Original Story Published by: Jenna Berndt, www.iafrica.com
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(Above) Bo-Kaap
Savour the heritage of our rainbow nation with this diverse range of local experiences and destinations, fresh from the multicultural melting pot of Mzansi.
Cook Cape Malay cuisine in the Bo-Kaap
Nowhere else on earth can you find the unique, sweet and savoury flavours and dishes that define Cape Malay cuisine. This uniquely South African style of cooking was born in the kitchens of the colourful homes of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. Join a local cooking class, where you can learn how to make dhaltjies, bobotie, samoosas and true Bo-Kaap koesisters – and then feast on the efforts of your labour. This is a must-do experience in the Mother City. Even the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, are doing this on their visit to South Africa.
A visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum and the nearby District Six Museum is also highly recommended.
Step back in time on the Wild Coast
Journey back in time into the heartland of the isiXhosa culture along the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast. The tiny villages that dot the rugged coastline of Coffee Bay and surrounds still look much as they did decades ago. Traditional thatched rondavels overlook the sea, cows laze on the beach and the only signs of modernity are the spaza shops selling airtime.
Base yourself in Port Edward if you want a wider choice of accommodation with facilities. Port Edward is nestled on the border between the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal and is just a two-hour drive from King Shaka International Airport. The Wild Coast Sun has been a favourite with South African families for generations. There is also backpacker and simple but comfortable accommodation in Coffee Bay, if you’re looking for the authentic rural experience.
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