Entertainment Tourism in Africa

Africa is a continent of drums. It is in Africa where you will find that in every entertainment occasion a drum has to be beaten. The cultural richness of the African continent makes Africa a continent of entertainment. From the Airport to the lodges, Africans entertains tourist through out their staying for their holidays.

Entertainment tourism in African is a new concept of tourism package which is advocated by Niche Africa holidays. It is this company that takes tourists to the rich cultural centers in Africa where those who wants to be entertained the African style can enjoy their holidays. From the southern part of Africa, the Zulus entertain tourists during their arrival at the Airports of Cape Town and Johannesburg. In the Eastern Africa, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Kilimanjaro Airports and Dar es Salam Airport are the major airports which receive tourist on arrival by entertaining them by dances and gifts.

Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa is not left behind in their rich cultural entertainment events. Niche Africa holidays being a tour operator based in Kenya is able to plan your entertainment tours and safaris in Africa. 

Entertainment Tours and Safaris in East Africa

As we said earlier, Africa is a continent of drums. In view of the above, East Africa which comprises, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania which includes Pemba and Zanzibar have the major entertainment spots, both in the urban and rural setups for tourist in this region of East Africa. This entertainment spots include the cultural entertainment centers and the night spots. In Kenya, Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities have interesting cultural centers and night spots which are places where tourists visiting East Africa, Kenya in particular, will enjoy while on holiday, this include the dances by various dancers in various night spots in hotels, lodges and cultural centers. The Bomas of Kenya is a major entertainment centre in Kenya.

In Uganda, Kampala city is the major entertainment place in this country where you will find the cultural centers which includes; Ndere Cultural Center. For those who like the night spots in Kampala, Speke Hotel, Rock bar, Ange Noir Discotheque, Kampala Casino, Just Kikin and Boldwins café are the major night spot centers for those who want to have a test of Kampala city by night.

Dar es Salam which includes Pemba and Zanzibar have some of the most interesting Swahili cultural centers within the East African Region. Zanzibar being a holiday resort for honeymooners has dancers and night spots in every hotel.  Niche African holidays being one of the companies that offer entertainment tourism in East African, have partnered with several hotels, lodges, and entertainment centers for entertainment events.

The African musicians, have also partnered with Niche Africa holidays to advertise their performances world wide, not to mention the few cultural troops, acrobats, the Luo dancers which includes the Nyatiti players, the likes of Anyango Nyar Siaya, the nick named Japanese lady who has immersed in the Luo cultural traditional music arena and now plays in various cultural and political events within the Lake Victoria region and have since transferred her know-how back to her country that is, Japan.

Entertainment Tours and Safaris in Kenya

Kenya is a cultural country with fine entertainment spots among the East African countries. Niche African holidays being an out of the ordinary tourist destination company, takes its visitors to various cultural centers within the rural and urban regions of Kenya. In Nairobi, Kenya has the Bomas of Kenya which performs daily cultural entertainment, dances, acrobatic shows and other entertainment activities stating from 2pm on weekdays and 3pm on weekends.

Nairobi City by Night
In the nights of Nairobi, Niche Africa holidays takes its visitors to various night spots which includes the following, the Simba Saloon; the famous carnivore restaurant, the cats dancers at the famous Safari Park hotel, the discotheque which include among others, F1 (Florida Night club on Koinange Street), F2 (Florida Night club) on Moi Avenue, K2 – Club House - night club on Baricho Road, which is a sister club to Club house 1 on Parklands road, and Choices at Baricho road. For those who want to have the test of cultural music within the night, the likes of Kenge-kenge musical troops, Susan Owiyo; the song bird, with its Luo musical lyrics, Achien'g Abura; the famous Luo song bird with several international awards, Hellen Mtawali and others can be found in various night spot within the city center and its suburbs.

Mombasa City by Night
In Mombasa we have the famous Florida Night club, the Luo owned Casablanca found at the Mombasa City Centre is famous its lyrics which entertain both local and foreign visitors daily through out the year. The coast beach hotels have daily entertainment dancers after every dinner which lasts up to midnight. The other place that is famous in Mombasa for its daily musical and disco club is called Bora-Bora Night club on the north coast.
Kisumu City by Night
In Kisumu we have several night spots, which are famous for daily entertainment. In the Kisumu city centre, you will find the famous Bottoms up; situated in the center of Kisumu Central Business District. Not to mention the famous Jack Nyadundo and his brother Tony Nyadundo, both playing the current Ohangla Music lyrics which has taken the Kenyan community by storm and whose music is being played in every musical store and discos all over the country.
Niche African holidays have partnered with individual musicians, dancers including cultural dancers and the acrobats and the professional singers the likes of Kayamba African which are able to be hired to perform in various functions and events both locally and abroad. For your entire entertainment requirement, Niche Africa holidays is the sole tour operator to undertake your entertainment programs in Kenya.
- Bomas of Kenya

Uganda is known for its cultural entertainment events. Uganda has cultural dancers who perform in various hotels and events within Kampala city and its suburbs. The Buganda and the Banyankole tribes are known for their vast culture dancers and singers. The Ndere center, based in Kampala city does the equivalent of Bomas of Kenya.

Kampala by Night
Kampala city is the most preferred entertainment city in East Africa by many tourists due to its security. This city is so secure by night to an extent that you can walk to any destination without being stopped by any one. The Kampala night spots include among others the following:-

Rock bar
Since its inception, Rock Bar has commonly been referred to as “at the Rocks”. It is one of the best places to enjoy a night out in the city of Kampala. Rock bar is located within the Speke hotel complex in a calm, modern and clean are of the city centre. It has flat screens, a well stocked bar, papyrus reeds and stream of water running through that makes you feel at home. The bar gets busier at night, and the party does not stop till sunrise. Everyday at ‘on the rocks’ is a theme night with a particular kind of music being played by the resident DJ although weekends are “variety nights”

Ange noir discotheque
Ange Noir Discotheque is Uganda’s oldest surviving nightclub having opened in 1998. Ange Noir has definitely grown from strength to strength since then and now boasts of five floors. The five floors are spread out in the club’s three section of Ange Noir, Ange Exec and Ange Mystique For visitors to Uganda I would recommend you check out Ange Mystique because it has a world class feel to it, with excellent service, good air conditioning and lighting. Ange noir is located on 1st Street in industrial area.

Kampala casino
If you are feeling lucky and want to gamble your way to loads of Uganda shillings, then you should try out Kampala’s oldest Casino-Kampala Casino. Kampala Casino’s set up matches international standards. Expect slot machines, roulette tables, poker, to name but a few. But gambling is not all there is at Kampala Casino; there is also a continental restaurant with delectable food, a bar with a wide selection of wine and a stage where jazz bands occasionally play to gamblers. Kampala Casino is located on the 2nd Floor of Pan Africa House, Kimathi Avenue.

Just kickin
Just Kickin (JK) could probably pass for Kampala’s finest sports pub. Just Kickin has a ‘Sporty” look with sports paraphernalia hanging up on the walls (some autographed by sports legends) their TV screens are also strategically positioned for easy viewing. Just kickin is one of the best places to unwind, after a long day and get down to a pint (beer) but beware, Just Kickin has a British pub service arrangement, so don’t expect waiters to come to take your order, here you walk to the counter, then make your order pay and walk away with your drink. Just kickin is located on Cooper Road in Kisementi, a Kampala suburb.

Bowldwings café
Boldwins café is arguably the ‘most happening’ nightspot in Kampala today. It’s not that fantastic a joint though, but Kampalans seem to have fallen in love with its set up and good music. Its outdoor Alfresco provides a unique view of Kampala, and the cool breeze is another plus. However, libellous their service is slow (due to the crowds) and there is a shortage of washrooms.

- Ndere Centre