Holiday in Livingstone
City in sambia — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
sambia
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to August (high season, full falls), September to December (Devil's Pool)
Budget/day
100-170€: Lodge with pool, activities booked individually
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Livingstone (approx. 13-16h with 1-2 layovers via Johannesburg or Nairobi)
About Livingstone
Livingstone on the banks of the Zambezi is the gateway to the Victoria Falls from the Zambian side and one of Africa's adventure capitals. The city is named after the Scottish explorer David Livingstone and combines colonial heritage with vibrant African life. From bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge to white-water rafting in the Batoka Gorge, the city offers one adrenaline rush after another. At the same time, sunset cruises on the Zambezi and safaris in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park provide more tranquil experiences.
Top 4 highlights in Livingstone
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)
The largest curtain of water on Earth — 1.7 km wide and 108 m deep, with thundering spray visible from kilometers away.
Devil's Pool
From September to December, you can swim in a natural rock pool right at the edge of the falls.
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Boat trip at sunset with hippos, elephants on the shore, and a drink in hand.
White-water Rafting
Class V rapids in the Batoka Gorge below the falls — a world-class rafting experience.
Hotels in Livingstone
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Reise-SIM für Livingstone
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Livingstone
Recommended travel time
June to August (high season, full falls), September to December (Devil's Pool)
Summer
Hot and rainy, 28-35°C, rainy season November-March
Winter
Dry and pleasant, 15-25°C, best travel time
How much does a holiday in Livingstone cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-60€: Backpacker lodge, self-catering, shared tours
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-170€: Lodge with pool, activities booked individually
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350€+: Luxury lodge on the Zambezi, helicopter flight over the falls
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The Zambian side of the falls is less crowded than the Zimbabwean side
April-May has the maximum water volume at the falls — rain gear needed
A day visa for Zimbabwe allows visiting both sides of the falls
Malaria prophylaxis is recommended in this region
Food & drink in Livingstone
These specialties you must try!
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