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 68
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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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Falls, Hwange, Matobo & Bulawayo Heritage — 7 Days
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Falls, Hwange, Matobo & Bulawayo Heritage — 7 Days

7 Days / 6 Nights. Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Painted Dog Conservation Centre, Matobo Hills, Khami…

★ 0.0 7 Days / 6 Nights
$9100.00
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Livingstone Classic — 3 Days
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Livingstone Classic — 3 Days

3 Days / 2 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Upper Zambezi, local commu…

★ 0.0 3 Days / 2 Nights
$3900.00
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Hwange Waterholes & Painted Dog — 4 Days
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Hwange Waterholes & Painted Dog — 4 Days

4 Days / 3 Nights. Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park (Main Camp, Ngamo and Kennedy pans), Painted Dog Cons…

★ 0.0 4 Days / 3 Nights
$5825.00
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Zambezi Explorer: Falls, Kariba, Matusadona & Mana Pools — 8 Days
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Zambezi Explorer: Falls, Kariba, Matusadona & Mana Pools — 8 Days

8 Days / 7 Nights. Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Middle Za…

★ 0.0 8 Days / 7 Nights
$14000.00
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Cape to Falls Grand Overland — 17 Days
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Cape to Falls Grand Overland — 17 Days

17 Days / 16 Nights. Cape Town, Cederberg or Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaral…

★ 0.0 17 Days / 16 Nights
$27125.00
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Complete Zambia Explorer — 19 Days
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Complete Zambia Explorer — 19 Days

19 Days / 18 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya, Lower Zambezi, Kafue, Busanga, South Luangwa, North Luangwa, Shiwa Ng'and…

★ 0.0 19 Days / 18 Nights
$27550.00
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Kafue & Busanga Plains Wilderness — 9 Days
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Kafue & Busanga Plains Wilderness — 9 Days

9 Days / 8 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Kafue National Park (southern sector), Busanga Plains, …

★ 0.0 9 Days / 8 Nights
$16650.00
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Lake Tanganyika & Northern Zambia — 13 Days
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Lake Tanganyika & Northern Zambia — 13 Days

13 Days / 12 Nights. Lake Tanganyika, Nsumbu National Park, Kalambo Falls, Shiwa Ng'andu, North Luangwa Natio…

★ 0.0 13 Days / 12 Nights
$16900.00
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Zambia Ultimate Fly-in Wilderness — 16 Days
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Zambia Ultimate Fly-in Wilderness — 16 Days

16 Days / 15 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya, Lower Zambezi, Kafue, Busanga Plains, South Luangwa, North Luangwa, Liuwa…

★ 0.0 16 Days / 15 Nights
$29600.00
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Livingstone Overnight & Mosi-oa-Tunya Rhino Walk
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Livingstone Overnight & Mosi-oa-Tunya Rhino Walk

2 Days / 1 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Upper Zambezi.

★ 0.0 2 Days / 1 Nights
$2600.00
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Victoria Falls Both Sides — Overnight
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Victoria Falls Both Sides — Overnight

2 Days / 1 Nights. Victoria Falls Rainforest, Mosi-oa-Tunya Eastern Cataract, Upper Zambezi, Livingstone.

★ 0.0 2 Days / 1 Nights
$3200.00
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Zambezi Region, Caprivi & Etosha — 14 Days
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Zambezi Region, Caprivi & Etosha — 14 Days

14 Days / 13 Nights. Waterberg, Etosha, Kaokoveld fringe, Bwabwata National Park, Mahango, Kwando and Linyant…

★ 0.0 14 Days / 13 Nights
$15475.00
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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

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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.