Livingstone

Livingstone, named after the explorer David Livingstone, served as the capital of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) from 1907 to 1935. Located in the Southern Province on the northern bank of the Zambezi River, it is the undisputed tourism capital of the country, primarily due to its proximity to the majestic Victoria Falls. Historically, the town's growth was catalyzed by the 1905 completion of the Victoria Falls Bridge, which established a vital rail link to the south. The city has a wealth of well-preserved colonial architecture within its historic center. Livingstone is also a key cultural landmark, home to the Livingstone Museum, Zambia's oldest and largest museum, featuring extensive archaeological and ethnographic exhibits. Its geographical location bordering Zimbabwe makes it a strategic frontier town and transport hub. In recent decades, the city has transitioned from an industrial center into a premier adventure tourism destination. The local economy is currently dominated by the hospitality industry and related services, while maintaining its deep historical significance as a gateway to Southern Africa.

Nearby cities

Mazabuka

Mazabuka is known as the 'Sweetest Town' in Zambia due to its massive sugar cane plantations.

Choma

Choma serves as the provincial capital of the Southern Province and an agricultural center.

Monze

Monze is a significant agricultural town in the Southern Province, named after a local chief.

Kalomo

Kalomo was the first administrative center of Northern Rhodesia before the capital was moved to Livingstone.

Siavonga

Siavonga is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba, known as a popular tourist destination.

Maamba

Maamba is a coal-mining town in the Southern Province, home to Zambia's largest coal mine.

Sinazongwe

Sinazongwe is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba in the Southern Province, mainly focused on fishing.

Lake Kariba

The world's largest man-made lake, a paradise for anglers, houseboat vacationers, and sunset lovers.

Blue Lagoon National Park

A small, water-rich paradise in the Kafue Flats, famous for its incredible birdlife and swamp-dwelling antelopes.

History & landmarks

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport

The international airport in Livingstone that serves as a gateway to the famous Victoria Falls.

Royal Livingstone Hotel

A luxurious five-star hotel on the banks of the Zambezi, just steps away from the Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic hydroelectric power station at the falls that generates electricity for the region.

Lochinvar National Park

A birdwatcher's paradise on the Kafue Flats, famous for thousands of waterbirds and the unique Kafue lechwe antelope.

Kariba Dam Wall

A massive engineering structure between Zambia and Zimbabwe that controls the flow of the Zambezi River.

Nature

Ngonye Falls

Powerful falls on the Zambezi River in western Zambia, noted for their width and scenic beauty.

More places

Maramba Fort

An early colonial police outpost in Livingstone, playing a role in the establishment of Northern Rhodesia.

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Mukuni Village

A historic village of the Leya people, established before the arrival of European explorers.

Livingstone Railway Station

A historic railway station that played a vital role in Northern Rhodesia's early transport network.

Zambezi Boat Club (1905)

One of the oldest recreational clubs in Zambia, established on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station near the famous Victoria Falls.

Old Drift Settlement

The first European settlement near the Victoria Falls, mostly abandoned due to malaria.

Kalomo Administrator's House

The residence of the colonial administrator when Kalomo was the capital of North-Western Rhodesia.

Mamba Coal Mine

The most important and largest coal mine in Zambia, located in the south of the country.