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At the heart of Msitu wa Ndoto (Forest of Dreams) just outside Kilifi town, is the final resting place where 'Mbitsi', a 3-year-old child, was buried 78,000 years ago.
Unlike crowded tourist traps, this extraordinary 'open cave' site remains untouched and primal. We are committed to preserving the fragile ecosystem, therefore we only offer 2 tours a day.
Our expert local guides are descendants of the cave's traditional guardians
- This exquisite heritage site is newly opened to visitors
- Personalised attention and excellent customer service
- Indigenous flora and fauna including some critically endangered flowers
- This is a wild space so a level of physical fitness and appreciation of nature is required.
- Spaces limited to preserve the pristine nature
Maximum 15 people
- NOT recommended for children under 8
- Please wear solid shoes.
- You will need to crawl very short distances (1.5metre) to enter into certain chambers (not potholing) so wear suitable clothing
- Avoid perfume
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Mavueni, go past Pastor Ezekiel's mega church. Drive and as the road veers to the left, take the dirt road on the right. Look out for the small kiosk next to the school. Drive approx 10minutes. Turn left at the red tree on the left. Any issues you can contact Sammy, the cave Guardian.
Itinerary
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At Panga ya Saidi, visitors experience a comprehensive archaeological tour of Kenya's most significant prehistoric cave. The guided experience takes you through limestone chambers where human activity dates back 78,000 years. Guides explain the cave's geological formation and how it served as a continuous settlement site through the Stone Age. You'll see excavation areas that have yielded ancient tools and beads. The tour highlights the cave's role as a refuge during the East African slave trade, when local communities hid from slave raiders. Discover insights into Mijikenda cultural practices, including traditional ceremonies once (and still) performed in the cave. The biodiversity showcases the unique plants and animals that inhabit the cave ecosystem. The experience includes explanations of archaeological methods used to uncover the site's history and the cave's significance in understanding human evolution and migration patterns in East Africa.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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