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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

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.

“Gadija was our guide and teacher for this super activity. A short walk around BoKaap explaining the history of the area gave us a chance to understand the area more. We then made a Cape Malay curry, samosas, chilli bites and Roti. Gadija was fun, informative and so friendly. Super way to learn about a…”

105 reviews4 hoursFrom $68by Cooking with love

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Private Surf Lesson

Private Surf Lesson - From Surf Emporium to the water: what the lesson flow feels like

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.

“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!”

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.

“Muizenbers is the perfect spot for beginners with regular, mid sized waves. Our teacher Alphonso was brilliant: With no prior experience we successfully learned to ride waves.”

37 reviews1 hourFrom $34by Backline Surf Community & Apparel

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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

8.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.

“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”

35 reviewsFrom $51.92by City Skate Tours

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

Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family - What Happens in the Cooking Session (1–2 Hours of Real Work)

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

★ 5.0

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.”

24 reviewsFrom $100.00by Traveling Spoon

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