3-Day Nanyuki-Culinary Retreat

Depart Nairobi by private van in the morning, enjoying the scenic drive toward Mount Kenya before arriving at Wooden Knee Cottages. After settling into your cozy cottage surrounded by peaceful gardens, head to a local produce market with your host to source fresh ingredients. Back in the communal kitchen, you’ll enjoy your first hands-on cooking class—perhaps making ugali with seasonal vegetables or a savory stewed chicken. The host’s warm storytelling and traditional recipes bring Kenyan home cooking to life as you prepare and savor your creations together in a relaxed, intimate B&B setting.

Rise early for a short drive to a vibrant neighborhood market. With the guidance of your host, you’ll shop for ingredients such as root vegetables, fresh herbs, and dairy, learning about Laikipia’s food traditions along the way. Return to Wooden Knee Cottages for a second cooking session—this time trying your hand at dishes like sukuma wiki or traditional porridge, using open-fire or charcoal techniques. After lunch, spend the afternoon relaxing in the garden, joining an optional guided herb walk or simply soaking in the mountain views with tea and local stories from your host.

On your final morning, your van will drive you to a serene spot—perhaps under trees near Ngare Ndare or a quiet riverside locale—for a light picnic of pastries and fresh fruit from your earlier preparations. Return to your cottage for a last cooking lesson: crafting a hearty breakfast like mukimo or millet flatbread paired with honey and local dairy. Share a leisurely farewell meal in the garden, reminiscing about the flavors, skills, and memories you’ve picked up. Afterwards, your van escorts you back to Nairobi, carrying both newfound culinary confidence and heartfelt stories from your Nanyuki escape.