The Fikirini Sister Caves

The Fikirini Sister Caves is the first name on the list of the most beautiful caves in Kenya. Tswaka village is a significant location in the Digo people's history in Kenya's coastal region. Three sister caves in the village are famous for their role in the ancient slave trade. The locals used these caves as hideouts, shrines, meal locations, and water sources. They are 15 kilometers from the Kenana-Shimoni junction in the village. Furthermore, the caves contain a variety of cultural artifacts that depict the Digo culture.

The largest of the Fikirini Sister Caves is Mdenyenye. It was a well-known hideout for locals fleeing slave traders. A wooden staircase runs the length of the cave, connecting one end to the other. The second cave, Kisimani, is a critical water source with an all-year-round freshwater well where animals come to drink. This incredible cave is home to bats, monkeys, and baboons. Angle-faced bats, Egyptian fruit bats, tomb bats, common batwing, and long-fingered bats are among the seven bat species found in the Kisimani cave. The final cave, Pangani, has been designated as a sacred site. Because it had several chambers, it was used as a place to eat and rest. A six-kilometer tunnel connects this cave to Shimoni. The tunnel played a crucial role in the slave traders' escape. Fikirini's Digo people run a community-based organization that oversees tourist activities at Kenya's three sister caves.

Location: Tswaka Village, Fikirini, Kenya