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Livingstone

Zambia · Gateway city

Livingstone is Zambia's old frontier town and the base for Victoria Falls, sitting on the Zambezi above the gorges. The city's 26 hotels range from the grand Royal Livingstone to private riverside safari lodges, making it an easy and natural stop for waterfall viewing, wildlife walks, and calm river trips.

Known for: Nature · Outdoors · History

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Featured hotels

Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara

5.0

Mosi-oa-Tunya Road

(1,350 reviews)

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

5.0

Mosi-oa-Tunya Road Mosi-oa-Tunya

(1,350 reviews)

aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

4.0

Riverside Dr, Off Sichango Rd Sawmills

(1,163 reviews)

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

4.0

Mosi-oa-Tunya Road Mosi-oa-Tunya

(2,257 reviews)

Victoria Falls Waterfront

3.0

Sichango Drive, Livingstone 60407, Sawmills

(1,059 reviews)

Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone

3.0

Mosi-O-Tunya Road

(1,033 reviews)

Maramba River Lodge

3.0

Maramba River Lodge, Mosi - Oa - Tunya Road

(532 reviews)

Ngoma Zanga Lodge

3.0

963 Kariba Cres

(248 reviews)

New Fairmount Hotel and Casino

3.0

Plot 441/442, Mosi - Oa - Tunya Road

(1,439 reviews)

Chrismar Hotel Livingstone

4.0

Plot 4035 Sichango Rd

(448 reviews)

Oriental Swan Hotel Livingstone

3.0

Plot92, Off Mosi-0a-Tunya Road

(227 reviews)

Woodlands Lodge & Tours

3.0

6 Gwembe

(281 reviews)

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Hotel tips for you

Falls Access: Several Livingstone hotels sit within walking distance of the Victoria Falls entrance, and some include entry in the rate.
On-Site Wildlife: Wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and monkeys roams hotel grounds in Livingstone, so keep balcony and room doors closed.
Guest Service: Travelers often say hotel staff in Livingstone are exceptionally welcoming and quick to help with arrangements.
Zambezi Cruises: Several riverside hotels in Livingstone run sunset cruises on the Zambezi from their own docks.

Top viewpoints

Victoria Falls

(9,408 reviews)

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Livingstone, Zambia

(2,908 reviews)

Livingstone Museum

317 Mosi - Oa - Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia

(1,751 reviews)

Mukuni Big Five Safaris

Livingstone, Zambia

(800 reviews)

The Victoria Falls World Heritage Site

3VF7+5R2, Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Zambia

(720 reviews)

Top viewpoints

When to visit

Things to do

Full Day Tour to Chobe National Park and Botswana

10 hr

(51 reviews)

From $190

Chobe Safari Day Trip From Livingstone

(52 reviews)

From $210

Game Drive and White Rhino Walking Safari in Livingstone

3 hr

(87 reviews)

From $85

Game Drive Plus White Rhino Short Walk

3 hr

(69 reviews)

From $80

Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia Expert Guided Tour

(64 reviews)

From $80

Chobe Full Day Trip

(84 reviews)

From $200

Game Drive & Rhino Safari Exp - up to 3 hrs long - MIN 2 PEOPLE

3 hr

(224 reviews)

From $75

Royal Livingstone Dinner Express Train

(22 reviews)

From $300

chobe Day trip

(12 reviews)

From $190

Combo Tour of Falls Zambia Zimbabwe side and Helicopter ride

7 hr

From $420

Victoria Falls Devil's Pool and Angel's Pool Adventure

1h 30m

(11 reviews)

From $250

Full-Day Chobe Trip Botswana

7 hr

(13 reviews)

From $200

Things to do

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2-Day Livingstone Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Livingstone

3 days

5-Day Livingstone Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Livingstone

Where should I stay in Livingstone?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Livingstone:

Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews
aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa★ 4.5 · 1,163 reviews
Avani Victoria Falls Resort★ 4.4 · 2,257 reviews
Victoria Falls Waterfront★ 4.4 · 1,059 reviews
Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone★ 4.3 · 1,033 reviews

What are the best luxury hotels in Livingstone?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in Livingstone:

Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Livingstone?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Livingstone:

Full Day Tour to Chobe National Park and Botswana★ 4.7 · 51 reviews · From $190
Chobe Safari Day Trip From Livingstone★ 4.9 · 52 reviews · From $210
Game Drive and White Rhino Walking Safari in Livingstone★ 4.9 · 87 reviews · From $85
Game Drive Plus White Rhino Short Walk★ 4.8 · 69 reviews · From $80
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia Expert Guided Tour

What day trips can I take from Livingstone?

Full-day trips that start in Livingstone:

Full Day Tour to Chobe National Park and Botswana★ 4.7 · 51 reviews · 10 hr · From $190
Combo Tour of Falls Zambia Zimbabwe side and Helicopter ride7 hr · From $420
Full-Day Chobe Trip Botswana★ 4.8 · 13 reviews · 7 hr · From $200
Chobe national Park Safari Full-Day Tour to Botswana★ 4.8 · 30 reviews · 11 hr · From $200
Full Day Private Tour in Chobe

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Top viewpoints

Victoria Falls

(9,408 reviews)

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Livingstone, Zambia

(2,908 reviews)

Livingstone Museum

317 Mosi - Oa - Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia

(1,751 reviews)

Mukuni Big Five Safaris

Livingstone, Zambia

(800 reviews)

The Victoria Falls World Heritage Site

3VF7+5R2, Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Zambia

(720 reviews)

Things to do

Full Day Tour to Chobe National Park and Botswana

10 hr

(51 reviews)

From $190

Chobe Safari Day Trip From Livingstone

(52 reviews)

From $210

Game Drive and White Rhino Walking Safari in Livingstone

3 hr

(87 reviews)

From $85

Game Drive Plus White Rhino Short Walk

3 hr

(69 reviews)

From $80

Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia Expert Guided Tour

(64 reviews)

From $80

Chobe Full Day Trip

(84 reviews)

From $200

Game Drive & Rhino Safari Exp - up to 3 hrs long - MIN 2 PEOPLE

3 hr

(224 reviews)

From $75

Royal Livingstone Dinner Express Train

(22 reviews)

From $300

chobe Day trip

(12 reviews)

From $190

Combo Tour of Falls Zambia Zimbabwe side and Helicopter ride

7 hr

From $420

Victoria Falls Devil's Pool and Angel's Pool Adventure

1h 30m

(11 reviews)

From $250

Full-Day Chobe Trip Botswana

7 hr

(13 reviews)

From $200

Frequently asked questions about Livingstone

Where should I stay in Livingstone?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Livingstone:

Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews
aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa★ 4.5 · 1,163 reviews
Avani Victoria Falls Resort★ 4.4 · 2,257 reviews
Victoria Falls Waterfront★ 4.4 · 1,059 reviews
Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone★ 4.3 · 1,033 reviews

What are the best luxury hotels in Livingstone?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in Livingstone:

Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara★ 4.6 · 1,350 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Livingstone?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Livingstone:

Full Day Tour to Chobe National Park and Botswana★ 4.7 · 51 reviews · From $190
Chobe Safari Day Trip From Livingstone★ 4.9 · 52 reviews · From $210
Game Drive and White Rhino Walking Safari in Livingstone★ 4.9 · 87 reviews · From $85
Game Drive Plus White Rhino Short Walk★ 4.8 · 69 reviews · From $80
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia Expert Guided Tour

What day trips can I take from Livingstone?

Full-day trips that start in Livingstone:

Full Day Tour to Chobe National Park and Botswana★ 4.7 · 51 reviews · 10 hr · From $190
Combo Tour of Falls Zambia Zimbabwe side and Helicopter ride7 hr · From $420
Full-Day Chobe Trip Botswana★ 4.8 · 13 reviews · 7 hr · From $200
Chobe national Park Safari Full-Day Tour to Botswana★ 4.8 · 30 reviews · 11 hr · From $200
Full Day Private Tour in Chobe

★ 5.0 · 64 reviews · From $80

★ 5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hr · From $650

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7:00 PM local time (UTC+2)

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