Livingstone

Zambia's 'tourism capital', with colonial-era street architecture preserved. It is home to the nation's oldest Livingstone Museum and is the departure point for Devil's Pool and Zambian activities.

Livingstone lies on the north bank of the Zambezi River, about 10 km north of the falls. It is named after the Scottish explorer David Livingstone, who discovered Victoria Falls, and it served as the capital of Northern Rhodesia from 1911 to 1935. Along Mosi-oa-Tunya Road in the town centre, many colonial-era buildings with verandas survive. The Livingstone Museum is Zambia's oldest and largest museum. It holds Livingstone's handwritten letters, maps, journals and personal belongings, along with exhibits on Zambian archaeology, ethnography and natural history. Admission is about USD 5, and it is open roughly 09:00 to 16:30. Nearby activities include a small game area in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where you can search for white rhinos on foot with an armed ranger (about USD 80 to 100). You can also visit local villages and craft markets, such as the Mukuni Park market, where you can bargain for wood carvings. The Royal Livingstone Hotel by the river serves afternoon tea on its terrace, and zebras and giraffes often wander across the lawns. Accommodation ranges from backpacker hostels to luxury camps on the Zambezi. Getting there: Livingstone Airport (LVI) has flights to Johannesburg and Lusaka, and it is about 15 minutes by car to the falls. Note: exercise caution when walking around town at night, and use taxis recommended by your hotel where possible.

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