🎨 Nairobi Art & Afro-Urban Creative Tour

“Canvas, Culture & Vibes – A Day in Nairobi’s Artistic Underground”
🕘 Duration: Full-day (Late Morning to Late Evening)
📍 Location: Across Nairobi’s art, culture, and music districts
🎯 Best For: Creatives, photographers, digital content creators, Afrocentric diaspora travelers

10:00 AM – Hotel Pickup & Urban Art Kick-Off

  • Meet your Kama-Shera creative guide

  • Intro chat: Nairobi’s art evolution, local creators, and how modern Afro-urban culture is shaped by history, music, and resistance

  • Drive through Nairobi’s graffiti alleys and mural-rich spaces to set the mood

10:30 AM – Circle Art Gallery / Banana Hill Art Studio (Choose based on availability)

  • Tour Circle Art Gallery – Nairobi’s most prominent platform for contemporary African artists
    OR

  • Visit Banana Hill Art Studio, a legendary hub in the outskirts showcasing over 70 artists from Kenya and East Africa

  • Interact with artists (if available), view collections, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces

  • Get your portrait sketch done or pick up a hand-painted postcard

12:30 PM – Coffee Culture Stop at Artcaffe or Connect Coffee

  • Sample Nairobi’s booming café scene with African bean tastings

  • Learn about Kenya’s coffee legacy and Black Barista Movement

  • Great space for digital nomads and a chance to meet local creatives

  • Optional content shoot: café scenes, mural backdrops, branded Afro streetwear

2:00 PM – Street Art Walk: Kibera or Nairobi Railway Museum Walls

  • Guided street walk through Kibera Art District (with local art ambassadors)
    OR

  • Explore the Railway Graffiti Walls near Nairobi Station

  • View urban murals expressing youth voices, social justice, music, and Pan-Africanism

  • Documentary-style photo ops and creator shout-outs

3:30 PM – Nairobi Design Studio / Creatives Garage Drop-In

  • Stop at Nairobi Design Week hub or Creatives Garage – spaces that empower African designers, illustrators, filmmakers, and tech artists

  • Short session or guest talk on how Kenyan creatives are shaping global digital culture

  • Optional: Buy branded merch, zines, or posters

5:00 PM – Early Dinner & Chill Vibes at The Alchemist or Bao Box

  • Afro-urban food court and lounge scene with live DJ, art stalls, and vinyl markets

  • Great Afro-fusion meals, shared seating with Nairobi’s artistic crowd

  • Capture sunset moments, drinks, and artisan marketplace ambiance

7:00 PM – Storytelling, Poetry or Live Afro-Fusion Music Night

  • Choose from:\n – Alliance Française: Swahili poetry, spoken word, and curated African film nights

    • The Alchemist: Afrobeats DJ sessions, jam nights, or emerging live bands

    • K1 Klub House: Thursday Reggae Nights or acoustic soul (check listings)

  • Engage in diaspora-themed poetry, youth voices, and Nairobi’s cultural activism

9:30 PM – Hotel Drop-off or Optional Night Hangout

  • Your guide will safely return you to your accommodation

  • Or join locals for a quiet drink or dessert at Shokupan Lounge, Geco Café, or J’s Westlands (optional, private arrangements)

✅ What’s Included:

  • Private vehicle + professional Afro-urban cultural guide

  • All entrance/tour fees for galleries and creative hubs

  • Coffee tasting session

  • Dinner reservation assistance

  • Optional: Social media content assistant or photographer (add-on service)

🧭 Guest Tips:

  • Dress Afro-stylish and comfy — you’ll be photographed and inspired

  • Charge your devices — there’ll be plenty to capture

  • Respect artists’ space — always ask before filming in studios or galleries

  • Buy art or merch where possible — support local

  • For groups, we can include a “Paint & Sip” mini workshop