Anastasia Smith
Attracting visitors from around the world, Livingstone is a beautiful town located in Southwestern Zambia lying just a few minutes from the famed Zambezi River. Apart from being a hub for visitors who visit Victoria Falls, this little township has a lot to offer. Read on to discover the town’s top attractions.
There is nothing quite like drifting along the Zambezi River with a cocktail in hand come sunset – especially after a long day of exploring Livingstone. So why not book yourself a luxury cruise on the Zambezi River? Most Livingstone resorts such as the likes of Avani Victoria Falls Resort will be happy to arrange for a cruise upon the request of their guests.
Visiting a local village is a great way to immerse yourself in the Zambezi culture and enjoy the opportunity to interact with the locals and discover their way of life. A visit to a traditional village will require a 20-to-30-minute drive from the town centre and will enable one to see tribal life first-hand. Most tours will include a village tour, refreshments, and transfers from almost every hotel based in Victoria Falls.
Keen to have a unique fine dining experience during your time in Zambezi? Then be sure to book a dinner on the Victoria Falls steam train. This one-of-a-kind experience will have you dining one decadent dishes whilst ensconced in true colonial splendour!
Also known as the Livingstone Island, the Devil’s Pool is a beautiful natural rock pool located on the very edge of the grand Vicotria Falls. Once you reach this popular attraction, you will get the opportunity to take in the stunning views of the falls, after which you will be able to enjoy a refreshing dip in this stunning natural pool. Usually, after you have had your fill of the Devil’s pool, you will be guided back to the island, where you will be treated to either breakfast, lunch or tea depending on the time of the day, you happen to be visiting.
No trip to Livingstone is complete without taking the time to view the magnificent Victoria Falls. The best way to enjoy this activity is to book yourself a guided tour. Packages usually start from $30 onwards.
The Chobe National Park is renowned for its abundance of wildlife including its large population of lions and elephants. The reserve is easily reached from Livingstone and is considered to offer visitors some of the best game viewing in Africa.
Are you a regular adrenaline junky always after the next big thrilling activity that promises to set your heart racing? Then signing up for the bridge swing in Victoria Falls should be high up on your list. To perform the bridge swing, you will get to jump off the Victoria Falls bridge and swing approximately 80 meters into the Batoka Gorge!
