Zambezi Association of Tour Operators

12/12/2023

Good morning Livingstone Tour Operators and Guides

If you would like to understand more about Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO) you can meet Maxwell MASEMPELA at BHive for the next 2 hours
Call 0977766460

04/12/2023

30/11/2023

Get Your 2024 Safari Planned by Our Members - On Self Drive or Guided Tours - We have the best teams to show you Zambia!
Merry Xmas!
Happy Safari Year 2024!

01/06/2023

*Good Morning to All Prospective Members and ZATO Members 2023*

*We have come a long way and soon our website will be launched. It is for this reason that we are calling on everyone here who has not normalized their 2023 membership to do so now.*

*Our website will have a membership section that will only show case profiles of those companies that have shown commitment to ZATO through membership fees - January-December of every year.*

*We will display packages and allow members, B2B and B2C to book using only the recommended tour operators (fully paid up members).*

*It is for this reason we are calling on all that are interested to take advantage of the business referral feature on the website to normalize their Membership now.*

*We are grateful for the support that CBI and the local website team have done so far. It is looking great and we shall make it a source of tourist information in Zambia.*

*Please for those that have not yet registered using the membership link you are recommended to do so before 15 June 2023. ZATO website www.zatozambia.org - will be launched by mid July.*

*Join ZATO Campaign*

*Are you a tour operator or guide providing professional services to local and international tourist?*

*If your answer is yes then you are invited to join the Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO)*

*Membership is open to organizations or entities.*

*For more information you can contact the Secretariat on *[email protected]*
*+260 97 7703473*

*Membership Payments can be channeled to ZATO MoMo Account on +260 76 3560445 (MTN Mobile Money)*
*https://zato-travel.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6c2d460dc8c1229de3dda0a98&id=e8726a6e4d*

*Learn more about ZATO https://mailchi.mp/644e78f0fa7c/welcome-to-zato*

*If you love Zambia Tourism and you are happy with the Aims of ZATO, please share with the next tour operator near you.*

*Watch the ZATO Space - the new tourism association making the right tourism noise for Zambian SME Tourism Enterprises!*

06/05/2023

Attention to All Tour Operators

You are invited to a Meeting with ZTA on Friday 12th May at Mulungushi starting at 08:30 to 13:00 hrs - All tour operators in Lusaka are encouraged to participate in this very important physical meeting.
Tour operators in other areas can register so that their contacts can he harvested and communicated to for Livingstone, Mfuwe and Northern Circuits meetings.

Please note Limited Space Available. One Company one participant on first come basis. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_sS4caO6BqyRGmkWEgn3RVJtgxLnSHum/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101813176612306745029&rtpof=true&sd=true

CAR HIRE OPERATORS LIST Car Hire Service Operators List of Comfirned Participants to the Lusaka Meeting with Zambia Tourism Agency at Mulungushi International Conference Center on the 11 May 2023 One Particpant Per Organization No,Full Names ,Organisation,Cell ,Whatsapp,Official Email 1,Maxw...

06/02/2023

Good Evening
How many on this group are running a company handling tourist? Tour Operator, Car Hire and Guides alike? Send your company details to +260763560445 (Company Name/Directors Name/cell/email/Town and the services you offer.
We are putting up a local operators guide

22/01/2023

21/12/2022

Join us on Safari Bus Tours by Maxmas Travel and Tours

25/07/2022

*African Tourism Strategy: Linking the Untapped Potential of the Tourism Sector to the African Social-Economic Transformation Agenda: Exploring modern and innovative strategies for the promotion of tourism as a key contributor to the economic transformation of African economies.*

*Moderator: Mr. Amino Kadiri, Executive Director Africa Business Council.*

*Panelists*
• *Ms. Nahla Moufid Escapade Travel*
• *Ms. Noli Mowebe Hospitaly Industry Expert*
• *Ms. Hibo Bacha Hassan, CEO of BACHA Travel Agency*
• *Mr. Maxwell Masempela, Member-Event Professional Association of Zambia and Board Chairperson of Zambezi Association of Tour Operators*
• *The CEO, Zambia Tourism Agency*

08/07/2022

Lwindi Ceremony starts 08/07/22
Bene-mukuni cultural village Limited is open for Village homestay Accommodation, Matebeto Restaurant, lunch and dinners, traditional dancing for entertainment.

It is located after Mukuni big 5 on your left. Do not forget to test our mukuni special.. make a date with us..

29/06/2022

Announcing The Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa National Parks Familiarization Tour by Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO)
From The 29th of October 2022
7 Nights and 8 Days. Book your space now! Call 0977766460 or 0977780068 for more details

16/06/2022

Prof. Dr. Hans J Bossert giving a lecture on Marketing, Branding and positioning in tourism to ZATO members Zambezi Association of Tour Operators Nalumba Investments African Vacations Gema Car Hire And Tours Ltd Dominion Travel & Tours Gateway Travel & Tours Ntanda Ventures - Safaris in Zambia All Seasons Travel and Tour KRN Hospitality Consultancy Chalimbana UniversityChalimbana University - CHAUCHAU Maxmas Travel & Tours Zambian Traveller

16/06/2022

CBI in partnership with Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO) hosted a one workshop on Marketing, Branding and Positioning in Tourism.
Prof Hans J Bossert from Netherlands was on hand to deliver.
15 local lodges and tour operators where represented.

Join us as we host a series of workshop to develop and activate our tourism businesses!

Thanks to the Netherlands Government - Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the support.

11/06/2022

Are you a tour operator or guide providing professional services to local and international tourist?
If your answer is yes then you are invited to join the Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO)

Membership is open to organizations or entities.
For more information you can contact the Secretariat on [email protected]
+260 97 7703473

Membership Payments can be channeled to ZATO MoMo Account on +260 76 3560445 (MTN Mobile Money)
https://zato-travel.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6c2d460dc8c1229de3dda0a98&id=e8726a6e4d

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08/04/2022

Views of Kalabo by day and Kalabo by night.

08/04/2022

05/04/2022

Contact The Zambiantraveller on +260 97 7766460for more information and to book.

Maxmas Travel & Tours - www. zambiantraveller. com

31/03/2022

Zambia Bike Festival
To race
To volunteer
To sponsor
Contact Claire
Whatsapp 0974 436267

Friday 15th
Social , selfies ,slow 45km around Livingstone
Starting weighbridge Finishing at the falls
Anyone everyone with a bike can join in at any time. All about promoting our town on social media , selfies at favourite spots , cooling off at the Falls

Saturday 16th
MTB 25km 50km 75km
Starting / Ending at Thorn Tree House
All about Trees ,how to reduce deforestation, alternatives , come and check out a new great mbabula that is designed to save our trees by using very little tinder

Sunday 17th
Tri nations Zambia Zimbabwe Botswana , cyclists need Covid test and passports , its epic , 3 countries 2 bridges 1 natural wonder .
All about our elephants who know no borders , human wildlife conflict and protection of our wildlife

Monday 18th
Mukuni sprint 35km 70km
Starting post office
To mukuni village and back
Come to cheer riders
All about recycling
Come and meet our fantastic pioneers creating art and craft from rubbish , learn how to cash in on trash , we look at glass ,plastic and metal recycling

30/03/2022

NEW FULL PROGRAM DETAILS FOR KUOMBOKA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY 2022

One of the functions of the Litunga is to exercise his power over the dangers and havens of nature which looms over the Lozi nation. Every year, the Barotse plains are invaded by the floods of higher levels that creep across the villages and pastures, compelling all the inhabitants to move to the plain’s margins, or indeed, in the hilly areas of the forest.

The Kuomboka, which literary means “getting out of the water”, is the central annual ceremony performed by the Lozi about (38 tribes )people.

The ceremony is performed when the moon is full. This is the prime time the omens are believed to be favourable.

THE FIRST DAY 7th APRIL

The fist day of the ceremony is characterized by the sight of the maoma, the great royal drums gathered in front of the Lealui Royal palace. In the evening, the maoma around 8PM are thundered, proclaiming the imminent exodus that will free the inhabitants from the anguish imposed on to them by the floods. In actual sense, the sounds serve as the official summons to the royal paddlers to gather at the capital of Lealui.

The first lap of drumbeating is performed by the his majesty the king of barotseland, the Litunga, the Natamoyo and any other senior induna. In the absence of the Litunga, the Natamoyo, and any members of the royal family or the indunas will have to be authorized by the Litunga himself.

Ordinary members of the public will then take turns to drum immediately the Litunga disappears into the palace. The Natamoyo will then supervise the phase which is strictly limited to men.

THE SECOND DAY 8th APRIL

On the second day, the royal paddlers from all the walks of life take turns to register their presence upon their arrival in Lealui Royal village.

The training workshop for the royal paddlers is launched at Nayuma Harbor. The Ngambela flags off the canoeing regatta between the Lealui-Nayuma harbor and the Mulamba Harbor in Mongu.

In the after afternoon, the paddlers assemble in front of the Kuta. The registers are drawn, confirmed, and read out loudly according to the number of and sizes of royal barges to be paddled.

14:00 PM football match Lozis vs Tongas
venues: Mongu stadium
venues: Limulunga Primary school playing ground.

9th APRIL THE THIRD DAY — THE ACTUAL KUOMBOKA DAY

Early in the morning, the Mwenduko drum, otherwise known as Mutango or Ililimufu, is played in the Limbetelo, signaling that all is set for the journey, and that the Litunga will never spend a night in Lealui on this day.

As the sun breaks the sky, the Mwenduko is taken out to the Namoo where it will be leaned against a special pole. The drum this time will face the east — a visible indicator that all is set and the ceremony is about to take its full course.

The paddlers assemble in front of the Kuta once again to receive final instructions. Other paddlers will carry and load the Tuyami into the royal barges.

The guest of honour President Hakainde Hichilema arrives and is taken to the Kashandi where he will meet the Litunga. Shortly after meeting the guest of honour, the Litunga walks majestically (Kutamboka) with his guest out the palace to the Nayuma Harbour.

As the Litunga reaches the harbour, the Ngambela bids goodbye to the indunas and people who will remain and take care of the village.

The Litunga finally boards the Nalikwanda with (or without) the guest of honour. The Ng’awawa, Mwenduko’ and Mwatota then play the melodius tune called Ifulwa. The tune signals that the journey has started. One of the songs proclaimed by the Nengwawa is Ndandamwalye which describes how the great Nalikwanda was built by cooperative unison of all the people. The second song, Amalabo, praises the royal paddlers for their strength, bravery, and tact.

The Ling’omboti, in white overcoats with white turbans, set their hands on the Nalikwanda pushing dressed it into the deep waters while the Ifulwa plays on.

The Nalikwanda finally sets off, heading towards an open area near the mound called Nengwana. Here, other royal barges will join and will swiftly travel in alternating circles, displaying a very colourful scenery. While at Nengwana, the melody will then switch to Manjabila. This song is played by the Sinkoya Band.

The first melody, Sikota Mutumwa, praises the leader and supervisor of the first royal-canoe makers. The second, Kawabile praises the Litunga. Once it is observed that other paddlers do not paddle in conformity with others, the song suddenly changes to Macabula to alert the languid and unskillful paddlers. The paddlers who fail to catch up will be transferred from the Nalikwanda to other barges. Those who resist are thrown overboard.

The Nalikwanda will travel at least three phases that equally accommodates the drumming of the Maoma as it eventually takes the route for Limulunga. The Maoma are played to allow the paddlers to relax and take time as they dance in pelican style of bowing their heads.

The Nalikwanda will have to port at a smaller mound to allow the guest of honour President Hakainde Hichilema to disembark and board the awaiting helicopter. The guest of honour will meet the Litunga at Limulunga-Nayuma harbour.

The Silozi band will then take over and play the Lishoma (Mwenduko) up to the place known as Namutikitela where all the royal barges will dock briefly to allow the paddlers to take a meal of meat and Ilya, and to relieve themselves.

The Ifulwa will again play as the Nalikwanda leaves Namutikitela.

The Lishoma will play briefly, followed by the Maoma.

The Sinkoya band then takes over and plays Manjabila up to the first landing at the Limulunga-Nayuma harbor.

The Lishoma will play up to the second landing.

The Maoma will play up to the third and final landing.

Unlike the Sinkoya tunes of Manjabila, Kawabile, and Macabula, the Silozi Band plays Mwenduko, Ifulwa, Lishoma, and Maoma without an accompaniment of music, but with random praises and eulogies that are proclaimed in Siluyana.

As the Nalikwanda docks, men give the royal homage (Kushowelela) while women sing and dance Liimba and Limeka.

The Litunga, clad in the admiral uniform, finally disembarks from the Nalikwanda and greets the guest of honour who has been waiting for him.

The Litunga walks majestically (kutamboka) accompanied by the guest of honour to the royal pavilion.

The paddlers dance the Lishoma in an open space of the Namoo. Shortly after the guest of honour address the public, the Litunga, majestically leaves the royal pavilion and disappears into the Lyangamba, the royal courtyard.

At night, around 9PM, the Maoma drums are sound.

THE FOURTH DAY 10th APRIL

04:00 AM The Maoma drums are sound.

06:00 AM The Ngambela, members of the royal family, indunas, and the royal paddlers perform the royal homage.

06:10 AM The Litunga, the members of the royal family, the Ngambela and indunas dance Ngomalume in Namoo.

09:00 AM His Royal Highness, the Litunga arrives in the Kuta for church inter-domination Service.
11:30 AM The Litunga leaves the Kuta and gets into the lyangamba.

13:00 PM Lunch Break.

14:00 PM Presentation of variety of performances starts.

15:00 PM The Litunga arrives at Lutatai (the royal pavilion).

16:00 PM Ngomalume, Nalikanda, and Lishoma dances are performed by men.

18:00 PM The Litunga leaves the royal pavilion and gets into the Lyangamba.

18:10 PM The Moyo Imwambo, togeher with other women dances Liwale inside the Lyangamba.

THE FIFTH DAY 11th APRIL

06:00 AM Liwale is danced at Namoo.

09:00 AM The citizenry together with the school pupils present variety of song and dance styles.

11:00 AM His Royal Highness, the Litunga arrives in the Kuta. Presentation of songs and dance styles continue.

13:00 PM Lunch Break.

14:00 PM Presentation of variety of performances starts.

15:00 PM The Litunga arrives at Lutatai (the royal pavilion).

16:00 PM Liwale, Silenga, and Lishoma dances are performed by women.

18:00 PM The Litunga leaves the royal pavilion and gets into the Lyangamba.

The performance and weaving of various paddling styles, dances, songs, colourful scenes, dressing styles, cultural and traditional homage and multitude of tourists perch the Kuomboka Ceremony in the top-list of the water festivals performed the world over.

As the Nalikwanda finally ports at Limulunga-Nayuma Harbor, and His Royal Highness, the Litunga ascends and tread majestically to the Lutatai, many spectators feel and wish the ceremony could be repeated sooner than later.
Sadly, however, it will take a year for them to witness another Kuomboka Ceremony. And to this effect, many pronounce openly that they will never miss any Kuomboka Ceremony.

THE END

29/03/2022

Zambia is open for Travels again. Fully vaccinated persons do not need a PCR test for entry. Non vaccinated need to present a negative PCR test.

21/03/2022

Are you a tour operator or supplier of tourism services such as accommodation, restaurants, car hire, activity suppliers and many more?
We invite you to join the Zambezi association of Tour Operators (ZATO).

Dear Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO) Member,

We hope we are getting ready with the safari season ahead. We have are now calling all companies to activate their membership by paying the membership fees. Contact the Secretariat on +260 97 7703473 or Treasurer +260 95 5880128 for your invoice for 2022.

Membership is K1,000.00 per year. To support ZATO you can pay your 2021 and 2022 membership through our official MTN Mobile No. +260763560445. Send receipt to the General Secretary.

You can also participate in the Zambezi destination magazine inclusion for 2022 for K1390. Giving you exposure in the magazine by sharing you business profile or contact details.

Or Contribute K2,780 for trade show representation for 2 shows - targeting indaba any other.

Finally let's all bring our membership up-to-date with ZATO and ZTA licensing.

Looking forward to your invaluable support.

Best rgds

Maxwell Masempela
Chairperson
Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO)
[email protected]
+260977766460

We apologize if this message has landed in your inbox wrongly. We will appreciate your feedback.

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07/10/2021

19/04/2021

For the meeting tomorrow

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Apr 20, 2021 10:00 Harare, Pretoria

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tceigrzItGdwBxRAJzUSzm38l9ZX6jxQ-

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Lets register now to avoid last minute technical hitches. The meeting will start at 10:00 hrs but will be open 15-20 minutes earlier to allow easy checkin. We look forward to seeing a lot of you tomorrow online.

Thanks

18/03/2021

Book with Maxmas Travel and Tours
[email protected] or +260 977 766460

09/03/2021

*Dear Industry Partners,*

*ZAMBEZI ASSOCIATION OF TOUR OPERATORS invites you to join as a member.*

*If you are interested, please subscribe to our mailing list and feel free to share the link to tourism enterprises that are currently active and operating.*

*What are our aims?*
*1. Be a unified mouthpiece for all Operators in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises*

*2. Work on improving our standards of service in the industry by adhering to internationally acceptable standards.*

*3 develop unified strategies on Marketing ZAMBIA first as a destination using a communal funds and participation*

*4. Be a hub of information for our general membership*

*5. Build a team of Operators that are fully licensed and insured in order to attract international markets.*
*http://eepurl.com/hf61On*

*if you have any questions and you need more information please feel free to contact our Secretariat:*

*@⁨Vera Assilidjoeh Luyanga⁩ -Secretary General - [email protected] or +260 97 7703473*

*Or*

*@⁨James ZATO Chishimba Tumba⁩ - Vice Secretary General - +260 97 7778679*

*Who can be a member of ZATO?
*Tour Operators
*Car Hire and Transfer Companies
*Local Guides
*Lodges & Hotels as Corporate Members
*MICE and Events Companies
*Activity Centres
*air and water transfer companies

*Let's all get involved and spread the good news. Invite a minimum of 5 Operators you feel can benefit from ZATO.*

Our membership is only a minimum contribution of K100 from now till the end of the year!
Thanking you for taking time to reading and sharing our message

Best Regards,

Maxwell MASEMPELA
CHAIRPERSON
[email protected]
+260 977 766460
ZAMBEZI ASSOCIATION OF TOUR OPERATORS (ZATO)

Our focus is on our members" needs. United under ONE ZATO

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14/02/2021

Happy Valentine to all!

12/12/2020

BREAKING NEWS

LUAPULA MOBILE APP LAUNCHED ON GOOGLE PLAY, GO AHEAD AND DOWNLOAD...official launch on cards, “I love Luapula’

As you know, Mobile Apps continue to be a very useful too of communication for and among netzens. It is a great innovation in the area of technology; that is because it has made life easier especially with an ever increasing number of people using smart phones.

The Luapula Story has been told through the new media via the social networking sites of Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp.
It is for this reason that I have to report to you that the Luapula Story has now been taken to the “I LOVE LUAPULA MOBILE APP” which you can download on google play (Android users) and to be available on App Store soon (for iPhone (iOS)uses). Here is the link download the App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
Please be informed that, an official launch will be done soon.

Hon. Nickson Chilangwa, MP, MCC, AIH

Luapula Province Minister
December 9, 2020