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Discover Lusaka's Hidden Gems

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Lusaka
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Unveil Lusaka's secrets on a guided tour. Visit the lively JCS market, enjoy local dishes, and dive into the vibrant nightlife with live music. Find the soul of Lusaka through its hidden corners.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Lusaka isn’t the easiest city to explore, but this tour unlocks its hidden gems. Start at the vibrant JCS market, where Chinese and Zambian food cultures meet. We’ll explore peaceful backstreets, learning about local life through stories only locals can share.


Enjoy hand-picked dishes local vegetables like impwa and katapa. The tour ends with live music at a lively spot, where Lusaka’s nightlife comes alive. Whether it’s your first time in Lusaka or you’ve been before, this tour is the perfect way to experience Lusaka like a local.

What You Get

Carbonated beverages
Included at the meeting point and at the lunch spot
Dinner
Alcoholic beverages
1 Alcoholic beverage included at the live music venue

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

JCS Food Market

We’ll start at JCS in Lusaka, a well-known Chinese food market that offers a mix of Chinese and local Zambian produce. As we walk through, you’ll get a sense of how these two cultures blend — in the food, the people, and the everyday rhythm of the market. We’ll pause for a drink here and take a moment to get to know each other before we move on.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Matebeto Long acres

And the food? Get ready. You’ll enjoy 5+ hand-picked dishes, loved by locals and packed with Zambian flavour. There are a variety of different protein options including - juicy T-bone steak, perfectly grilled sausage, fresh fish, and even a range of vegetarian and vegan options, there’s something for everyone. The variety of vegetables, like impwa, katapa, and bondwe, adds a wholesome touch to your meal. Locals gather here for lunch — a truly authentic experience. (Note: dishes may vary depending on the day — that’s the charm of local favourites.)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Bo'jangles Lusaka

To wrap up our night tour, we’ll head to Bo’jangles, a lively spot where the atmosphere truly comes alive after dark. The air is filled with the sounds of local live music, from soulful tunes to high-energy beats that get everyone moving. This is where locals gather to enjoy great food, good company, and fantastic music. It’s the perfect place to end the evening, soaking in the vibrant nightlife and the authentic Zambian culture. Relax, enjoy a drink, and let the music carry you into the night, as we close out the tour with an unforgettable experience.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

JCS Food Market, Lusaka Lusaka Province, Zambia, ZM

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We'll meet inside JCS Food Market, once you enter there is a restaurant to the right. I will be visible to you wearing a white top and a back-pack.
End Point

Longacres Mall, Alick Nkhata Road, Lusaka Lusaka Province, Zambia, ZM

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The tour ends at Longacres Mall.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central Africa Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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