Zambia
Livingstone
Livingstone lies in southern Zambia along the Zambezi River, on the border with Zimbabwe. Its proximity to the world-famous Victoria Falls makes it a popular base for sightseeing.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
- Best season
- Mar–Aug
- Time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Sights covered
- 4 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a massive waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, reachable via the town of Livingstone. Also known by its local name meaning "the smoke that thunders," it offers an up-close view of its powerful cascades and mist.
Parks & gardens
Victoria Falls National Park
This national park protects the area around the world-famous Victoria Falls along the Zambezi River. Stretching along the river both upstream and downstream of the falls, it offers sweeping natural scenery in harmony with the falls.
Parks & gardens
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
A Zambian national park that encompasses half of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with the Zimbabwean park on the other side of the border, it offers a close-up view of the magnificent falls.
Museums & galleries
Railway Museum
A railway museum in Livingstone, Zambia, displaying a range of materials and artifacts tracing the history of Zambia's railways. It also features an exhibit on the history of Jewish settlers in Zambia.
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
How to get around Livingstone and travel to Victoria Falls
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