Kenya · FOOD & DRINK
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nairobi: 10 food & drink experiences that earn their slot, with what each costs and the one thing to know before booking.
Review of Watamu Marine Park and Sudi Island canoe tour from Mombasa, with dolphins, snorkeling, mangroves, seafood lunch, price, and tips.
“Such an amazing trip- great guides. Lots of dolphins. We did have weather on our side but the guides were amazing Derrick and Jim were so insightful and kept us comfortable.”
Tour a Nairobi coffee farm, roast your own beans, and taste fresh Arabica coffee while learning Kenya’s farm-to-cup story.
“What an amazing experience! We learned so much about the history of coffee and the production process. If you’re a fan of coffee, then this tour is definitely a must! We also got to roast our own coffee and sample the coffee. And our guide was so knowledgeable, entertaining, and friendly.”
Taste Mombasa’s Swahili street food on a 150-minute Old Town walk with local culture, seafood, sugarcane juice, and practical tips.
“Joan was fantastic. Very relaxed and easy to talk to. Gave insightful your commentary while walking around. The food was excellent, well worth it”
Review of Mombasa’s private city tour and Haller Park visit, including Fort Jesus, Old Town, seafood lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We booked this tour for the 29th of December 2019. We really appreciated the tour, everything was so well organised. We had a highly knowledgeable guide who provided high details about the history of the different places we visited. The visit of the ancient town really puRead more”
Review of Nairobi’s purple tea farm tour, with tea picking, waterfall walk, lunch, tastings, pricing, transport, and booking tips.
“The Gatura Farm purple Tea tour was excellent, once we got there. It was so interesting to learn how tea is picked and processed by this hands on experience. The 3 course gourmet lunch was fabulous. We also enjoyed a hike to a waterfall and a dip for those daring people. Read more”
Taste Nairobi’s everyday favorites on a private five-hour food tour with hotel transfers, generous portions, and local guides.
“Not for people without “intestinal fortitute” or who get easily disgusted. Grossly overpriced. Dinner for two at the best restaurant In Nairobi costs $85. This tour costs $107 a piece.”
Taste six Swahili specialties, explore Mombasa Old Town, and learn coastal history on this four-hour food tour for $55.
“Amazing experience of street food tasting in Old Town Mombasa! Hawa was fantastic and so knowledgeable about the history of Mombasa and the culture of the area, the architecture and the foods. Very worth it!!”
Explore Diani’s Ibiza Market, sample Swahili dishes, try on a dera, and taste palm wine on this small-group food walk.
“We really enjoyed the tour with Tina. She is great at explaining and we had the opportunity to see the beautiful market and taste some of the tipical dishes and beverage. it was really a great time spent together! :) We do recommend the visit!”
Taste samosas, nyama choma, chapati, ugali, tea, and more on a one-hour Nairobi street food walk with local guide Ishmael.
“Nice guide with a lot of knowledge. The food is really nice and local as well. We were quite hungry and your stomach will be filled with a lot of different food. Also you will feel quite connected with the locals while you visit multiple nice places!”
Review of Riara tea farm from Nairobi, with private transport, Limuru tea tasting, lunch, guide details, value, itinerary, and booking tips.
“We loved our experience visiting the tea farm! From start to finish it was such a wonderful time! Eric our guide was fantastic as well as the driver! We had an amazing time learning all about the full experience of how tea is made from starRead more”
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