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2010
Umutomboko Ceremony
JOIN US FOR ZAMBIA’S PREMIER CULTURAL
FESTIVAL
THE UMUTOMBOKO CEREMONY OF THE LUNDA PEOPLE
OF LUAPULA VALLEY DURING THE LAST WEEK-END IN JULY 2010
ITINERARY
FRIDAY
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
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 c ome
together (drinks on cash bar)
At 20.00 hours transfer party to Kawambwa for
diner and over night
SUNDAY
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
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
COST US $400.00 per person
(or US $600.00 PP Exclusive transport)
To Include the following
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Return road transfers in a 60 seater coach (Marcopolo
Scania coach or equivalent) from Lusaka to Kazembe
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
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