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Food tours in Lusaka

Lusaka Food Tours Guide 2026

Eating your way through Lusaka: guided tours, hands-on classes, and self-guided routes that deliver.

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia, a green plateau city of about three million people at 1,280 m. It is a practical base for markets, wildlife nurseries and onward travel to national parks.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Lusaka through its food.

Tour formats

Different ways to experience Lusaka's food scene.

Cooking classes

Take a piece of Lusaka home with you.

Class

Home-cooked nshima lessons via local hosts

K300-600 ($16-32)

Arranged through guesthouses; prices vary.

DIY self-guided food tour

Build your own food crawl through Lusaka.

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Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Eat where the queue is.

Tip

Try kapenta and ifisashi.