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Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Badge of ExcellenceNairobi, Kenya
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sample Menu
Main
Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes
A selection of Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes served with a local Kachumbari salad made with Fresh locally grown vegetables.
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- KAPS Parking Westlands Triangle UchumiPRP2+9V3, Nairobi, Kenya
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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David_K
This was one of the BEST Viator experiences we've ever had! Nimoh was gracious and delightful. She explained so much about Kenyan culture and traditions - not just the delicious food, but much more that we asked about! I would give this 10 stars if I could. Follow her directions carefully to find the meet up point. She also connected via WhatsApp to give additional help.
DON'T MISS THIS EXPERIENCE!!
Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Vielande_I, Apr 2024
We had an amazing time! We enjoyed every second! The market experience was another highlight. She is a people’s person and I recommend this cooking class to everyone.
Thank you so much hun
Armande_P, Apr 2024
I had a wonderful experience with Wairimu! She is incredibly easy-going and I bet, well set to become the Kenyan cuisine best promoter. She took me through the proper local experience using Matatu (public transportation) and I enjoyed the pop vibes in the bus, we went to the local market to shop and the products were more tasty than those in the supermarkets, it was great to prep and cook the meal with her and discover Kenyan way of cooking. And of course, the food was delicious! I was more than happy to have exchanged my beach/resort stay along the coast against this memorable experience! I recommend 300%!
Thank you Wairimu :)
David_K, Mar 2024
This was one of the BEST Viator experiences we've ever had! Nimoh was gracious and delightful. She explained so much about Kenyan culture and traditions - not just the delicious food, but much more that we asked about! I would give this 10 stars if I could. Follow her directions carefully to find the meet up point. She also connected via WhatsApp to give additional help.
DON'T MISS THIS EXPERIENCE!!
Steve_D, Feb 2024
I was heading to Nairobi for 48 hours and I wanted to go where Anthony Bourdain spent time: I came across this gem. OK, Anthony Bourdain did not do this one, but he should have.
Nimoh is a super host, the Matatu bus ride was singular, the food delicious. I felt like a local. She knew the market inside and out and it was great to not be treated like a tourist.
My advice, tell your friends you have a childhood pen-pal, Nimoh, who is going to spend the day and make lunch with you. They will love it, love Nairobi, and absolutely love Nimoh. You will be a hero.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much for the review. I'm glad you had a great time during the experience.
Ezgi_E, Feb 2024
I booked this workshop 5 am on the same day and, despite the last minute booking, Nimoh promptly gave me information about what to expect from the tour and the schedule. She taught me how to use Nairobi’s matatus and we had a fun ride to the local market. That ride by itself is a whole different experience. We looked for the best ingredients for the traditional dishes. she showed me the best places to buy good vegetables and fruits. During cooking process, I learned about the tips and tricks of how to prepare tasty Kenyan food. Nimoh was easy to talk to and we had a good conversation on the culture and food in Kenya. She also recommended me her favorite restaurants in Nairobi for the rest of my stay. I totally recommend this experience.
Emily_M, Feb 2024
DO NOT risk this!! We turned up for the 5pm slot at 5.15/20 (it says 30mins buffer online) and she was not there. Eventually we got to a wifi cafe to contact her and she met us at 5.40, saying she’d left before (but we saw her in shop).
She then CANCELLED our tour saying she was too stressed to continue it and that she would process a refund with Viator.
We then requested the refund on Viator who rejected it and I have messaged her twice asking what’s going on - and she’s ignored this. So we’re 2 tickets money down, taxi cost down, and a wasted evening.
We will be reporting this to the authorities if Viator continue not to refund.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Emily,
We strive to provide exceptional service, and it is disheartening to hear about your negative encounter. We understand your frustration and regret that your tour did not meet your expectations.
We have thoroughly investigated the situation and found that there was a miscommunication regarding the meeting time. While we do provide a 30-minute buffer online, we understand that this was not effectively communicated to you, however our guide was on time and repeatedly reached out to you via WhatsApp from 4:30pm when she arrived to receive you all through to 5:20pm but you did not respond even though the messages were received & confirmed by blueticks. It was assumed that you were no longer coming to the experience. Screenshot attached for your reference.
In terms of the refund process, we are actively working with Viator to resolve this matter swiftly. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process.
Please rest assured that we take all feedback seriously and will use this as an opportunity to improve our services moving forward. If there is anything else we can do to rectify this situation, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Danielle_P, Feb 2024
Nimoh's Kenyan cooking class was an extraordinary journey into the heart of Kenya's rich culture and culinary traditions. Led by the charismatic Nimoh, the experience surpassed expectations on multiple fronts. From the local shopping at markets, to the Matatu ride, to retreating to her apartment for a guided cooking class laced with cultural history and realities of current life, this experience was our #1 favorite in Nairobi.
It offered a profound connection with Kenya's heritage, weaving together delicious food, vibrant stories, and community bonds. For those seeking an enriching, flavorful, and culturally immersive experience, Nimoh's class is an absolute must.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you! 🙏
I'm glad you enjoyed the experience.
Nomads_W, Jan 2024
WOW WOW AND WOW!!!! I’ve taken cooking classes all over the world and this one was the best! It was like cooking with my family.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. I had an amazing time hosting you for the local cooking class and market tour experience in Nairobi.
Bettina_H, Jan 2024
All our wonderful talking
A great bus ride
Market shopping
Great host
Delicious food
all in all: Perfect event
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. I had an amazing time hosting you for the local cooking class and market tour experience in Nairobi.
Nomads_W, Jan 2024
This was the ULTIMATE cooking experience! Shopping for our ingredients at an open market and using the local transportation added a great touch. Make sure you dive in with both hands and cook an amazing meal. I highly recommend this class to all who desire a true Kenyan experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. I had an amazing time hosting you for the local cooking class and market tour experience in Nairobi.
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