Discover the heart of Zimbabwean culture on a guided tour of Monde Village from Victoria Falls. Visit a traditional healer, enjoy a local lunch, and explore the Curio Market by the Big Tree

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Monde Village with a local guide
• Visit a traditional healer and learn about Zimbabwe’s spiritual traditions
• Savor a tasting of local dishes, including sadza and peanut sauce
• Stop at a village bottle store and enjoy finger snacks and cold drinks
• Explore the Monde Curio Market and shop for handcrafted souvenirs

Description

Your local guide will lead you through the village, introducing you to homesteads built from natural materials — thatched roofs, sunbaked bricks, and carefully swept courtyards. The first stop is the traditional healer, or n’anga, a revered figure in local society. The healer’s hut, often lined with herbs, bones, and jars of mysterious powders, offers a glimpse into Zimbabwe’s deep spiritual traditions. Learn how ancestral beliefs still shape daily life, how herbs are used for both physical and spiritual healing, and how communities seek balance between the old ways and modern life. After this fascinating encounter, your experience moves to something equally sacred — food. Be treated to a tasting of local dishes, freshly prepared and served the traditional way. Expect warm sadza (maize meal), rich peanut sauce, roasted groundnuts, and perhaps a helping of mopane worms for the adventurous palate. Each dish tells a story — of resilience, creativity, and how the land sustains its people. The food is simple but full of heart, cooked over open fires and served with pride. Once you’ve eaten, visit the local bottle store — a social hub in most villages. Here, life slows down. Laughter fills the air, and stories are exchanged over cold drinks as music from a nearby radio mixes with the sound of clinking bottles. This stop is about soaking in the energy of the people — real, unfiltered Zimbabwean joy. While there, sample signature finger snacks from Eats on the Go — golden, flaky pastries made with local ingredients. It’s a playful meeting of worlds: modern street food meets traditional township vibes, enjoyed in the company of friendly locals. Continue with a short trip to the Curio Market, located beneath a massive, ancient baobab tree — one of the area’s landmarks. The tree itself, often called the “Tree of Life,” is a symbol of endurance and strength, much like the people who live around it. The market is a vibrant scene filled with handcrafted art, carvings, beadwork, and woven baskets made by local artisans. It’s the perfect place to find a keepsake — something made with care, carrying the story of the village in its texture. You’ll also find vendors selling baobab fruit, a local delicacy rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The fruit’s tangy, refreshing taste makes it a must-try — and a must-buy — before you leave. As the afternoon light softens, your guide will gather everyone for the short ride back to town. The return journey offers a quiet moment to reflect. You’ll likely find yourself smiling — not just because of what you’ve seen and tasted, but because of the people you’ve met and the authenticity you’ve witnessed. Monde doesn’t perform for tourists. It shares. Every handshake, every story, and every shared laugh is genuine. erience ties perfectly into the broader story of the Falls themselves: just as the Zambezi River flows with force and grace, so too does the culture of its people flow with warmth and depth.

Includes

Guided tour of Monde Village Visit to a traditional healer (n’anga) Local lunch featuring traditional Zimbabwean dishes Stop at a village bottle store with finger snacks tasting Visit to the Curio Market and Baobab Tree Opportunity to purchase local crafts and baobab fruit Return transfer to your hotel

Important Information

• This is a full-day trip Be prepared for a cultural immersion experience Local crafts and baobab fruit are available for purchase

Easy cancellation

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