African Food Tasting Tour in Johannesburg: Six cuisines

You taste food from six African countries in a single afternoon.

An African food tasting tour in Johannesburg where you sample South African, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Ghanaian, Kenyan and other cuisines, learn the cultural story behind each dish, and watch interactive cooking demonstrations. The three-hour experience includes lunch, transport after meetup and a live English-speaking guide.

The experience

The tour centers on tasting dishes from across Africa: South African staples, Nigerian specialties, Ethiopian injera, Ghanaian preparations, Kenyan flavors and more, chosen according to what's available that day. Between tastings, you learn why each dish matters to its culture and what makes it distinct. The guide walks you through the ingredients and techniques, grounding the food in its place.

Interactive cooking demonstrations let you see how the dishes come together rather than just eating them. You're not watching from a distance. You're close enough to ask questions and understand the method. Lunch is built into the experience, so you're eating real portions, not samples.

Transport is included after you meet up, so you're not navigating between tasting stops on your own. The whole thing runs three hours. A live guide speaks English throughout. Children are welcome from age 18 onward.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• transport between tasting stops.
• interactive cooking demonstrations.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 16:00

AgesAdult (35 to 49 years) · Senior (50 and older) · Youth (18 to 34 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Roots Of Africa Tours (johannesburg)

Is this one for you?This tour works best for groups or solo travelers who want to eat real food and understand the stories behind it, rather than rush through a long list of stops. The three-hour timeframe and included lunch mean you're not squeezing African cuisine into a half-day itinerary or eating on the run.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 34 years). Children under 18 can't be included in the booking.

What African cuisines will I taste on this tour?

The tour includes South African, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Ghanaian and Kenyan cuisines, with additional options depending on what's available. The guide chooses the specific dishes and the order based on the day's ingredients and your group's interests.

Does the tour include a meal, or just small tastings?

Lunch is included, so you eat full portions, not just samples. The tasting format means you try multiple dishes across the three hours rather than sitting down to a single meal.

Will I get to cook anything myself, or watch the guide prepare the food?

Interactive cooking demonstrations are part of the experience, so you see how the dishes are made and can ask questions about techniques and ingredients. You're not cooking the meal yourself, but you're close enough to learn the method.

How do I get to the tasting stops, and is transport included?

Transport between stops is included after your initial meetup. You'll need to get to the meeting point on your own, but public transportation options are available nearby.