Traditional Cooking Class - Mahangu pap for beginners

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US$80.28 per guest

Adult x1

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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Windhoek East

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, German

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Namibia's vibrant culture by mastering Mahangu pap in our authentic cooking class for beginners. Unveil culinary secrets and embrace local traditions for an enriching experience.

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.

Sample Menu

MAIN

Kapana & Mahangu pap

What You Get

Private transportation

Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Alcoholic beverages

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

We can arrange pickup from any accommodation in Windhoek

Meeting Point

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.
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Reviews

4.8

based on 64 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

It was a unique experience!

August 30, 2026

It was a unique experience! I am so glad to have taken this cooking class. The driver Penda was very accommodating and polite. The cook Iyaloo was also very nice and told us a lot about the food, h...read more

(Viator)

Nicht wirklich für Vegetarier geeignet trotz Option auf vegetarisch

August 28, 2026

An sich einer toller Event, für den ich 5 Sterne geben würde. Da der Veranstalter auch die Variante für Vegetarier anbietet, habe ich 2 Personen als Vegetarier angemeldet. Leider war die Essensausw...read more

(Viator)

A local cooking experience not to be missed!

August 26, 2026

This experience was so fun! Renee was so kind and welcoming and enthusiastic. She not only did a great job instructing us through cooking porridge, spinach, fish, pork knuckles and worms (!), but s...read more

(Viator)

Namibia cooking experience

August 17, 2026

I loved that the cooking was hands on. We all got to chop and stir while learning about the different meats and spices.

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing cooking class with Ndeshi

July 02, 2026

I loved the experience. The driver Penda was super friendly and reliable. The cooking class with Ndeshi was amazing and super authentic. A real Namibian experience what stays in my heart forever. H...read more

Traditional Cooking Class - Mahangu pap for beginners

Traditional Cooking Class - Mahangu pap for beginners

Experience Details

Sample Menu

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Read more