Traditional Cooking Class - Mahangu pap for beginners

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3 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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English, German
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Join our Traditional Cooking Class and explore Namibian culture through cuisine. Learn how to make Mahangu pap, understand desert farming, and discover vegetarian delights beyond steak.

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

Experience Details

In this cooking class you will not only get to know a new cuisine but you will gain an authentic insight into the Namibian culture and its people. Learn about farming of crops in a desert climate and train your whole body preparing the traditional porridge. Vegetarians are very welcome to see that Namibia has much more to offer than great steaks.

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Kapana & Mahangu pap

What You Get

Private transportation
Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
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Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

We will introduce you to the authentic traditional Namibian meals that are prepared and eaten on a daily basis. We will start to teach you how to make the staple food "pap" - a porridge made from Mahangu. During the preparations you will learn about farming and storage of Mahangu. In addition, we will prepare not only classic beef on a "braai" (=BBQ) but adventurous guest can try various delicacies such as goat head (known as "Smilie") or Mopane worms. For vegatarian guests we can prepare local spinach and Marula fruits. Most important you will meet Namibians in their homes and will be able to exchange stories over some local beers and traditional drinks. The activity is perfect to experience authentic Namibian culture. Children are very welcome.

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We can arrange pickup from any accommodation in Windhoek
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Christuskirche, Robert Mugabe Avenue, Khomas Region, Namibia, NA

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You will always recognize our team of guides with the Anchor Adventures branding. We will either meet you at your accommodation or at the parking in front of the Christuskirche in the centre of Windhoek.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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