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Wander through the bustling New Soweto Market, where friendly guides reveal hidden culinary gems. Discover the food history of Thornpark neighborhood and enjoy >8 traditional Zambian dishes.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Lusaka's Soweto Market
• Discover the diversity of Zambian foods and their cultural significance
• Enjoy a traditional Zambian meal with nshima and 7+ sides
• Learn about the history and residents of the Thornpark neighborhood
• Meet local food vendors and explore the 'matebeto' street food area

Description

Visit the pulse of Lusaka! New Soweto Market is the vibrant city market in downtown Lusaka. Your guide will meet you at Lusaka National Museum, on Independence Avenue. You will go together in a taxi for a guided market tour, focused on food, followed by a traditional Zambian lunch at a matebeto restaurant. You will learn about the diversity of Zambian foods, which are trucked in from all corners of Zambia and from neighboring countries. You'll be surprised to learn how many foods are only prepared and eaten at homes and never found on restaurant menus. You'll also see how seasonal foods are preserved for sale throughout the year. Jiranileo has trained local youth as our guides, promoting new income streams for youth in Zambia's tourism sector. Stop 1: Upon arrival at the market, you will take a guided tour of approximately 1 hour through the busy market, stopping at 8-10 places to learn about foods for sale. Stop 2: From the market, your guide will take you for lunch, traveling from the market in a taxi to Thornpark neighborhood. Before eating, you will take a short guided tour of Thornpark neighborhood, learning about the residents and the history. Stop 3: You'll meet several food vendors in the 'matebeto' street food area. You will eat a traditional Zambian meal of nshima plus 7+ sides with bottled water and a non-alcoholic drink. (Vegetarian meal option is available. Please let us know at booking.) Stop 4: You'll continue your Thornpark neighborhood tour after eating and see the oldest tree in Lusaka. This activity ends in Thornpark neighborhood near Walmulwa Road.

Includes

Local guide Taxis between tour stops Full traditional lunch Bottled water Non-Alcoholic Beverage

Important Information

• Age and group size: 12-99, max of 8 per group Start time: 10:00 am Duration: 4 hours
• If any travelers in your party have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please advise at time of booking
• The menu may vary depending on the season
• Minimum age is 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that markets are busy and crowded places.
• Walking on uneven terrain is involved; wear comfortable shoes.
• This experience requires good weather.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund