Tour Description
Discover the vibrant local culture with a visit to the Dambwa Market, offering insights into how local Zambians buy and sell goods such as traditional foodstuffs, housewares, fabrics, and even livestock. This 2.5-hour tour is a great opportunity to experience Zambian life firsthand.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the Dambwa Market, a bustling local hub of activity
- Learn about the daily lives of local Zambians
- Enjoy a guided cultural experience with a qualified guide
- Tours can be combined with other historical or cultural activities for a full-day excursion
- Children under 12 receive a discounted rate, and children under 2 are free
Included
- Transfers from Livingstone Day Activity Centre and David Livingstone Safari Lodge
- Services of a qualified guide
- Bottled mineral water
Excluded
- Items of a personal nature
Activity Description
Available daily, this 2.5-hour tour takes you through the historical and cultural aspects of the Dambwa Market, where locals buy and sell goods. Departures are flexible, typically beginning at 08:00 or 13:00, and the tour can be booked in the morning or afternoon. Language options include English, with French, German, Italian, and Spanish available for private tours at an additional cost (subject to availability).
Arrangements
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- When: All year round
- Where: Pickup is arranged from your accommodation (please include this information in your booking).
- Weather: n/a
- What to Wear: Comfortable attire
- Things to Bring:
- Sunscreen
- Small denominations of cash (for purchases)
- Camera
- Guests or Spectators: Paying guests only
Requirements
- Minimum Age: 0 years
- Fitness Level: No fitness requirement
- No specific qualifications or experience required
Notes
This tour offers a unique chance to interact with Zambian locals and understand their culture through the market lifestyle. It provides a rich cultural experience, often a first-time encounter with different local customs for visitors.
