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10 Best Workshops In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 workshops most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Workshops In South Africa

Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap - Starting at 109 Wale St: How the Format Works in Real Life

1.Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

Most Popular★ 4.8

Cook Cape Malay classics with Faldela in Bo-Kaap, then eat your lunch. Colorful homes, spice tips, recipes shared.

“Fantastic cookery lesson. Our host was knowledgeable, friendly (and funny). A really great experience. If you haven't done a cookery class before, this would be a great option... No pressure and no cooking experience necessary. If you're looking for a different experience in Cape Town, I'd highly recommend this particular class. The food we helped…”

515 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $49by Cooking with love

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Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap - Cape Malay cooking differences: spices, technique, and the logic of flavor

2.Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

★ 4.8

Cape Town Cape Malay cooking class in Bo-Kaap. Cook a 3-course meal with a local host, then eat your work. 2 hours, lunch included.

“We booked this last minute as had extra days to fill due to flight cancellations and I'm really pleased we did. We had a fabulous morning, learning about the different spices used in Cape Malay cooking, making samosas, chilli bites and roti before enjoying a delicious chicken curry for lunch. Even my two teenagers, street…”

120 reviews2 hoursFrom $52by Cape Malay Cook Up

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Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class - Bo-Kaap walking tour: more than colorful streets

3.Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

★ 4.7

Bo-Kaap walking tour plus a hands-on Malay cooking class in a local home. Fold samosas, make curry and roti, then eat koesisters.

“We had a great time. Learnt a lot about Bo-Kaap and visited many interesting stores run by local people. We learnt a lot about cooking and enjoyed the lovely food. Would definitely recommend!”

105 reviews4 hoursFrom $68by Cooking with love

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Private Surf Lesson

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4.Private Surf Lesson

★ 5.0

Private 1.5-hour surf lesson in Muizenberg with coach guidance, board and wetsuit rental, and lockers plus showers—ideal for beginners.

“The team were super flexible and let me change the time of my booking at the last minute. Liam was great - super encouraging! I managed to stand up a few times so I'm calling it a success!”

53 reviewsFrom $26.46by Surf Emporium

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Private Surf Lesson in Cape Town – Transport & Photos Included

Private Surf Lesson in Cape Town – Transport & Photos Included - The gear setup: wetsuit, board, leash, and the towel trick

5.Private Surf Lesson in Cape Town – Transport & Photos Included

★ 5.0

Private Cape Town surf lesson with pickup, wetsuit and board included, plus lesson photos. Learn with Stoked coaching at the best beach.

“Well organized, great first time surfing, fantastic instructor. The water and waves were just right. The pick up was on time. Try surfing in Cape Town....it's a don't miss experience.”

50 reviewsFrom $184.04by Stoked Surf School

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Jeffreys Bay: Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners

Jeffreys Bay: Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners - Beach drills and waist-deep water: how you actually learn to pop up

Muizenberg Cape Town: Private Surf Lesson

Muizenberg Cape Town: Private Surf Lesson - Meeting at Lifestyle Surf Shop: Gear, Storage, and Getting Ready

7.Muizenberg Cape Town: Private Surf Lesson

★ 5.0

Private Muizenberg surf lesson with expert coaching, gear discounts, and on-beach plus on-water guidance for beginners in Cape Town.

“This was our first time surfing and it was amazing. Tammy was a very good instructor with a lot of positive energy. She gave good instruction’s which made us learn the basics and hit the waves in the very first lesion. We highly recommend Tammy and will definitely come back again.”

37 reviews1 hourFrom $34by Backline Surf Community & Apparel

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Jeffreys Bay: Learn to Surf Group Lesson

Jeffreys Bay: Learn to Surf Group Lesson - What’s included (and what that saves you on the trip)

8.Jeffreys Bay: Learn to Surf Group Lesson

★ 4.9

Small-group learn-to-surf lesson at Jeffreys Bay’s oldest school. Board, wetsuit, coach included; aim for your first ride.

“It was amazing! Lorenzo is super nice and such a great teacher. Highly recommend for anyone who would like to learn surfing, would definitely come back for next trip to Jeffreys Bay :)”

35 reviewsFrom $28by E Venter

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Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding – incl. skate lesson for beginners!

Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding - incl. skate lesson for beginners! - Marshalltown and Fox Street: Johannesburg’s early years and big names

9.Exploring Johannesburg through Skateboarding – incl. skate lesson for beginners!

★ 5.0

Skate Johannesburg’s inner city from Maboneng to Newtown on a guided beginner-friendly tour with gear, a lesson, and stop-by-stop history.

“We had a wonderful tour with Mike! After our initial reservation was cancelled due to rain, Mike and Ayanda were so accommodating when rescheduling. This was such a fun and unique way to explore Joburg's neighborhoods and art. Plus, we learned a new skill! Highly recommend and will recommend to friends!”

35 reviewsFrom $51.92by City Skate Tours

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Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family

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