Mestre Cabello
Guest master for Mandinga Ancestral V — Capoeira Angola lineage held with the festival community.
Fifth edition · Capoeira Angola & African Arts
Mandinga Ancestral V
Nine days. Two cities. Living Capoeira lineage — from Kibera’s studio floor to Watamu’s Indian Ocean shore.
The journey
Nairobi → Watamu
Workshops with Capoeira Angola Center Kibera youth, then four days on the coast inside Watamu Marine National Park.
Welcome to Mandinga Ancestral V — a 9-day Capoeira Angola and African Arts festival. The 2026 edition includes Mestre Cabello, Mestre Salim, and guest instructors. Rooted in tradition and carried by community, the festival celebrates the living legacy of Capoeira Angola. 20% of proceeds support Inuka’s free programmes in Kibera.
Lineage on the floor
Masters & guests
Mestre Salim
Inuka Co-Director · Capoeira Angola — disciple of Grand Mestre João Grande since 1995.
Guest instructors
Kenyan percussion, yoga, history and spiritual traditions alongside Capoeira Angola workshops.
From past editions
Festival atmosphere
Rodas, workshops, and coastal light — photos from Mandinga Ancestral gatherings.
b&w festival photography by Tanajura (Cybil) and Inuka archives.
On the floor
Offerings
What’s included
- All accommodation
- All travel within Nairobi and Watamu
- All meals (see schedule notes)
- All workshops
What’s not included
- International flights
- Transportation from Nairobi to Malindi
- Two lunches (guest-paid on schedule)
Add-ons
- Spa treatments at Temple Point, Watamu
- Safari at Nairobi National Park — organizers can connect a reliable guide for an extra day or two
Mandinga Ancestral V
Payment received — asante.
Stripe will email your receipt. The Inuka team will confirm your package and next installment by email.
WhatsApp +254 759 145 642 · info@inukacenter.org
Registration options
Guest house or hotel — then Temple Point together
Guest House option
$2,000
Kibera Guest House + Temple Point
- Deposit$700
- 2nd installment$700
- Final installment$600
Hotel · shared room
$2,500
Ibis Styles Westlands + Temple Point
- Deposit$900
- 2nd installment$900
- Final installment$700
Hotel · single room
$2,900
Ibis Styles Westlands + Temple Point
- Deposit$1,000
- 2nd installment$1,000
- Final installment$900
Register here
Reserve your place — Nov 14–22, 2026
Choose a USD package and pay your deposit by card (Stripe). East African resident rates use M-Pesa — see the note below.
Where you’ll stay
Accommodation
Two Nairobi options — then the whole group gathers at Temple Point on the coast.
Nairobi · Kibera
Inuka Guest House
Hostel-style house in Kibera managed by Program Manager and Capoeira Teaching Artist John Odhiambo. Regularly hosts visitors from Europe and the U.S. on social and non-profit projects.
- Nairobi portion here · Watamu at Temple Point with the group
- 15-minute walk to St. George Orthodox Church workshops
- Breakfast & dinner — private chef
Nairobi · Westlands
Ibis Styles Hotel
Modern hotel in accessible Westlands (~5 mins from Salim’s house). Breakfast and dinner at Utamu Restaurant — continental cuisine for a range of diets. Shared or single rooms.
- Transport to/from Kibera workshops provided
- Nairobi at Ibis · Watamu with the group at Temple Point
Watamu · Coast
Temple Point Resort
Inside Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of Mida Creek and the Indian Ocean. Coral reef, private beach, traditional Swahili-style rooms — air-conditioned with modern bathrooms and ocean, creek, or garden views from patio or balcony.
- Full group stays here for the coastal half
- Spa menu available as an add-on
Nine days
Schedule
November 14–22, 2026
Sat 14Nairobi
Arrivals (US guests: direct JFK → Nairobi recommended). Opening dinner.
Sun 15Nairobi
Breakfast · own lunch · Opening Roda · Dinner at a restaurant.
Mon 16Kibera
Breakfast · Morning & afternoon workshops · Lunch at CAC Kibera · Dinner.
Tue 17Kibera
Breakfast · Workshops · Lunch at CAC · Afternoon workshops & Roda · Dinner.
Wed 18Travel
Flight to Malindi (~1h) · Bus to Watamu (~30m) · lunch at Temple Point optional · Roda · Dinner.
Thu 19Watamu
Morning workshops · Brunch · Afternoon workshops · Dinner.
Fri 20Watamu
Morning workshops · Brunch · Afternoon workshops · Roda · Dinner.
Sat 21Watamu
Morning workshops · Brunch · Afternoon workshops · Roda · Closing dinner.
Sun 22Depart
Breakfast · Departures.
Also on the calendar
More gatherings
01
Slum Dance Africa Festival
Annual breaking conference and competition with regional guests.
02
Community sports days
Quarterly open days — 150+ children per gathering.
03
Public rodas & circles
Monthly Capoeira and breaking in Kibera and Nairobi.
Ready for Mandinga Ancestral V?
Secure your place on this site — choose a package, submit the form, then pay your deposit.