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The Royal Journey · March 2027

Watch the Litunga cross the Barotse Floodplain aboard the Nalikwanda — live, free, and streamed directly to you from the banks of the Zambezi.

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What You Will See
Maoma Drums — Night Before

The sacred royal drums beat at Lealui the night before the ceremony, calling paddlers from across Barotseland.

The Nalikwanda Sets Sail

The great royal barge departs from Lealui, paddled by 200 selected men in scarlet berets across the flooded plains.

The Admiral's Uniform

Midway, the Litunga changes into the full British Royal Naval uniform — presented by King Edward VII in 1902.

Arrival at Limulunga

The Kushowelela royal salute rings out. Women sing the Limeka songs of praise. The winter capital begins.

The Barotse Floodplain

Filmed live across the vast flooded plains of Western Province — one of the most extraordinary landscapes in Africa.

About the Stream

Watch History Happen — From Anywhere in the World

Kuomboka is one of Africa's oldest surviving royal ceremonies. For the first time, kuomboka.com will bring the full ceremony live to audiences around the world.

Whether you are in Lusaka, London, Lagos or Los Angeles — you will be able to witness the Litunga cross the Barotse Floodplain in real time.

📅 When
March 2027 — exact date set by the Litunga based on Zambezi flood levels. Subscribe for the announcement.
📍 Where
Streamed live from Lealui to Limulunga, Western Province, Zambia. Watch right here on kuomboka.com — free.
💰 Cost
Completely free. No subscription, no paywall. Just subscribe with your email to get the link when we go live.
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