3-Day Samburu-Culinary Retreat

Your journey begins early in the morning as you’re picked up from Nairobi in a comfortable private van by our driver-guide. Expect a scenic 6–7 hour drive through Central Kenya, passing through Mount Kenya foothills and rural landscapes. Arrive in Samburu around mid-afternoon and check into a locally owned Samburu Guest House (Maralal), offering a cozy and culturally immersive experience. After settling in, you’ll be welcomed by Samburu hosts with traditional tea and snacks made from camel milk and millet.

In the late afternoon, take part in your first cooking class led by Samburu women in a nearby village. You’ll learn how to prepare authentic dishes such as muteta (sorghum porridge), nyama choma (roast goat), and wild herb stews, using firewood and traditional utensils. After preparing the food, sit down with the community to enjoy the meal and hear stories about Samburu customs and culinary traditions. Return to your BnB for overnight stay, with time to stargaze in the clear night skies.

After a hearty BnB breakfast, head to a local market in Archers Post with your Samburu host. Browse vibrant stalls filled with spices, vegetables, grains, and camel products as you learn about indigenous ingredients. Back in the village, join an immersive cooking class where you’ll prepare dishes like camel stew, wild herb vegetables, and fermented milk. Learn traditional grinding techniques and firewood cooking methods. In the afternoon, take a guided walk with a Samburu elder who explains the use of local plants for food and medicine. Return to your BnB for dinner and relax by the fire as your hosts share stories, songs, and dances from their culture. Overnight stay at your guesthouse.

Rise early for a sunrise game drive—prime time to observe predators beginning their hunt, and to experience the vivid morning light streaming across the plains. Return to your B&B for a final cooking lesson focusing on breakfast or traditional snacks led by your local host. Enjoy your creations as a farewell feast and soak in the lodge’s serene atmosphere one last time. Afterwards, pack up and head back to Nairobi in your van, with optional stops en route for photos, to savor a few last-minute views and reflections on your cultural and culinary journey.