Why the Zambia Side?
Most tourists don't know which side to visit. Here's what the travel agencies won't tell you.
Victoria Falls straddles the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe — and both sides offer a very different experience. The Zambia side is less crowded, closer to the falls, and home to some of Africa's best adventure activities. This guide covers everything from the Zambia side, from the best lodges in Livingstone to the iconic Devil's Pool swim right at the edge of the falls.
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Everything you need before you arrive.
Zambia vs Zimbabwe — Which Side is Better?
The most-asked question about Victoria Falls, answered by someone who lives on the Zambia side.
Read guide →Best Activities in Livingstone, Zambia
Bungee jumping, white water rafting, Devil's Pool, helicopter flights — what's worth it and what to skip.
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Chobe Day Trip — Elephants & Big Game
One of Africa's biggest elephant populations, just across the border — an easy day trip from Livingstone.
Read guide →Devil's Pool — How to Book & What to Expect
Swimming at the edge of Victoria Falls. Insider tips on booking, best season, and what it's actually like.
Read guide →White Water Rafting on the Zambezi
Grade 5 rapids, the Batoka Gorge, and everything you need to know before you go.
Read guide →Bungee Jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge
A 111m leap between two countries into the Batoka Gorge. Price, what it's like, and how to book from the Zambia side.
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Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Sundowners on the river above the falls — hippos, elephants on the bank, and the best sunset in Livingstone.
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Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
White rhinos on foot, buffalo, giraffe and more — 10 minutes from Livingstone town.
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Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls
High water vs low water — what you see changes dramatically by season. Here's what to pick.
Read guide →Written from Livingstone, Not a Desk in London
This guide is written by a young German who moved to Livingstone as a volunteer basketball coach and stayed long enough to actually know the place. No PR trips, no hotel freebies. Just honest information from someone who walks past Victoria Falls on his way to work.
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