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The Beauty Cosmetics & Wellness East Africa Kenya Expo marks its 10th edition at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, from 16 to 18 November 2026. Whether you are launching a range, meeting distributors or scouting products for your salon, three days in the halls go quickly. The trip goes better when the travel and the hotel are sorted early. This guide sets out what each type of visitor should plan, and how to get the most from a stay in Karen.
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Key details
- Dates: 16–18 November 2026
- Venue: Sarit Expo Centre, Westlands, Nairobi
- Organiser: Beauty Show East Africa
- Our location: Karen, south-west Nairobi, on the other side of the city from Westlands
Event details checked on beautyshoweastafrica.com in September 2026. The organiser lists its own hotel partner; Karen Plains Hotel is a separate, independent hotel and is not affiliated with Beauty Show East Africa. Exhibitor timings, badges and visitor registration all come from the organiser.
If you are exhibiting a brand
Your stand is your shop window for three days, so the team behind it needs to arrive rested and stay presentable.
- Stagger arrivals sensibly. Bring your stand lead in before opening to handle build, and let educators and brand ambassadors land closer to day one.
- Plan for uniforms. Three days of demonstrations are hard on clothes. Our laundry service is wash, dry and fold at US$20 per bag.
- Ship product to the venue, not the hotel. We have no storage for goods, samples or cosmetics, and no cold storage. Use the organiser's logistics arrangements for stock and testers.
- Keep launch prep off the stand. Every room has a work desk and Starlink Wi-Fi, useful for price lists and social posts in the evening.
If you are a distributor or buyer
Your days are about appointments and comparing ranges for your retail assortment.
- Book appointments before you fly. Group them by day so each visit to the venue has a clear plan.
- Allow a buffer day. A follow-up meeting with a brand you liked is easier before you leave Nairobi than on a call afterwards. Add a night in the booking engine if your schedule allows.
- Meet away from the noise. Our boardroom and lounge can be booked for a quiet conversation; ask for rates.
If you run a salon or spa, or teach
Salon education and live demonstrations often run all day, so expect to be on your feet.
- Choose a room with a bathtub so you can unwind properly at night. The Deluxe Room with Bathtub is a good fit.
- Take a notebook for product codes and supplier contacts, and write them up each evening at your desk.
- Consider a visit to our partner spa after the show. It is a useful chance to experience treatments from a guest's side. More in our guide to adding a Karen spa visit to your business trip.
Picking your room
Here is how the rooms suit different expo visitors:
| Room | Why it suits expo visitors |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room with Bathtub and Balcony | Private balcony and bathtub; our most requested room |
| Executive Room | Our finest room, king bed and extra space to work: good for a brand manager |
| Deluxe Room | King bed and a proper workspace |
| Standard Room with Balcony | A value option for larger stand teams |
Live rates and availability for all rooms are in our booking engine. Choose your own dates, including any build or extra nights.
A typical expo day from Karen
- Breakfast from 7:00, or a packed breakfast on request if your stand opens early.
- Drive to Westlands. Journey times vary with Nairobi traffic; check a live traffic app for your schedule. Venue transport is quoted on request.
- A full day in the halls.
- Back to Karen for dinner. Lunch and dinner at the hotel can be added for US$40 per day, and our kitchen centres on Kenyan, Swahili and traditional African food.
- A walk to The Waterfront Karen, a few steps away, or a glass of wine at Cave à Manger in the same arcade.
Travelling with colleagues? Request a team stay quotation on WhatsApp and we will help with the rooming list, invoices and receipts.
Budgeting the trip
| Item | Cost guide |
|---|---|
| Rooms | Live rates in the booking engine |
| Airport transfer, one way per vehicle | JKIA sedan US$55 (up to 3); JKIA 4×4 US$95 (up to 6); Wilson sedan US$45; Wilson 4×4 US$85 |
| Lunch and dinner | US$40 per day |
| Laundry | US$20 per bag |
| Venue transport | Quoted on request |
| Spa treatments | Booked and paid separately with Manama |
Plan your stay with us
Come for the event. Let us help with the rest. Book your room directly, then tell us about your team, your flights and whether you would like a spa visit at the end of the week.
Check availability & book direct
Ask your KPH concierge on WhatsApp · Beauty, Cosmetics & Wellness Expo stays at Karen Plains Hotel
Live rates and availability are shown in our booking engine. Extras such as transfers, meals, tours and spa visits are quoted and confirmed separately. Cancellation and prepayment terms depend on the rate you choose and are shown before you pay. See our cancellation and refund policy.
