The 9 Best Workshops & Classes in Kenya to Book

1.Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $50Our pick

Explore Nairobi through a farmers market, matatu ride, and hands-on Kenyan cooking class with host Nimoh for $50 per person.

“Nimoh is a fantastic and engaging host!! We selected the market, city bus experience and dinner! We met at the the market, took a wonderfully painted city bus to the host’s home and prepared dinner while we learned so much about Kenya. This experience is a must to learn more about traditions, family, and cooking the most wonderful food! We enjoyed ourselves immensely!”

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2.Authentic Kenyan Cooking Class & Market Tour in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Cook Kenyan classics, shop a Nairobi market, and share lunch in Tabitha’s home during this warm four-hour cultural experience.

“This was an AMAZING experience!! Tabitha was such a wonderful host and we could not have asked for a better day. If you’re coming to Nairobi and looking for an authentic cultural experience, do not miss this. This is one of the coolest experiences we have ever booked.”

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3.Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $60

Learn to cook mukimo with a Kenyan family, enjoy lunch, and explore a kitchen garden during this private Nairobi food experience.

“The driver dropped us off at a home where we learned how to make a few Kenyan dishes. They gave us a few options to choose between which was great. All the food was flavorful and delicious. If we can remember how, we will try some agaiRead more”

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4.Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Shop a Nairobi market, learn Kenyan home cooking, and share ugali, chapati, and pilau in this private four-hour class.

“Eve is a very pleasant lady and she taught me lots about Kenyan culture”

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5.Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Explore Nairobi through a market visit, matatu ride, and hands-on Kenyan cooking class in a small group for $64.

“Amazing tour through market and private local cooking. Gladys was very professional in all things, means security, preparing meal, cooking and finally presenting. Highly recommended”

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6.Kenyan Cooking Class with Campfire Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Cook Kenyan dishes over a campfire at Mida Creek Nature Camp, then share a fresh local meal for $25 in a small group.

“Harrison est souriant et accueillant,très précis dans ses explications il parle avec passion il prend son temps il a vraiment le plaisir de transmettre sa culture et mérite tous les encouragements. les plats étaient typiques fait au village ettrès bons .un excellent rapport qualité prix. la prestation est bien plus important que le prix payé. allez vite!”

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7.Beginner Swahili Woodcarving Classes with Woman Woodcarver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Learn traditional Swahili woodcarving with Almasi in Shela, Lamu. Make a keepsake, enjoy refreshments, and take home a lasting skill.

“Almasi is a truly charming and highly professional person. An exceptional wood sculptor, she is also a wonderful teacher for us apprentices. Always attentive, patient, and warm-hearted, she brings both kindness and seriousness to her work with wood. Learning from her is a real pleasure, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.”

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8.Private Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $76

Learn mukimo, ugali, pilau, and local vegetables with Grace in a Nairobi home during this private Kenyan cooking experience.

“This experience is probably one of my favorites out of all my travels anywhere in the world. Grace was super welcoming. The food we cooked was so tasty. Im still not convinced she didn’t season our veggies with just salt and onions because Read more”

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9.Agro-Tourism Tea Workshop in Nandi Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $137

Follow tea from leaf to cup in Nandi Hills, with farm work, a factory visit, lunch, private transport, and tea tasting.

“Educational experience in the natural beauty. The Agro Tourism Tea Workshop in Nandi Hills was one of the highlights of my trip! The natural beauty of Nandi Hills, the serene environment, and the hospitality of the locals have captivated. The gRead more”

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