Livingstone
Flagship destination — falls, river activities, gateway to Lower Zambezi
Mosi-oa-Tunya
Stand in awe at the edge of the thundering Eastern Cataract where the spray rises hundreds of meters into the sky.
Discover the magic of Livingstone
Livingstone town itself is quieter and more laid-back than its Zimbabwean counterpart, with a strong colonial history (named for David Livingstone, the first European to document the falls in 1855), a good museum, and easy access to Livingstone Island for Devil's Pool. It's also the natural springboard for river-based add-ons — sunset cruises depart right from town, and it's the closest gateway to the Lower Zambezi safari circuit downstream.
When to visit Livingstone
Bespoke monthly climate indicators detailing temperature shifts and average precipitation levels.
Peak Flood (High Water)
Knife-Edge Bridge is spectacular, heavy mist spray, rafting closed.
Cool Dry Winter
Pleasant, dry. Excellent for game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya Game Park.
Hot Dry Spring
Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island open up. Calmer river levels.
Summer Rains
Lush green lands, afternoon storms, humid heat.
Points of Interest
Glimpses of local landmarks and experiences, capturing moments that define Livingstone.
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
The Zambian falls walk, including the Knife-Edge Bridge — the closest possible viewpoint to the thunderous Eastern Cataract. Expect to get soaked.
Livingstone Island
Accessible by boat (water levels permitting), the spot where David Livingstone first viewed the falls, and the launch point for Devil's Pool swims.
Victoria Falls Bridge Crossing
Walk or cycle between Zambia and Zimbabwe for views straight down into the gorge (passport required even for a short crossing).
Mosi-oa-Tunya Game Park
A small park on the Zambian side home to white rhino, giraffe, zebra, and antelope; good for a short game drive or rhino-tracking walk.
Livingstone Museum
The largest and oldest museum in Zambia, covering the region's archaeological history, local culture, and the David Livingstone expeditions.
Zambezi River Cruises
Sunset and lunch cruises departing from jetties just outside town, drifting past hippos and crocodiles.
Signature Activities
Whether booked individually or integrated into our itineraries, these are the standout experiences in Livingstone.
Flight of Angels Helicopter Tour
Witness the magnitude of Victoria Falls from the only angle that captures its full beauty. Sovereign flights take you over the tumbling waters, the scenic Batoka Gorge, and upriver to spot wildlife along the Zambezi channels.
Zambezi White Water Rafting
Class V white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River below Victoria Falls. Negotiate legendary rapids like "Gulliver's Travels" and "The Terminal" in the deep, basalt walls of the Batoka Gorge. A thrilling, high-adrenaline adventure.
Luxury Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Cruise the calm waters of the Upper Zambezi above the Falls. Enjoy a premium open bar, fine local hors d'oeuvres, and expert commentary from guides while watching herds of elephants drink at the riverbanks and hippos yawn at sunset.
Guided Victoria Falls Rainforest Tour
Walk the lush paths of the Victoria Falls Rainforest with a local expert guide. Learn about the geology, flora, and history of the falls, hear stories of David Livingstone, and stand at 16 spectacular viewing points in the thick spray.
Devil's Pool Swim (Livingstone Island)
The ultimate dip on the edge of the world. Boat out to Livingstone Island, walk across the basalt rocks, and swim in a natural pool right on the lip of Victoria Falls, looking down 100 meters into the abyss. Available only during dry season.
Where to stay
Hand-selected camps and lodges that blend high-end design, proximity to wilderness, and superior hosting.
David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa
Riverside settings with a relaxed safari-lodge feel and easy town access, looking out onto the Zambezi River.
The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara
The benchmark luxury stay on the Zambian side of the river. Enjoy wild zebras roaming the hotel lawns and butler service.
Livingstone Budget Guesthouses
Various guesthouses and backpacker-style lodges exist around Livingstone town from $30-60/night for budget conscious travelers.
Recommended Journeys
Multi-day safaris traversing Livingstone, optimized for wildlife viewing.
Twelve-Day Botswana & Victoria Falls Safari
If the goal is to actually get to know Botswana's wildlife areas — not just visit them — this is the itinerary that allows for it. Twelve days move through Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and a substantial stretch in the Okavango Delta, with enough time in each location for the wildlife, the landscapes, and the rhythms of camp life to sink in. The trip opens at Victoria Falls, easing travelers in with sightseeing and a sunset cruise before the safari portion begins. Chobe National Park follows, with game drives and a river cruise through territory holding some of the highest elephant densities in Africa. The bulk of the trip is then spent in the Okavango Delta — a multi-camp exploration combining game drives, mokoro outings, and walking safaris across different parts of this extraordinary wetland system, giving a far richer picture than a shorter visit ever could.
Fifteen-Day Botswana & Victoria Falls Safari
This is the itinerary for travelers who have the time and want to use it properly — fifteen days across four of Southern Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations, each given enough time to reveal itself rather than rushed through. It's the most comprehensive package in our Victoria Falls and Botswana collection, and it's built for people who think of a safari less as a trip and more as an immersion. The journey begins at Victoria Falls, then heads into Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park — one of the country's great wildlife areas and a destination most short itineraries skip entirely. From there, it crosses into Botswana for an extended stay in Chobe National Park, followed by the longest single stretch of the trip: multi-camp exploration of the Okavango Delta, covering game drives, mokoro outings, and walking safaris across varied habitats. Few itineraries give this much room to breathe — and fewer still cover this much ground.
Chobe Day Safari from Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park is home to one of the largest elephant populations on the continent — by some estimates, more than 120,000 — and it's close enough to Victoria Falls to visit in a single day. This itinerary does exactly that: an early start, a border crossing into Botswana, and a full day split between a game drive and a river cruise along the Chobe waterfront, where elephants, buffalo, hippos, and crocodiles gather in some of the highest concentrations in Africa. We handle the border crossing and timing so the logistics stay invisible — your day is simply about wildlife. A picnic or light lunch keeps you out in the park through the middle of the day, when the river cruise often delivers the best sightings as animals come down to drink. By evening, you're back across the border and home in Victoria Falls, having spent a full day in one of Southern Africa's most celebrated parks.
Family Legacy Safari
Some trips are about the destination. This one is also about the people you're traveling with — designed for families who want a shared adventure that doesn't ask grandparents to keep pace with teenagers, or kids to sit quietly through activities built for adults. Ten days move through three destinations, each chosen for the breadth of what it offers a multi-generational group. Victoria Falls opens the trip with sightseeing and a Zambezi sunset cruise that works for every age. Chobe National Park follows with game drives and a river cruise — wildlife viewing from the comfort of a vehicle or boat, with elephants, in particular, never far away. The Okavango Delta closes the trip with mokoro outings and gentle game drives, set in lodges that cater specifically to families, often with interconnecting rooms and activities for younger guests. It's a trip built on the idea that a shared safari can become a genuine family story — the kind that gets retold for years.
The Gentle Southern Africa Journey
Southern Africa's icons don't have to come with long days and rough roads. This twelve-day journey was built specifically with a gentler pace in mind: fewer destinations visited more thoroughly, accommodation chosen for accessibility and comfort, and activities — game drives, river cruises, mokoro outings — selected for how little physical exertion they require while still delivering exceptional wildlife and scenery. The journey moves through three destinations at an unhurried pace: several days at Victoria Falls to take in the Falls themselves and a Zambezi sunset cruise without rushing; a stretch in Chobe National Park, where game drives and river cruises bring you close to enormous elephant herds from the comfort of a vehicle or boat; and finally the Okavango Delta, where mokoro (traditional canoe) outings offer a quiet, low-effort way to experience one of the world's great wetland ecosystems. Rest days are built in throughout, and transfers are arranged to minimize long driving days.
Livingstone Day Trip: Falls & Elephant Café
The Falls look different from the Zambian side — closer, wetter, and from a completely different set of viewpoints. This day trip crosses the border to give you that perspective, then adds something most visitors never get to: time spent walking alongside rescued elephants at a dedicated sanctuary, learning about each animal's story from the keepers who know them best. We handle the border logistics so you don't have to think about them — transfers, crossing assistance, and timing are all built in. The day balances the grandeur of the Falls with something more intimate: a slow walk through the bush with elephants, finishing with the chance to feed them and hear about the conservation work behind the sanctuary. It's a different kind of day, and one that tends to stick with people long after the trip ends.
The Adrenaline Day: Falls, Flight & Gorge
Some travelers have a week in Victoria Falls. Others have a day — and refuse to let that be a limitation. This itinerary is built for the second group: a single, tightly choreographed day that takes you from the rainforest trails along the Falls themselves to the open air above Batoka Gorge, then across it on a cable at speed. We start on foot, with a guided walk through the spray zone where Mosi-oa-Tunya — "the smoke that thunders" — earns its name. From there, the day opens up: an optional helicopter flight gives you the view that postcards are made of, while the Batoka Gorge zipline delivers an entirely different perspective — fast, loud, and unforgettable. For those who want to keep going, the gorge swing, bungee jump, and abseil are all on the table in the afternoon. This is a day for people who'd rather come home with stories than souvenirs.
Two-Day Victoria Falls Adventure Break
If the one-day Adrenaline package feels like it leaves activities on the table, this is the version that doesn't. Spread across two days, it brings together the Falls walk, a Zambezi sunset cruise, the Batoka Gorge zipline, and a genuine "do it all" afternoon of bungee jumping, the gorge swing, and abseiling — with an overnight stay built in so the pace never feels frantic. Day one combines sightseeing with relaxation: the Falls in the morning, a sunset cruise in the evening, and a free afternoon to rest up. Day two is where the adrenaline lives — zipline, bungee, gorge swing, and abseil, back to back, for travelers who want to leave Victoria Falls having tried everything it's known for.
Two-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe Escape
A single day in Chobe National Park is rewarding, but it's also a lot of driving for one boat cruise and one game drive. This two-day version gives the park room to breathe: a full day of safari activities, an overnight stay near the park, and a more relaxed pace throughout — paired with time at Victoria Falls itself. The trip opens with a guided tour of the Falls, then crosses into Botswana for an afternoon game drive through Chobe's riverfront, famous for its enormous elephant herds. After an overnight stay, day two brings a Chobe River cruise — often the best wildlife viewing of the trip — before the return transfer to Victoria Falls. It's the version of this combination built for people who'd rather see it properly than see it quickly.
Three-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari
This itinerary splits three days neatly in two: time at Victoria Falls itself, and a proper day of safari in Chobe National Park, one of Africa's great wildlife destinations and just across the Botswana border. Rather than cramming Chobe into a rushed half-day, this trip gives the park's game drive and river cruise the time they deserve, while still leaving room for the Falls and a relaxed final day. Day one introduces you to the Falls with a guided tour along the rainforest trails. Day two crosses into Botswana for a full day in Chobe — a morning game drive through territory home to some of the largest elephant herds on the continent, followed by an afternoon river cruise where wildlife often comes right down to the water's edge. The final day winds down with a Zambezi sunset cruise before departure.
Four-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari
Four days is the sweet spot for travelers who want to see Victoria Falls properly and still come away with a real safari story. This itinerary opens with the Falls — walked, not rushed — and a Zambezi sunset cruise to settle into the rhythm of the trip. From there, it crosses into Botswana for two nights based near Chobe National Park, with a game drive and river cruise giving you a genuine look at one of Africa's great elephant strongholds before the return journey. It's a compact trip, but a complete one: the kind of four days that covers the "must-sees" without feeling like a checklist.
Five-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe Ultimate Experience
This is the "ultimate" version of the Victoria Falls and Chobe combination — five days that give each element of the trip the time it deserves. The Falls get a proper day, including the option to add the Batoka Gorge zipline and other adrenaline activities. A cultural evening at The Boma rounds out the Victoria Falls leg with traditional drumming and a memorable dinner. Then it's two full days in Chobe National Park, with both a sunrise game drive and a river cruise, giving you the best chance of exceptional sightings across the park's enormous elephant population and diverse plains game. It's a trip with no filler days — every day has a clear purpose, and the pacing leaves enough room to actually enjoy each one.
Three-Day Victoria Falls Complete Adventure
This is the itinerary for travelers who don't want to choose between an adrenaline trip and a safari — so it gives them both. Over three days, it combines the Falls walk and Batoka Gorge zipline, a full day of Botswana wildlife in Chobe National Park, and a final day that opens up the gorge swing, bungee jump, and abseil for those who want to finish on a high. It's a genuinely full itinerary, but never a rushed one — each day has a clear focus, with transfers and logistics handled throughout so the only decisions left are which adrenaline activities to add on day three.
Three Days at Victoria Falls: The Essential Stay
Three days is enough time to actually feel like you've been somewhere, rather than just passed through. This itinerary uses that time well: a guided tour of the Falls to anchor the trip, a free day to explore at your own pace or add an activity of your choice, a Zambezi sunset cruise for golden-hour views over the river, and an evening at the Boma — Victoria Falls' celebrated cultural dinner experience, complete with traditional drumming and a menu that ranges from the familiar to the genuinely adventurous. It's a trip built around contrast: the raw power of the Falls, the calm of the river at sunset, and the warmth of a shared cultural evening. Optional adrenaline activities — zipline, bungee, gorge swing, abseil, or a helicopter flight — can be slotted into the free day for travelers who want more.
Falls & River: The Easy Day
Not every Victoria Falls day needs to involve a helicopter or a gorge swing. This one is built for travelers who'd rather take the Falls at a walking pace, then unwind on the Zambezi as the sun goes down — a full day, well used, without a single adrenaline activity in sight (unless you want one). The morning is given over to a guided walk through the rainforest paths along the Falls, with a local guide pointing out viewpoints and sharing the history, geology, and cultural significance of "the smoke that thunders." We arrange your lunch transfer and table reservation at one of a handful of local favorites — Lookout Café, Baines Restaurant, The Three Monkeys, or another spot of your choosing — leaving the afternoon loose. As evening arrives, a Zambezi sunset cruise with drinks and snacks closes out the day on the water, with good chances of spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife along the banks. It's the Victoria Falls day for people who came here for the wonder, not the rush.
The Signature Day: Falls & Sunset on the Zambezi
If you only have one day in Victoria Falls, this is the day that covers the essentials without making you choose between them. It pairs the two experiences most people come for — the Falls themselves and a Zambezi sunset cruise — and gives you the freedom to add adrenaline activities on top if the mood strikes. The morning belongs to the Falls: a guided walk along the rainforest paths, with stops at the key viewpoints and a local guide on hand to explain the geology, history, and cultural significance of the site. After a break for lunch (we'll sort the reservation), the afternoon is open — stay relaxed, or layer in a helicopter flight or an adrenaline activity if you're tempted. As the light turns gold, you'll head down to the river for a sunset cruise with drinks and snacks, watching for hippos and crocodiles as the Zambezi does what it does best. It's a day built around pacing — enough structure to see everything that matters, enough room to make it your own.
Practical Info
We believe smooth logistics are the foundation of a great safari. Here is what you need to know about arriving and travelling.