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Fatuma's Kitchen Lamu

Swahili culinary heritage in a 200-year-old home

Verified partner · Rating 4.9 (67 reviews) · Lamu Old Town, Lamu

Fatuma's Kitchen Lamu

About Fatuma's Kitchen Lamu

Hands-on Swahili cooking experiences in a restored stone townhouse — market visits, spice grinding, rooftop feasts, and recipes passed down four generations.

Fatuma Ali returned from culinary school in Mombasa to open her grandmother's kitchen to the world. What began as informal lunches for visiting friends became Lamu's most sought-after cultural experience. Fatuma sources ingredients from Lamu's morning market and employs four local women who prep, teach, and share stories alongside her.

Specialties

  • Swahili cooking classes
  • Spice market tours
  • Private dinner events
  • Recipe books

Listings

  • Swahili Cooking Masterclass — activity, From $65, rating 4.9
  • Lamu Spice Market Walk — activity, From $25, rating 4.8