Lerato Foods & Naturals
Zanzibar & Kenya 2025 - Africana Retreats & Cooking Holidays
Experience Africa like never before on our enchanting culinary adventures
TANZANIA & KENYA RETREATS & COOKING HOLIDAYS
Upcoming Retreat
8 days/ 7 nights
15th - 22nd Sept 2025 (Booking Now)
Join the waiting list before booking, and we will get back to you with availability and bank transfer details.
from £3,990 per person
(double occupancy ~ sharing with your travel partner)
from £4990
(single occupancy)
For 8 days / 7 nights (Max. 10-14 guests for our group retreats)
You can pay a 30% deposit to secure your spot today and set up a payment plan. Excludes flights, travel insurance, visas or additions outside the group itinerary.
See below for SAFARI EXTRA DAYS
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Experience the wonders of East Africa, from its crystal clear water to cooking with the mamas of Zanzibar, from exploring the spice farms, immersing in the vibrancy of Stone Town to the exuberant night food market. The historic archipelago boasts enchanting history throughout its unpaved streets with beautiful carved doors and arabesque designs found all across Zanzibar. Next door in Nairobi, Kenya, we will explore the Nairobi National Park for a safari right in the city, we will join in picking tea at a tea farm, learn the art of the East African chapati & chai and much more. At the core of our retreats we celebrate and empower women, many of whom we rely on throughout our travels.
SAFARI EXTRA DAYS
Fancy a few more days after our retreat, to enjoy the Masai Mara and an immersive safari experience? We can support you with recommendations for hotels, and flights to Masai Mara which is a quick 1 hour away from Nairobi. Enjoy the infamous Masai Mara with a minimum budget of about £1200 for 3 nights including local return flights from Nairobi, your hotel, daily park conservation fees, hippo poolside breakfast and one game drive. See Mara Serena Lodge for more.
"It is a glorious book: an education and an invitation. There is such life in its pages and such food!"
Nigella Lawson
"Leaf through Africana and you’ll be sticking Post-it notes everywhere … There isn’t a dish I don’t want to cook."
Diana Henry, the Saturday Telegraph~"An Outstanding new book that will wake up your taste buds. Lerato is a genius with flavours."Delicious magazine~"No plantains will go to waste with this book nearby"BBC Good Food~Highlights of our retreat includes;
Our retreat includes, all group transportation, airport pick up, meals and tours. Sit back and enjoy an exciting adventure all planned for you.~
Explore the unique & contrasting parts of East Africa from coastal Zanzibar to vibrant Nairobi with a safari in the city.
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Fresh organic food cooked daily. Fresh fish and seafood. Enjoy the best of local food and produce including some of the world’s best teas and coffee.
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You will fall in love with and learn to prepare Chai & Chapati!
~Cooking with mamas of Zanzibar, visiting the local market and learning how to cook like a local.
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Learn where your tea comes from by visiting a tea farm and immersing in a day of picking tea leaves
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Immersive feasts & cooking classes
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Rich cultural immersion at every turn!
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No lonely travellers. Fostering togetherness while respecting your individual space and needs
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Much more, on this unforgettable experience with like-minded people
...Please Note
Guests are to arrive at Zanzibar airport and depart from Nairobi Airport. You will require a local flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi, which costs between £150 - £200 one way. Please book this as soon as possible. Once you have reserved your space we will advise on the best flight and time in order to travel in coordination with our group.
Visa
You will also require visas for both countries, these are easy to apply for online.
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Memories from our previous guests
Diunde Smith, from Bermuda
"With careful attention and love on Africana Cookery Retreat, the variety of food prepared by Lerato and her team was scrumptious, and the accommodation was excellent, tucked in a secluded breathtaking location with awesome scenery. I highly recommend this cookery retreat to all. Go and explore the beauty that Africa has to offer."
Emily, from London
"Ghana, the food, the company all made for a great time. Everyone loved their gifts. They are asking about the food. They want me to cook some of your recipes. I loved that you chose such a beautiful and tranquil lodge. I loved the food! There wasn't anything I didn't like. The excursions gave me a good insight into the diversity of Ghana.”
Marilyn, from Bermuda
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With our experience and network, we can also organise private retreats. Please write to info@leratofoods.com
