Livingstone Park Game Drive & Sunset Cruise Wildlife Tour
Spot rhinos and birds on land, then unwind with drinks as wildlife drifts by the riverbanks
A combo tour in Livingstone pairs a game drive through Livingstone Park with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River aboard the Lady Livingstone or Radisson Blu. You spend up to three hours spotting rhinos, birds and other wildlife from an open vehicle and on foot, then relax on the boat with snacks and unlimited drinks as it sails past elephants, hippos, crocodiles and bushbuck on the riverbanks. The whole experience runs about six hours and includes hotel transfers and a picnic stop.
What’s included
- Up to three hours of game drive and a short walk to see the rhinos.
- two-hour sunset cruise on the Zambezi River aboard the Lady Livingstone or Radisson Blu as available.
- all hotel and lodge transfers and transport between the two activities.
- a picnic stop by the river with snacks and drinks.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Game drive through Livingstone Park followed by a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with wildlife viewing, snacks and drinks included. Minimum 2 people.
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The experience
The day splits into two parts, each built around a different way to see wildlife. The game drive takes you through Livingstone Park in an open vehicle, moving slowly enough to spot the animals that live there: rhinos are the draw, but you'll also see birds and other species the park supports. A short walk on foot is part of the route, so closed hiking shoes matter more than sandals. The pace is steady rather than rushed. The point is to watch and wait.
After the drive, you move to the boat for the second half. The Lady Livingstone or Radisson Blu (whichever is available that day) is the largest boat running on the Zambezi, and the cruise runs for two hours as the sun drops. Snacks and unlimited alcohol and soft drinks come with the ticket, so you're not managing a cooler or rationing water. The river brings a different set of animals to the banks (elephants, hippos, crocodiles, bushbuck), and the vantage from the water lets you see them without the dust of the drive.
Hotel transfers bracket the whole day, and a picnic stop by the Zambezi sits between the two activities, giving you a break and a chance to eat before the boat. The minimum is two people, and children from age five are welcome. A guide speaks English throughout.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What animals am I likely to see on the game drive through Livingstone Park?
Rhinos are the main draw, but the park also holds a range of bird species and other wildlife. The open vehicle and the walking portion give you different angles on what lives there, though sightings depend on the day and the season.
Is the walking part of the game drive difficult?
The game drive is mainly driving in the open vehicle, with only a short walk included. You'll want closed hiking shoes rather than sandals, and a reasonable level of fitness helps, but it's not a long trek.
What's included on the Zambezi River cruise?
The Lady Livingstone or Radisson Blu provides snacks and unlimited alcohol and soft drinks for the two-hour sunset cruise. The boat is the largest operating on the river, so there's room to move and relax as you watch the banks.
How much time does the whole experience take?
The combo runs about six hours from start to finish, including the game drive, the picnic break, the sunset cruise and hotel transfers.
Can I book this if I'm traveling alone?
The minimum group size is two people, so you'd need to pair with another traveler or book with someone else.
Operated by African Safari Experience Ltd. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Livingstone Park Game Drive & Sunset Cruise Wildlife Tour
6h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 170 per person
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