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Things to Do in Livingstone

Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Livingstone, Zambia — 2026 traveler picks.

Top places to see

Landmark

Victoria Falls (Zambian side)

20 min from LVI

World-famous falls — one of the Seven Natural Wonders. Best visited from Zambian side to see Devil's Pool. USD 20 park entry. 2-3 hours. Full-day if adding rafting.

Landmark

Livingstone Museum + Old Town

25 min from LVI

Zambia's oldest museum — colonial history, David Livingstone artifacts. USD 5 entry. 1 hour.

Landmark

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (game drive)

20 min from LVI

Small national park with rhinos, elephants, zebras. USD 10 entry. Guided game drive USD 25-40. 2-3 hours.

Market

Kalahari Craft Market

25 min from LVI

Livingstone town market with African crafts, textiles, wood carvings. Bargain hard. Free entry. 1 hour.

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Eat here first

Nshima (maize meal, staple). Kapenta (dried fish). Ifisashi (peanut leaf stew). Village chicken. Zebra + kudu (game meats). Mosi lager (national beer). African-style barbecue (braai).

Local tip

LVI is 6km south of Livingstone town — Africa's ultimate day-trip layover destination. Victoria Falls is the reason you're here. Zambia side (Livingstone) is quieter + Devil's Pool + microlite flights + rafting. Zimbabwe side (Vic Falls town) has larger falls view but crosses border. For 6h layovers: Falls only. For 12h+: Falls + game drive at Mosi-oa-Tunya. KAZA UniVisa lets you do both Zambian + Zimbabwean side for USD 55. Dry season (Aug-Nov) best water flow.

Where to stay

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