3-Day Nairobi-Culinary Retreat

Start your Nairobi culinary discovery with a hands‑on class blending Kenyan and Indian dishes in a local home in Westlands. You’ll be welcomed with freshly brewed Kenyan coffee or chai and guided through preparing samosas, mandazi, bhajia, arrow root and cassava chips, fresh juices, and chutney—learning spice techniques in a modestly sized kitchen in a host’s home located just outside the city. Afterward, retreat to the historic Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel, a landmark that offers elegant comfort with Tudor‑style architecture and four in‑house restaurants—a perfect haven that blends colonial charm with modern luxury

Begin your second day with a guided visit to a local farmers’ or organic market, where your host will help you select seasonal ingredients and share stories about their cultural importance in Kenyan cuisine. From there, continue to a rooftop or urban garden for an immersive organic cooking class. You’ll prepare traditional dishes like mukimo or kienyeji chicken using clay pots and open fire, followed by a shared lunch and storytelling session with your host. In the afternoon, return to Fairmont the Norfolk, Nairobi’s iconic colonial-era hotel. Relax in its serene gardens or enjoy a cocktail at the Cin Cin bar. Its central location and timeless elegance make it a comfortable, culturally rich base for your evening and restful overnight stay.

Your final day starts with an authentic market tour and intimate cooking experience in a local’s home. You’ll learn to prepare classics like ugali, pilau, mukimo, githeri, sukuma wiki, chapati, kachumbari, and kienyeji chicken—mixing hands‑on involvement with rich storytelling and local hospitality. After your meal, consider ending the day with a leisurely visit to The Village Market in Gigiri—for an afternoon of shopping local crafts, enjoying diverse cuisines in the food court, or relaxing amidst the mall’s vibrant open‑air ambiance. Wrap up your journey with ease and flavorful memories of Nairobi.