Mukuni Village - Guided Tour

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Visit Mukuni Village on a guided tour and learn about the culture of the Leya people. See Chief Mukuni’s Palace, explore the craft market, and taste traditional food and beer.

Highlights

Discover the culture of the Leya people on a guided tour
Visit Mukuni Village and learn about the day-to-day life of the locals
See Chief Mukuni’s Palace and learn about the village's history
Explore the craft market and shop for locally made crafts and souvenirs
Pre-arrange to taste traditional food and beer for a full experience

Description

Explore Mukuni Village, the main village of the Mukuni Chiefdom, on a guided tour. Learn about the cultural legacy of the Leya people and see the thriving curios market that sells exquisite wood carvings, stoneware, jewelry, and baskets. Meet your guide and head to Mukuni Village, located on a dry, sandy land with a population of over 8,000. Discover how the village has turned to tourism due to the infertile soil and the challenges of agriculture. Walk around the village with a headman or Woman who will explain village politics and answer any questions you may have. Gain insight into the day-to-day routines of the people who live there and see Chief Mukuni’s Palace. If you like, pre-arrange to have a taste of the traditional food and beer. There is also an enormous craft market in the village where you can buy some locally made crafts or even attempt to make your own.

Includes

Guided tour of Mukuni Village Visit to Chief Mukuni’s Palace Explanation of village politics and daily routines Access to craft market

Important Information

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours Traditional food and beer tasting can be pre-arranged The village is located on a dry, sandy knoll with infertile soil