Livingstone Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Livingstone tours and things to do on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls: stand at the thundering “Smoke that Thunders”, sip sundowners on a Zambezi River cruise, take the plunge into Devil’s Pool, raft the wild rapids below the falls, and cross to Chobe for a Botswana safari. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect adventure.
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Explore Livingstone by interest
Whatever brings you to Livingstone — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Victoria Falls
The great falls.
ExploreZambezi cruises
Sunset on the river.
ExploreChobe safari
Botswana wildlife.
ExploreDevil’s Pool
Edge of the falls.
ExploreRafting & adventure
Rapids & bungee.
ExploreGame drives
Rhinos & more.
ExploreScenic flights
Aerial falls views.
ExploreCultural tours
Local villages.
ExploreTop attractions in Livingstone
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Victoria Falls
Smoke that Thunders.
Zambezi River
Sunset cruises.
Devil’s Pool
Edge of the falls.
Chobe Park
Botswana safari.
Zambezi Rapids
White-water rafting.
Mosi-oa-Tunya
Rhinos & game.
Falls Bridge
Bungee & swings.
Flight of Angels
Aerial views.
Livingstone in 3 days
- 1Day 1: the falls
- 2Day 2: Chobe safari
- 3Day 3: rafting
- 4Zambezi cruise
Livingstone with kids
- 1Victoria Falls
- 2Zambezi cruise
- 3Mosi-oa-Tunya
- 4Elephant encounter
Full day awayChobe Park
Botswana safari.
Nearby awayVictoria Falls
The great falls.
Boat trip awayDevil’s Pool
Edge of the falls.
Full day awayZambezi Rapids
White-water rafting.
~2 hrs awayMosi-oa-Tunya
Rhinos & game.
Scenic flight awayFlight of Angels
Aerial falls views.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Livingstone visitor asks before booking.
Dry (May–Oct)
The best time overall — warm days, wildlife gathers and skies are clear.
Full falls (Mar–May)
The falls are at their most powerful after the rains, with heavy spray.
Devil’s Pool (Aug–Jan)
Low water opens Devil’s Pool and the best rafting rapids.
Green season (Nov–Apr)
Hot and rainy, lush landscapes and fewer crowds.
Best safari
July to October is prime for Chobe game viewing.
Best overall
August to October balances the falls, safari and adventure.
One day
The falls and a Zambezi cruise.
Three days
Add a Chobe safari and rafting.
Five days
Add scenic flights and more wildlife.
For adventure
Rafting, bungee and Devil’s Pool.
For safari
Chobe and Mosi-oa-Tunya.
With kids
The falls and a river cruise.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours with pickup are easiest for the falls, Chobe and activities.
Taxis
Taxis and hotel shuttles cover the town, falls and airport.
By boat
Boats reach Livingstone Island, Devil’s Pool and river cruises.
Getting there
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport (LVI) serves Livingstone.
Border crossing
The Victoria Falls Bridge crosses to Zimbabwe; carry your passport.
Wildlife safety
Follow guides’ advice — wildlife roams near the river and falls.
Money
Zambia uses the kwacha; US dollars and cards are widely accepted for tours.
Book ahead
Devil’s Pool, Chobe and rafting have limited spots — reserve in advance.
Bring a poncho
The falls’ spray soaks visitors — waterproofs help in high-water season.
Passport ready
Carry your passport for Chobe (Botswana) and Zimbabwe crossings.
Sun & malaria
Bring sunscreen and consider malaria precautions for the region.
Time it right
Visit August to October for the best all-round conditions.
Devil’s Pool
Livingstone Island trips have limited daily spots — book ahead.
Chobe safaris
Full-day Chobe trips fill up — reserve early.
Rafting
Zambezi rafting has limited seasonal spots — book ahead.
Scenic flights
Helicopter flights sell out — reserve in advance.
Sunset cruises
Popular Zambezi cruises fill up — book early.
Peak season
August to October is busiest — reserve everything ahead.
Falls tour
Around $40–70 for a guided Victoria Falls tour.
Zambezi cruise
About $50–90 for a sunset river cruise.
Chobe safari
Roughly $160–230 for a full-day Chobe day trip.
Devil’s Pool
Around $110–170 for a Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool tour.
Rafting
About $130–180 for a full-day Zambezi rafting trip.
How to save
Join group tours, combine activities and travel in the shoulder season.
Livingstone through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Safari & adventure.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best overall.
- Best for
- Powerful falls.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Heavy spray.
- Best for
- Lush, quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot, rainy.
- Best for
- Pool & rafting.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Low water.