, Buffalo, African Bush Baby, Bushbuck, Coastal Black and White Colobus, Blue Duiker, Bush Duiker, Red Duiker, Greater Galago, Black-faced Vervet Monkey, Sykes Monkey, Serval cat, Black and Red Shrew, and Knob-bristled Suni Shrew are among the wildlife of the area.

22 of the 111 bird species that have been identified are coastal endemic. These include the African Hawk, Ostrich Eagle, Falcon, Cuckoo, Guinea-fowl, Kenya Crested, Honey Guide, Greater, Hornbill, Crowned, Blue Quail, Sunbird, Uluguru, Python, Cobra, Lizard, and Gecko, as well as butterflies, mosquitoes, and beetles.

Activities

• Game drives.
• Nature walks.
• Bird watching.