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Shimba Hills National Reserve
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The Shimba Hills National Reserve is a small National Reserve in the former Coast Province of Kenya, 33 km (21 mi) from Mombasa and 15 km (9.3 mi) from the coast. The reserve is an area of coastal rainforest, woodland and grassland. It is an important area for plant biodiversity – over 50% of the 159 rare plants in Kenya are found in the Shimba Hills, including some endangered species of cycad and orchids. It is also a nationally important site for birds and butterflies.
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D548, Mkongani ward, Kwale
Coordinates: -4.25710, 39.38784
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