African Secrets : Tours of Johannesburg

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Johannesburg is the gateway to Africa and has rich and diverse cultures living together. Where else in South Africa can you find Indian, Arabic, African, European, and Asian neighbourhoods in one city? Ishvara, your tour guide, has been taking people into the inner city on cultural tours for over a decade. Initially, he took students from Prue Leith Chef Academy to learn about exotic ingredients.

This has evolved into taking their friends and family which eventually led to the general public. His unique style is entertaining, informative, and enriching. He lives in the inner city so speaks from personal experience when sharing urban legend and culture. He is globally well-traveled, well-versed in history, language, culture, cuisine, and offers you a one-of-a-kind experience. When he is not doing tours of Africa, The Middle East, and India, he is giving tours of the inner city, Johannesburg, the city that he calls home. Join the African Secrets Group for the latest on our walks.

We are meeting in the square at the Turkish Grill Restaurant :52 Central Rd Fordsburg : at 10am on Sunday 18th May 2025O...
12/05/2025

We are meeting in the square at the Turkish Grill Restaurant :
52 Central Rd Fordsburg : at 10am on Sunday 18th May 2025

Our food tasting journey of Fordsburg with a chef
explores the immigrant communities from
the Middle East and South Asia.

There are lots of stops along the way
to taste the various street foods...
Chef Ishvara will be your guide through Fordsburg. He has had years of experience traveling throughout India and the Middle East.

The tour will include discussions about recipes and lots of opportunities to taste street food and to shop for exotic ingredients

some of the many stops include :
* a Pakistani Sweet shop,
* an Ayurvedic medicine shop,
* a Syrian Baklava shop
* an old world bakery
* a Lahore dairy shop
* a Palestinian Shwarma shop,
* a Turkish kebab cafe,
* a henna and threading salon
* an Islamic clothing shop
* Bengali tailor shops
* Gujarati spice shops
* Arabic fresh juice bars
* Historical sites

We conclude with lunch at a traditional Arabic or Indian or Turkish restaurant. (lunch is optional / at your own expense)
There will be complementary food tasting along the way

Suggested parking along Central Rd or Mint Rd (or Uber directly)

Cost R350-00 per person
Children below 12 price
Banking details :
Ancient Secrets
Nedbank Killarney 191605
Acc # 1916044743

Please use Ref your surname/spice
please send an email to [email protected] with the full names of attendees and proof of payment.
No credits or refunds
Bring your camera and cash for shopping

we are meeting at China Gate at 10am on Saturday 10th May 2025on the corner Friedland Ave and Derrick Ave , Cyrildene, J...
06/05/2025

we are meeting at China Gate at 10am on Saturday 10th May 2025
on the corner Friedland Ave and Derrick Ave , Cyrildene, Johannesburg ..
to explore the Asian Food markets with Chef Ishvara,

we will learn about various ingredients :
~ how to use them ...
~ how to identify them...
~ discuss simple recipes...
~ learn about medicinal properties in Asian food

* learn more about China`s impact in Africa
* visit a Chinese tea shop
* learn about Chinese medicine
* meet a Korean lady who makes fresh Kimchi daily
* explore various Asian fresh vegetable markets
* visit a shop that specializes in Japanese foods
* learn how tofu is made
* visit a Thai street food market
* Vietnamese & Indonesian products
* meet an orchid master from Taiwan

optional lunch at your own expense,
after the walk at one of the many local restaurants..

Cost : R350.00 per person
Children below 12 price
Banking details:
Ancient Secrets
Nedbank Killarney 191605
Acc # 1916044743

Use Ref : yoursurname/Asia
mail proof of payment to
[email protected]
* no credits or refunds

If you intend to shop - bring cash as many shops don't take cards and there are no ATMs in the area

the word Perfume is "from smoke" as the first perfumes were originally derived from smoke, such as Frankincense... on th...
24/04/2025

the word Perfume is "from smoke" as the first perfumes were originally derived from smoke, such as Frankincense... on this walking tour we explore the many exotic scents from Arabia and India that are available in Fordsburg and Mayfair

We are meeting at Sanskriti 51 Hanover Street Mayfair, Johannesburg : at 10am on Saturday 26th April 2025..to explore the Scents of Mayfair..
and learn about the new immigrant communities from
the Middle East and South Asia.
Ishvara will be your guide. He has had years of experience traveling throughout India and the Middle East. One of the first Aromatherapists in South Africa, he has been collecting fragrances for decades from all across the world.
We will learn how fragrances are made and used in people's daily lives.
* learn how Frankincense is used in the Eritrean coffee ceremony..
* discover the Somali Perfume Market (entirely run by women)
* the vast range of Dubai perfumes taking over the world
* discover Turkish Eau de Colognes
* Indian handrolled incense
* learn about scented woods like Sandalwood & Cambodian Oud
* learn about Samagri herbs.... used in Hindu Fire ceremonies
* learn about Islamic Ittars... used for perfuming the body
* learn how to distinguish natural oils from synthetics
* what is good quality and what is not
* medicinal & health benefits of various fragrances
We conclude with lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.
(lunch is optional / at your own expense)
Suggested parking along Hanover St or Uber to the start
Cost R350-00 per person
Children below 12 @ half price
Banking details :
Ancient Secrets
Nedbank Killarney 191605
Acc # 1916044743
Please use Ref : yoursurname/scent
please send an email to [email protected] with the full names attending and proof of payment.
No credits or refunds
Bring your camera and cash for shopping

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