The Tonga people of Zambia and Zimbabwe (also called ‘Batonga’) are a Bantu ethnic group of southern Zambia and neighbouring northern Zimbabwe, and to a lesser extent, in Mozambique. They are related to the Batoka who are part of the Tokaleya people in the same area, but not to the Tonga people of Malawi. In southern Zambia they are patrons of the Kafue Twa. They differ culturally and linguistically from the Tsonga people of South Africa and southern Mozambique.
There are many villages one can visit near Kutula Lodge and witness how these amazing people live and thrive in the area, from how they fish in the river to farming their lands, process their maze and brewing their local beer which is still a tradition.
You can also pay a visit to the local schools shops and market place in the area and take amazing photographs.
This is truly a wonderful and enriching experience, to see and chat with the local people.
