Zambia | Livingstone & Vic Falls

Livingstone is a historic colonial city and present capital of the Southern Province of Zambia, a tourism centre for the Victoria Falls lying 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the Zambezi River, and a border town with road and rail connections to Zimbabwe on the other side of the Falls. With the demise of Zimbabwe, Livingstone has experienced resurgence in tourism and has firmly become the destination of choice when visiting the Victoria Falls. Livingstone has enjoyed a influx of investment in the industry from modern and sophisticated hotel chains to modern shopping centres and restaurants. Livingstone is the only non-African name for a town or city town in Zambia not changed since independence. The town's recent tourism success may mean that any change is less likely as businesses are likely to resist anything which would affect recognition of the town as an international tourist destination. Livingstone's main places of interest are: Victoria Falls, Wildlife Safaris, bird watching, Livingstone Museum, and dozens of activities in and around the town of Livingstone. To fully appreciate the incredible size of the Falls, and the awesome power of the water as it carves into the deep zig zagging gorges for eight kilometres, one must see it from the air. On the opposite cliff, facing the falls, you can take a well-marked and paved walk through the rain forests. Mosi O Tunya National Park  is situated along the upper Zambezi stretching from and including the Falls for about 12kms up river.  The best place for a wide range of crafts and curios is the Mukuni Victoria Falls Craft Village. Mukuni  Village is an authentic tribal village where thousands of people live and work.