The Journey of a King. The Pride of a People.
Silozi · "To Get Out of the Water"
From the myth of Nyambe to the living ceremony on the water — the complete story of Barotseland's royal tradition.
From the myth of Nyambe and the first flood, to the 1902 Admiral's uniform — the complete story of Barotseland's sacred tradition.
Explore History →3.5 million people united by the Zambezi, Silozi, and centuries of royal tradition. Language, governance, music, arts and spirituality.
Meet the Lozi →The Siziba, the Musisi, the royal regalia — garments that tell the story of a kingdom. Includes a Silozi phrase guide.
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The ceremony begins before dawn with the Maoma drums at Lealui. What follows is a 6–8 hour royal procession across flooded plains — witnessed by thousands.
The Litunga departs in full royal Lozi dress.
Mid-journey the King transforms into full British Royal Naval dress.
Up to 200 selected men — each bearing the marks of honour.
"The boat was decorated with black and white lines to represent the skin colour of the Lozi people, and white for spirituality."
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