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.
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 picks 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.
⚠️ MEETING POINT: Protea Hotel Cairo Road, Lusaka — main entrance, 8:45 AM sharp. Need a ride? Use InDrive app — like Uber but cheaper in Lusaka!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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