Cooking and Eating Experience with a Local Family in Mombasa
Immersing yourself in the heart of a local family's home is an epic adventure like no other. You're stepping into a world that's entirely different, yet warmly familiar. Each encounter is intimate and personal, involving only your party and the welcoming local family.
Your journey begins with a friendly introduction and a refreshing drink, followed by an invitation to assist in preparing the meal. Whether you choose to participate or simply observe, making notes and capturing memories through photographs, the experience promises to be delightful. All the host families speak English, offering you the chance to engage in enlightening conversations about daily life in their country. Feel free to share stories from your own culture - it is always very interesting to hear about other cultures!
The tours are accredited by the World Fair Trade Organization, ensuring that your adventures contribute positively to the communities you visit. So why wait? Embark on this extraordinary journey and savour the flavours of a new culture right from its heart.
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Do this because
- Learn more about the local food and culture first-hand
- Visit a local family and enjoy the meal together
- Give the local family a hand preparing your meal
- Engage in enlightening conversations about daily life
Important to know
Know in advance:
- Remember to adapt your clothes to the local culture: in bigger cities the culture is different than in the countryside, but too much skin is not appreciated anywhere
- Don't forget to ask permission and discuss when you want to take pictures of the local family (and/or post them on social media). Most of the time everyone is fine with it
- The minimum number of participants is 2
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 5 days before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Drinks
- Dinner
What’s not included
- Alcoholic drinks
This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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