Things to see and do Victoria Falls

The main luxury lodges listed in Livingstone are actually within the Mosi-oa-Thunya National Park, as they are located along the Zambezi River from the falls to the park boundary. There is an overnight fee included in the price, as well as activities within the park (game drive, walking safari with rhinos). You can also bring your own vehicle for a self-drive safari to see the peaceful herbivores that live here (no predators). You will have to pay the taxes at the office at the park gate.

The Livingstone Tourist Office is located on the main road to the city, Mosi-oa-Tunya Road. There you can find maps and leaflets listing all the activities organized in the area, mainly the visit of the Victoria Falls, but also the excursions on Livingstone Island and the Devil's Pool in low water or the Angel's Pool in high water. But also all the sports that can be practiced, including rafting. Do not hesitate to ask your questions to the very welcoming staff who will be able to guide you in English.

Enthusiasts will appreciate this small museum that exhibits a motley collection of steam locomotives and vintage railcars (three Beyer Garretts for the connoisseurs), objects associated with railroad life, old photographs of the city, an exhibition on the history of the railroad... A collection that belonged to the British artist David Shepherd. Small Jewish museum on the site also about the historic community of the city. The museum being private, the entrance fee is nevertheless high for the modest collection offered.

In the east of the city, this is the largest and most fascinating market in Livingstone. It is a colorful, bustling place with hundreds of stalls. You can find everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to live chickens, clothes, mattresses, copper toys and mechanical parts... It is a very good place to buy chitengue (local loincloths), to repair your bike, to sew your backpack or your shoes. Discretion in dress is required and you must ask permission before taking pictures.

A focal point of the city in the historic heart of Livingstone, it is the largest and oldest museum in Zambia. It was built in the 1930s and expanded and renovated for the city's centenary in 2005. It is also probably the most extensive in terms of historical artifacts, history, traditions and cultures in Zambia, more so than the modest museum in Lusaka. The site is divided into five sections. The first is dedicated to archaeology: early man, human evolution, cultural development in Zambia from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, while the second, one of the most exciting, is devoted to art and ethnography: presentation of the different ethnic groups and cultures of the country. This section includes a fascinating focus on the place of witchcraft. The third part of the collection focuses on the history of the Tonga people, from the development of British colonial rule to independence. Another section focuses on the natural history of Zambia's incredible flora and fauna, with a presentation of various animals and their habitats. The museum also exhibits a large number of personal objects that belonged to the British missionary and explorer David Livingstone, after whom the city is named. The bookstore offers a wide selection of books, while a small store sells paintings and sculptures by Zambian artists. A must-see when you come to Livingstone to learn more about Zambia.