Cultural  Tours  in  Victoria  Falls

 

Livingstone offers the visitor many opportunities to experience the rich   cultural and ethnic history of the area accompanied by knowledgeable tour guides.  There are various tours available including:

 

Chief Makuni's Village: home of the Leya people with approximately 6000         residents offers a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the daily lives of the locals

The David Livingstone and Railway Museums: display the most comprehensive collection of Livingstone's memorabilia and a celebrated collection of locomotives.

 

Livingstone Market: The Maramba Market is a bustling and colourful spot  where local Zambians shop for everything from fruit and vegetable to clothing and bright "chitenge" (local fabrics)

Makuni Village Tour

Chief Makuni invites visitors to his village, home to the Leya people. This is a unique opportunity to see how the local people live in a working village, not  one built for tourists. Approximately 6000 people live here and a visit is a fascinating insight into their life style. A member of the village shows visitors around and they can see how traditional huts are built and decorated, take a look inside, meet the residents and see the locals at work.

· Tour takes approximately 2 hours (including transfers)

· Curios made in the village are for sale so visitors should take some local currency

Price includes mineral water and soft drinks.