Livingstone: Mukuni Big Five & Quad Biking
ID: GYG1537101-2341235
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Join a guided tour to experience the Lukwakwa Traditional Ceremony in Zambia. Learn about the history of the Mbunda people and witness performances from neighboring tribes.
Join a guided tour to the Lukwakwa Traditional Ceremony, an annual cultural festival celebrated by the Mbunda-speaking people of the Manyinga and Kabompo districts in the North-Western Province of Zambia. Held during the first week of October, the three-day festival takes place under the authority of Senior Chief Sikufele. It serves as a celebration of the community's rich history, a thanksgiving harvest festival, and a powerful symbol of regional peace and tribal unity.
Learn about the historical significance of the ceremony, which commemorates the historical 1830s migration of the Mbunda people, their alliance with Aluyi Prince Mubukwanu, and their brave resistance against Kololo and Ndebele invasions using fortified stockades.
Under Senior Chief Sikufele’s leadership, the festival actively fights tribalism. Neighboring tribes—including the Luvale, Luchazi, Chokwe, and Lozi—are invited to perform and celebrate together.
Highlights
- Experience the Lukwakwa Traditional Ceremony with a guided tour
- Learn about the history of the Mbunda people and their migration
- Witness the celebration of regional peace and tribal unity
- See performances from neighboring tribes, including the Luvale and Lozi
- Discover the significance of the symbolic wooden fence in the main arena
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The festival is held annually during the first week of October
It is a three-day event under the authority of Senior Chief Sikufele
The ceremony commemorates the historical 1830s migration of the Mbunda people
Neighboring tribes are invited to perform and celebrate together
INCLUDED
- Participation in the Lukwakwa Traditional Ceremony
- Cultural performances by neighboring tribes
- Historical insights into the Mbunda migration and alliances
- Celebration of regional peace and tribal unity
- Transportation to and from the festival
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
