The Mystical Amboni Caves in Tanzania
The mystical amboni caves in Tanzania is 8 km in kiomoni village North of Tanga city in Tanzania along the Mombasa-Tanga highway. The cave is one of the supernatural formation on Earth and the biggest cave in East Africa. The caves were formed 150 million years ago during the Jurassic age.
By 20 million years ago, the area was under water and geography has a lot to explain regarding the formation of caves. The local people in the community associates its formation to be spiritual.
The caves has about 10 different chambers covering an area of about 234 km2. Only one cave is open for tourism while others are sacred to the spirits and the local community.
The mystical amboni caves in Tanzania is a home to over 4000 bats, a place for worship and rituals by the local community.
The biggest cave is Osale Otango and the first cave is “Mizumu Wa Mabuvu” meaning ghost of powers. The local people use it as a place for worshipping the gods and making sacrifices.
Some ethnic groups including the Segeju, Sambaa, Bondei and Digo tribe in Tanzania use the caves for prayers. Many people still visit the caves for rituals, believing that supernatural forces reside within the chambers.
Some brief history about the mystical amboni caves in Tanzania
Amboni limited, a sisal plantation company, acquired the area in 1892 and later did inform the British colonial government about the caves. In 1922, authorities declared the site a conservation area.
The government of Tanganyika officially handed over the caves to the department of Antiquities in 1963.
Attraction
The cave is a geographical site, which attracts both students and tourists, the attraction in the place, includes;
Bats
There are over 4000 bats in the first cave. The bats fly out every evening at sunset to manage their lives since they are nocturnal.
Attractive rocks in different shapes
The mystical amboni caves in Tanzania has attractive rocks with different shapes. Visitors can explore unique rock formations inside the caves, including shapes resembling a crocodile and even the statue of liberty.
Some are in the shape of the head of a lion, tail of a leopard, footprint of a cow and chicken drumstick. Others are in the shape of a boat, leg and ear of an elephant, map of Africa, a vagina and a shape of the penis.
The mystical amboni caves in Tanzania is so stunning. There is a cave with Arabic prints, mushroom shape and the bible. One of the chambers is called Mt. Kilimanjaro because it brings out the mountain very clearly.
A part looks like a plane with an open door. The place is so mind blowing and worth visiting. Nature is something that is more than amazing, book your trip with beyond sight Safari for the best experience ever.
Besides visiting the caves, you can as well explore Serengeti National park, Ngorongoro Conservation area, Ruaha National Park, visit Mt. Kilimanjaro among others for the best wildlife experience.
