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Swakopmund Traditional Local Food Cooking Lesson Day Tour

About this experience

– Home Cooking Experience Tour is a half-day township cookery tour that is presented by a local family,this will be a interactive home cooking Experience,the family welcomes visitors from all parts of the world at Nathalia’s Family Lifestyle Home Kitchen. You will get a chance to learn about Different cultures in Namibia and their food.

During your stay at Nathalias Home, you will prepare traditional meals together, sit down and eat as one big family. You will enjoy our hospitality and have lively discussions at the table.

You will learn how to cook typical native dishes, from mopane worms(katarpilas)traditional spinach, chicken, mash beans and the mahangu porridge. There is no set menu, our heartily home-cooked meals will change depending on the seasonal availability of its ingredients.

We want to create unforgettable moments for you in Nathalia’s Family Lifestyle Home Kitchen.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Swakopmund Traditional Local Food Cooking Lesson Day Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Itinerary and highlights

Nathalia’s Family Lifestyle Home Kitchen A lifetime cooking experience in Mondesa Township About Us I am Nathalia and welcome you into my home with joy and happiness. I have a family of 5, with 3 girls (aged 8, 14 and 32 years), and 2 boys (aged 21 and 29). I have been staying at this house for nearly 38 years since my mother, at age 84, decided to move to the village where she was born. Together with my family, we welcome you into our family home here in the Township of Mondesa, Swakopmund, Namibia. My family and I are enthusiastic to welcome visitors from all parts of the world at Nathalia’s Family Lifestyle Home Kitchen to share our cultural heritage. You will be introduced to my family and learn about our culture and the local community of the Mondesa Township. During your stay with us, we will prepare traditional meals together, sit down and eat as one big family. You will enjoy our hospitality and have lively discussions at the table. You will learn how to cook typical native dishes, there is no set menu and our heartily home-cooked meals will change depending on the seasonal availability of its ingredients.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick you up from your accommodation in and around Swakopmund

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Explorer Cultural Township Tours in Swakopmund /WalvisBay

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick you up from your accommodation in and around Swakopmund
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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