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Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest

Diani Beach, Kenya
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Ranked #6 of 20 attractions in Diani Beach
Type: Forests
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Buderim, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It is a very interesting place to spend a couple of hours and learn about the culture and ancestory of the local people of the area. What different elements of the forest mean to the people and how they interact.

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kenya
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

is a normal forest " Caya " as the local are calling, not worthed to be visited as we have lots of " Caya " around Diani, and the cost is very high

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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

A great place to spend a pleasant few hours. The manager is extremely well informed about the origins and ancestory of the forest. Very interesting visit.

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Nairobi
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

The forest walk was interesting and worthwhile. The local guide however was someone to avoid. His humor bordered on lewd and he tended to direct it too much at the females in the group - uncool at best.

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Milan, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

The Kaya Kinondo is an incredible place. It is an experience that should not be missed if you are in Diani. You have the opportunity to visit the sacred forest of the Digo tribe with a guide coming from the tribe which will explain to you all the hystory and the traditions of the forest. It is a great ecotourism... More

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Hamble, United Kingdom
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

My wife, grandson and I did a trip arranged with the rep at Southern Palms and it was a really enjoyable experience firstly visiting the village and meeting a lot of people including the medicine mand and then a tour of the scared forest which was both interesting and beautiful. It is good to see the Digo tribe keeping in... More

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Oslo, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

A better way to spend a morning! We booked a tour to the sacred forest and the eco-tourism project through our hotel and were picked up by a car in the morning. The driver/guide was excellent, an educated young man, very knowledgeable. We were taken first through the villages off the main highway, then to the village school. Unfortunately, we... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Very peaceful. Great guides. Old old trees. Difficult to get to, but well worth it.

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Munich, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013
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Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013
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