Festivals and Events in Kenya

At the ancient Swahili township, the community gathers to celebrate tradition in the modern day. Surrounded by heritage architecture, watch as old customs come to life — song and dance, poetry, donkey and dhow races and plenty of indigenous Swahili food.

If you like music or simply want to have a great time, this is one of the events in Kenya you should try to attend. You’ll get to see amazing local and internationally reputed artists take stage and give memorable performances to take home with you.

Restaurant Week takes over Nairobi around January or February, offering you the chance to eat at some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants at a very pocket-friendly price. Whether you’re a foodie or not, delicious meals make every holiday better.

Journey through the Savannah as you make your way to northern Kenya, where this beautiful festival is held in preservation of the traditional communities of the region. That includes the Tarkana, Samburu, Gabbra and Borana people, whose dances, songs and food you can experience.

Extravagant parades, ethnic outfits, music and dance, the Mombasa Carnival has it all. No wonder it’s considered one of the most popular festivals in Kenya. This explosion of African culture and its many influences is a travel favourite.

If you wish to know about other festivals in Kenya, SOTC has all the details which will help you to find the best Kenya Holiday Package. Once you choose your travel dates, you’ll be informed of all the happenings accordingly, and select what you’d like to include in your itinerary.