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
Articles 1
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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Sundowner Cruise
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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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Game Drive Zambezi NP
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Game Drive Zambezi NP

Zambezi Game Drive National Park offers an exhilarating safari experience along the Zambezi River corridor, s…

★ 4.6 3–4 Hours
$85.00
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Zambia Day Trip
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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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VFA to Old Drift Lodge
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VFA to Old Drift Lodge

Airport to Old Drift Lodge

★ 4.7 One Way
$24.00
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Kazungula Border to Old Drift Lodge
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Kazungula Border to Old Drift Lodge

Border to lodge

★ 4.6 One Way
$52.00
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Kazungula Border to Livingstone Town
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Kazungula Border to Livingstone Town

Border to Livingstone

★ 4.5 One Way
$85.00
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3-Night Zambezi River Sunset Cruise
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3-Night Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

Luxury houseboat experience on the wild Zambezi

★ 4.8 4 Days / 3 Nights
$780.00
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4-Day Livingstone Cultural & Wildlife Safari
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4-Day Livingstone Cultural & Wildlife Safari

Combine wildlife encounters with authentic village experiences

★ 4.5 4 Days / 3 Nights
$650.00
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3-Day Victoria Falls Helicopter & Bush Dining
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3-Day Victoria Falls Helicopter & Bush Dining

Aerial views of the Falls and gourmet bush dinners

★ 5.0 3 Days / 2 Nights
$950.02
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4-Day Lower Zambezi safari Experience
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4-Day Lower Zambezi safari Experience

Paddle along the Zambezi and walk with wildlife

★ 4.9 4 Days / 3 Nights
$890.00
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Livingstone, Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa — 8 Days
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Livingstone, Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa — 8 Days

8 Days / 7 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Par…

★ 0.0 8 Days / 7 Nights
$14800.00
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Livingstone & Lower Zambezi — 5 Days
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Livingstone & Lower Zambezi — 5 Days

5 Days / 4 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambezi River.

★ 0.0 5 Days / 4 Nights
$9250.00
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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.