On this tour, you will witness one of the worlds most spectacular natural wonders from observation points in both zambia and zimbabwe. South luangwa national park is one of the greatest sanctuaries of wildlife in the world. Information about livingstone victoria falls zambia the small town of livingstone established in precolonial times is the zambian base for visitors to the victoria falls the town of livingstone, named after david livingstone the first european to set eyes on the victoria falls and the surrounding area, sits on a sandy plateau in the. Once you reach victoria falls, zimbabwe you will witness one of the greatest shows on earth. Zambia, situated in southern africa, is a landlocked country with lusaka as its capital city. The livingstone museum is a must place visit in livingstone. Livingstone ecotourism safari ecotourism livingstone. See the best of lusaka and livingstone on this luxurious 5day itinerary.
Restaurant on the site, outdoor pool, airport shuttle available. The proximity to the zambezi river and the spectacular victoria falls has led livingstone to become a base for travelers from all over the world wanting to. This diverse country also offers wildlife safari tours in its south luangwa national park, or take a trip to lake tanganyika the longest freshwater lake in. 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. Fly to livingstone and enjoy two nights in a stunning property located on the beautiful zambezi river. Many visitors to this side of the falls opt to stay in one of the secluded safaristyle lodges. The explorers guide to victoria falls zambia tourism. This diverse country also offers wildlife safari tours in its south luangwa national park, or take a trip to lake tanganyika the longest freshwater lake in the. Livingstone tourism livingstone hotels bed and breakfast livingstone livingstone holiday rentals livingstone holiday packages. Livingstone zambia might just be my favourite place in africa. Explore western zambia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Livingstone forum, travel discussion for livingstone.
Discuss livingstone travel with tripadvisor travelers. Theres even the real things of david livingstone, the missionary and first white man who discovered the mosioatunya falls, now known as victoria falls, named after queen victoria of england. Information about livingstone victoria falls zambia. Livingstone zambia travel victoria falls africa ker. Bookworld zambia head office, plot 10552 off lumumba road, 31838 lusaka, zambia rated 4.
Livingstone is the tourist capital of zambia, a landmark to the mighty victoria falls, is located in the southern province of zambia. The archaeology gallery, describes human evolution and cultural development in zambia from stone age to iron age. In the new year, ditch your goto spots and book a trip to somewhere completely new. Victoria falls tour a natural phenomenon and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, a guided tour around victoria falls is a must for any visitor to. Featuring free wifi throughout the property, victoria falls safari suites offers accommodations in victoria falls, just 5 miles from livingstone. Victoria falls world heritage national monument site. Discover the world wonder and unesco world heritage site of. Most visitors to zambia, including british, australian, and canadian citizens, will need to get a visa at an embassy beforehand or at the port of entry upon their arrival. Shungu namutitima, boiling water is a waterfall on the zambezi river in southern africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. Weve received certificate of excellence award from tripadvisor, the worlds largest travel website. We see the sights of livingstone, see the sunset along the zambezi, take a helicopter ride over the falls, and feed some inquisitive monkeys at our hotel, the david livingstone safari lodge and pa. A historic british colonial city, its present population was estimated at 6,897. Livingstone, africa and middle east guide fodors travel. Zambia has many attractions to offer in its tourism sector.
Livingstone is a charming colonial town, and was once the bustling capital of zambia. Tourism, development and corporate social responsibility in livingstone, zambia article pdf available in local economy 291. Start with a night in a gorgeous boutique hotel in livingstone, then transfer to lilayi to visit the elephant orphanage and go on a game dive. Waterberry is just 40 minutes from victoria falls, the world famous destination that draws people to zambia either at the start or finish of their zambian safari adventure or as a short break to visit the world famous waterfall. Start with a night in a gorgeous boutique hotel in lusaka, then transfer to lilayi to visit the elephant orphanage and go on a game dive. Livingstone also known as victoria falls, zambia and the surrounding area is commonly known as the. Livingstone handles the surge of tourists with equal parts grace, confidence, banter, and nuisance. The town was inspired and named after scottish explorer dr david livingstone who was the first european to see. The livingstone museum is the countrys biggest and oldest museum, dating back to the 1930s. As zambia s entry to the victoria falls and the surrounding zambezi region, livingstone has something for everyone romantics, adventurers, adrenalin junkies and explorers with specialist tour operators and guides to make arrangements. The livingstone tourism association lta has urged the government to expedite the yellow fever impasse with the south africa following the declaration of zambia as yellow feverfree zone by the world health organisation who.
It tells you the history of the place, the way people lived and living in zambia. Smallgroup devils pool and livingstone island tour. In southern zambia, you will find what is undeniably one of the most beautiful sites in all of africa. Young woman sitting at the edge of victoria falls, livingstone, zambia, africa. A visit to livingstone would not be complete without a tour of the majestic victoria falls themselves. The river club is a tranquil oasis on zambias mighty zambezi river. Its name was derived from the zambezi river, meaning gods river. Some of them are included in the list of the world heritage sites and it proudly bears one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is located on the border between zambia and zimbabwe and is considered to be one of the world s largest waterfall due to its width of 1,708. Visiting victoria falls on the zambian side offers incredible closeup waterfall viewing from livingstone island when water levels permit.
Travel guide to livingstone, zambia helen in wonderlust. Tourism, development and corporate social responsibility. Today, victoria falls is counted among the natural wonders of the world, having been named to the unesco world heritage list and topping the mustsee tourism sights for southern africa. Thus, visiting zambia would be a memorable experience as you get to know the countrys rich heritage and enjoy it natural attractions within its. Things to do in livingstone book activities in livingstone online. Established in 1905 as the countrys key european settlement, it enjoyed the excellent facilities synonymous with high society the town still boasts the elegant edwardian architecture of this era. Livingstone tourism association, victoria falls, zambia.
Activities livingstone, zambia livingstone tourism association. As zambias entry to the victoria falls and the surrounding zambezi region, livingstone has something for everyone romantics, adventurers, adrenalin junkies and explorers with specialist tour operators and guides to make arrangements. Victoria falls, which plunge 108 metres down into the batoka gorge, not far from livingstone. In this 18minute travel documentary, usha alexander presents some of what she saw and learned during her wonderful 12day trip to zambia in november 2015. Livingstone is a city in southern province of zambia. Livingstone, the tourist and adventure capital of zambia, located 10km from the victoria falls, is enriched with museums, art and craft producers, and superb architecture. But now livingstone a pristine ecotourism destination. As a major european settlement, being close to the zambezi river crossing over to southern rhodesia, the town was made the capital of northern rhodesia in 1911. Guided tours are offered on the island, where you will find out about its history from ancient times when it served as a sacrificial site, all the way to the present day and its status as a unesco world heritage site.
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