Livingstone
Zambia
- Safety rating
- 6/10
- Best time to visit
- Visit February to May for the falls at full flow, or August to October for lower water ideal for swimming at Devil's Pool.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Zambia's adventure and tourism capital sits beside the thundering Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River. Colonial-era charm, river safaris and the spray of 'the smoke that thunders' make it a thrilling base for exploring one of the world's great natural wonders.
Top attractions
See Victoria Falls and the Knife-Edge Bridge, swim in Devil's Pool, and take a Zambezi sunset cruise.
Getting around
Taxis and shuttles serve the town and falls; many lodges provide transfers, and the town is partly walkable.