Welcome to Calabash!
Calabash is the perfect stop over on your way north to Lodwar oder south to Kitale. We offer drinks, snacks, freshly prepared food, refreshings and bathrooms. But most importantly: You will be welcomed by our friendly staff.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
For further information please scroll down.
You are travelling in the area and looking for something to eat or drink?
Our bar is well stocked with a wide selection of soft and alcoholic drinks served cold at any time.
From the kitchen you can order and enjoy local and international food at reasonable prices. Some of our dishes:
Our Swiss trained chef Dominic surprises you with his knowledge in Italian cuisine like pizza and lasagne which we serve if you order it in advance.
The restaurant area with roof can accommodate 60 guests, including the outside area where we can host around 100 people.
Don't hesitate contacting us for an unforgettable event which we are glad to help you organise.
Would you like to stay at Calabash overnight?
We offer different sleeping facilities:
BANDAS
We have five romantic Bandas (Kenyan word for bungalow) placed under huge Tamarind trees. We are sure you will be lucky enough to see one of the monkeys or baboons and to admire the amazing birdlife and butterflies.
All the Bandas are equipped with two beds including bedding, a table and two stools, mosquito nets, towels and a water filter. There are sanitary facilities close to the Bandas.
The Bandas can be occupied also by a single person.
DORMITORY
We provide a dormitory with a total of 24 single beds. The dormitory is equipped with electricity to charge your mobile, shelves to deposit your clothes, towels, bedding and mosquito nets. To reserve the dormitory you have to be a group of at least three people.
You arrive at Calabash without prior notice? Don't you worry: The staff house next to the restaurant offers some extra rooms in case we are very fully booked.
Would you like to make reservation or get further information about us?
Our manager Winnie Koech is happy to help. Call or WhatsApp her through 00254 720 395 566 or call Calabash directly at 00254 710 735 133.
By the way, at Calabash we speak English, Swahili, Pokot and Turkana. We are looking forward to welcome you!
And if you wish to find out more about Cuisine sans frontières, the NGO that has initiated Calabash, please visit their website.
