Cooking Classes in Safari Camps

Cooking Classes in Safari Camps

A Taste of the Wild

More safari camps across Kenya are offering interactive cooking experiences as part of the bush adventure. These classes provide a hands-on opportunity to learn about local cuisine while immersed in the sights and sounds of the savannah.

What to Expect

  • Campfire Cooking: Learn how to prepare traditional dishes such as chapati, ugali, nyama choma (grilled meat), or sukuma wiki (collard greens) with the help of camp chefs.
  • Bush Kitchens: Set up outdoors, often overlooking wildlife habitats, these open-air kitchens give guests a chance to cook using charcoal stoves or even open flame.
  • Cultural Exchange: Some experiences include stories from the cooks, often local women or community members, about the origins and cultural significance of the dishes.
  • Tasting Sessions: After cooking, sit down with your hosts and fellow guests to enjoy the meal you’ve helped create.

Where It’s Offered

  • Luxury lodges and eco-camps: Many camps in the Masai Mara, Laikipia, and Amboseli have added culinary elements to enrich the guest experience.
  • Community-based tourism camps: These often focus on authentic cultural immersion and locally sourced ingredients.