Kakimbon Caves
Grottes de Kakimbon
Natural caves in the forest of the Ratoma district north of the city, regarded by the local Baga people as a traditional sacred site for rituals.
The Kakimbon Caves lie in the Kakimbo protected forest in the Ratoma district north of Conakry. They are a group of natural caves that the local Baga people regard as the dwelling place of spirits and a site for rituals, with many folk legends attached. The caves are not large, and they are surrounded by shady forest. A guardian can lead you through and tell the stories, and it is customary to give a small tip. The caves are on the edge of the city, so you will need to take a taxi, and a local guide should show you the way to the entrance.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Marché Madina
- Grand Mosque of Conakry (Faisal Mosque)
- Jardin Botanique de Camayenne
- Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen
- Monument du 22 Novembre 1970
- Palais du Peuple
- Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Conakry
- Guinea National Museum (Sandervalia)