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Zambia travel guide

What to see in Livingstone

The town by Victoria Falls, the base for adventures on the Zambezi.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to November
Photo: Vberger at French Wikipedia · Public domain

Livingstone highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Victoria Falls

    A World Heritage Site.

  2. Devil’s Pool

    On the edge of the falls, in the dry season.

  3. Livingstone Island

    Where he first saw them.

  4. Sunset cruise

    On the Zambezi.

  5. Victoria Falls Bridge

    With bungee jumping.

Day trips from Livingstone

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Livingstone

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Livingstone are from April to November.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to March

    Rainy season

    From December to March it rains heavily; many safari camps close and the dirt roads become impassable.

    What to do: Safari from June to October; the falls carry the most water from February to May.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a local restaurant or the safari camp. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Zambia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Livingstone

What to see in Livingstone?

Victoria Falls, Devil’s Pool, Livingstone Island, Sunset cruise and Victoria Falls Bridge.

What to see in Livingstone in one day?

Don’t miss Victoria Falls, Devil’s Pool, Livingstone Island, Sunset cruise and Victoria Falls Bridge. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Livingstone?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Livingstone are from April to November.

What day trips can you take from Livingstone?

Victoria Falls.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.