Carnivore carver slicing roasted meat at the table
Carnivore table-side carving experience

Kenyan hospitality · Since 1972

A legacyserved with theatre.

From Nairobi’s legendary fires to the calm of the Indian Ocean, Tamarind creates experiences people remember.

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Fire. Coast. Celebration.

1972

The Tamarind story

Not simply places to dine.
Places that become part of your story.

For more than five decades, Tamarind has shaped some of Kenya’s most recognisable hospitality experiences.

Each destination has its own rhythm, but the standard remains the same: warmth, generosity and a deep sense of place.

Discover the legacy
Carnivore server carving meat at a guest's table

The ritual

The table becomes the stage.

At Carnivore, service is not hidden behind a kitchen door. It arrives at your table—carved, presented and shared in full view.

01Roasted over open flame
02Carved on traditional swords
03Served until you say stop

The Carnivore tradition

Fire, flavour
and abundance.

A legendary feast built around whole roasts, generous service and the anticipation of the next carving.

Enter Carnivore
Carnivore whole roast presented by a carver

Fire. Coast. Celebration.

One enduring standard of hospitality.

The collection

Every destination,
its own world.

Carnivore carver presenting roasted meat Nairobi · Icon since 1980

The theatre of fire

Carnivore

Flame, carving and celebration come together in one of Africa’s most recognisable dining experiences.

Indian Ocean elegance

Tamarind
Mombasa

Fresh seafood, Swahili architecture and harbour views create a timeless expression of coastal dining.

Tamarind seafood experience Mombasa · Old Town harbour
Friends sharing drinks at a Tamarind venue

Made for gathering

Some places serve meals.
Others hold memories.

Birthdays, reunions, business dinners and spontaneous evenings—Tamarind has always been built around people coming together.

Plan your occasion

Beyond the table

Occasions,
beautifully handled.

Whether intimate or landmark, every celebration receives the same Tamarind attention to detail.

Tamarind coastal property

From Nairobi to the Indian Ocean

One Kenyan legacy.
Many ways to experience it.

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Guests enjoying a Tamarind evening

Guest stories

★★★★★
“The kind of dining experience that stays with you long after the evening ends.”

— International guest

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Carnivore carving experience

Your Tamarind story

Where will it begin?