Learn to Cook Nshima, the Zambian Staple Food

Sophia and her family share their home, their food, and their culture as you learn to make Nshima. You get a glimpse of how real families in Zambia live, eat, and share in their communities. The food is tasty, healthy, and plentiful. Sophia and her family are warm and welcoming, and the neighborhood is charming and safe. Livingstone and Zambia have more to offer than the falls and the wildlife. There are amazing people and communities, and this is an excellent opportunity to experience a real neighborhood and family through cooking and eating.

Great experience! Lovely people and lovely meal. It's a great opportunity to learn about the community and day to day life of the people leaving in the area.

Sophia Jani was a hospitable and informative host. She explained some aspects of her culture, gave a tour of the typical Zambian home, and introduced me to several younger helpers. I was included in the stages of preparation of Nshima. When it was finished, cultural norms around eating were demonstrated. We had nshima and I had requested vegetarian sides, all of which were quite satisfying. Standards of hygiene were observed. Sophia also explained the work her organization does with the vulnerable.

Sophia is amazing and very accommodating. It was very gracious of them to allow me the chance to spend time in their space and learn about how they make their traditional staple foods and live their daily lives. It was a lovely experience and I hope this event continues to grow in the future.

We had an amazing time learning how to cook nshima! Sophia very kindly welcomed us into her home and helped us make one of the best meals we have eaten so far on our trip! She was even able to help us book a visit to Mukuni village that same day, which we both enjoyed very much. Thanks again for having us!

A very nice experience. It was a lot of fun, you got an authentic insight into life from the people of Maramba and Zambia respectively. We were able to talk about everything openly and honestly. The food is very delicious. The nshima is accompanied by other delicacies. We would definitely do it again!

The hospitality from the community was inspirational. We were made to feel at home and with our family. We learned how to cook and eat Nshima, with vegetables, beans and meat stew. The good was awesome but even better the people we met on our experience. Thank you for sharing with us.

Nice way to become familiar with Zambia cuisine and culture! Sophie really makes the most of it. We had a great time cooking the Nshima. We would recommend the experience. You can call her +260977312503 or email her mwabonwa.ce@gmail.com

One of the most wholesome and lovely activity. They took in in their home, thought us so much about the culture, the community, how they spread the love to the community and about their life’s. Would recommend every doing this, it’s brings the culture and Zambian life to an whole new perspective

Ms Sophie made us feel truly welcome. She took us on a tour of her neighborhood and then into her home. We talked and laughed and learned and cooked and ate. It was a generous opportunity to understand life in Zambia.