7 Food Experiences in Kenya to Build a Day Around

1.Watamu Marine Park & Sudi Island Mangrove Forest Canoe Ride.With sea food lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $101Our pick

Leave Mombasa early for Watamu Marine Park, where you cruise by glass-bottom boat, look for seasonal dolphins, snorkel, then paddle by canoe through Sudi Island’s mangroves. A seafood lunch, water, soda, equipment, and hotel transfers are included. Guides may include Derrick, Jim, or Eric.

“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.”

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2.Street food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m · from $37

Walk through Mombasa Old Town with guides such as Joan or Nicole, stopping for Swahili street foods including mshikaki, seafood, bhajia, cassava crisps, sugarcane juice, tea, and coffee. You will hear about local life and food preparation while sampling a full meal for $37.

“I was very disappointed with this tour. From the beginning, the guide made me feel uncomfortable by saying “Why do you look so serious?” instead of a normal welcome. Throughout the tour, whenever I asked questions, she laughed or dismissed them as if they were silly. For example, when I asked about a spice, she replied “Don’t you cook?” – which felt rude and unprofessional. This attitude continued the whole time and gave me a very negative experience. I had been really looking forward to the tour :(”

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3.Mombasa Private City Tour & Haller park Sanctuary with sea food luch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $128

Start with hotel pickup and a guided walk through Fort Jesus, Old Town, mosques, colonial buildings, the Old Port, and the spice market. After lunch, visit Haller Park to see giraffes, hippos, buffalos, antelopes, reptiles, and birds. Private transport, entry fees, water, and a soft drink are included.

“We keken er naar uit om deze tour met ons gezin te maken, maar een uur voor vertrek kregen we een telefoontje van de operator Natives Tours, dat we twee uur voor de afgesproken tijd hadden moeten vertrekken. Het was niet meer mogelijk om deze (privé!) tour te maken. Read more”

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4.Nairobi Food Tour – Street Food Experience Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $163

Spend five hours eating your way through Nairobi with a private guide. Expect local favorites such as nyama choma, ugali, mukimo, chapati, samaki, and Swahili dishes, plus stops at lesser-known food spots. Guides including Faith, Benson, and Simon have hosted this experience.

“If you want to enjoy some interesting Kenya cuisine then this is the tour for you. Simon, the tour guide was amazing. Not only did we enjoy deliciously prepared and unique food, but we got to hear a lot about the culture of Kenya and the custoRead more”

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5.Swahili Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $55Top rated

Meet guide Hawa, also listed as Havah, at Fort Jesus Museum for a four-hour walk through Mombasa Old Town. Visit six local food vendors, sample Swahili dishes and drinks, and learn about architecture, history, markets, and daily life. Choose a breakfast, lunch, or evening departure.

“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!!”

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6.Market and Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30Best value

Meet Tina or your English-speaking guide at Tsunami Garden Cafe for a small-group walk through Diani’s Ibiza Market. You’ll taste Swahili porridge, chapati, coconut rice, beans, ugali, sukumawiki, Viazi Karai, and palm wine, with stops at a tailor, souvenir shop, restaurant, and local bar.

“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!”

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7.1 Hour Gastronomic and Street Food tour of Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Meet Ishmael Nzioka near International House for a one-hour walk through Nairobi’s food streets. You’ll visit a market and several nearby food stops, trying samosas, chapati, nyama choma, ugali, Somali dishes, sweets, fruit, tea, and more. Bring at least $20 for food beyond the tour price.

“The tour was fantastic. Ishmael is knowledgeable and a good companion to explore the streets of Nairobi. He patiently answered all my questions. We tried a bunch of different varieties including snacks, sweets, BBQ, fruits. I had fun knowing about local cuisine, history and culture. I also got good tips about local food and restaurants to try.”

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