Livingstone: Where Only the Brave Swim
Livingstone, Zambia is named after the area’s first explorer – David Livingstone. It’s a tourism center and up until 2012, it was actually the capital of the Southern Province. Getting to the city may be done through the railway system or via airport of a nearby city.
Best Time to Visit
Now, the timing of your visit to Livingstone depends entirely on why you’re going there. If you’re visiting the Victoria Falls or wanting a dip at the Devil’s Pool, then it’s best to visit during the low-water month of November. This is when swimming isn’t so dangerous and you’d be able to actually take pictures on-site. You can also try visiting during April when the Livingstone Cultural Festival is celebrated. Note though that April is the peak time for water levels so it’s unlikely that you’d be able to do anything other than take pictures of the falls from a safe distance. Hotel rates are also less expensive during this time.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aside from the Devil’s Pool, there are also water-related activities like rafting, kayaking, and the more relaxing rainbow tour. During your land-locked days however, you can visit the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park or check out the Livingstone Museum. You can take a tour at the Maramba Cultural Museum, the Railway Museum, and the Victoria Falls Field Museum. Livingstone, Zambia hotels like the Protea Hotel by Marriott Livingstone or the 5-star Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara can help you determine your itinerary, with most of them having connections with several travel agencies.