The 4 Workshops & Classes in South Africa That Earn Their Price

1.Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 515 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Our pick

Cook Cape Malay dishes in a Bo-Kaap home with Faldela, learn local traditions, and enjoy a generous lunch for $49.

“Mdm Faldela is not only an amazing cooking instructor but also a wonderfully warm and welcoming host. From the moment we arrived, her humour set the tone for a fun, relaxed, and truly memorable experience. We learned to cook some amazing Cape Malay dishes, and everything was so delicious. Loved how she also shared the health benefits of different spices. Bonus: we got to take the recipes home so we can recreate the magic ourselves! A must-do activity when visiting Cape Town. Come hungry and ready for great vibes, laughter, and amazing food.”

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2.Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Cook a three-course Cape Malay meal in a Bo-Kaap family home, learn local food traditions, and share lunch with your host for $52.

“We really enjoyed our cooking class! The food was very tasty and everyone was able to participate in different parts of the process. The host gave us lots of information about the history of the cuisine and was very friendly.”

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3.Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Walk Bo-Kaap with a local guide, learn Cape Malay history, cook samosas and curry, and share a homemade meal in this four-hour Cape Town tour.

“What a fabulous time! We learned so much about the Bo-Kaap - it's history, people, and community spirit. Our guide shared her passion for the community and her food. The cooking class was wonderfully interactive, with very tasty food prepared and shared. This activity is a must.”

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4.Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $26Best value

Learn to surf in Muizenberg with a private coach, board, wetsuit, lockers, and warm showers for an easy Cape Town ocean lesson.

“It was so nice! The instructor was really kind and competently! It was my first surf lesson and I leard all the most important things about it!”

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