About Africa Food Show Kenya 2026
The Africa Food Show — Kenya 2026 runs August 19-21 at KICC, Nairobi. This is the region's premier food industry exhibition, connecting:
- Global food and beverage manufacturers
- Agricultural producers and processors
- Hotel and restaurant suppliers
- Packaging and logistics companies
- Investors seeking East African food sector opportunities
Concurrent events include Food-Beverages-Hospitality East Africa and Food-Beverages-Kitchen East Africa at Sarit Expo Centre, creating a week-long food industry festival in Nairobi.
Kenya's Culinary Safari Story
Kenya's food culture is as diverse as its wildlife. From coastal Swahili cuisine to highland farm produce, every region offers distinct flavors:
- Coastal Swahili: Coconut-infused curries, fresh seafood, and spice-route influences
- Maasai tradition: Blood milk, roasted meat, and herbal teas
- Highland farms: Organic vegetables, artisan cheeses, and free-range poultry
- Lake Victoria: Fresh tilapia and Nile perch prepared a dozen ways
- Bush fine dining: Luxury camps serving gourmet meals under the stars
AfriBay Adventures Food Safari Packages
Package 1: The Nairobi Foodie + Bush Dining Combo (4 nights)
August 18: Arrive Nairobi, dinner at Carnivore Restaurant (famous nyama choma)
August 19-21: Africa Food Show at KICC
August 22-23: Maasai Mara (2 nights at Angama Mara — renowned for bush dining and sundowner picnics)
August 24: Return to Nairobi
From $2,800 per person.
Package 2: The Coastal Culinary Trail (6 nights)
August 19-21: Africa Food Show
August 22: Fly to Mombasa, Swahili cooking class in Old Town
August 23-24: Diani Beach — seafood feast at Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
August 25: Wasini Island dhow trip with fresh crab lunch
August 26: Return to Mombasa
From $2,200 per person.
Package 3: The Farm-to-Bush Gastronomy Tour (8 nights)
August 18: Arrive, dinner at Talisman (Nairobi's farm-to-table pioneer)
August 19-21: Africa Food Show
August 22: Kiambu coffee estate tour and tasting
August 23-24: Lake Naivasha — farm visits + hippo boat ride + lakeside dining
August 25-26: Maasai Mara — bush breakfasts, sundowner cocktails, and campfire dinners
August 27: Return to Nairobi
From $3,600 per person.
Accommodation for Food Show Delegates
AfriBay recommends properties with exceptional dining:
- Hemingways Nairobi: Fine dining restaurant, 20 minutes to KICC
- Tribe Hotel: Multiple restaurants, design-forward rooms
- Giraffe Manor: Breakfast with endangered Rothschild giraffes — bucket list dining
- The Social House: Trendy new option with excellent in-house restaurant
Bush Dining Experiences
AfriBay's partner camps offer world-class culinary experiences:
- Angama Mara: Picnic lunches on Out of Africa kopje, private bush dinners
- Saruni Mara: Italian-Kenyan fusion, organic garden produce
- ol Donyo Lodge: Farm-to-table from their own shamba, star bed dining
- Satao Camp: Traditional Swahili coastal cuisine in the bush
Transfers & Culinary Logistics
AfriBay ensures you taste Kenya safely and comfortably:
- All dietary requirements communicated to camps in advance
- Food safety standards verified at every stop
- Private transfers with refrigerated vehicles for farm purchases
- Cooking class bookings and market tour arrangements
- Wine and spirits procurement for bush dinners
Attending Africa Food Show 2026? Contact AfriBay Adventures to design your culinary safari. We believe the best way to understand Kenya is through its food — from KICC exhibition halls to Maasai campfire kitchens. Let us create a feast for all your senses.