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City guide · Updated June 2026
AfricaZambia17.9° · 25.8°
Livingstone,Zambia.
Gateway to Victoria Falls—adventure capital of southern Africa.
Livingstone · ZM
LivingstoneZambia
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Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
143,694.3
Total residents
Global rank
#839
Wanderlust index
Best time
Dry season (June–October) for…
Peak window
Time zone
Africa/Lusaka
Local time
Currency
Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Money in use
Language
English
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Livingstone
Gateway to Victoria Falls—adventure capital of southern Africa.
Livingstone is Zambia's premier tourist destination, nestled beside the Zambezi River and the iconic Victoria Falls. This historic colonial town blends Edwardian architecture with world-class adventure activities—from bungee jumping and white-water rafting to wildlife encounters. It's the ideal base for exploring one of Africa's seven natural wonders while experiencing rich cultural heritage.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Livingstone scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
4
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
4
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
20
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
3
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
4
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
4
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
6.4
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Livingstone
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
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Sweet spot: Dry season (June–October) for game viewing and clear falls vistas; green season (November–April) for lush landscapes and fewer crowds..
More cities for these months: Where to go in June · Where to go in July · Where to go in August · Where to go in September · Where to go in October
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Livingstone
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
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Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
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Devil's Pool
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Victoria Falls Bridge
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Livingstone Island
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Livingstone Museum
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Railway Museum
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Mukuni Park Curio Market
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Livingstone
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,200
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$800
-33%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,200
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$1,542.5
+29%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$327.6
-73%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
20
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Livingstone
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Town Center
Victoria Falls Area
Libala
Maramba
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
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08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Livingstone
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport — Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
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Money
- Currency — Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- Affordability — 4/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 20 Mbps
- Internet score — 0.4/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 3/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — English
06
Timing
- Best window — Dry season (June–October) for game viewing and clear falls vistas; green season (November–April) for lush landscapes and fewer crowds.
- Time zone — Africa/Lusaka
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Livingstone safe for travelers?+
Livingstone has a safety rating of 3 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Livingstone?+
The best time to visit Livingstone is Dry season (June–October) for game viewing and clear falls vistas; green season (November–April) for lush landscapes and fewer crowds..
How expensive is Livingstone?+
Livingstone has an affordability score of 4 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Livingstone?+
Livingstone has an average internet speed of 20 Mbps.
What currency does Livingstone use?+
The currency used in Livingstone is Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
What language is spoken in Livingstone?+
The primary language spoken in Livingstone is English.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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