Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Walk
A guided nature walk through the protected Kaya Kinondo — a living museum of the Digo people, sacred shrines, and ancient medicinal trees.
From $60 per person
Experience & Activities
The Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Walk is a guided nature trail through a UNESCO-recognized sacred forest near Diani. Led by local Digo guides, the walk explores the forest's botanical, cultural and spiritual importance. Visitors learn about medicinal plants, sacred shrines, burial sites, and the living traditions that sustain the forest.
Guided Nature Trails
- Walk through the ancient forest with a knowledgeable local guide who points out unique plant species and explains their traditional medicinal uses.
- Learn about forest conservation and the role of the Digo community as custodians of Kaya Kinondo.
Cultural Immersion
- Gain insights into Digo spiritual beliefs and traditions, visiting preserved shrines and learning about rituals performed at the forest altars.
- Hear oral histories and the cultural practices that have maintained the forest across generations.
Spiritual Sites & Wildlife Encounters
- Explore well-preserved sacred sites and burial places, presented respectfully with guidance on appropriate behaviour.
- Observe local fauna including monkeys (e.g., colobus and other primates), forest birds, and small mammals in their natural habitat.
Visiting the Forest
- Guided tours are available daily during opening hours; visitors are expected to show respect and follow the guide's directions.
- Learn how a portion of visitor fees supports community projects and conservation efforts in the Kinondo area.
What's Included?
- ✅ Guided nature walk with a knowledgeable local Digo guide
- ✅ Entrance fees and site stewardship contributions
- ✅ Educational commentary on plants, sacred sites, and cultural practices
- ✅ Support for local community projects (portion of fees donated)
- ✅ Transport from distant hotels (can be arranged on request)
- ❌ Personal purchases, meals, and gratuities
Please approach the forest with respect — it is a living place of worship for the Digo people. Photography and behaviour restrictions may apply at certain shrines.