Cape town, South Africa

Highlights

- Explore Kalk Bay - 2018 voted Forbes coolest neighbourhood
- Learn about Kalk Bay history from a true local
- Lunch in the local fishing community's home

Description

Forbes ranked Kalk Bay as the coolest Neighbourhood in the World in 2018. The quaint streets and cafes are filled with foodie delights set between Victorian and Edwardian period buildings. The curio shops are filled with rare books, keepsakes, and fashionable items among bohemian style antiques.

What was is like to grow up in Kalk Bay during Apartheid? Follow the footsteps of  Latifah, a local to this small fishing village. She will tell her tales of a pure and simple upbringing with a  fisherman as a father, and hair-dresser as a mom. Learn a bit of history of the communities and various groups that lived in the area, as well as get a feel and taste of the local food

Kalk Bay remained a mixed community of people from diverse backgrounds even during the Apartheid years. Even while apartheid was a law and prevalent , it did not affect their community due to  the respect for each other despite colour creed. You will get a chance to explore the area before we head to an authentic local fish lunch experience.

Who Is This Experience Good For

- Anyone who is interested in the gastronomy of the destination they are visiting
- Anyone passionate about history and culture

Meet Our Local Host 

Latifa and her family were born and raised in Kalk Bay. She knows everyone in the community and everyone greets her by name. She will have you laughing with her warm nature and stories of her youth in the area (don't forget to ask her about winning Miss Kalk Bay 1970 something :)

What's Included

- Explore Dalebrook tidal pool: walk bare foot on the rocks in search the periwinkles 
- Periwinkle demonstration - how to get the meat out and eat this local delicacy   
- Line fishing demonstration - how line fish are caught using fishing line, tackle and bait 
- Learn what a “fingerlappi “ is
- Visit the Harbour and learn how locals clean fish
- Lunch - A delicious 3 course local inspired fish meal. All food is prepared by the local fishing community
 - Drinks - Water and juice - the community is predominantly Muslim so there wont be any alcohol served 
 - Local Guide
 - Transportation - Round Trip - Pick up and drop off at accommodation

What's Not Included

Alcoholic beverages 

Know Before You Go

- Minimum Needed: 3 people
- Maximum Capacity: 7 people
- Booking Deadline: 21 days before event
- Weather Dependent: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Special Clothing Required: Yes - for walking Safari
- Special Dietary Restrictions: Yes - All dietary needs catered
- Extra Cash: Needed for tipping / additional services