The Continent's
Greatest Football
Experience.
The Africa Cup of Nations arrives in East Africa for the first time. Three co-host nations. Three host cities. One tournament. Five ways to experience it — from a focused match weekend to the full 14-day journey.
Experience
Host your most valued clients in a private corporate hospitality suite. Premium match access, dedicated on-ground service, branded touchpoints, and a post-match dinner that closes the conversation. The meetings that move deals forward happen in stadiums.
Client Entertainment
A fully hosted group experience for 10–100+ clients. You arrive. Canvas handles everything else — ground transfers, suite access, catering, host, post-match dinner. Your brand is the one doing the entertaining. We are the invisible infrastructure behind it.
- Private hospitality suite or lounge at match venue (choice of Nairobi, Kampala, or Dar)
- Premium category match tickets with direct suite or adjacent access
- Branded welcome kit per guest, customised to your company
- Private chartered or luxury ground transport throughout the day
- Dedicated Canvas Events NY host on the ground — match day and beyond
- Pre-match champagne and canapé reception (3 hours before kick-off)
- Gourmet match-day dining — curated three-course or grazing menu
- Premium beverage service throughout (wine, spirits, mocktails, soft drinks)
- Post-match private dinner at a curated restaurant, exclusively booked
- Professional group photography and content capture
- Co-branded event programme and commemorative guest gifts
- 5-star hotel block reservation near the stadium
- Airport concierge and group arrival management
- Optional cultural extension — safari, city tour, or gorilla trekking (quoted separately)
Experience
Four packages from a focused 5-day match weekend to the full 14-day East Africa journey. Zanzibar is available as an add-on to the 10-day package, and built into the 14-day.
Private arrival transfer from the international airport to your 5-star city hotel — Radisson Blu Upper Hill (Nairobi), Kampala Serena (Kampala), or Hyatt Regency (Dar es Salaam). Your Canvas host meets you at the hotel for a welcome brief, programme orientation, and your first proper East African meal together.
- Private airport transfer
- 5-star city hotel check-in
- Canvas host welcome briefing
- Welcome dinner — curated local restaurant, hosted
A full day curated by Carol in your chosen city. In Nairobi: the National Museum, Giraffe Centre, and Carnivore for lunch. In Kampala: the Kasubi Royal Tombs, the Ndere Cultural Centre, and the Owino Market. In Dar: the Village Museum, Kariakoo market, and a sunset dhow cruise in the harbour. This is not a tourist itinerary — it's a city introduction.
- Full-day curated city programme
- Private minibus with Canvas host
- Lunch at a local institution
- Evening at leisure or optional Carol's restaurant pick
The full match-day experience. Private luxury coach to the stadium, pre-match hospitality lounge access (3 hours before kick-off), gourmet catering and premium beverages throughout, dedicated Canvas host on the ground, premium category seats, and post-match dinner at a privately booked restaurant. The AFCON atmosphere is unlike anything else in world football.
- Premium category match ticket
- Private luxury transfer — hotel to stadium and return
- Pre-match hospitality lounge access
- Gourmet catering and full beverage service
- Canvas host throughout the day
- Post-match private dinner
A lighter day. Morning at leisure, optional half-day excursion. In Nairobi: a morning at Nairobi National Park (the only game reserve in a capital city in the world). In Kampala: Lake Victoria boat trip. In Dar: a short trip to Bongoyo Island for snorkelling and beach. Afternoon free. Final group dinner in the evening — Carol's choice.
- Morning at leisure
- Optional half-day excursion (listed above)
- Final hosted group dinner
Private departure transfer to the international airport. Canvas host sees the group off. All luggage assistance handled. For those extending — onward transfers to safari airstrip, Zanzibar ferry, or domestic flight connection arranged.
- Private departure transfer
- Canvas host departure assistance
- Onward connection coordination (if extending)
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and private transfer to your 5-star Nairobi hotel (Radisson Blu Upper Hill or The Tribe Hotel). Day 2 is a full curated Nairobi day: the National Museum, lunch at a Kenyan institution, the Giraffe Centre, and an evening programme. This is real time in one of Africa's most compelling cities — not just a hotel lobby stopover.
- Private airport group transfer
- 2 nights 5-star Nairobi hotel
- Day 2: Full curated city programme with Canvas host
- Welcome dinner and pre-match briefing
Private luxury transfer to Kasarani Stadium (60,000 capacity) for your AFCON group stage match. Pre-match hospitality lounge, gourmet catering, premium beverages throughout, Canvas host on the ground. Post-match private dinner in Nairobi — the celebration meal before the safari begins.
- Premium category match ticket
- Private luxury transfer to stadium and return
- Pre-match hospitality lounge (3h before KO)
- Full catering and beverage service
- Canvas host throughout
- Post-match celebration dinner
A 45-minute light aircraft flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport directly to the Masai Mara airstrip — no road transfer, no wasted hours. Land and head straight into your first afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara in June–July is during the Great Migration — one of the most extraordinary wildlife events on earth. Your camp is waiting.
- Private transfer to Wilson Airport
- Light aircraft — Nairobi to Mara airstrip
- Camp arrival and lunch
- Afternoon game drive — first wildlife encounter
- Sunset drinks and bush dinner
Two full days of private game drives in the Masai Mara. Morning drives at 6am, returning for brunch. Afternoon drives departing at 4pm, returning after sundowners. Private vehicle throughout — no shared game drives, no fixed timings. Your guide adjusts to what the animals are doing. Big Five territory. Cheetah chases. The river crossings.
- Morning and afternoon private game drives (both days)
- All meals at camp — full board
- All park and conservancy fees
- Optional: balloon safari at additional cost (Day 5 morning)
- Bush sundowners and evening around the fire
Morning game drive (optional), then light aircraft back to Nairobi Wilson Airport. Private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International for departure flights. For groups wanting more time — a Tanzania extension to Arusha, Dar, or Zanzibar can be arranged from Nairobi or directly from a Mara airstrip.
- Optional final morning drive
- Light aircraft — Mara to Nairobi Wilson
- Private transfer to JKIA for international departures
- Onward connections coordinated (Tanzania extension available)
Private arrival transfers and 2 nights at a 5-star Nairobi hotel. Day 2 is a full curated city day — the National Museum, Giraffe Centre, Nairobi's food scene, and an evening that sets the tone for the trip. Pre-match briefing over dinner.
- Private airport group transfers
- 2 nights 5-star Nairobi hotel
- Full Day 2 city cultural programme
- Welcome dinner and trip briefing
Your first AFCON match day. Private luxury transfer to Kasarani Stadium, pre-match hospitality lounge, gourmet catering throughout, Canvas host on the ground, premium seats, post-match private dinner. The first of two match experiences across two countries.
- Premium match ticket — Nairobi group stage
- Private luxury coach — hotel to stadium and return
- Hospitality lounge, catering, and beverage service
- Canvas host on the ground
- Post-match private dinner
Light aircraft from Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara. Two days of private game drives in one of the world's great game reserves during the Great Migration. Full board in a luxury or mid-luxury safari lodge. Private vehicle throughout. Back to Nairobi on Day 5 afternoon for the Tanzania connection.
- Light aircraft Wilson Airport to Mara airstrip
- 2 nights safari lodge — full board
- Private game drives (morning and afternoon, both days)
- All park and conservancy fees
- Light aircraft return Mara to Nairobi for Tanzania transfer
Flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam — Julius Nyerere International Airport. Private group transfer to your Dar hotel (Hyatt Regency or Johari Rotana). Day 7 is a curated Dar city day: the National Museum, Kariakoo market, a sunset dhow cruise in the harbour, and a seafood dinner on the waterfront. The Indian Ocean energy here is different from Nairobi — slower, saltier, beautiful.
- Flight Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Private group transfers throughout
- 2 nights 5-star Dar hotel
- Day 7: Curated city programme — museum, market, dhow cruise
- Waterfront seafood dinner
Your second AFCON match — Tanzania's stadium atmosphere is electric and different from Nairobi. Same level of Canvas hospitality: private transfer, lounge access, gourmet catering, dedicated host, post-match dinner. Two cities, two stadiums, two entirely different AFCON experiences.
- Premium match ticket — Dar es Salaam
- Private luxury transfer to stadium and return
- Hospitality lounge, catering, and beverage service
- Canvas host on the ground
- Post-match private dinner
Day 9 is a free morning and optional city activity before afternoon international departures from Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam. Groups extending to Zanzibar take the 20-minute island-hopper flight — 3 nights in Stone Town and the northern beaches — and depart from Zanzibar Airport direct or via Dar. Zanzibar is a separate add-on, quoted on request.
- Day 9 free morning + optional city excursion
- Private departure transfers — Julius Nyerere International, Dar
- Canvas host departure assistance
Private arrival transfers and 2 nights at your Nairobi 5-star hotel. Day 2 is a full city cultural day curated by Carol — the National Museum, the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi's best lunch spot, and an evening that signals this trip is different. Full welcome dinner and programme brief for the 14 days ahead.
- Private airport group transfers
- 2 nights 5-star Nairobi hotel
- Full Day 2 city cultural programme
- Welcome dinner and 14-day briefing
First AFCON match day. Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi — 60,000 capacity. Private luxury transfer, pre-match hospitality lounge, gourmet catering, Canvas host throughout, premium seats, post-match celebration dinner. First of three match experiences across three nations.
- Premium match ticket — Nairobi
- Private luxury transfer to stadium and return
- Hospitality lounge, catering, full beverage service
- Canvas host on the ground
- Post-match dinner
Light aircraft from Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara. Two days of private game drives during the peak Great Migration window — 1.5 million wildebeest, the Mara River crossings, the Big Five. Full board at a luxury lodge. Private vehicle throughout. On Day 5 afternoon, light aircraft back to Nairobi for the Uganda connection.
- Light aircraft Wilson Airport to Mara airstrip
- 2 nights luxury safari lodge — full board
- Private game drives morning and afternoon (both days)
- All park and conservancy fees
- Return light aircraft to Nairobi
Flight Nairobi to Entebbe and private transfer to central Kampala. Day 6 is arrival, settling in, and a relaxed Kampala evening. Day 7 is a full city day — the Kasubi Royal Tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Ndere Cultural Centre, Owino Market, and a gorilla trekking pre-brief for those opting in. An optional Bwindi day trip for the gorilla trekking contingent can be added to Day 7 with an overnight stay near the forest.
- Flight Nairobi to Entebbe · Private group transfer to Kampala
- 2 nights Kampala Serena Hotel
- Day 7: Kasubi Tombs, Ndere Cultural Centre, city tour
- Pre-match hosted dinner
Your Kampala match day. Mandela National Stadium — 45,000 capacity, intimate and electric. The Uganda crowd creates an atmosphere that is raw and joyful in a way that is entirely its own. Same Canvas hospitality standard: private transfer, lounge, catering, host, post-match dinner. One of three match atmospheres you will never forget.
- Premium match ticket — Kampala
- Private luxury transfer to Mandela Stadium and return
- Hospitality lounge, catering, full beverage service
- Canvas host on the ground throughout
- Post-match celebration dinner — Kampala
Flight from Entebbe to Julius Nyerere International, Dar es Salaam. Private group transfer to your Dar hotel. Day 10 is the curated Dar city day — the National Museum, Village Museum, Kariakoo market, sunset dhow cruise in the harbour, and a waterfront seafood dinner. Three cities in three countries, each with a completely distinct energy.
- Flight Entebbe to Dar es Salaam
- Private group transfers throughout
- 2 nights 5-star Dar hotel (Hyatt Regency or Johari Rotana)
- Day 10: National Museum, Kariakoo, dhow cruise, seafood dinner
The third and final AFCON match day — Dar es Salaam, Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, 60,000 capacity. By now the group has seen three cities, two safaris, and two match atmospheres. This one carries the weight of the full journey. Same Canvas hospitality. Private transfer, lounge, catering, host, post-match final group dinner before Zanzibar.
- Premium match ticket — Dar es Salaam
- Private luxury transfer to stadium and return
- Hospitality lounge, catering, full beverage service
- Canvas host on the ground
- Post-match final group dinner — Dar es Salaam
A 20-minute island-hopper from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. Day 12 is Stone Town — the UNESCO-listed historic quarter, the old Arab fort, the spice market, and the famous Forodhani Gardens night market. Day 13 is the north coast beaches — Nungwi or Kendwa, white sand, turquoise Indian Ocean, no agenda. Day 14 is departure from Zanzibar Airport. Groups connect directly to international flights via Dar or Nairobi.
- Island-hopper flight Dar to Zanzibar
- 1 night boutique Stone Town hotel (Emerson Spice or Zanzibar Coffee House)
- Day 12: Curated Stone Town programme — fort, spice market, Forodhani Gardens
- 2 nights north coast beach hotel (Zuri Zanzibar or The Residence)
- Day 13: Beach at leisure — optional snorkelling excursion
- Final hosted farewell dinner — beachside, curated by Carol
- Day 14: Private departure transfers to Zanzibar Airport
Fits a Template
For those with a specific match in mind, a specific safari, or a vision that doesn't map to a set package — Canvas builds from scratch. Two curated starting points, or a completely blank page.
VIP Package
One AFCON match in Tanzania combined with 4 days in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area — one of the most ecologically significant wildlife landscapes on earth. For the client who wants world-class wildlife alongside world-class football.
- VIP match hospitality at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar
- Private 4×4 and professional wildlife guide throughout
- Ngorongoro Crater full-day game drive — Big Five territory
- Luxury lodge or crater rim camp — full board
- Cultural community visit in Ngorongoro highlands
- All airport and stadium transfers
- 24-hour Canvas on-ground support
AFCON Journey
A specific team to follow. A specific stadium. A specific safari. A specific number of guests with a specific budget. Tell Canvas what you're thinking and we build it from scratch — no template, no compromise.
- Any combination of host cities (Nairobi, Kampala, Dar, Arusha)
- Follow your team — group stage matches across multiple venues
- Any safari extension — Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli, Queen Elizabeth
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi built in if Uganda features
- Full corporate branding and hospitality design
- Groups of 2 to 200 — we scale appropriately
- Canvas curator and host for the full journey
Your AFCON 2027
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Whether it's a corporate suite for 20 clients, the full 14-day East Africa journey for a private group, or something that doesn't fit any of the above — send us the brief and we'll come back with a full proposal within 48 hours.
carol@canvaseventsny.com
Cape Town · New York
For corporate suite enquiries, group bookings of 15+, or bespoke requests, a direct email to Carol gets the fastest response.
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