Yeoville: Taste of Africa Food Experience Taste of Africa Food Experience & Beer Tasting Experience
ID: GYG382910-739633
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Yeoville is one of the most diverse suburbs in South Africa, known for being highly Afro-cosmopolitan with many nationalities found in 1 square mile. The area is also rich in history and African cuisine, making it the perfect place for a foodie tour.
The Taste of Africa experience allows you to sample the best flavors of the continent with no visa requirements or expensive flights. Explore local restaurants and sample traditional Ghanaian and Nigerian dishes while learning about the ingredients and techniques that make this cuisine so special.
Meet the local guide at Windybrow Art Centre, a family mansion turned theatre that has stood the test of time. From Windybrow, hop in a minibus taxi and venture into Yeoville, stopping first at Malalahitoka for traditional Ghanaian Wat, Kifto, and Injera. Next, sample Ghanaian Pondu and Kwanga at Kin Malabo before heading "West" for Nigerian Akara and Killshi at Mama Osu.
Check out Baskim, which offers a mixture of African foods such as Konkonte and Ampesie. This will include a walk through the Yeoville food market where you can purchase the fruit and vegetables you have seen in some of the dishes and recreate your favorite African dishes at home.
After dinner drinks will be hosted at the famous House of Tandoor, where you can enjoy reggae music and socialize with the locals.
Highlights
- Learn the history of the Windybrow Art Centre and how it has stood the test of time
- Explore Yeoville, the Jewish suburb that has turned into a melting pot of different cultures and cuisines
- Savor a variety of Ghanaian and Nigerian dishes at local restaruants
- Enjoy after dinner drinks and music at the famous House of Tandoor
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet the guide at Windybrow (1896). Look for a big stand-alone house with green palisade fencing and shipping containers in the front yard. It will have a sign saying "Windybrow Art Centre" outside. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the activity.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
