Livingstone-side experiences

Things to do in Zambia

Zambia combines Livingstone access, Zambezi River activities, and cross-border travel with a strong mix of soft adventure and classic falls experiences.

Travelers using Zambia often mix Livingstone stays, river-based activities, guided tours, and private transfers into a single itinerary around the falls.

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Experiences 48
Articles 10
FAQs 42
Starting from $18.00
Livingstone transfers River and cruise experiences Cross-border touring Flexible private day trips

Why travelers book this destination

Zambia combines Livingstone access, Zambezi River activities, and cross-border travel with a strong mix of soft adventure and classic falls experiences.

Travelers using Zambia often mix Livingstone stays, river-based activities, guided tours, and private transfers into a single itinerary around the falls.

Planning notes

Good for multi-country itineraries
Useful for Livingstone hotel stays
Pairs well with Zimbabwe and Botswana day trips

Zambia

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3-Day Zimbabwe & Zambia Falls Excursion with Accommodation & Transfers
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3-Day Zimbabwe & Zambia Falls Excursion with Accommodation & Transfers

Three days across Zimbabwe and Zambia with accommodation, airport and inter-hotel transfers. Guided tours of …

★ 0.0 3 Days
$700.00
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White Rhino Walking Safari near Victoria Falls with Game Drive
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White Rhino Walking Safari near Victoria Falls with Game Drive

Livingstone Rhino Walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park combines a guided game drive with a walking safari to t…

★ 4.8 2–3 Hours
$150.00
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Tandem Zip Line: Race the Gorge Side by Side
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Tandem Zip Line: Race the Gorge Side by Side

The Batoka Gorge zip line flown as a pair, launched together on parallel trolleys. Same speed and same view a…

★ 4.6 1 Hour
$162.00
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2 to 3 Hour Zambezi Sundowner Cruise with Snacks, Drinks & Hotel Transfers
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2 to 3 Hour Zambezi Sundowner Cruise with Snacks, Drinks & Hotel Transfers

An easy evening cruise on the Zambezi above the Falls, with drinks and snacks included. Hippo and elephant al…

★ 4.5 2–3 Hours
$85.00
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Devil’s Pool: Swim the Edge of Victoria Falls
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Devil’s Pool: Swim the Edge of Victoria Falls

A guided swim to the natural rock pool on the very lip of Victoria Falls, on the Zambian side. You sit at the…

★ 4.9 3hrs
$215.00
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Zambian Side Falls Tour: Knife-Edge Bridge and the Boiling Pot
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Zambian Side Falls Tour: Knife-Edge Bridge and the Boiling Pot

A guided walk of Victoria Falls from the Zambian side, crossing the Knife-Edge Bridge for the face-on view in…

★ 4.7 1h 30mins
$30.00
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Livingstone Town Tour: Museum, Colonial Streets and Curios
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Livingstone Town Tour: Museum, Colonial Streets and Curios

A guided half day through Livingstone on the Zambian side: the Livingstone Museum, the colonial-era buildings…

★ 4.5 2–3 Hours
$60.00
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3 to 4 Hour Zambezi Sunset & Safari Dinner Cruise with Dinner Onboard
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3 to 4 Hour Zambezi Sunset & Safari Dinner Cruise with Dinner Onboard

A dinner cruise on the Zambezi or Chobe River, drifting past hippos, crocodiles and birdlife as the sun sets,…

★ 4.6 3–4 Hours
$110.00
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Full-Day Livingstone Tour: Falls Tour, Game Drive, Village Tour & Boat Cruise
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Full-Day Livingstone Tour: Falls Tour, Game Drive, Village Tour & Boat Cruise

A full day in Zambia from Victoria Falls with return border transfers: a guided Livingstone town tour, the Za…

★ 0.0 1 full day
$250.00
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Zambezi White Water Rafting: Grade 5 Through Batoka Gorge
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Zambezi White Water Rafting: Grade 5 Through Batoka Gorge

A full day on the Zambezi below the Falls, running the lower gorge through rapids 1 to 23, including the Grad…

★ 4.8 Full day
$174.00
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The Boma Experience + transfer
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The Boma Experience + transfer

We'll slide you from the airport to your hotel on vibe mode, then level you up with a golden-hour cruise on t…

★ 0.0 3hrs
$70.00
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Batoka Gorge Zip Line: Across the Zambezi Gorge
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Batoka Gorge Zip Line: Across the Zambezi Gorge

A fast cable run straight out across the Batoka Gorge, with the Zambezi below and the gorge walls either side…

★ 4.6 1 Hour
$108.00
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What Victoria Falls Activities Cost and How to Plan Your Days

What Victoria Falls Activities Cost and How to Plan Your Days

Starting prices from our listings: Zimbabwean side tour $101, Zambian side $30, sundowner cruise $85, helicopter $220, …

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What to Expect on a Zambezi Sunset Cruise at Victoria Falls

What to Expect on a Zambezi Sunset Cruise at Victoria Falls

Two to three hours on the calm water above the Falls from $85, with snacks, drinks and hotel transfers, hippo close to …

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Walking With White Rhino Near Victoria Falls

Walking With White Rhino Near Victoria Falls

Track white rhino on foot in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia. A sunrise game drive at 07:20, then the walk at about…

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Nearby planning

Related destinations

Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls hub for waterfall access, river activities, stays, and safari add-ons.

Botswana

Chobe-focused wildlife trips, game drives, and day tours from the Victoria Falls region.

Namibia

Desert and coast routing through Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha.

South Africa

Cape Town, the Garden Route, the Winelands and Kruger big-five safaris.

Tanzania

Serengeti and Ngorongoro migration safaris, Kilimanjaro treks and Zanzibar beaches.

Kenya

Masai Mara migration safaris, Amboseli elephants and the Rift Valley lakes.

Traveler questions

Frequently asked questions

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It depends: Zimbabwe has more viewpoints and better overall views. Zambia offers unique experiences like Devil's Pool and closer waterfall access. Most visitors recommend seeing both sides if possible. Zimbabwe is better for first-time visitors wanting comprehensive views.

The jump platform is on the Victoria Falls Bridge, which stands 128 meters above the Zambezi River. The actual jump is 111 meters from platform to water surface. It's operated by AJ Hackett, one of the world's most experienced bungee operators.

Victoria Falls Bridge was completed in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes' Cape to Cairo railway vision. It spans 198 meters across the Zambezi Gorge, 128 meters above the river. Designed by Sir Ralph Freeman, it's a steel arch bridge used for rail, road, and foot traffic.

Zimbabwe side weather: Similar to Zambia but slightly hotter in summer. January-March: 25-30°C with rain. April-June: 15-25°C, dry. July-September: 10-25°C, cool nights. October-December: 25-35°C, becoming rainy. The microclimate near the falls is always humid.

Zimbabwe side: VFA (Victoria Falls International Airport). Zambia side: LVI (Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Livingstone). These codes are used for flight bookings and airport identification.

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) serves the Zimbabwe side and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) serves Livingstone, Zambia. Both have basic facilities including currency exchange, car rentals, and transfers to hotels. VFA has recently been upgraded with improved terminals and amenities.
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