Chief Makuni Village Tour – Livingstone

Livingstone Village Tour Overview

The local Livingstone Chief, Chief Makuni, encourages visitors to his village which is home to some 7,000 Leya people, to gain valuable knowledge of how an African village is run and the day-to- day routines of the people who live there. A headman will escort you around the village to show how traditional huts are made and decorated, to explain village politics and to answer any questions that you may have.

There is also a large craft market in the village for you to buy some locally made crafts, or even attempt to give it a go yourself.

Dr David Livingstone visited this village on more than one occasion, sitting under a giant mango tree in the middle of the square, to meet with the current chief. As the Chief viewed David Livingstone as an unbeliever, he was not allowed into the chief?s compound. It was also two men from this village, long time retainers of David Livingstone, who carried his body all the way to the coast after he died near Lake Bangweulu. The descendants of these men still live in the village.

The current Chief Mukuni is a modern and enterprising man who is promoting tourism in his area while trying to minimise the adverse impact it might have on his people?s way of life

Remember to respect local customs and for further guidance on social conventions ask your guide.

Chief Makuni invites visitors to his village, home to the Leya people. This is a unique opportunity to see how the local people live in a working village, not one built for tourists. Approximately 6000 people live here and a visit is a fascinating insight into their daily lives. A member of the village will show you around and you can see how traditional huts are built and decorated. Take a look inside, meet the residents and see the locals at work.

Minimum Numbers: 2 Guests Maximum Numbers : 20 Guests

Child Policy – Children 11 and Under  50%.

Dress: Casual, Advised to bring:

• Sun Screen
• Hat
• Binoculars
• Comfortable walking shoes