If you are staying in Livingstone, a half-day Mukuni Village tour can be an excellent way to experience the local culture and traditions of Zambia. Here’s a suggested itinerary for a half-day tour of Mukuni Village:

• Pick-up from your hotel in Livingstone Your local guide will pick you up from your hotel in Livingstone and take you to Mukuni Village, which is located just 10 km from Livingstone town.
• Upon arrival at Mukuni Village, you’ll be greeted with a traditional welcome dance by the village Local Guides. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the village’s history, traditions, and way of life.
• Village Tour Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the village where you will get to see traditional homes, craft markets, and learn about the daily lives of the Leya people. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their customs and traditions.
• Craft Making After the village tour, you’ll have the chance to participate in craft making with the local artisans. You can try your hand at making traditional crafts such as baskets, pottery, and wooden carvings. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about traditional Zambian crafts and take home a unique souvenir.
• Return to Livingstone After the Mukuni Village Tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel in Livingstone, where you can reflect on the experiences of the day and share your newfound knowledge of Zambian culture with others.

A half-day Mukuni Village tour is a great way to experience the local culture and traditions of Zambia while supporting the local community. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the daily lives of the Leya people and gain a deeper understanding of their customs and traditions.

Included

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Livingstone
• Transportation in a comfortable vehicle with air conditioning
• Professional guide and driver
• Guided walking tour of Mukuni Village, led by a knowledgeable local guide
• Traditional greeting and hand-washing ceremony
• Visits to local homes and meeting with villagers
• Cultural performances, including traditional dancing and singing
• Opportunity to learn about the customs and traditions of the Leya people
• Opportunity to purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs at the village market
• A portion of the tour fee is typically donated to the village community to support local initiatives
• Bottled  water

Excluded

• Gratuities for the guide and any other staff members – while tipping is not mandatory, it is customary to tip the guide and any other staff members at the end of the tour as a way of showing appreciation for their services.
• Personal expenses – this includes any additional activities, souvenirs or items purchased during the tour that are not included in the tour package price.
• Travel insurance – while not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase travel insurance before embarking on the tour to cover any unforeseen circumstances or emergencies that may arise.