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Our Taste Of Africa is offered in 2 of the most Afro-cosmopolitan areas in Joburg rich in African cuisine. Yeoville (3pm)-one of the most diverse suburbs in South Africa, known for being highly Afro-cosmopolitan with many African nationals found in one square mile and a rich history due to the migration into South Africa. Maboneng-(12pm & 5pm ) a new suburb in Johannesburg which is home to Art, Culture,graffiti and a variety of African foods Both these areas offer great experiences when it comes to african cuisine.Our Taste of Africa experience will give you a taste of the continent with no visa requirements or expensive flights. The experience will offer guests the ability to try a variety of different African foods from - South African meals - Ghanaian - Nigerian - Cameroonian - Zimbabwean - Congolese Each food tasting will include at least 4 dishes we will be trying on the day. You can also include African beer tasting with your booking to enjoy the beers on the continent.

We only showcase boutique wines and not mass-produced commercial wines, so they will get the chance to taste the best wines South Africa has to offer. You will be given the opportunity to experience and learn about the best wines South Africa has to offer and understand more about the history of wine making in South Africa, all in the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg!

This fun walking tour covers the fascinating history of Fordsburg and surrounds. The tour meets up at the City Lodge Hotel in Newtown, from where we take a gentle walk to Fordsburg, covering some beautiful street and public art along the way. The focus is on street food, and we eat from Indian, Bangladeshi, Syrian, African and Pakistani traders – best to come hungry! You will discover all the hidden secrets, meet the traders and lovely people of Fordsburg, and do plenty of shopping! The tour is suitable for vegetarians and people unable to eat spicy food, but not for vegan or lactose intolerant eaters. Please note duration depends on group size and mobility, how much you shop etc. Tour lasts between 3,5 to 4 hours.

This tour offers guests a unique Cape Wine Tasting and Aerial Cableway experience in Johannesburg. We offer safe reliable transportation and an all inclusive tour, including pick-up and drop-off service.

Whether you're a keen home chef or toying with the idea of taking up bartending, learn the mixology basics from a professional bar trainer at a Johannesburg bar school. You'll learn techniques including stirring, shaking, layering, muddling, straining, and smashing. And you'll add recipes such as Negronis, caipirinhas, margaritas, daiquiris, mojitos, martinis, and more to your repertoire—and taste them too. Numbers are capped at just eight travelers, ensuring instructor attention.

If you’ve only got a day to fit in a safari drive, then this visit to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve ensures you make the most of it. Begin with an early morning pickup, then head straight to Pilanesberg for a 4x4 safari drive. During the tour, look out for the “Big Five”, take a break for lunch, then take part in an afternoon drive for even more wildlife spotting.

Let us introduce you to Johannesburg's best dining and rooftop Experience. The experience is divided into 3 parts: Part One: Sunniest Cocktail Rooftop Part Two: Dining Food Experience Part Three: Night Life Experience This experience is designed to help guest experience the best in the city of Johannesburg.

A great pick for beer fans and foodies alike—this tour is a perfect way to experience traditional food, drinks, and local life in Soweto. Visit favorite local spots that you likely wouldn’t discover if exploring alone, and learn about local beer production. During the tour, there will be an opportunity to try five local beers, enjoy a complimentary tequila shot, and feast on traditional dinner specialties.

The Soweto Night tour is an unforgettable experience and an absolute thrill for those who love the idea of an amazing night out in South Africa’s most famous city. Your MoAfrika Tour guide is a born and bred local from Soweto and knows the city well and takes you to the hotspots of the city. We visit four different nightspots in the vibrant hub of Soweto. Each one has its own distinctive vibe and character and attracts a unique crowd. You get to experience a combo of traditional shebeens and modern bars. To make sure you get into the party spirit, the first drink at every bar is on us!

If you’d like to discover how to make authentic Cape Malay recipes, then put away the cook books, as a hands-on demonstration is the best way to learn. Instead of a busy kitchen studio, this intimate and private experience takes place in a local’s home. Learn family recipes that have been perfected over the years and enjoy making 2–3 dishes which you can then eat at the end of the class.

The tour is about lifestyle of Johannesburg and South Africa through food experience. it is on this tour that you will interact with the locals and form friendship

Spend a time absorbing “kasi” life in Soweto before heading to the famous Apartheid Museum. By visiting famous areas and viewing historic sites, Stephenson Adventures immerses you in the culture of Soweto – South Africa’s largest township. End off the day watching the rise and fall of apartheid at the Apartheid Museum, where you’ll experience the highs and lows of segregation and liberation. A full day tour that you can proudly tick off your bucket list!

Enjoy an enriching experience of South African food culture at this event. Dine on a delicious buffet of traditional favorites in the company of a distinguished author who has written a book about South Africa's culinary heritage.

There is not better way to be welcomed into the country than eating the local food. However in this cooking class, you will be the one doing the cooking. You will be taken to a farm or local market where you will pick up the ingredients for your meal. You are going to lean how to prepare local meal alongside a local chef. All this is happening in Soweto, the township that has shaped the history of South Africa; we will be chatting about the history of South Africa.

Sample traditional SA dishes from HIGHLIGHTS # Skopo (cow head) # Mancina (cow feet) # Kota (bunny chow) # Mantwana (chicken feet) # Magwinya (fat cakes) nor the famous dish the # Braai dish (Chesa Nyama. Learn township life and culture as you set foot in the different multi-cultural communities. This is a great place to create a sense of belonging for first time arrivals in the city.

We do value packed craft beer experiences for mates, colleagues and staunch beer drinkers alike. OverBrew Brewery Visits are much more than just a boring walk-through. We pack value into the tour by systematically working through, in as much detail as your group prefers, the following: Brewery Overview: Started when? Owned by? How different? Brewer: Profile? Started where/when/why? Ingredients: Water? Malt? Hops? Yeast? Other? Purity law? Recipes? Equipment: Mill? Mash/lauter tun? Kettle? Fermenter/Unitank? Filler? Labeller? Processes: Malting? Milling? Mashing? Lautering? Cooling? Fermenting? Beers: Styles? Brewery beers described and categorised?

 Improve your tasting skills: We go in-depth with spirits, wine, & beer knowledge and tasting. Master classic cocktails: We teach a variety of the most classic recipes, and some twists, and take you through bartending tools, and everything you need to know about the bar environment. Maximise your tips: We cover sales techniques, and customer service vs service excellence, so you can be sure your customers leave happy. Work Internationally: Shaker qualifications are internationally accredited.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the perfect cup of coffee? Is it the beans, the milk or the barista? You will learn some of the secrets of professional Baristas, the theory, pouring an espresso, milk dynamics and how not to burn the milk when making a latte. And you will get a chance to drive a proper espresso machine

7 hours over three days, consisting of 70% practical and 30% theory. Shaker has offered barista training from our Cape Town and Johannesburg schools since 2010. We work in partnership with Cape Town Barista School, Johannesburg Barista School, and Michu Coffee to bring our students all there is to know about great-tasting coffee. Students get the benefit of years of expertise from our award-winning baristas refined into our short courses. Our team are on hand both during your course and afterwards, to offer you advice on a career in coffee. You will always be part of the Shaker and Barista School family.