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Boma - Place of Eating

Victoria Falls Town, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
+263 13 43201
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Price range: $40 - $40
Cuisines: African
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Late Night
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Durban, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We decided that even though we are locals and have seen all the things advertised that we would do the "touristy" thing. I am so glad that we did as the evening was a lot of fun! The entertainment staff were brilliant and our table even had the local band come up and sing a song especially for us -... More

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See 2 more reviews by Lauren S for Victoria Falls
connecticut
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70 reviews 70 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

A part of the Vic Falls Safari Lodge Complex the show and meal makes for a good night of entertainment and decent food. From the time you arrive, they put on a ceremonial cloth, a little face painting, and then bering you to the table. The hand washing, and tasting of the local beer that follows, along with a good... More

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See 2 more reviews by Greg48 for Victoria Falls
San Francisco, California
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77 reviews 77 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

... and none of the unpleasantness. Boma is a buffet style restaurant, but the fun of eating all you want of foods both familiar and exotic isn't the only attraction. There is the ceremonial draping of cloth and face painting of those who attend dinner. Then there is the table-side traditional handwashing. Later in the evening dancers and drummers appear,... More

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See 2 more reviews by Shawn D for Victoria Falls
Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

This restaurant was fantastic. You got to try all sorts of game as well as all the normal food (lamb, beef etc.). The singing and dancing were wonderful but the drumming was the best. Everyone got to drum with the band and the leader was very entertaining. Loved it and would highly recommend this restaurant.

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See 7 more reviews by Pittypat2503 for Victoria Falls
Kampala, Uganda
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

As I live in East Africa and have been to many cultural shows this one was not what I expected. The food was average and the game meat was not as spectacular as I have had at other places.

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See 3 more reviews by Nina A for Victoria Falls
Warrington, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

A super night out with live African music and dance, which you can become involved in. The buffet style food is amazing and there are a number of different meats to try. If you eat a Mopani worm you get a certificate. Ate Impala, Kudu, Crocodile, Warthog, but there was also fillet steak and chicken etc if you are not... More

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New York City, New York
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8 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

The food is unique, and we were pleased to see crocodile, warthog, boerwors, and mopani worms. Even if they weren't great, it was different food we were excited to try. Some of the buffet items were good, others, quite bad. As for entertainment, it was just that. We enjoyed the dancers, but enjoyed the drum show and interaction much more.... More

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Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

When you arrive you get an African dress robe put on and then just inside is a dance troop which you can join if you are game enough. Inside awaits a feast of meats, salads and sweets including a full lamb (or similar) on the roast. Entertainment is the traditional dancing and then some drum banging where everyone gets a... More

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Belleville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Dance with the local natives, learn to play a drum with the entire crowd & get your face painted all while you enjoy an African feast!

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Carlsbad, California
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

This is not only an ethnic restaurant but also a unique cultural experience. We were warmly greeted and "properly dressed and painted" for the evening. We were also encouraged to join in and dance to the beat of the drums. Because we were there in the low season and mid-week, we did not experience the large crowds and were treated... More

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