A great place to eat in Kenya's capital Nairobi and for tourists and locals to mix. 'The  restaurant serves great food using an ancient East African method.’ BBC

Carnivore restaurant Nairobi, has recently been published in a popular guide book as one of the 50 finest restaurants in the world. The guide was compiled by a panel of 71 world renowned food critics, and restaurants chefs.

The guide, published by the editors of the UK Restaurant magazine, selected a range of restaurants around the globe. Carnivore was one of only two African restaurants selected for the guide. The restaurant, located just outside Nairobi, is recognized as one of the world's most unique dining experiences.

As the name suggests, Carnivore is a true meat lover's paradise. Boasting a spectacular "all the meat you can eat" menu, the entire restaurant is centred around a large open fire pit, on which massive skewers of roasted. Fire roasted meat (locally known as Nyama Choma is a genuine Kenyan speciality. 

While there is plenty of excellent beef, chicken, lamb and pork on offer, the real attraction here is a superb range of local game meats. While some may feel slightly squeamish about visiting Kenya and consuming the local wildlife, all of the game served is from eco-friendly game ranches which play an important role in conservation. Game ranching has far less impact on local habitats than farming cattle or other livestock.

Dinner or lunch at the Carnivore provides the opportunity to zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, crocodile and other game meats. Waiters bring the skewers straight from the fire to the table, and the meat is sliced onto pre-warmed, cast iron plates. A range of sauces, condiments and relishes are served as accompaniments. Despite its reputation and carnivorous menu, the restaurant does also cater to vegetarians. If you are visiting Nairobi, Carnivore offers a not to be missed opportunity to enjoy one of the world'

Dinner will usually go for US$ 30 per person.

Lunches at US$ 27 Per person.

*Drinks are not included.

Please enquire on return transfers to and from the restaurant due to its location outside of Nairobi. 

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