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The Lamu Cultural Festival is yet another great excuse to visit Kenya’s idyllic Lamu archipelago. An original Swahili settlements dating back to 1370, Lamu is one of the oldest towns in Kenya, with deep historical and cultural roots, which are celebrated together with the present day and future of Lamu life in this annual 7-day event.
Culture
Lake Turkana Festival is a 3-day event held in June each year, with an underlying purpose of promoting peace and cross-cultural interaction amongst various Kenyan tribes. 14 communities from Marsabit County come together in a spectacular display of music, dance, arts, crafts and tradition.
Culture
Dubbed a multicultural street party and the biggest festival in Kenya, Mombasa Carnival brings displays the varied influence of the country’s second largest city. Highlighted by two parades held in November, expect a lively flurry of colour, costume and culture - a festival worth timing your trip with.
The Karen Blixen Museum honours the famous Danish author who lived in Kenya from 1917 to 1931, operating a coffee farm from a bungalow by the Ngong Hills. Blixen’s book, ‘Out of Africa,’ was a global success that went on to become a film, with many of the props on show at the museum.
Fort Jesus was built in the late 1500’s along the coastline of the city of Mombasa by the then king of Portugal, and switched ownership numerous times during battles for the lands of Kenya. The well-preserved grounds are now a declared national park and World Heritage Site, and one of the most popular Kenya attractions.
Hyrax Hill is a site of immeasurable history, with archeological excavations unearthing evidence of life some 5000-years-old. The humble yet fascinating museum and former farmhouse showcases over 400 pieces found on the hill, ranging from musical instruments to hunting gadgets.
Though ugali itself is a fairly bland, doughy item, when used as a base for other dishes it offers an easy fill up and makes a meal complete. Commonly used to dip into saucy curries or as a side for salads, it would be hard to venture to this part of the world without trying at least one ugali.
Best eaten at
Mama Oliech's Restaurant, Nairobi
Almost as fun to eat as it is to pronounce, nyama choma is a hallmark of family celebrations in Kenya and Tanzania. Though the name refers to many varieties or roast meat, it’s most commonly goat, best eaten with your hands and washed down with a chilled beer.
Best eaten at
Mombasa Village, Mji Mpya Rd, Mombasa
Once you’ve tried the omelette filled with potato fries known as ‘chips mayai’, no other omelette will suffice. A popular street food across East Africa, this is dish you will grab again and again, and most likely want to whip up when you return home.
Best eaten at
any local market
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