OPEN-DINING & AUTHENTIC RITUALS.

A once-in-a-lifetime immersive cultural experience – under the twinkling stars. Experience the sights and sounds of a Zambian village, from drum rolls to traditional Ngoni dancers song and dance against the remarkable melody of Victoria Falls. Embark on an experience that stays with you long after sunrise.

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MUKUNI BOMA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Designed to bring visitors and locals together, a boma dinner at Avani Victoria Falls Resort is an excellent opportunity for guests to join fellow adventurers and recount the day's amazing wildlife sightings over an alfresco dining experience at the resort’s Mukuni Boma restaurant where beautiful Zambian rituals are performed on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River.

Guests take their seats in a serene setting evoking a Zambian village, they are served a welcome drink of a local brew that prepares the palate for what’s to follow: a delectable four-course menu of Pan African staples and game meat grilled over coals.

Illuminated by lanterns, candles and a fire pit, the enchanting scene provides a backdrop for a night of traditional storytelling, bush songs and dance performed to the beat of a drum by traditional singers, djembe drummers and expert Ngoni dancers who add even more colour to the night with their vibrant and energetic numbers. The engaging and welcoming atmosphere means guests can fully take part in the evening’s festivities by joining the dance and beating the drums to get into the rhythm of the night.

AFRICAN ALFRESCO CUISINE

Savour a traditional home-cooked African meal. You’re invited to a feast of game meat grilled over coals accompanied by the local brew, Maheu. Enjoy mouth-watering delicacies such as chikanda, a fiery snack prepared with a tuber of chikanda orchids, peanuts and dry chilli peppers, and ifisashi – a popular Zambian dish made with peanuts, tomatoes, onions and seasonal greens.

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BOMA ACTIVITIES

A once-in-a-lifetime immersive cultural experience – under the twinkling stars. Experience the sights and sounds of a Zambian village, from drum rolls to traditional Amakhezi song and dance against the remarkable melody of Victoria Falls. Embark on an experience that stays with you long after sunrise.

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TRADITIONAL STORYTELLING MUSIC AND DANCE

A rich cultural programme awaits…

Sit around the crackling bonfire and listen to short, traditional Leya tales, translated into English, for a window into the local culture and its values.

The Bene Mukuni cultural dance ensemble will perform their traditional dances – and you can even take part!

As the atmosphere of the evening builds, let your soul beat to the rhythms of African drumming.

An interactive, immersive evening promises laughter and excitement.

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FACE PAINTING AND BASKET WEAVING

Celebrate Zambian cultural heritage and tradition through vibrant face painting art. Practiced for centuries, African face painting uses pigments made from natural material such as clay, charcoal and plant extracts. Patterns and colours hold cultural significance, representing courage, fertility or forms of communication.

Next, discover the fine art of basket weaving: Using natural material such as grass, palm fronds and reeds, beautiful baskets of varying shapes and sizes are created before your eyes. Both an empowering art form for women across many rural areas, as well as a
form of income, this age-old skill is spectacular to watch and take part in.

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CURIO MARKET

Explore a bustling marketplace filled with vibrant colours, aromas and sensational souvenirs! Curio markets are found throughout Zambia, as vendors sell traditional and contemporary African handicrafts. Expect to find arts, crafts, textiles, jewelry and more unique and intricately crafted Zambian goods, while you learn from the locals about their culture and craft.

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MEET THE SANGOMA

Get to know our local Sangoma (traditional healer), as he invites you to sit within a round hut, around a reed mat. Sangomas are highly respected healers among the peoples of Southern Africa. Understand his rituals, and how he throws bones to connect with the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical needs of his patients.

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