MORE THAN JUST A MEAL
Tastefully Delicious
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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- All meals included
- Professionally guided tour
- Unlimited bottled water
- International Air, unless expressly paid for
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips to guide and driver
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Farm and Market Tour and Cooking Class
Dive into the heart of Rabai’s culinary scene with a guided tour of vibrant markets overflowing with fresh produce, plant fragrant spices, and ingredients. Learn about the local ingredients used in Rabai’s cuisine as you interact with vendors and sample delicious foods. Then, brace yourself for a hands-on cooking class led by expert local traditional women chefs, where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Swahili dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Traditional Dining Experiences
Indulge in traditional dining experiences with local families, where you’ll savor the flavors of authentic Rabai cuisine. Sit down to mouthwatering meals featuring a variety of dishes, from aromatic curries and spicy stews to freshly caught seafood and flavorful rice, banana, ugali or cassava dishes. Immerse yourself in the warmth of genuine hospitality as you share stories and laughter with your hosts, creating unforgettable memories around the dining table.
Culinary Workshops and Demonstrations
Expand your culinary skills with workshops and demonstrations led by skilled local chefs. Learn the art of spice blending, mastering the intricacies of Rabai’s unique flavor profiles. Discover the secrets behind traditional cooking techniques, from marinating meats to grinding spices, as you gain insight into the culinary traditions of Rabai’s communities.
Farm-to-Table Experiences
Embark on farm-to-table experiences, where you’ll harvest fresh ingredients from local farms and gardens before transforming them into delicious meals. Join farmers in the fields as you pick ripe fruits and vegetables, and learn about sustainable farming practices firsthand. Then, return to the kitchen to prepare farm-fresh dishes under the guidance of expert chefs, savoring the fruits of your labor in a scenic outdoor setting.
- Day 1
- Day 2
Arrival and Warm Welcome
Morning: Start your culinary adventure with a guided tour of Kilifi's vibrant markets. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere as you browse stalls piled high with fresh produce, fragrant spices, and exotic ingredients. Learn about the local ingredients used in local community's cuisines and interact with vendors to gain insight into their culinary traditions.
Afternoon: Indulge in a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef, where you'll learn to prepare traditional Swahili dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. From aromatic curries to savory samosas, discover the secrets behind Rabai community's flavorful cuisine and delight during a delicious lunch.
Evening: Treat your taste buds to a culinary feast at a local restaurant specializing in local traditional dishes. Savor the rich flavors and aromatic spices of Swahili cuisine as you dine on a variety of mouthwatering specialties, accompanied by live traditional music and cultural performances
Sea Food Extravanganza
In partnership with partner hotels, visitors will get an opportunity to sample their best fresh seafood.
Morning: Set out on a seafood fishing expedition with local fishermen along Kilifi's picturesque coastline. Cheer the fishermen while at the comfort your beach seat Join local fishermen as they haul in their catch of the day and learn about the sustainable fishing practices that support Rabai's coastal communities. Visit a seafood market to sample fresh catch straight from the ocean.
Evening: Dive deeper into Rabai's culinary heritage with a visit to a local village or homestead. Participate in a traditional cooking demonstration led by village elders, where you'll learn age-old techniques for preparing local dishes. Engage in cultural exchange as you share stories and laughter over a home-cooked meal with your hosts.
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With this tour, Rabai Cultural Village offers visitors an opportunity to food enthusiasts interested in exploring the local culinary traditions and flavors of the region. Visitors and tourists alike, can participate in food tours, visit local markets and food stalls, attend cooking classes with renowned chefs, and enjoy gastronomic experiences such as traditional cousins, wine tasting and gourmet dining.
