The Victoria Falls Waterfront

The best time to visit Livingstone is from May to August, when the weather is mild and dry, making it ideal for viewing Victoria Falls and wildlife. September and October are the hottest months, while the rainy season from November to April brings lush scenery but can make trails slippery. The falls are most powerful in April and May, right after the rains.

Stay near the Victoria Falls along Mosi-oa-Tunya Road for easy access to the falls and the national park; this suits first-time visitors. The Royal Livingstone and Avani Victoria Falls Resort are here. For a quieter, riverside setting, consider the Sawmills area, where the David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Victoria Falls Waterfront are located. The town center, around the Livingstone Museum, is convenient for local sights and dining.

Victoria Falls is the main draw, a massive waterfall on the Zambezi. Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park offers wildlife and views of the falls. The Livingstone Museum covers local history and culture. Mukuni Big Five Safaris provides a chance to see the Big Five. The Victoria Falls World Heritage Site encompasses the falls and surrounding area.

Day trips from Livingstone go to Chobe National Park in Botswana, a top safari destination for elephants, lions, and boat cruises on the Chobe River. A combined tour also covers both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of Victoria Falls, often with a helicopter ride over the falls. These full-day tours are the main options from town.

Plan 3 days in Livingstone. Spend the first day at Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls World Heritage Site. Use the second day for Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and the Livingstone Museum. Add a third day for a Chobe National Park day trip, which needs the extra day.