Kenyan Cooking Class: Dive into Tradition with a Local Market Tour

Immerse yourself in Kenyan culture with a cooking class led by a local guide. Explore the vibrant local market, source fresh ingredients, and learn to prepare a traditional meal from scratch.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cedar Road - This activity involves 3 amazing Kenyan Experiences?
  1. Local famers Market Tour
  2. Matatu Experience (Public Transport experience)
  3. Cooking class (Kenyan Cuisine) at my home.
    Our day will begin at the meeting point, after which we will take a visit to the farmers market and do some grocery shopping.. (You can totally skip this if…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
Meal Options
  • Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes - A selection of Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes served with a local Kachumbari salad made with Fresh locally grown vegetables.
Additional Information

I have been a local food guide for six years and am a well-established food writer and blogger in Kenya. I will help you explore the local lifestyle and take you to safe places that you might not typically visit as a tourist. We will source fresh local produce and uncover the wonders of the local market.
Afterwards, we will prepare a traditional meal…

Location
Westlands Square
Kindly ask the Uber driver to drop you at "Quickmart, Westlands Square, Westlands along Waiyaki Way". The location pin is accurate. I will be waiting for you at the front main entrance so that we can begin the experience. 30 minutes wait time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sightsee02853781326
Nov 1, 2024
The best way to explore local food and meet local people - One of my best experiences in Nairobi. A ride with a Matatu is definitely a highlight and during the tour was really safe. Nimoh knows so many people on the market, I had the feeling like being at home. She selected the best ingredients for our delicious meal. Nimoh is really passionated about cooking. I loved her explanation. It was really interesting to get a view even in a home in Nairobi. Thank you for your trust to cook in your own kitchen. Don't miss this tour if you want to get in touch with local people and food.
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Kathy_s
Oct 30, 2024
Kenyan meal - NIMOH took us on a purely local experience of market shopping for a traditional Kenyan meal. She then took us by local matatu bus to her home where we proceeded to prepare the meal. She was very knowledgeable and informative about the local history and culture.
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Vanessa
Oct 21, 2024
Authentic and Fun - Omg, this was such an amazing experience! I love that we were able to travel on the matatu (local transport/bus) and experience some local life. Going through the market was also a different experience seeing how locals pick their food and how everyone interacts with each other. I absolutely love that we were able to see more of Nairobi and a bit outside of the city. Nimoh was also gracious in letting us into her home. We loved cooking together and learning more about Kenyan culture. We chose the pilau rice and goat meat option with vegetables and it was so good! It felt like family dinner so thank you Nimoh for taking care of me and my 6 friends! This is definitely an experience you would want to have. Go for it, absolutely worth it!
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896tarahg
Oct 13, 2024
Serious, the host is the best of the best in every way!!!!!!!! - This is the best experience! The host is a wonderful chef with experience in traditional cooking from many Kenyan tribes and local Kenyan life. She gives you a market experience you would not normally get and I cannot recommend her enough! She is fun and welcoming. A truly remarkable person!!!
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84medjined
Oct 11, 2024
One of the best experiences - I’m so happy I booked this cooking class. One of my favorite experiences!!! Although I was alone, the host made me feel so comfortable. I got to experience what it’s like riding the bus and visited the market with her. She has so much passion and knowledge for the food that she is making. If you are thinking about booking… just do it. You won’t regret it!
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58mariahf
Oct 3, 2024
Incredible! Highly recommend! - Incredible experience that I will remember for the rest of my life fondly! The food was absolutely incredible and delicious and so fun to prepare! Nimoh is an incredible host who is so happy and positive and fun to talk to!
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Lana_s
Oct 1, 2024
Amazing day in Nairobi - Nimoh was an amazing host. The meetup was easy to find and she was great to communicate with via Viatour and WhatsApp. I have lived in East Africa and never braved a matatu but trusted her and we enjoyed our ride! The market trip is worth doing to see all the sights, sounds, and smells. Then, learning to make chapati along with stewed goat and sides was definitely a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend.
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Jhamlin1818
Sep 28, 2024
Cooking, conversation & customs. - This was a great experience as it gave us a great overview of life & customs in Nairobi. We actually rode the bus ( one driver changed the music for us), went to the local market & picked out our produce & then the butcher shop. From there a short walk to Nimoh’s apt. Then we cooked away. Delightful afternoon.
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Navigate309893
Sep 26, 2024
A real KENYAN experience from a KENYAN! - Be ready to experience the heart of Kenya. Ride public transportation and go directly to the market where you will purchase the food you will Need to cook.
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Melanie_s
Sep 23, 2024
Brilliant trip to experience local life - Local transport, local market and an incredibly enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable host Nemo! A great experience and wonderfully engaging. Just looking forward to receiving the recipes so I can try them at home! Only slight issue was timing to get back to the pick up point but did not affect the experience at all
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