Leya People

Welcome to Mukuni Village. A united community in Livingstone Zambia. We are the closest village to Victoria Falls and we have been guiding travelers for the last 8 years to experience our culture, music, art and nature. Let us be your guide to wonderful Victoria Falls.

A tour to the Mukuni Village is a 3 hour eye-opening, educational and inspiring activity. With a population of about 5000, Mukuni is a real village with real Leya people living their lives. During the tour, you will learn about their livelihoods, culture, and see Chief Mukuni's Palace. You can also pre-arrange to have a taste of the traditional food and beer. The departure time for this daily cultural activity is as requested. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel.

Learn about and appreciate the African culture and way of life. Visit the chief and spend the day with locals. Taste the African food and beer during the tour.

History lovers will find Livingstone alive. Many buildings from the first decade of the century are still in use. It was one of the first white settlements in Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and for quite a while it was the only urban center in the territory and the gateway to the north. The town has preserved much of its colonial character, but is a typical African town with a busy charm. Livingstone receives guests from all over the world, who want to enjoy the world wonder, as well as the many exciting activities that both side of the Fall have to offer. There is absolutely no end to amazements on the offing for to many pens in words. Rich in scenery and heritage, Livingstone today has become the tourist heart of Zambia. We welcome you to the city of heritage and culture.

The tour begins at Mukuni village, where you we look at the culture of the Toka Leya people and understand their day to day activities. From Mukuni Village we will proceed to the Railway and Jewish Museum in Livingstone, here we will learn of the steam locomotives that were used in the colonial times to move goods and people from one place to the other. We will also have a look at the first Jewish settlers of Livingstone. From the Jewish Museum we will proceed to have lunch at a local restraint that serves the Zambian cuisine. After lunch we will immediately head to the Livingstone Museum where we will learn the history of Livingstone and Zambia at large from the pre-colonial times to modern Zambia as we know we it. From the museum we will visit Maramba market in order to have an experience at the local market.

Chief Mukuni 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. A member of the village will show you around and you can see how traditional huts are built and decorated. Take a look inside, meet the residents and see the locals at work.e. Dr David Livingstone visited this village on more than one occasion, sitting under a giant mango tree in the middle of the square, to meet with the current chief. As the Chief viewed David Livingstone as an unbeliever, he was not allowed into the chief’s compound. It was also two men from this village, long time retainers of David Livingstone, who carried his body all the way to the coast after he died near Lake Bangweulu. The descendants of these men still live in the village.

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History, and culture, offering visitors the opportunity to explore diverse perspectives and ideas. By showcasing artifacts, artworks, and exhibits, museums encourage us to reflect on our place in the world and consider different viewpoints. Ultimately, museums serve as invaluable sources of learning, enlightenment, and inspiration for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

This is the first local Village to be established in Zambia, therefore its rich in culture and history, guests will experience best relationship with our local people, they will even prepare food with them

Visiting the village of Mukuni, a short ride from Livingstone, shows you how people in rural Zambia live. You get in an insight into the daily life, see how traditional clay huts and houses are being built and what work people do to make a living: farming, home industries and commerce. A guide will take you on a stroll through the village, meeting families, who often are willing to show you their home and tell you about what it is like living in this traditional Zambian way. Zambia is a nation with over 72 tribes each tribe with its own distinct and identifying culture. The cultural diversity makes it very interesting to indulge in cultural excursions. This activity is conducted in Mukuni Village of the Leya people.

The cultural village tour is the eye opening educational and inspiring tour. The village is a royal village which was founded around 13th century. It has a population of 7,000 Leya speaking people. You will be picked from your respective lodge or hotel in an air condition vehicle to the village center, were you be received by a village guide who will take you around the village. Many tourist only see the village life from their vehicle windows,but the chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and to learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs. The village guide take you around the village,show you their huts and explains how they are built and decorated. And the village people are more than happy to open their doors giving you a chance to experience their day to day life and you will be introduced to various craftsmen and women at work and taste their traditional food and beer.

Woo!!! it takes a traveler to understand Africa when visiting this Village as the people live there were the first people to settle around and to discover the Might Victoria falls and their culture is compared to non. This is village has been there for over thousand years and our travelers get to interact with local people and even prepare and have meals together

Step into the rich cultural heritage of Zambia with a guided tour of Mukuni Village, just a short drive from the iconic Victoria Falls. This authentic experience offers a glimpse into the daily life, traditions, and history of the Leya people who have lived here for generations. Meet local artisans, explore traditional huts, and learn about the village’s customs and beliefs from knowledgeable guides. Whether you're a culture lover or just curious about life beyond the tourist path, this tour is a perfect way to connect with Zambia’s living traditions.

You will be exposed to amazing and unforgettable cultural and traditional experiences of the Toka Leya people of Chief Mukuni. This tour depicts deep Zambian and African traditions, history, customs and beliefs. It offers complete information in relation to the relationship between the Toka Leya people of Chief Mukuni and the Victoria Falls (Practices, beliefs, traditions).Watching traditional dances, witnessing their village set up as you take photos and videos makes the tour even more exciting. A visit to the curio market within the village to purchase high grade locally made crafts complimented by your experience of the Zambian Village life makes the tour more fulfilling and a priority on your to do list.

Mukuni Village is home of the Toka Leya people under the ruler ship of Chief Mukuni.Approximately over 6,000 people live here and a visit of the Village will expose clients to fascinating insights and real life styles of the people. During the tour a member of the village will welcome guest and show them around how traditional huts are built and decorated. The guest will have the privilege to get inside the huts and take pictures as they appreciate and get to know the abundance of the culture. Guest will have the real experience of an African real village and how people live in a working village and not one built for tourists. During the visit, guests will have the chance to learn Tonga or Lozi as these are the local tribes widely used in the area. Guests will also have the privilege to see the Traditional huts and learn they are constructed. Further guest may have time to see how the villagers entertain themselves through traditional dances and singing.

A village tour in Mukuni Village, near Victoria Falls in Zambia, offers an immersive experience into the culture and daily life of the Leya people. This will offer an opportunity to interact with different cultures, arts and traditional healers if clients want and traditional dances.

Experience night live in the village and enjoy a sumptuous local meal for your dinner We will give you dedicated unsurpassed service with our well-informed guides. Interact with the people of Mukuni village and blend in their culture.

Visit an authentic African village and interact with the local villagers. Witness rural life first hand on a Victoria Falls Village Tour. Experience the local culture and enter into a different world as you explore a traditional village in Victoria Falls. The traditional village that you will visit is located a short 20 minute drive from Victoria Falls town. At the village you are given the opportunity to interact with the local villagers going about their daily tasks. The Victoria Falls village tour enables you to see tribal life first hand. Visit rural homes and see people tending their fields and possibly getting the chance to help in some of the day-to-day chores.

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