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City in Southern Province, Zambia
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Livingstone is to Zambia what the town of Victoria Falls is to Zimbabwe. Formerly known as Maramba, it was the capital of Zambia before it was moved to Lusaka. Livingstone is in the Southern Province of Zambia and is the tourist capital of the country.
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Has a natural history section, as well as an area describing the independence of Zambia from (naturally) a very Zambian perspective. There is a curio shop in the museum, and many touts out the front. A curious piece of information is that Zambians did not have access to a wheel until Europeans brought one in the 19th century.
Showcasing traditional Zambian culture and art.
Dedicated to Zambia's railway heritage.
Dancing Around Zambia
A dynamic tapestry of music, dance and song celebrating the mystical and ceremonial fabric of Zambia's diverse culture
Inexpensive and delicious Italian restaurant behind the Catholic church that serves incredible authentic pizzas and pasta. The place was opened up by Italians and the profits go to a local NGO that works with "at risk" youth. This place probably has the best food in Livingstone and undoubtedly the best Italian. Prices are up to $8 for a pizza or pasta. Free WiFi and a gift shop where you can browse crafts made by the program participants.
Has an extensive breakfast menu and also serves lunch and dinner.
With a terrific pool, in downtown Livingstone, across the street from a strip mall, it is possible to camp by the pool if there are no rooms (or you're really short on cash) and it offers free pancakes (crepes) every day at 15:00, as well as a bar and comfy lounge area with a TV, the staff are very helpful and will make phone calls for you to help book trips and activities. Free tea and coffee.
Has a small campsite as well as dorm beds for US$10/night and up and private rooms with either shared or en suite bathrooms. It features a pool and a roofed viewing platform which lets you see the steam from the falls on a good day. There are also hammocks and mango trees if you feel like just lazing around. The bar serves breakfast and home cooked meals throughout the day, or a self-catering kitchen is also available. The well traveled staff can help answer questions and book activities. WiFi is available for purchase. There's a free shuttle to the falls every morning at 10:00.
Geared for a quieter crowd and tends to get a lot of families, school groups and mission groups. It is located about a 10-minute walk from the centre of town. Camp sites are available and dorm beds start at $12/night. Private rooms with shared or en suite bathrooms are also available. There's a playground for kids, a pool, and a campfire area. The bar serves breakfast and basic meals, and there's an open-air self-catering kitchen. The front desk can book activities. WiFi is available for purchase. There's a free shuttle to the falls each morning at 11:00. This is the quieter family-friendly version of Jollyboys Backpackers in town.
It offers camping and dorm beds. It has free Wi-Fi, and is a bit far from down town.
About 15 km from the falls and 28 km from Livingstone, on the banks of the Zambezi river. All huts have garden view. Price from US$80/pp.
Has en suite rooms starting at US$50 per night. Breakfast is included. Free WiFi and airport pickups are available.
Coming soon. Run by the same organization as Olga's: The Italian Corner restaurant.
double room with own bathroom and breakfast.
Located by the banks of the Zambezi with the water rushing past in front of the lawns. Restaurant and bar open right over the water. Distant views to the mist of the falls. While not as historical as other luxury hotels across the bridge in Zimbabwe, the Royal Livingstone offers breathtaking views and high end luxury.
Between the Royal Livingstone and the Falls, in the same hotel complex as the Royal Livingstone, offers a number of restaurants and accommodation types. A free shuttle runs between the Zambezi Sun and the Royal Livingstone.
Overlooking the Zambezi, the Falls and the Elephant Drinking Place. Very luxurious.
The banks of the mighty Zambezi have welcomed a breathtaking two-story 77-roomed hotel, comprising 72 river facing rooms and 5 luxurious suites. Historical English elements reflect in lofty scale with the rawness of texture, stone, wood and earth, contrasting with the richness of exotic gold, bronze, copper and ivory, once traded through ancient Arab routes. Price from US$150/pp.
Opened in 2010 to five star standards. It is 50 km upstream from the Falls, away from the noise and hubbub of the Falls and Livingstone. There is one lodge with ten suites on stilts in the river, and one, which is 3 km upstream on a private island with four villas and its own private staff complement, boats, 15 km of navigable private river at over 1 km wide.
Has good buy and sell rates.
Has a Visa card and Master card ATM.
Has a Mastercard and Visa card ATM.
Mastercard and Visa card ATM.
Mastercard and Visa card ATM.
Large South African supermarket chain with wider variety of goods.
Many shops with a book world and Link Pharmacy.
Clothing.
A large supermarket.
By train
There is the once-weekly Zambezi train from Kitwe via Lusaka, operated by Zambia Railways. Journey time from Lusaka is around 12 hours with departures every Wednesday.
By bus
New Livingstone Inter-city bus terminus.
By car
If you are aching to rent a car and drive yourself around Zambia, this might be the trip for you.
By taxi
If coming from Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), you can cross the border on foot, but you will need to get a blue taxis into Livingstone town. They charge about US$10 for the trip.
The city of Livingstone, where the bulk of the accommodation, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. are, is relatively small. Most likely, you will be comfortable walking around town.
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