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Eco-Learning: Kaya Chonyi

A full day of eco-learning in the sacred Kaya Chonyi, reached through Tsunza: the role of the kayas to the community, the medicinal trees within, and the culture bound to these protected forests. For groups of five to ten, closing with crafts and tasting at the TSUMBUCOFA hall.

Eco-Learning: Kaya Chonyi on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsulaEco-Learning: Kaya Chonyi on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsulaEco-Learning: Kaya Chonyi on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsulaEco-Learning: Kaya Chonyi on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsula
Group price (group of 5–10)
Ksh 34,250
Duration
Full day
Arrival
9:00am
Meeting point
Tsunza (road to Kaya Chonyi)

The experience

Your day, step by step

  1. 9:00am

    Travel through Tsunza

    Road transport via Tsunza to Kaya Chonyi for a 9:00am start.

  2. The role of the kayas

    Learn why the kayas matter to the community and how they are kept safe.

  3. Trees and medicine

    Discover the tree species and their medicinal value inside the sacred forest.

  4. Culture of the kaya

    Hear the culture and beliefs bound to the kayas, with the protocols explained before you enter.

  5. Plant a tree

    Plant tree seedlings, at Ksh 200 each.

  6. Crafts and tasting at TSUMBUCOFA

    Close with a crafts display and an experience tasting at the TSUMBUCOFA multipurpose hall, with local dances.

What's included

  • The role of the kayas and the community
  • Different tree species and their medicinal value
  • The culture associated with the kayas
  • Display of crafts for selling and experience tasting at TSUMBUCOFA multipurpose hall

Good to know

Kaya Chonyi is a sacred forest, your guide will explain its protocols before you enter.

Ready for Eco-Learning: Kaya Chonyi?

Send an enquiry with your dates and group size. A guide confirms boat transport, guide and dance availability, and the full cost. No payment is taken online.

Ksh 34,250· group of 5–10

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