Livingstone

Livingstone is one of the oldest and most popular places in Zambia. Located in the Southern Province, this city was the capital of Zambia till 2012, after which Lusaka became the capital. It shares its borders with Zimbabwe and is a city that is thriving with tourism and activities.

Livingstone is the tourism centre from which people can explore the world-famous Victoria Falls, which is one of the most famous places to visit in Zambia. The presence of these falls has also led to the formation of tropical gardens and brooks in the area that you can explore on foot. The city itself is home to several gardens and picnics spots as well.

Apart from the stunning Victoria Falls, you can also check out places like the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park where zebras and deer roam free and the Livingstone Museum which is a hub of local history, archaeology and ethnography. The Railway Museum is also an interesting attraction that outlines the history of the railway in the area.

You can spend several days exploring the many adventures that Livingstone has to offer. This includes travelling to the Livingstone Islands from where you can get a clear view of the Victoria Falls, exploring the area around this majestic waterfall on foot or hiking through the landscape of Livingstone.

The city experiences a hot semi-arid type of climate, very hot summers, cool winters and intense rainy seasons. The average temperature varies between 6 degrees Celsius at its lowest in winter and 43 degrees Celsius at its hottest during the summer season.