Livingstone

Getting there

By plane 1 Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI IATA). Livingstone's own airport, flights arrive daily. FlySafair a low-cost airline flies between Livingstone and Johannesburg. Airlink and CemAir also has flights to Johannesburg South Africa. Zambia Airways flies between Livingstone and Johannesburg and Lusaka Kenya Airways flies from Livingstone to Nairobi and Capetown 3 times a week. ProFlight Zambia flies between Livingstone and other destinations in Zambia and has several flights between Livingstone and Lusaka each day. The Livingstone International Airport was renamed Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport - he was an integral part of Zambia's independence movement. The local price for a taxi ride from the airport into the town is about ZK30-50. US dollars are accepted, and foreigners should expect to pay more, but the fare not cost more than US$10 (2026), any more is a rip-off. The ride-hailing app Yango can be used as well, but cash is required. You can also fly into Victoria Falls (VFA IATA), Livingstone's sister city, on the Zimbabwe side of the border.

By train There is the once-weekly Zambezi train from Kitwe via Lusaka, operated by Zambia Railways. Journey time from Lusaka is around 12 hours with departures every Wednesday. Sleeper class fare is 145 kwacha (ZK). and the economy seat fare is ZK75. There is also, a third-class only train which connects with Mulobezi once a week. Victoria Falls, just across the border in Zimbabwe, is the terminus for overnight trains from Harare and Bulawayo. The small 2 Livingstone railway station is just south of city centre.

By bus New Livingstone Inter-city bus terminus. Relatively comfortable luxury buses travel between Lusaka and Livingstone, for ZK250-350 (July 2022), tickets may be purchased in advance at the bus terminal in Lusaka. The most reliable bus operator is Power tools, which costs ZK350 and takes 7-9 hours. Reserve tickets in advance from the inter-city bus terminus. There are

Getting around

The city of Livingstone, where the bulk of the accommodation, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. are, is relatively small. Most likely, you will be comfortable walking around town. However, if you prefer not to, taxis prowl constantly. Official taxis are ones which are blue and have a red number plate. If you flag a taxi down on your way to the town centre, the driver may ask whether you are booking the taxi or not. If you are booking, you should pay full fare and driver is taking you to your doorstep. If you don't book, it means that you pay only for one seat and the driver can pick up other passengers who are going in the same direction. The city sits about 10 km (6 mi) from the falls, making it long enough to not want to walk. The going rate for a taxi is US$10 in each direction between the town and the falls. However, if you are prepared to haggle you may get a lower price. Journeys to 5-star hotels tend to cost substantially more than the average journey but are still relatively inexpensive. If the hotel or guesthouse is arranging the taxi for you to the Falls, the price might be higher than what you can get when negotiating with the driver directly. The middle man needs money too! Those who are more budget inclined and patient can take shared taxis in the taxi depot across the street from Shoprite Livingstone next to Livingstone City Market. It is separate from the official bus terminal. Fare to Victoria Falls is ZK20, while fare to the Kazungula crossing with Botswana is ZK100. These taxis are minivans that wait for passengers to fill up before heading out. During regular hours this does not take long.

See

Victoria Falls Park Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most amazing sights in the world. Twice as tall as Niagara Falls, and several times longer, Victoria Falls affords visitors a once-in-a-lifetime sightseeing experience. It might not be the very biggest, but few will debate that it's the most spectacular. If it is the official records you are after, the Victoria Falls is the largest curtain of falling water in the world. Thanks to a well-designed park, visitors can touch the waters of the Zambezi just meters before it plunges over the falls; cross the gorge on a narrow bridge that provides spectacular views; and take thousands of photos - without a single one being redundant. Wet weather gear is for hire as you enter the park, although there is a significantly cheaper stand renting rain ponchos inside the park. Turn left to walk in front of the gorge and see the water, take the track to the right to see the water just before it drops. Consider possibly doing the walk upriver first, as it may be less appealing when you are already soaking wet. Think about how you are going to keep your camera dry. An admission fee of US$20 is payable as you enter the park. Bring cash as their network is frequently claimed to be down, rendering credit cards useless, although in February 2026 it was working. The ticket is valid for multiple entries on the same day. There is limited food or drink inside the park. There is a small stand that sells bottled water and cold drinks. From the ticket booth to the Falls there are a couple of food stalls near the curio markets. Souvenir hawkers may be very enthusiastic in having you browse their stalls. During a full moon, the park is additionally open 20:00-22:00 (US$25) and offers an incredible view of a night rainbow over the falls.

Other sights 1 Livingstone Museum, Plot 567 Mosi-o-tunya Rd, ☏ +260 213 324 429. Has a natural history section, as well as an area describing the independence of Zambia from

Do

Don't forget the activities at on the other side of the falls.

Adventure activities Victoria Falls is becoming an adventurer's paradise. Many "extreme sports" are available, including:

White water rafting -- boasting several Class V rapids, the roiling waters south of the falls provide 18 of the world's best rapids literally starting in the gorge of Victoria Falls in the Boiling Pot, right under Victoria Falls Bridge. Several outfitters (Bundu and Safari Par Exellence) have popped up in the past few years to take the courageous down the river. The rafting can be physical. You finish on a lovely sandy beach and then there is a cable car at the end of the day to get you out of the steep gorge. The cost is well worth it (US$155 for a full day) and includes lunch, dinner and refreshments. You can body board the first few rapids (if you can't swim fairly well, you won't get the most out of it) Bungi jumping from the bridge spanning Zambia and Zimbabwe is very popular. The location affords a spectacular view of the Falls -- behind you, on the Zam side -- and the Victoria Hotel -- in front of you, on the Zim side. The cost is US$168 per jump or there is the Big Air Combo for US$230 where dare devils can do one bungee, one bridge swing and one zip line. The Zambezi Swing For US$95, this South African group lets you abseil, rap jump, do a z