Visit the most prominent Sacred Forest in The Kaya
A guided nature trail experience through a forest
See unique tree species only found in Kaya Kinondo with unique medicinal traits
See a well preserved shrine of the locals
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About Kaya Kinondo A sacred site and once a great home for the local Digo sub-tribe of the Mijikenda people in South Coast Kenya. Meaning home or village, Kaya was a fortified settlement founded by the local people when they first arrived here more than 600 years ago. It is the only place where local people retreat to communicate with their ancestral spirits in the form of prayers and sacrificial offerings. The site was also a great hideout of local people from enemies who pursued them along their migration route. Kaya Kinondo forest is embedded with great natural and cultural heritage whose protection is deeply sanctified in the local people's beliefs and fears. The experience begins with a 15-minute briefing at the Visitor Centre, followed by a 50-minute guided forest walk along shaded trails, exploring significant tree species, medicinal plants, and local traditions. After the walk, a short transfer brings guests to the nearby village for 60 minutes of cultural immersion. Guests engage with local life, explore traditional livelihoods, meet the village healer, and enjoy a mandatory Digo traditional dance performance (approx. 15 minutes) as well as a tasting of local African herbal tea made from lemongrass (approx. 15 minutes). Guests may also sample freshly tapped palm wine (mnazi) if they wish.
The experience concludes in the village, where guests depart at their convenience.
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Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments
Not Suitable For: Visually impaired people
What To Bring: Comfortable shoes
Not Allowed: Alcohol and drugs
Know Before You Go: All visitors must get a briefing before the nature trail. You will need to pay for transport to and from the hotel separately as it is not included in the price. It ranges from 35-40 USD depending on the location of your hotel within Diani and the Car used; for small car, it may cost 35 USD, for a van, it may cost 40 USD.
Know Before You Go: We recommend having transportation during the experience, as the short transfer from the Visitor Centre to the community village is not easy to navigate on foot.
Know Before You Go: Guests who wish may bring a small pack of sweets to share with the village children as a warm gesture of appreciation. Sweets can also be purchased locally in the village if preferred.
