Walk, Shop and Cook Traditional Zambian Meal at Soweto

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Walk, Shop and Cook Traditional Zambian Meal at Soweto

By Lusaka in a Day Tours

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Overview

Forget tourist cooking classes! This is the real deal — a genuine
Zambian township experience like no other in Lusaka.

Your adventure starts at New Soweto Market —one of Zambia's most
vibrant traditional markets. Walk the bustling stalls with host
Elizabeth, interact with local vendors, discover exotic ingredients
like kapenta fish & chibwabwa leaves, and hand-pick everything
you will cook.

Then jump in a car for a 20-minute drive into a real Lusaka township.
At Elizabeth's home, surrounded by a garden and mango trees, cook
your chosen dish over your own charcoal brazier.

Choose from 4 traditional Zambian recipes: Chicken Stew, Crispy Kapenta,
Beef or Goat with Chibwabwa, or Grilled Bream — all served with
nshima. Elizabeth guides you through techniques, recipes and the
cultural stories behind each dish. ‍

End sitting together on traditional mats under the mango trees,
sharing the food you cooked as a group. This is Ubuntu. This is real
Zambian hospitality.

Activity location

H7MG+J8Q
- Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

H7MG+J8Q
- Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

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Walk, Shop and Cook Traditional Zambian Meal at Soweto

6h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

S$82.73 x 1 AdultS$82.73

Total

What's included, what's not

Pick-up at Total Petrol Station, Mumbwa Road
Private car transfer from market to Elizabeth's township home
Choice of 1 of 4 authentic Zambian meal plans
Guided tour of New Soweto Market with local host Elizabeth
All fresh ingredients bought at New Soweto Market
Guided walking tour from meeting point to New Soweto Market
Full recipe explanation and cultural storytelling by local host
Communal meal — eat together what you cooked
Hands-on cooking experience over traditional charcoal brazier (mbaula)
Return transfer from Elizabeth's home after the Meal (we recommend InDrive app, cheap and reliable)
Alcoholic drinks
Personal travel insurance

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

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 choices 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.

Location

Activity location

H7MG+J8Q
- Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

H7MG+J8Q
- Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

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