Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class

Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya



Experience and explore Nairobi like a local from a unique and immersive point of view. Spend a local day with a fun interactive tour & enjoy a hands-on Kenyan cooking class and a delicious Kenyan meal

Highlights

  • Experience the Kenyan local life by strolling in the local African fresh market
  • Learn how to prepare delicious Kenyan Local meals
  • Hang out with a local and learn useful insights about local food culture

Description

Are you ready to have amazing Local Kenyan Experiences? Spend your day experiencing local day to day life of a local, experience culture & cuisine with a local guide.

The activities will include;

  • Local Farmers Market Tour - Shopping for Fresh foods at a true African authentic market
  • Move like a local
  • Cooking Class - We'll cook together a delicious Kenyan Traditional Meal.
  • Eat & sample our Kenyan Traditional meals.

Here's the experience Itinerary;

Meet up at the meeting point. Tour starts at 11:30am or 5pm.

Market tour where we will enter the local market for a tour & and do our grocery shopping.

Head on to my home (10 min away from the market) depending on traffic from the market).

Arrival at my home. Please note that my apartment is on the 4th floor with a nice view ;) and we only have staircases.

Refreshment/Begin the cooking experience.

We will be making a loved Kenyan traditional and national meals. All meals are from fresh & organic local ingredients. All meals fit all diets, pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian and meat eaters.

Conclusion of the Experience.

Guests are free to relax abit and when they are ready you can get a taxi from my house, I will help you request an Uber at your own cost back to the hotel.

Amenities include; WIFI, Clean washroom

What to Bring

  • Umbrella/rain coat ( during the rain season)
  • Flat closed shoes/Sport shoes (very comfortable shoes)
  • Light jacket
  • Dress decently, preferably a trouser or long skirt. No crop tops or shorts.

Please feel free to reach out if you need any clarification/specific meal requests.

Be prepared to have fun, an amazing local adventure, create the best memories and get your hands dirty :).

I can`t wait to meet you!! :)

Includes

Spend your day experiencing local day to day life of a local, experience culture & cuisine with a local guide.

Price includes these activities for the day.

  • Local Farmers Market Tour - Shopping for Fresh foods
  • Ride like a Local on a Matatu - (Public Transport experience) Optional
  • Cooking Class - We'll cook together a delicious Kenyan Traditional Meal.
  • Sampling Kenya`s local traditional meals

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Important Information

  • My apartment building has no lifts only stairs.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You will explore a vibrant Kenyan farmers market, learning about fresh local produce and traditional ingredients used in Kenyan cooking.
A local Kenyan guide and cook will lead the class, sharing authentic recipes and cooking techniques.
The market tour takes place at an authentic African fresh market within a Kenyan community.
The duration varies; please check the website for current hours and detailed scheduling information.
Yes, the cooking class is designed for all skill levels, including beginners interested in Kenyan cuisine.
This activity is generally family-friendly, but check the website for any age restrictions or recommendations.
You will prepare traditional Kenyan meals using fresh ingredients sourced from the market tour.
No special items are required; comfortable clothing and an appetite are recommended.
The experience is available year-round, but check the website for availability based on local market days.
Yes, spending time with a local guide provides valuable insights into Kenyan food traditions and everyday life.

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