Tour of the Kaya Kinondo Forest

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 about Kaya Kinondo's history, nature, and traditions!

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Diani with a tuk-tuk to travel to the sacred forest of Kaya Kinondo. Locals retreat at this place to communicate with their ancestors through prayers and offerings. Are you ready to immerse yourself in nature and culture?

We'll start at the Kaya Kinondo's Visitors Information Center for a brief introduction to the forest. The term Kaya means home or village, and this forest was founded by the Digo-Mijikenda people over 600 years ago. You'll learn about their rich history.

Next, we'll begin our hiking tour to learn about the forest's flora and fauna and the sacred activities that take place here. You'll experience a cultural performance and an ancestral healing ritual with a healer in the main clearing. This event highlights the region's oldest traditions.

After exploring the forest, we'll visit a traditional village to learn about their lifestyle and modes of subsistence. After this rewarding experience, we'll return to your hotel at the end of our 4-5 hour tour.

Hotel Pickup

When booking, you can select the option that includes hotel pickup and drop-off services, arriving at your accommodation in Diani 30 minutes before the tour begins. If you choose a tour without pickup services, we'll meet you at the entrance of Kaya Kinondo.