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 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 unique place to communicate with their ancestors through prayers and offerings. Are you ready to immerse yourself in nature and culture?
First, we'll stop at the Kaya Kinondo's Visitors Information Center to give you a brief introduction to the forest and what you'll see during our tour. Did you know that Kaya means home or village? This forest was a fortified settlement founded by the Digo-Mijikenda people more than 600 years ago. You'll be surprised by their rich history!
Next, we'll start our hiking tour where we'll learn about the forest's flora and fauna, along with the sacred activities that take place in this natural site. You'll also have the chance to experience a cultural performance and witness an ancestral healing ritual with a healer in the main forest clearing. Dive into the region's oldest traditions with this unforgettable event!
After exploring the forest, we'll head toward a traditional village. Here you'll 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 the tour, you can select the option that includes our hotel pickup and drop-off services, which will arrive at your accommodation in Diani 30 minutes before the tour begins. If you've chosen a tour without our pickup services, we'll meet you at the entrance of Kaya Kinondo.
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