Ana Kakenga
Ana Kakenga
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bukagirl
New Jersey4,204 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
You need a park pass to enter than it is a decent hike to the cave, this cave has 2 openings with awesome views.
If you are claustrophobic don't do it, narrow opening to get in than it opens up and at the end you are rewarded with 2 fantastic views!!
Bring a torch.
If you are claustrophobic don't do it, narrow opening to get in than it opens up and at the end you are rewarded with 2 fantastic views!!
Bring a torch.
Written December 31, 2019
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ruthandvern
Wilton, CA16,018 contributions
Mar 2020
Great hike through pastoral fields along a mud track road in the country to a drop in cave to view a cave opening over the sea. We had a great stroll but didn't drop down, claustrophobia.
Written February 10, 2021
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Terrance1953
Manchester, CT80 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This is really a lava tube with a hole that was eroded into it on the land. The hole is the size of a medium size person and you need a light to see once you get in for about 10 feet then it opens up. About another 25 feet and you get to the opening you see on this page. The cliff drops off about 100 feet to the ocean. To get to the entrance you have to park and walk around 25 minutes along an old road/pathway used by the local cows.
Written February 12, 2019
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Hamish
Heidelberg, Australia69 contributions
Apr 2019
Ana Kakenga is an awe inspiring cave just north of Hang Roa. Climb down into the entrance to see the end of the cave, a hole that opens onto a sheer cliff face - very high up. Walk aorund the headland after to see a view of the cliff face with the hole perched high on the cliff.
Written March 25, 2020
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Ngoc
Vancouver, Canada33 contributions
Sep 2019
You can drive up to the starting point, where there is an entrance gate and guard house. The road is dirt and full of pot holes, need a jeep. From the guard house, you must walk about 20 minutes to the dave. It was used as shelter during the tribal warring period. Inside the cave, the floor is muddy and eventually leads to the ocean cliff. I would not recommend this cave for young children.
Written September 23, 2019
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PEili K
Singapore, Singapore1,675 contributions
Aug 2019
Only had time for 1 cave hence choose this Ana Kakenga. And it become my fav caves of all. You had to walk a few km to reach this place but the walking was comes with nice secenry to enjoy. When reach, as the signboard was very small and light so look for it carefully as the entrance into the cave was very tiny. Get a headlight as the entrance of the cave only slightly more than half a meter wide is dark and claustropobic for a while. But soon the space grows, natural light came in and illuminates the way to a fantastic view. .
The cave with the two window used to be a volcanic tube 50m long formed thousand years ago when the lava still flow underground. As the cave may be unstable at times too. So just be cautious.
The cave with the two window used to be a volcanic tube 50m long formed thousand years ago when the lava still flow underground. As the cave may be unstable at times too. So just be cautious.
Written August 23, 2019
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mrdom
8,140 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
I'm not sure what's a part of Ana Kakenga, but going north, you will first find the cave that has two outlets overlooking the sea. The entrance is in a small depression 20 metres from the gate and much of the cave is quite narrow with a dangerous floor. Fun to look out at the sea though.
After that, you will find a cave complex with a large cave with the first entrance marked by a tree. This cave goes on for a while and has an exit at the end. After the exit, look for a circular rock formation with a path through it. This leads to cliffside path - go around to the left (some parts are narrow and slippery) and you'll find a great large cave in the cliff face with moss on the floor. Also some good shaded points for sitting and watching the sea.
Note that north of a gate somewhat south of Ana Kakenga on the coast road, or at Ahu Akivi on the inland road, the road is closed to cars and you have to walk or cycle (and the road is very rough and rocky, so you'll need to use your mountain biking skills).
After that, you will find a cave complex with a large cave with the first entrance marked by a tree. This cave goes on for a while and has an exit at the end. After the exit, look for a circular rock formation with a path through it. This leads to cliffside path - go around to the left (some parts are narrow and slippery) and you'll find a great large cave in the cliff face with moss on the floor. Also some good shaded points for sitting and watching the sea.
Note that north of a gate somewhat south of Ana Kakenga on the coast road, or at Ahu Akivi on the inland road, the road is closed to cars and you have to walk or cycle (and the road is very rough and rocky, so you'll need to use your mountain biking skills).
Written March 12, 2018
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Lyle W
Miami, FL5,569 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
The Ana Kakenga cave is one of three caves along a trail that basically runs between the Ahu Akivi site and a point that is North of the Museum. The information that we found before visiting indicated that these were all accessible by road, but this is no longer the case, the road has been blocket at either end and visitors have to walk to the caves. The closest access point for the Ana Kakenga and Ana Te Pora caves is from the side closest to the Museum, and from the check point the round trip hike to the two caves is about 7 km. Ana Kakenga (Cave of two windows) itself is a fairly small cave and only extends about 50 meters from the entrance (which was a tight fit for me), and ends in two openings in the cliff overlooking the sea. The further cave on the trail Ana Te Poro was not much larger or any more interesting, but was much easier to enter.
Written December 15, 2017
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Martin R
London, UK222 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
It's a bit of a walk to get here and can be difficult to find but just follow other people and look out for the small sign on the path. The cave affords a great view out over the sea but it takes a little courage to get in through the very tight entrance and very low ceiling. Keep going though as it opens out to standing height after the first 10m or so. We saw some people turn back which is unfortunate. And do not forget to take a torch as its essential for the first bit at least. The ledge is completely unprotected however, so take great care, especially with children.
Written November 14, 2017
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HansenNienke
Wellington121 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Not around the corner, but if you're not afraid of a brisk walk (you can get there on your mountain bike) it's a nice experience. Bring a torch. Not recommended for people with claustrophobia.
Written September 12, 2017
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Ana Paula R
Paraiso, SP
Gostaria de saber se é possível chegar sem guia e a pé. Gostaria de deixar o carro mais próximo possível e a partir deste ponto quanto dura a caminhada a pé, pois estarei, eu, meu marido e meus dois filhos de 11 e 13 anos. Será que conseguimos encontrar a caverna e entrar sem se machucar?
Written December 17, 2017
O ponto mais próximo para deixar o carro é a entrada, e ela fica a cerca de meia hora de caminhada da pequena caverna. Para não se machucar, é preciso entrar com cuidado pela abertura, a qual é estreita. Há um trecho bem escuro lá dentro, mas é pequeno. Por isso, é preciso levar uma lanterna também - no dia em que fui, a do celular serviu. É possível que meninos e meninas dessa idade, se bem orientados, possam conseguir fazer o passeio sem problemas, mas talvez seja bom checar com a SERNATUR, órgão oficial de turismo da Ilha.
Written February 14, 2020
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