LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
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Livingstone is named after the missionary and explorer David Livingstone. The main street of this quaint colonial town is the important Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, sections of which are lined with classic colonial buildings. These Victorian tin roofed houses with wooden verandas, many of which are decaying, are a typical example of the English settler architecture.
The spectacular Victoria Falls Bridge, which is only about 10 kilometers away from Livingstone, was completed in 1905 and settlers moved in to the higher ground at Livingstone to try and escape Malaria. Livingstone became the capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1911, but the capital was moved to Lusaka in 1935. Livingstone then returned to being a lazy quiet little town with much charm. It still is, despite the general air of neglect. However Zambia is encouraging tourism and there is a feeling of change and optimism in the air.
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ACCOMMODATION IN LIVINGSTONE
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The River Club
The River Club is situated 18 kilometres upstream from the Victoria Falls among the lush riverine vegetation. It faces westward into the sunset and onto the Zambezi National Park on the opposite side of the river. |
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Toka Leya Camp
Toka Leya Camp is situated 12 kilometres upstream from the Victoria Falls. This luxury camp consists of 12 safari-style tents, each en-suite with a view of the magnificent Zambezi River. |
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Tongabezi Lodge
The first river lodge on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, Tongabezi Lodge is privately owned and run, with the emphasis on exclusivity and romance, enhanced by the warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia. |
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Sindabezi Island Camp
Sindabezi Island Camp is a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the Zambezi, upstream of the Victoria Falls. Sindabezi Island Camp sleeps only ten people, in five open fronted thatched chalets dotted around the shores of the island. |
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David Livingstone Safari Lodge
The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa is the newest safari lodge development in Zambia, situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River and in close proximity to the Victoria Falls. |
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Royal Livingstone Hotel
The Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia, is situated on the forested banks of the great Zambezi River, upstream of the Victoria Falls where the mightly river thunders into the Batoka Gorge. |
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Zambezi Sun
The Zambezi Sun is the ultimate base for the active adventure-lover, located right on the edge of the eastern cataract of the Victoria Falls. The resort is situated in the 46-hectare Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, which fringes the Zambezi River. |
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Sussi & Chuma
Sussi & Chuma is named after David Livingstone's faithful companions and consist of an intimate lodge and two exclusive houses. Sussi and Chuma is an enchanting riverbank hideaway just 10 minutes upstream of the Victoria Falls along the Zambezi river. |
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Islands of Siankaba
The Islands of Siankaba comprises of two densely forested sand islands on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. They are located 24 miles upstream from the internationally renowned Victoria Falls and just 30 miles from the magnificent Chobe National Park. |
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