Kaya Kinondo Forest Tour

Interested in visiting a sacred site renowned for its cultural and religious significance? On this tour of Kaya Kinondo, you'll discover the best-conserved forest in Diani. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn all about Kaya Kinondo's history, nature, and traditions!

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the sacred forest of Kaya Kinondo, where locals retreat to communicate with their ancestors through prayers and offerings. This tour includes a 15-minute introduction at Kaya Kinondo's Visitors Information Center, where you'll learn about the forest's history and significance. The forest was a fortified settlement founded by the Digo-Mijikenda people over 600 years ago.

Next, we'll undertake a hiking tour lasting about 50 minutes to learn about the forest's flora and fauna as well as the sacred activities that occur in this area. Participants will experience a cultural performance and witness an ancestral healing ritual with a healer in the main forest clearing.

After exploring the forest, we'll visit a traditional village for an hour, where we will learn about their lifestyle and modes of subsistence, watch a traditional dance performance, and taste African herbal tea.

This 4-hour activity concludes with a reflection on the enriching experiences shared.