WHERE TO STAY & EAT ZAMBIAN TRADITIONAL FOOD IN LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

RESTAURANTS SERVING TRADITIONAL FOOD IN LIVINGSTONE

CAFE ZAMBEZI

Cafe Zambezi is one of the most popular eating spots in Livingstone. Here you will experience traditional Zambian cuisines such as goat meat, caterpillar, and crocodile. They also serve pizza and burgers. The cafe is located at 217 Mosi-oa-Tunya Road and opens from early morning to midnight.

CULTURE CAFE

Another gem for traditional Zambian food is Culture Cafe. Food such as chicken, impala meat, charcoal barbecue bream, African vegetables, and nshima. This colorful small restaurant is located in Mosi-oa-Tunya Road. Opening hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday.

ZAM MEX RESTAURANT

Zam Mex is another restaurant that creates a buzz in Livingstone, not only because of its food but because of its good cause—a Spanish nonprofit organization, Kubuka, launched the restaurant as a way of funding its community projects. This restaurant serves traditional Zambian food as well as Mexican food. It is located in Kunawa Road, Plot No. Liv/4557 Flat 03, and opens between 8 am and 11 pm.

TRADITIONAL FOOD TOURS IN LIVINGSTONE

Zambian Dining With The Locals Tour

The Zambian Dining With The Locals Tour allows guests to attend a real Zambian get together for traditional cuisine and drinks. A three-course meal is served and Zambian culinary culture learned during dinner. Normally, you will enjoy the staple food, nshima, with different meats, fish, and African vegetables.

Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

Another way to experience delicious African food while surrounded by the Zambezi River is to take a Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River. Animals are plenty in the river banks of Zambezi River so look out for action—hippos and elephants are more visible. African dishes, as well as international dishes and beverages, are served in this three and a half hour cruise.

Learn to Cook Nshima (Zambian Staple Food)

If you are interested in learning how Zambians cook their staple food, take the Learn to Cook Nshima Tour. This tour takes you to a Zambian household where you will take part in the preparation of the local meal which will be served to the tour attendees for dinner. You will also learn basic local language words.

LOCAL TRADITIONAL ZAMBIAN FOOD TO TRY

Nshima

Nshima is the main carbohydrate food found on Zambian tables. This staple food is made of cornflour and water, mixed to form a dough, and pounded while being heated. Nshima is served with vegetables and chicken, beef, or fish (normally stew dishes). In Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe, this dish is called Sadza.

Ifasashi

Ifasashi is a vegetable dish that has African vegetables mixed with peanut flour and brought to a boil until the vegetables are soft. Ifasashi is normally served with Nshima.

Vitumbuwa

For afternoon tea or breakfast, Zambians go for Vitumbuwa, a snack made of flour, yeast, sugar, and water. The ingredients are mixed to form a dough then fried in oil.

WHERE TO STAY IN LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

ROYAL LIVINGSTONE VICTORIA FALLS ZAMBIA HOTEL

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel (pictured above) is a five-star hotel in Livingstone that is widely known as luxurious African accommodation in the wild—literally—zebras are roaming around freely in the yard. Right on the banks of the Zambezi River, animal action is a continuous experience. Similarly, there are water activities and safari trips organized by the hotel. Victoria Falls is just a few minutes away.

CAMP NKWAZI LIVINGSTONE

A four-star luxury campsite with beautiful ensuite chalets, Camp Nkwazi Livingstone is the go-to accommodation if you are looking for a glam adventure in the wild. The camp is located on the Zambezi River, 20 minutes drive from Livingstone.

AHA THE DAVID LIVINGSTONE SAFARI LODGE & SPA

This four-star lodge right on the Zambezi River, with animals roaming around, is heaven on earth. aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa is a sought after hotel because of its luxury and epic African wilderness experience. Their restaurant is also popular, traditional Zambian cuisine is served, as well as other types of food.

AVANI VICTORIA RESORT

Avani Victoria Falls Resort is a three-star hotel located on Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road in Livingstone. With Victoria Falls right nearby (about five minutes walk), this hotel scores highly on location. It is also easy to get to the heart of Livingstone from here. Animals such as zebras, giraffes, Impalas, and monkeys are a common sight.