Welcome to Livingstone
The relaxed and friendly town of Livingstone, set just 11km from Victoria Falls, is a fantastic base for visiting the Zambian side of the natural world wonder. It attracts travellers not only to experience the falls but also to tackle the thrilling adventure scene, and has taken on the role of a backpacking mecca. Its main thoroughfare, Mosi-oa-Tunya Rd, leads south to a wonderful stretch of the Zambezi River around 7km from town.
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Livingstone to Zambezi River 2-Hour Sunset Safari Cruise
Leave your Livingstone hotel and travel to the nearby banks of the Zambezi River, a famous stretch of water that snakes its way through the savannah plains and swamplands of six different countries on route to the Indian Ocean. At the water’s edge, hop aboard your sightseeing boat and take a seat on deck, enjoying a selection of finger snacks, such as crisps and nuts, as well as a drink from the onboard bar. One glass of Champagne is included, and all other drinks – beer, wine and soft drinks – are unlimited! With drink in hand, settle back and gaze out at the river to take stock of the rich wildlife floating around you. Have your camera ready to capture sights of hippos wallowing in the shallows and crocodiles snaking along the water’s edge; the colorful birdlife is camera worthy, too.As the sun goes down, many of the land-based wildlife of Victoria Falls National Park head down to the river to drink, bathe and graze. Look out for Cape buffalo and giraffes, as well as the herds of elephants that often cross the river around sunset.After three hours cruising up and down a stretch of the Zambezi River, seeing the sunset sights, return to the riverbank and step back onto dry land. Your experience then finishes with a hotel drop-off in Livingstone.
Victoria Falls Tour from Livingstone
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Victoria Falls Bridge, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North ProvinceKnown by the Kololo people as Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘The Smoke that Thunders,’ Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water, even though it's not the widest or tallest waterfall. During your time here, visit a vantage point across the Knife-edge Bridge for a view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls, as well as the Boiling Pot, where the river turns and heads down Batoka Gorge. Other vantage points include Victoria Falls Bridge and other Lockout points, which provides panoramic views across the Main Falls.Stop At: Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North ProvinceKnown by the Kololo people as Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘The Smoke that Thunders,’ Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water, even though it's not the widest or tallest waterfall. During your time here, visit a vantage point across the Knife-edge Bridge for a view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls, as well as the Boiling Pot, where the river turns and heads down Batoka Gorge. Other vantage points include Victoria Falls Bridge and other Lockout points, which provides panoramic views across the Main Falls.Duration: 3 hoursPass By: Savannah Southern Safaris, Livingstone, Southern ProvinceKnown by the Kololo people as Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘The Smoke that Thunders,’ Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water, even though it's not the widest or tallest waterfall. During your time here, visit a vantage point across the Knife-edge Bridge for a view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls, as well as the Boiling Pot, where the river turns and heads down Batoka Gorge. Other vantage points include Victoria Falls Bridge and other Lockout points, which provides panoramic views across the Main Falls.
Livingston to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Half-Day Nature Walk
Your tour starts with hotel pickup in Livingstone for the drive to Musi-oa-Tunya National Park, where your nature walk takes place with your guide. Nature walks provide a more natural and eco-friendly way of viewing African game, birds, and plantlife instead of a safari vehicle. Plus, on this walk, you have flexibility with your guide to spend longer than the standard duration of three hours, if you wish. This park is home to three of Africa's Big Five animals—elephant, buffalo, and a big part of Zambia's white rhino population. Your guide will also show you wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, primates, and antelopes—to mention but a few—as well as the local tree varieties, including teaks, mahoganies, and the mopane and marula trees, a favorite of the elephants. During a mid-walk break, perhaps near the Zambezi River, aka Kasamba Bezi, you'll have the chance to observe hippos and ibis along the riverbanks. When your time ends, you'll be returned to your pickup location to end your tour. This walking safari through the park and surrounding area is suitable for active and adventurous participants.
Victoria falls Day Trip in Zimbabwe from Livingstone (Zambia)
The trip begins with a morning pickup at 9:00 am from your place of accommodation in Livingstone, Zambia for a guided tour of Victoria Falls in Zimbawe. The transfer takes approximately 45 minutes. You will be picked by driver guide at your hotel. Once you reach Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe you will witness one of the greatest shows on earth – the raging waters of the Zambezi River crashing into the Batoka Gorge. The experience takes you through parts of the Victoria Falls rain forest to the cliffs opposite the massive cascade. From there, you’ll get a fantastic view of the main falls, as your guide reveals interesting facts about the wildlife, geology and history of this famous African landmark. Get ready to witness the remarkable power of nature and a spectacle that you will remember for a lifetime. Please remember to bring cash to pay the park entrance fee. At around 13:00, your local guide will take you to The Lookout Café, where lunch will be provided with a spectacular view. This eatery is perched 120 meters above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, offering what many consider to be the best view in Victoria Falls. At the restaurant, you will be able to select your lunch from a tasty à la carte menu as you relax and take in the amazing views. Alcoholic drinks as well as non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the well-stocked cash bar. After lunch, we will make your way to the local craft market. Here, you will be able to view and purchase gifts and souvenirs, such as skillfully carved wooden articles in the form of ornaments, dishes and bowls, as well as many other attractive and useful objects. See the colorful dyed and painted tablecloths, aprons, cushion covers and wall-hangings. Enjoy life-sized metal sculpted wild animals. There are also smaller painted metal lifelike birds and animals, which are often used as features in gardens. Finally, at about 15:00, you will be transferred back to Livingstone in Zambia.
Half Day Livingstone City, Museum and Victoria Falls Tour
Tour starts with pickup from Hotels around Victoria Falls Zimbabwe at around 0845hrs. A road transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to The Zimbabwe/Zambia border where after border procedures, tour continues to the Victoria Falls Zambian side. Clients will be lead by a tour guide into the Victoria Falls. After the Victoria Falls tour lasting for about 2++ hours, you will then be taken to Livingstone town around 11300hrs where you will do the Livingstone museum tour. After the museum tour, you will be taken to a place where you would buy Lunch for yourself, usually at Ocean Busket. After lunch, you will then be taken for a Livingstone town tour which will last around 1400hrs then you will be driven back to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. NB: THE TOUR INCLUDES TRANSFERS, ENTRY FEES INTO THE FALLS.THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE LUNCH AND ALSO DOES NOT INCLUDE VISA FEES AT THE BORDER.
Tour Of Victoria Falls
The activity starts in the morning at 08hrs of every day. Clients will be transported from their lodging place by minibuses for the tour. They will have a detailed tours from our informed tour guide. The Falls has many mysteries, historical and geographic that will astound and mesmerize the visitors. The spectacle of hearing the buzzing and thunderous raw of water as it snakes its way into gorges.The Tour of the Falls on the Zambia Side takes 3 hours and happens on the gorges of the Zambezi River on the Zambia Side. The clients will travel all trails and see the water falls from different angles. The Victoria Falls guided tour is the best that Africa has to offer and the prices include the Falls entry fees, drinks and snacks. Clients will be accorded an opportunity to shot their photos or buy some from local photographer that plight the falls everyday.