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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Starting from $18.00

Livingstone transfers River and cruise experiences Cross-border touring Flexible private day trips

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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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Good for multi-country itineraries

Useful for Livingstone hotel stays

Pairs well with Zimbabwe and Botswana day trips

Zambia

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Victoria Falls Full Day Trip

Airport pick-up in Victoria Falls, guided tour of the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, misty rainforest wal…

★ 0.0 1 day

$300.00

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Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park White Rhino walk & 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

$140.00

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Airport Pick up, Falls Tour & Sunset Cruise Combo

A streamlined arrival-to-sundown experience combining airport pickup, a guided Victoria Falls tour, and a ser…

★ 0.0 Full Day

$100.00

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3-Day Zimbabwe & Zambia Excursion

A three-day cross-border experience designed to showcase the best of Zimbabwe and Zambia. The journey begins …

★ 0.0 3 Days

$700.00

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Tandem Zip Line

Tandem Zip Line over the Batoka Gorge offers a fast, thrilling ride side by side with sweeping views of the Z…

★ 4.6 1 Hour

$162.00

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Victoria Falls Airport Pickup To Hotels

Seamless meet-and-greet service at Victoria Falls International Airport featuring expedited arrivals assistan…

★ 0.0 20 mins

$18.00

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Sunset & Safari Zambezi Dinner Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable dinner cruise along the Zambezi or Chobe River, combining fine dining with breatht…

★ 4.6 3–4 Hours

$110.00

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Kazungula border transfer

Convenient cross-border shuttle service linking Kazungula Border Post with Victoria Falls, Livingstone, and s…

★ 0.0 1hr 30mins

$65.00

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Livingstone Town Tour

Livingstone Town Tour combines a local museum visit with a walk through historic Northern Rhodesian buildings…

★ 4.5 2–3 Hours

$60.00

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Zambian tour of the falls

Summary: A professionally guided exploration of Zambia’s side of Victoria Falls, delivering prime viewpoints…

★ 4.7 1h 30mins

$30.00

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Sundowner Cruise

Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River is an easygoing evening ride with drinks, snacks, and front row sunset …

★ 4.5 2–3 Hours

$55.00

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Zambia Day Trip

A compact cross-border excursion offering a full taste of Zambia in one day. The experience includes return t…

★ 0.0 1 full day

$700.00

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The Big 5 Puzzle: How to experience the big 5 in Victoria falls:

Premise: You cannot find all Big 5 in one park here. But with a smart 2-day itinerary, you can check all five boxes and…

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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.

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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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