Nakapalayo Tourism Project

 

 

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and way of life of the Bisa people by visiting a traditional Zambian village. 

 

Nakapalayo Tourism Project (NTP) is conveniently located between Kasanka National Park and the spectacular Bangweulu Wetlands.

 

Nakapalayo is a real village where tourists have the unique opportunity to experience life exactly like the villagers who live here. 

 

 

 

NTP is a community based and managed project that provides tourists with an authentic experience in a traditional Zambian village to promote cultural exchange and bring development, employment and income to the community. 

 

The project donates at least 25% of all project income to community development and conservation projects. 

 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation

 

Accommodation is available year-round in comfortable huts made from local mud bricks.  Beds, bedding, mattresses and mosquito nets are provided.  Visitors may also choose to camp in their own tents.

 

 

 

 

          

Activities:

  • A village tour with a local guide to see, learn and even try everyday activities like drawing water, pounding cassava or hoeing the fields.

  • A visit to Chief Chiundaponde or the Nakapalayo village headman to learn about the traditional leadership system, local culture and history of the Bisa people and area.

  • A visit to Chiundaponde School, rural health centre or one of the local churches.

  • Meet a traditional healer or local craftsperson.

  • Experience traditional dancing and stories around the fire.

  • Enjoy traditionally prepared local foods.

  • Buy crafts from local artists.

  • Take a bush walk to learn about traditional uses of the trees and plants of the area.

Prices:

  • Overnight  - US$ 25 per person per night: includes accommodation, meals, village tour and entertainment.

  • Day visit  -  US$ 10 per person: includes lunch, village tour and entertainment.

  • Camping - US$ 15 per person: includes meals, village tour and entertainment.

Cultural tips

To enjoy your stay in the village and avoid inadvertently causing any offence, please bear in mind some aspects of the local culture.  Women should dress modestly (long trousers or skirts) and public displays of affection between men and women should be avoided.

 

Please refrain from giving out money or gifts to individuals.  If you would like to donate, please do this through the NTP office to ensure maximum benefit to the community. 

How to get there

By road:       

From Serenje continue 36km north and turn left onto the Mansa Road.  Pass the Kasanka National Park gate at 55km and continue 11km to the Livingstone Memorial turn-off at Chalilo market. Turn right and continue straight on for 35km, leaving the Livingstone Memorial road on your left, to Lake Wakawaka.  Keep left after the lake and continue 30km to Nakapalayo.

From Mpika travel south 65km and turn right at the sign for Lavushi Manda National Park. Continue 75km through the park to Chiundaponde village centre, then another 4km to Nakapalayo.

By air:

Inja airstrip is 3km from Nakapalayo and charter flights can be arranged through Kasanka Trust.

 

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