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Walk, Shop and Cook Traditional Zambian Meal at Soweto
$65
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Overview
The Walk, Shop and Cook Traditional Zambian Meal at Soweto offers an authentic experience in Lusaka. This immersive adventure takes you deep into Zambian culture, from vibrant markets to a traditional home-cooked meal.
- 🛒 Meet host Elizabeth at New Soweto Market, a bustling hub where you can interact with local vendors and discover exotic ingredients like kapenta fish and chibwabwa leaves.
- 🚗 Enjoy a 20-minute drive into a real Lusaka township, immersing yourself in the local way of life as you travel to Elizabeth's home.
- 🌳 Cook in a traditional home surrounded by a beautiful garden and mango trees, where each participant gets their own charcoal brazier (mbaula) for a personalized cooking experience.
- 🍽️ Choose from 4 authentic Zambian recipes, including Chicken Stew, Crispy Kapenta, Beef or Goat with Chibwabwa, or Grilled Bream, all served with nshima.
- 👩🍳 Receive step-by-step guidance from Elizabeth on cooking techniques, cultural stories, and the significance of each dish, ensuring a rich learning experience.
- 🌍 Dine together on traditional mats under the mango trees, sharing the delicious meal you've prepared as a group, showcasing true Zambian hospitality.
- 📝 Enjoy a full recipe explanation and cultural storytelling, enhancing your understanding of Zambian cuisine and traditions.
- 🚙 Benefit from a private car transfer from New Soweto Market to Elizabeth's township home, making your journey comfortable and convenient.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible facilities ensure that everyone can partake in this wonderful cooking experience.
- 🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase, allowing you to complement your meal with local drinks.
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Walk, Shop and Cook Traditional Zambian Meal at Soweto
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Hands-on cooking experience over traditional charcoal brazier (mbaula)
- Communal meal — eat together what you cooked
- Full recipe explanation and cultural storytelling by local host
- Guided walking tour from meeting point to New Soweto Market
- All fresh ingredients bought at New Soweto Market
- Guided tour of New Soweto Market with local host Elizabeth
- Choice of 1 of 4 authentic Zambian meal plans
- Private car transfer from market to Elizabeth's township home
- Pick-up at Total Petrol Station, Mumbwa Road
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Return transfer from Elizabeth's home after the Meal (we recommend InDrive app, cheap and reliable)
Meeting point
⚠️ MEETING POINT: Protea Hotel Cairo Road, Lusaka — main entrance, 8:45 AM sharp. Need a ride? Use InDrive app — like Uber but cheaper in Lusaka!
Return details
⚠️ MEETING POINT: Protea Hotel Cairo Road, Lusaka — main entrance, 8:45 AM sharp. Need a ride? Use InDrive app — like Uber but cheaper in Lusaka!
This is NOT only a cooking class. This is real Zambian life!
NEW SOWETO MARKET
Meet host Elizabeth at the legendary New Soweto Market! Interact with
local vendors, discover exotic ingredients like kapenta fish &
chibwabwa leaves, and shop fresh just like locals do. Elizabeth
explains the culture, stories and flavours of each ingredient. ️
COOK IN A REAL TOWNSHIP HOME
After shopping, jump in a car for a 20-minute drive deep into a real
Lusaka township — pure local life! Cook at Elizabeth's traditional
home with a stunning garden and mango trees. Each person picks their
own dish and gets their OWN charcoal brazier (mbaula)!
Choose from 4 authentic Zambian recipes:
Nshima + Chicken Stew + Sautéed Kale
Nshima + Crispy Kapenta Fish + Boiled Beans
Nshima + Beef or Goat Stew + Pumpkin Leaves (Chibwabwa)
Nshima + Groundnut Vegetables + Grilled Fresh Bream
Elizabeth guides you step by step — recipes, techniques, cultural
meaning and charcoal fire skills!
️ EAT TOGETHER
Sit on traditional mats under the mango trees and share the meal
you cooked as a group. True Zambian hospitality at its finest.
No tourist traps. Just real food & real people.
NEW SOWETO MARKET
Meet host Elizabeth at the legendary New Soweto Market! Interact with
local vendors, discover exotic ingredients like kapenta fish &
chibwabwa leaves, and shop fresh just like locals do. Elizabeth
explains the culture, stories and flavours of each ingredient. ️
COOK IN A REAL TOWNSHIP HOME
After shopping, jump in a car for a 20-minute drive deep into a real
Lusaka township — pure local life! Cook at Elizabeth's traditional
home with a stunning garden and mango trees. Each person picks their
own dish and gets their OWN charcoal brazier (mbaula)!
Choose from 4 authentic Zambian recipes:
Nshima + Chicken Stew + Sautéed Kale
Nshima + Crispy Kapenta Fish + Boiled Beans
Nshima + Beef or Goat Stew + Pumpkin Leaves (Chibwabwa)
Nshima + Groundnut Vegetables + Grilled Fresh Bream
Elizabeth guides you step by step — recipes, techniques, cultural
meaning and charcoal fire skills!
️ EAT TOGETHER
Sit on traditional mats under the mango trees and share the meal
you cooked as a group. True Zambian hospitality at its finest.
No tourist traps. Just real food & real people.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Walk, Shop and Cook Traditional Zambian Meal at Soweto
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!