Discover Zambia’s Living Heritage Through Boma Dining at Avani Victoria Falls

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July 29, 2025 As Zambia’s dry season begins and the mist lifts from Victoria Falls, Avani Victoria Falls Resort invites guests to step beyond the waterfall and experience a cultural immersion that leaves a lasting impression. The resort’s signature Boma Dinner offers a powerful journey into the heart of Zambian tradition, blending ancestral flavors, storytelling and music in an unforgettable riverside setting. Whether traveling solo, as a couple or with family, the experience offers a meaningful way to connect with Zambia and create lasting memories.

Taking place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night at the resort’s Mukuni Boma restaurant, the open-air experience has become a highlight for guests visiting the UNESCO-listed Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park during Zambia’s prime safari season. As temperatures drop and skies clear, July through October offers ideal conditions for wildlife viewing and reveals the dramatic rock formations behind Victoria Falls’ receding waters - a striking transformation locals sometimes call “the Skeleton of the Falls.”

Set against the banks of the Zambezi River, the Boma Dinner is an invitation to connect with the community. Guests are welcomed with a local brew before being guided through a four-course menu featuring indigenous ingredients and Pan-African staples. From the spicy, orchid-based chikanda to ifisashi - a rich peanut-and-greens stew - each dish reveals the culinary ingenuity passed down through generations.

As lanterns glow and drums begin to beat, the evening unfolds with live storytelling, bush songs and dance by local performers, including the acclaimed Amakhezi troupe. Guests are encouraged to join the dancers or take up the djembe drum themselves, creating a participatory rhythm that breaks down barriers between visitor and host.

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The experience taps into a growing global appetite for experiential dining, as travelers seek more meaningful, authentic connections with the places they visit. Whether enjoying the Boma Dinner as part of a family adventure or a solo journey of discovery, guests are invited to engage with Zambia’s cultural heritage in a truly immersive way.

Located just steps from Victoria Falls with unlimited guest access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avani Victoria Falls provides a dynamic base for exploration, from wildlife safaris to cultural discovery. With the roar of the falls as a backdrop and tradition served by firelight, the Boma Dinner promises a night of connection, celebration and Zambian soul.

The Family Getaway package at Avani Victoria Falls Resort starts from 720 USD per room, per night, for a family of four sharing an Avani Family Room with daily breakfast included. For couples and solo travelers, rates start from 270 USD per room, per night, inclusive of breakfast. All rates are inclusive of taxes and fees.

For more information or bookings, please visit www.avanihotels.com/en/victoria-falls, email victoriafalls@avanihotels.com or call +260 778 648 661/2.

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About Avani Hotels & Resorts

Designed for today’s traveler, Avani offers stylish rooms, connected social spaces and both relaxed and on-the-go dining that is locally inspired. Balance is at the center of everything Avani does, providing guests with the right measure of service, fun and privacy. Launched in 2011 and now with over 40 properties across five continents, Avani offers city hotels, tropical resorts and retreats in nature with a focus on smart design, upbeat service and good value.

Avani is part of global hospitality group Minor Hotels and a member of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program.

Visit avanihotels.com for more information, and connect with Avani on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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