Mukuni Village

Mukuni is a Leya village of several thousand people a short drive from Victoria Falls, and the chieftaincy there predates the colonial town of Livingstone by a long way: the Mukuni line traces back several centuries and the falls themselves fall within its traditional area. Guided walks go through the compounds, the craft market, the royal enclosure and the burial ground. It is a working village rather than a display, and the guiding is done by residents.

What you'll find

• The chieftaincy - a line that predates the colonial town by centuries.
• The compounds - the working village walked through with resident guides.
• The craft market - carvings and baskets sold at the village edge.
• The royal enclosure - the chief's ground and the burial area beside it.

When to go

May to October is dry and comfortable for walking. October is very hot. Guides work through the day.

Before you go

Selling pressure at the craft market is heavy and persistent. Some visitors find the arrangement uncomfortable, since people's homes are the attraction. Photography of people requires asking.

Nearby

Victoria Falls is west, and Livingstone is northwest.

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