Livingstone

Victoria Falls, walking safaris and the Zambezi

• Passport strength: ≈68 visa-free destinations
• Language: English · ~75% speak English
• Free-trade agreements: ≈7

Livingstone — Zambia's side of the great falls

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Victoria Falls Waterfall

The Zambian side of the mile-wide falls, with the Knife-Edge Bridge.

Best time: Feb–Jul — Post-rains months give the falls their fullest flow.

Things to do:

• Hike the Devil's Pool approach trail
• Swim in the natural pool at edge
• Photograph the falls from multiple viewpoints

Devil's Pool Natural wonder

A natural pool on the very lip of the falls for a thrilling swim.

Best time: Aug–Jan — Only low-water months make the edge pool safe.

Things to do:

• Wade into the pool near the waterfall edge
• Take a selfie at the cliff rim
• Float safely in the natural basin

Zambezi Sunset Cruise Water activity

A river cruise above the falls past hippos and elephants at dusk.

Best time: May–Oct — The dry season brings wildlife to the river.

Things to do:

• Spot elephants and buffalo on riverbanks
• Photograph the setting sun reflection
• Enjoy sundowner drinks on deck

Mosi-oa-Tunya Park National park

A small park by the falls with white rhino and riverside game.

Best time: May–Oct — The dry season is best for game viewing.

Things to do:

• Walk the woodland trails at dawn
• Watch for hippos near water sources
• Visit the interpretive center museum

Livingstone Museum Museum

Memorial museum dedicated to explorer David Livingstone with personal artifacts and Victorian-era exhibits.

Best time: Aug–May — Essential context for understanding the region's colonial history and exploration legacy

Things to do:

• Tour the colonial-era museum building exhibits
• View explorer artifacts and journals
• Read about David Livingstone's expeditions
• Browse the museum gift shop

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zambia?

It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, Victoria Falls is best around Feb–Jul. Zambia has 5 featured cities and areas to plan around.

Is English spoken in Zambia?

Roughly 75% of people speak English. The main language is English.

How strong is the Zambia passport?

The Zambia passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 68 destinations.

Is Zambia expensive to travel in?

This page lists indicative traveller costs for Zambia — medical, insurance, connectivity and education ranges — and the interactive travelogue holds the full breakdown.

What is there to do in Zambia?

Victoria Falls, Devil's Pool, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Mosi-oa-Tunya Park, Livingstone Museum, Lusaka National Museum — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.