Victoria Falls: The Boma Dinner & Interactive Drum Show

Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe



Revel in a feast of fun at The Boma dinner and drum show. Savor a 4-course meal featuring local dishes, all the while enjoying non-stop entertainment culminating in an interactive drumming show.

Highlights

  • Experience a fun-filled African extravaganza
  • Enjoy an authentic 4-course feast
  • Treat yourself to a special night out in Victoria Falls

Description

At the moment you arrive, you'll be ceremoniously dressed in a chitenge (sarong), before being welcomed by traditional dancers and a mini face paint. Ladies are given dots on their cheeks to signify the beauty of African women, while men receive stripes defining the warrior look of African men. Then, you'll be ushered into the main enclosure, where your senses will be bombarded by the tastes, sights, and sounds of Africa. During the feast, the entertainment incorporates mbira music, traditional dancers, a local folk storyteller, a fortune teller, a hair braider, elaborate face painters, and souvenir sellers.

But the highlight of the evening’s entertainment is the renowned, interactive drumming show beginning after dinner. Guests are each handed a djembe drum and given the opportunity to participate in the drumming show by learning a few rhythms. After the drumming show, you'll be invited to the dance floor to groove to the beat of the Africa drums. The evening is capped off with a group of a cappella singers serenading you with personalized, sweet melodies at your table.

The meal begins with a shared starter platter, featuring mouth-watering specialities such as skewered peppered impala, smoked crocodile tail, and corn ciabatta and 'nyimo' fritters. Then, make your way to the campfire for the chef’s freshly made soup of the day served with croutons and homemade bread. There is also a salad bar, featuring a variety of different offerings made from local organic produce, including sweet potato, legumes, nuts, and seeds, complimented by greens, dressings, and assorted breads.

The main course features a braai (barbeque) buffet feast including pork fillet, beef, borewors, marinated chicken, game meatballs, and a spit roast-of-the-day served with peanut butter rice or sadza (a thick maize-meal porridge which is the local staple diet) and a variety of sauces. You may also tempt your taste buds with a traditional hunter’s stews or try the fish, Zambezi bream and kapenta (freshwater sardine). Vegetarian dishes include a vegetable stir fry, the chef’s daily pasta dish, homemade garlic bread, and roast potato wedges. Halal meals are also available. The adventurous may wish to try a local delicacy, a sautéed mopane worm, for which you will receive a certificate as proof.

Includes

  • Dinner and drum show
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off (if option chosen)

Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an immersive African cultural experience featuring a 4-course traditional meal alongside interactive drumming and dance performances in Zimbabwe.
The experience is held in a specially designed venue within Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, offering a unique setting to enjoy local culture and cuisine.
Local Zimbabwean musicians and dancers perform traditional drums and dances to engage guests throughout the event.
It's recommended to book in advance as availability can vary; check the official website for current booking options and hours.
Yes, the ticket includes an authentic 4-course African feast prepared with traditional Zimbabwean ingredients.
Special dietary requirements can often be accommodated with prior notice; check with the provider before booking.
Upon arrival, guests are dressed in a chitenge (sarong) and receive traditional face paint to enhance the cultural immersion.
The experience is family-friendly, but it’s best to verify age restrictions and suitability when booking.
The event typically lasts around 3 hours; check the website for specific timing details.
Transportation options vary; it’s advised to confirm available transfers with the booking provider in Zimbabwe.

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