Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests

The Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests are a collection of ten forested sites along the coast of Kenya, where the Mijikenda people built their fortified villages, known as kayas, from the 16th to the 20th century. These sites are considered sacred by the Mijikenda, as they are the abodes of their ancestors and the focal points of their religious and cultural practices. Travellers who visit the Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests can learn about the history, culture and spirituality of the Mijikenda people, as well as admire the biodiversity of the coastal lowland forest that has been preserved by the traditional custodianship of the kayas.