• H7MG+J8Q - This is NOT only a cooking class. 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.

• Pick-up at Total Petrol Station, Mumbwa Road
• Private transportation
• Choice of 1 of 4 authentic Zambian meal plans
• Guided tour of New Soweto Market with local host Elizabeth
• All fresh ingredients bought at New Soweto Market
• Guided walking tour from meeting point to New Soweto Market
• Full recipe explanation and cultural storytelling by local host
• Lunch
• Hands-on cooking experience over traditional charcoal brazier (mbaula)

• Return transfer from Elizabeth’s home after the Meal (we recommend InDrive app, cheap and reliable)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal travel insurance

• Nshima with Chicken Stew & Sautéed Kale - Traditional Zambian maize meal served with a rich chicken stew cooked with tomatoes, onions, carrots and spices, plus sautéed kale with onions.
• Nshima with Crispy Kapenta Fish & Boiled Beans - Nshima served with crispy fried kapenta — the most iconic tiny dried fish in Zambia — cooked with onions and tomatoes, plus hearty boiled beans.
• Nshima with Beef or Goat Stew & Chibwabwa - Nshima served with slow-cooked beef or goat curry with potatoes and spices, plus chibwabwa — traditional bitter pumpkin leaves cooked with peanuts.
• Nshima with Groundnut Vegetables & Grilled Bream - Nshima served with okra and eggplant cooked in a rich groundnut sauce, plus fresh grilled bream or tilapia with lemon and spices.

Forget about tourist cooking classes! Experience an authentic Zambian township adventure in Lusaka like no other.

Begin your journey at New Soweto Market, one of Zambia’s most lively traditional markets. Explore the bustling stalls with your host, Elizabeth, engage with local vendors, uncover exotic ingredients such as kapenta fish and chibwabwa leaves, and personally select everything you will cook.

Then, take a 20-minute drive into a genuine Lusaka township. At Elizabeth’s home, surrounded by a garden and mango trees, prepare your chosen dish over your own charcoal brazier.

Select from four traditional Zambian recipes: Chicken Stew, Crispy Kapenta, Beef or Goat with Chibwabwa, or Grilled Bream — all accompanied by nshima. Elizabeth will guide you through the techniques, recipes, and cultural stories behind each dish.

Conclude by sitting together on traditional mats under the mango trees, sharing the meal you prepared as a group. This is Ubuntu. This is true Zambian hospitality.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.