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.
Cook Cape Malay classics with Faldela in Bo-Kaap, then eat your lunch. Colorful homes, spice tips, recipes shared.
“Wonderful food! And a wonderful woman who welcomed us into our home. Loved every minute!”
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.
“What a tremendous eyperience. Our Coach and chef guide clearly knew how to demonstrate and lead a multinational class. Great tips on the making of all dishes led to the "ah hah" moments like how to fold a samoosa that it holds its content in the cooking. Overall great fun and fantastic hosts. We eat…”
Bo-Kaap walking tour plus a hands-on Malay cooking class in a local home. Fold samosas, make curry and roti, then eat koesisters.
“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.”
Private 1.5-hour surf lesson in Muizenberg with coach guidance, board and wetsuit rental, and lockers plus showers—ideal for beginners.
“The kids absolutely loved it. The staff members and coached are the best! They are friendly, helpful and kind Highly recommended”
Private Cape Town surf lesson with pickup, wetsuit and board included, plus lesson photos. Learn with Stoked coaching at the best beach.
“Our first time surfing & all 4 of us had so much fun Would definitely recommend Stoked Surf School, our instructor Sam was great & Michelle gave us so much local knowledge on the drive Also the sea was warm even though it was May!”
Private 2-hour beginner surf lesson in Jeffreys Bay with gear, coach guidance, beach-to-water practice, and photos.
“Heel leuke eerste surfervaring! Onze begeleider Ernie heeft ervoor gezorgd dat we tegen het einde konden rechtstaan. Goede tips van hem, leuke sfeer! Een echte aanrader! Bedankt Ernie”
Private Muizenberg surf lesson with expert coaching, gear discounts, and on-beach plus on-water guidance for beginners in Cape Town.
“Der Surfkurs hat mir sehr gut gefallen! Ich würde ihn wieder buchen.”
Small-group learn-to-surf lesson at Jeffreys Bay’s oldest school. Board, wetsuit, coach included; aim for your first ride.
“It was a nice activity, the trainers were friendly and learned our the basic skills.”
Skate Johannesburg’s inner city from Maboneng to Newtown on a guided beginner-friendly tour with gear, a lesson, and stop-by-stop history.
“The City Skate Tour of Jo’burg was exceptional and a highlight of my first visit to Johannesburg. As an urban planner I love cities and am interested in how cities grow and change. The tour that Ayanda led included street art, history, architecture, Read more”
Cook Cape Malay favorites with Lorette and family in their Cape Town home, then eat what you make—private and hands-on.
“My husband and I spent wonderful evening with Lorette and Desmond learning about Malay food, history and culture. Preparing the food was enjoyable and we were allowed to have hands on experience cooking not just observing Lorette. The conversation over dinner was fun, entertaining, and educational. We highly recommend this cooking class.”
