Livingstone
Livingstone, Southern Provence, Zambia
Livingstone is a relaxed river town on the Zambian side of the Zambezi, a few kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls—Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the Smoke that Thunders.” Broad, palm-dotted riverbanks, sun-bleached savanna, and miombo woodland shape the landscape, while colonial-era buildings and shaded verandas give the centre a quietly historic feel. The atmosphere is friendly and unhurried; craft markets, small cafés, and guesthouses sit alongside leafy avenues and red-earth backroads. Seasons define the scenery—heavy rains swell the Zambezi and cloak the gorge in spray, while drier months reveal basalt cliffs and amber grasslands—yet the town retains its easy, frontier-edge charm year-round.
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Top Things to Do
Swimming at Devil’s Pool (low water season) – A thrilling natural infinity pool perched at the edge of Victoria Falls, accessible only by guided boat trip to Livingstone Island.
White-Water Rafting on the Zambezi – Tackle some of the world’s best Grade V rapids below Victoria Falls.
Microlight Flight Over the Falls – A small open-air aircraft for a breathtaking, intimate view of the “Smoke that Thunders.”
Horseback Safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park – Ride along the Zambezi River and spot wildlife from horseback, away from vehicles.
Top Things to See
Batoka Gorge – Towering cliffs carved by the Zambezi, best viewed from lookout points or hikes down to the river.
Livingstone Island – The tiny island at the very edge of the Falls where David Livingstone first glimpsed them.
The Boiling Pot – A swirling whirlpool at the base of the Falls, reached by a steep hike.
