Exclusive 2-3 Hours African Dining Experience at Gold Restaurant

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US$138.43 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: July 13, 2026

All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Cape Town

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience a vibrant African dining journey at Gold Restaurant. Savor a 14-course tasting menu with live Djembe drumming, unique spices, and handpicked wines for a memorable evening.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

1. Feel the pulse of Africa during an engaging live Djembe drumming performance while dinning .

2. Explore the rich world of African spices through their distinctive scents, tastes and cultural significance.

3. Enjoy a 14 course tasting experience featuring flavorful dishes like tamarind fish curry and spicy harissa chicken wings served to share.

4. Enhance your dining experience with hand picked wines and chilled mineral water.

Sample Menu

MAIN

Cape Malay Curry Recipe

curry infused with warming spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and cloves, often made with chicken or lamb and sweetened with dried fruit like apricots.

MAIN

Ethiopian Carrot Pate Recipe

A smooth, spicy-sweet spread made from cooked carrots, garlic, and berbere spice mix—served as a dip or side dish

MAIN

Xhosa Infino (Wild Spinach) Patty Recipe

A traditional wild spinach dish made with leafy greens , maize meal (pap), and often flavoured with onion and a touch of oil or butter.

MAIN

Xhosa Pot Bread Recipe

A soft, steamed bread cooked in a pot, traditionally served with stews or meats.

MAIN

Congolese Spinach Recipe

In the Kikongo language of the Congo it’s commonly referred to as Mfumbwa or Fumbwa

MAIN

Boeber Dessert is inspired by traditional Cape Malay cuisine

a pudding or a thick, creamy drink. The thickness is determined by the amount of sago used

MAIN

Bobotie Dish

it’s a spicy creation made with minced ostrich, beef, or lentils and baked with a savoury custard topping

MAIN

Lentil Dahl with Roasted Butternut Recipe

A comforting, mildly spiced lentil stew served with chunks of sweet roasted butternut squash, influenced by Indian cuisine

MAIN

Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

A slow-cooked chicken stew with preserved lemons, olives, and Moroccan spices, served in a traditional tagine pot

MAIN

Cape Malay Pickled Fish (South Africa)

flavorful and aromatic dish, traditionally served cold. It consists of firm white fish—such as hake or kingklip—that is first fried

What You Get

Welcome by friendly staff in African traditional dress

Djembe Drumming Experience from 18:30 - 19:00

Live entertainment and stories

Tips

Transportation to and from the restaurant

Alcoholic beverages

Perfectly paired wines

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Enjoy at least 13 dishes and drinks selected wines while experiencing live drumming entertainment : dishes highlight the incredible culinary diversity found across the African continent. From spicy and smoky to sweet and hearty, each recipe tells a story of its people, geography, and cultural influences. Whether it's the tang of pickled fish in South Africa, the comforting layers of Egyptian koshery, or the fiery zest of Tunisian harissa, African cuisine continues to inspire with its depth of flavor and regional creativity

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

GOLD Restaurant, Bennett Street, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8005

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Meeting place is the venue of the experience (guests have to present their tickets bearing as confirmation of booking. Just a short drive from V &A Waterfront)

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

(Viator)

Mislead booking

May 05, 2026

I had trouble booking the Spice Experience at the Gold Restaurant, thus turned to Viator. However, upon arrival, I discovered that, despite paying for the more expensive Spice Experience, Viator ma...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Beautiful, affordable SA experience — already planning to come back

April 25, 2026

2 weeks in Cape Town from the US: affordable, low admin fees, amazing African food. Robben islands learning some history. Giraffe Horizons tour made the trip,i highly recommend them. Mojo Market = ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Sea - mountains are closer

April 25, 2026

Great idea about Cape Peninsula

(TripAdvisor)

Absorbing African Affair

November 24, 2025

It was an absorbing experience of varied African cuisine and drumming and face painting. We were very well attended by Queen from Gold restaurant and Tafa of Giraffe Horizons took excellent care of...read more

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