Things to see and do West And Barotseland

In order to preserve the park's wilderness and to minimize the negative impact of tourism, African Parks has implemented a quota system allowing only 25 vehicles to enter the park at any one time. It is therefore advisable to book your visit by email or telephone. In any case, you will have to go to the park office to obtain a permit and pay an entrance fee, which is located at the Kalabo exit. There are community camps, including Sibika, with new permanent chalets.

The palace occupied by the Lozi king during the dry season (July to March) is located 13 km from Mongu, in the heart of the flood plains, which forces the village to move to Limalunga during the rains. The new road linking Mongu to Kalabo and Angola facilitates access to Lealui. In fact, Lealui is a typical village of huts, of which the king's hut is a little larger. The welcome is warm and visitors should show respect for the king's court. Renovated in 2017, it is open to visit by appointment on weekdays.

The residence of the lozi king, or Litunga, and his court (the kotu) during the rainy season has a more modern and imposing appearance than the summer palace. Guards watch over the building when the king stays there, between March and June. Unfortunately, the interior of the palace cannot be visited. Limulunga is 15 km north of Mongu on a paved road. Minibuses constantly shuttle between the two localities. It is of course a Mecca for the Kuomboka ceremony, which celebrates the annual transition from one residence of the king to the other.

This association represents some 3,500 artisans in the Western Province and offers for sale their production of wood carvings, metal articles, weaving and basketry. The latter is particularly attractive. The baskets and baskets from the region are among the finest in Africa, the artisans having inherited the age-old weaving techniques used by fishermen to make their nets. Prices are reasonable and all profits from the sale of the items are donated to the local communities.