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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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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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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Zambia Northern Circuit: Kasanka & Bangweulu — 10 Days
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Zambia Northern Circuit: Kasanka & Bangweulu — 10 Days

10 Days / 9 Nights. Kasanka National Park, Bangweulu Wetlands, Shoebill Island, Mutinondo Wilderness, Lusaka.

★ 0.0 10 Days / 9 Nights
$13000.00
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Victoria Falls, Hwange & Painted Dog Signature — 5 Days
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Victoria Falls, Hwange & Painted Dog Signature — 5 Days

5 Days / 4 Nights. Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park, Hwange National Park, Painted Dog Conservation Cent…

★ 0.0 5 Days / 4 Nights
$7425.00
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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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Victoria Falls Classic — 3 Days
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Victoria Falls Classic — 3 Days

3 Days / 2 Nights. Victoria Falls Rainforest, Zambezi National Park, Upper Zambezi, local community.

★ 0.0 3 Days / 2 Nights
$3275.00
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Best of Zimbabwe Grand Circuit — 12 Days
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Best of Zimbabwe Grand Circuit — 12 Days

12 Days / 11 Nights. Victoria Falls, Zambezi NP, Hwange, Painted Dog Conservation Centre, Matobo Hills, Khami…

★ 0.0 12 Days / 11 Nights
$13825.00
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Livingstone Falls & Wildlife — 4 Days
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Livingstone Falls & Wildlife — 4 Days

4 Days / 3 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Chobe (Botswana day trip),…

★ 0.0 4 Days / 3 Nights
$5200.00
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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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Zambezi Four Corners — Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana & Namibia
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Zambezi Four Corners — Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana & Namibia

7 Days / 6 Nights. Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Chobe National Park, Kazungula, Namibia's Zamb…

★ 0.0 7 Days / 6 Nights
$11725.00
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Zambia Waterfalls & Wilderness — 12 Days
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Zambia Waterfalls & Wilderness — 12 Days

12 Days / 11 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya, Ngonye Falls, Liuwa Plain National Park, Kafue National Park, Barotse flo…

★ 0.0 12 Days / 11 Nights
$15600.00
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Livingstone, Kafue & South Luangwa — 11 Days
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Livingstone, Kafue & South Luangwa — 11 Days

11 Days / 10 Nights. Mosi-oa-Tunya World Heritage Site, Kafue National Park, Busanga Plains, South Luangwa Na…

★ 0.0 11 Days / 10 Nights
$20350.00
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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.

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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.