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UMTOMBOKA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY 2008
JOIN US FOR ZAMBIA’S PREMIER CULTURAL
FESTIVAL
THE UMUTOMBOKO CEREMONY OF THE LUNDA PEOPLE
OF LUAPULA VALLEY FROM 25TH TO 28TH
JULY 2008
2006 WAS OUR FIRST YEAR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
EVENT AS A TOUR OPERATOR AND GROUND HANDLER
WE ARE BACK IN MWANSABOMBWE THE LUNDA
CAPITAL IN JULY 2008 TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COLOURFUL
TRADITIONAL EVENT
ITINERARY
FRIDAY, 25TH JULY 2008
We depart Lusaka at 07.00 hours for
Kazembe to arrive at about 16.00 hours. With stop-overs at
Luapula bridge, Lake Bangweulu and Mansa for site-seeing
lunch and refreshments. Arrive at Kazembe and join in the
afternoon/evening festivities and celebrations. Transfer to
accommodation in Kawambwa for diner and overnight.
SATURDAY, 26TH JULY 2008
Early breakfast, followed by a
transfer to the Mwata’s palace to join in the morning
rituals and festivities.
At about mid morning transfer to from the palace to
Ntumba-Chushi Waterfalls for sightseeing followed by lunch
here.
At 13.00 hours depart to the arena for the main event which
will last until sun-set. Transfer to the Mwata’s palace or
designated area for the evening come together (drinks on
cash bar)
At 20.00 hours transfer party to Kawambwa for dinner and
over night
SUNDAY, 27TH JULY 2008
Early breakfast, continue
sight seeing today and travel 2 hours by road to Lumangwe
and Kalungwishi Rivers. Time permitting we may visit more
than 2 waterfalls – picnic lunch by the waterfalls Return to
Kawambwa for over night and accommodation.
MONDAY, 28st AUGUST 2008
Full breakfast, followed by a visit to
the Chief’s palace to bid farewell and have pictures with
the chief, and proceed back Lusaka with refreshment and
stop-overs along the way. Arrive in Lusaka at Central Park
at 17.00 hours
END OF SERVICES
To Include the following
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Return
road transfers in a 60 seater coach (Marcopolo Scania
coach or equivalent) from Lusaka to Kazambe return and
we will use the same coach for excursions
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3
nights accommodation in up market local guest houses
with clean rooms, cold and hot showers on shared basis.
Single occupancy will be charged at 30% of the above
quoted rates.
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All
meals such as all breakfast, lunches, diners and snacks
in between meals.
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Sight
seeing tours en-route and in the area and access fees
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Prime
sitting spots during the main event, entry to the chiefs
palace and a chance to meet the chief, have a chat with
him and take picture with him.
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The
trip will be guided and led by Mr Nickson Chilangwa
Will not include
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All
beverages except water
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Expenses of a personal nature
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Tips
and Presents for the Royal Establishment
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT OR TALK
WITH NICKSON.
YOU CAN TAKE THIS TRIP AS AN ADD –ON TO YOUR
VISIT TO OTHER AREAS OF ZAMBIA OR SOUTHERN AFRICA
Click here for more info on this Ceremony
www.chiefsofzambia.homestead.com/mutomboko.html
THE ZAMBIAN SAFARI COMPANY LTD
BOX 30093 LUSAKA
TEL 231450/228682/3 FAX 222906/224915
Cell 096 764433 – Nickson Chilangwa
IATA No. 67-2 3216 3
E-MAIL;
reservations@zamsaf.co.zm
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