Nyama Choma: Maasai & Meat BBQ Experience – RY Marketplace
– Culture & History
– Get to taste an authentic African BBQ
– Test your bargaining skills at the market
Description
Get in touch with your inner carnivore. Come walk the market with a Masaai and experience what Nyama Choma is all about.
Who This Experience Is Good For
Anyone who wants to experience the local market vibe and eat Nyama choma this event is calling you.
Meet Our Local Host
A Maasai born and raised in Maasai culture. He is also a local nyama choma vendor who is excited to share his practices with guests.
Itinerary
– Meet at coworking space
– Drive 30 minutes to a market in a dala dala
– Arrive at the market and meet our Maasai host on site
– Tour market, buy goat and anything else preferred for meal preparations
– Engage in the nyama choma preparations and prepare meal
– After meal, drive back to the RY co working space
What’s Included
– Food (BBQ)
– Roundtrip transportation from RY coworking space
– Bottled Water .5 liters
– Local English-speaking guide
What’s Not Included
– Other Drinks
Know Before You Go
– Minimum Needed: 5 people
– Maximum Capacity: 25 people
– Booking Deadline: 7 days before event
– Weather Dependent: Yes / it is an outdoor event which is not suitable when it is raining
– Difficulty Level: Easy
– Special Clothing Required: No. Wear culturally appropriate clothing (showing skin – legs, shoulders, stomach, and chest)
– Special Dietary Restrictions: No, if you are a vegetarian or vegan you will not have a chance to eat nyama choma
– Extra Cash: Needed for tipping and buying other items not included
– Transportation: Local van (dala) will be used
– Additional Information: we will be walking around the market during the afternoon sun.
What is the refund policy?
For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?
As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.