Livingstone & Victoria Falls

Livingstone, named after the Scottish explorer who was the first European to see the falls in 1855, is Zambia's tourism capital and the gateway to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. While the Zimbabwe side offers more panoramic viewpoints, the Zambian experience brings you closer to the Eastern Cataract and provides access to one of Africa's most thrilling experiences: Devil's Pool.

Between September and December, when water levels are low enough, guided swims allow visitors to reach a natural rock pool perched on the very edge of the 108-metre drop. Peering over the lip of the falls with nothing but a submerged rock ledge between you and the abyss is an adrenaline rush like no other.

Livingstone itself is a pleasant town with colonial-era architecture, a vibrant market, and easy access to a full menu of adventure activities: white-water rafting through the Batoka Gorge, microlight flights over the spray, Zambezi River sunset cruises, and elephant interactions at nearby sanctuaries.