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The
Boma provides not just a meal but a unique cultural, dining
experience that bombards the senses with the tastes, sights and
sounds of Africa - together with the warmth and hospitality of
Zimbabwe and its people.
It
is open for dinner from 7.00pm until late, 365 days of the year.
Guests can relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a “once
in a lifetime evening”.
The
Boma has become a “MUST DO” for all visitors to Victoria Falls!
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The Boma nestles in a Gusu Forest and is partly open to the
spectacular African night skies.
It is adjacent to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and
transport to and from the restaurant is provided from all hotels in
Victoria Falls at reasonable rates. Guests staying at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge are offered
courtesy transport to and from dinner.
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Although The Boma is a 250-seater restaurant, advance reservations
are necessary. We do
advise that you request your agent to make reservations for The Boma
when booking your Victoria Falls itinerary, as it is regularly fully
booked, often 24 to 48 hours in advance.
Don’t be disappointed.
The restaurant seats 250 in the dry season (April to October) and
180 in the rainy season (November to April).
Exclusive use of The Boma can be arranged for a minimum of
180 covers. Exclusive
bookings for less than this may be negotiated on payment of a
premium, and we can assist with theme / gala events.
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Specialising in a superb selection of traditional Zimbabwean dishes
served on cast iron plates, The Boma offers a four-course meal
combining a choice of starters with a barbecue buffet.
Everyone’s tastes are catered for and whilst the
adventurous are enticed with local delicacies such as mopani worms
and game stews, those wishing to enjoy beef, pork, fish and chicken
or a variety of vegetarian meals are welcome to do so.
The choice and range of food is extensive!
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A feast of nightly entertainment incorporates Shona dances, singers
and a local witchdoctor. A new participative and involving drumming
session has been incorporated into The Boma entertainment. All
guests are given a drum and a choreographer from our traditional
dancers co-ordinates the sequence of drumming until the whole
restaurant is abuzz with music from the African drum. After dinner,
guests are invited to wile away the evening with the restaurant’s
very own Sangoma - a traditional storyteller - to learn more about
the country’s folklore, culture and heritage.
For the ladies, why not have your hair braided in the
traditional way, while relaxing between courses.
After your meal, try our special Boma cocktail to aid your
digestive juices and enhance sleep.
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Guests are welcomed with a traditional greeting in Shona and Ndebele,
the local languages, as well as English.
You are invited to take part in a hand washing ceremony
before sampling traditional beer and snacks.
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Guests should dress casually and bring along light but warm clothing in the months of May, June, July and August.
The poolside restaurant serves a light meal and snack menu from 9.30am to 4.00pm.
An on-site shop sells some of the frequently requested accessories such as The Boma cruet sets, poitjies, polo shirts and caps. In addition, tapes and CD’s of our traditional entertainment are a favourite momento. |
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