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Barotse floodplain, Mongu · Every March to April
Kuomboka ceremony
The Lozi king leaves the flooded plain on a royal barge paddled by a hundred men in scarlet.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Lusaka or Livingstone for March 15 to April 30, 2027, round trips of 4 to 8 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Confirm the date a couple of weeks out; it is announced late and can be cancelled.
- Accommodation in Mongu is basic and fills fast; book early or camp.
- Mongu is a seven hour drive west of Lusaka on a paved road; there are no reliable scheduled flights, so plan a car or a charter.
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