Things to do in Zambia
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Livingstone: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting 25 Rapids Full DayYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Batoka Gorge, where you raft 25 rapids on the Zambezi, hike back up the gorge, eat lunch, and return by evening. The operator handles transport, safety gear, food, and video—you just show up ready to paddle. Moderate fitness required; full day commitment.Is it for me?Book this if you have moderate fitness and a full day free, and you want the Zambezi whitewater experience without arranging your own transport, safety gear, or food—the operator handles all of it, which is what makes a day of serious paddling actually relaxing to plan.
Game Drive & Walking Safari Livingstone: White RhinosA 2.5 to 3 hour safari in Livingstone combines a game drive through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a riverside picnic, and a short walking safari to see white rhinos. The tour runs with a live English-speaking guide in an open vehicle, includes light snacks and drinks, and requires a minimum of two travelers. Children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary without translation. This works well for English-speaking groups of two or more; if your party speaks another language or you're traveling solo, look for a different safari option in Livingstone.
Livingstone: Rhino Game Drive & Wildlife Spotting PickupYou’ll ride out from Livingstone with a local guide into Mosi-Oa-Tunya for a close-up look at white rhinos and other wildlife on this short but vivid game drive. Expect laughter, quiet moments by the riverbank, snacks in hand—and maybe a new respect for how big (and oddly gentle) these animals are.
3-Hour Cultural Bicycle Tour in LivingstoneA 3-hour guided bicycle tour in Livingstone where you cycle through town and surrounding villages, meeting locals and experiencing their culture and traditions firsthand. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; pickup is included, and the tour welcomes children from age 7. Bring school supplies if you'd like to contribute to local educational resources.Is it for me?Pick this shared group tour if you want a guide to introduce you to locals and lead the conversations—you ride alongside other travelers and follow their route rather than charting your own.
Mosi-oa-Tunya: Rhino Walk with Rangers & Close-Up ViewingYou’ll walk quietly through Mosi-oa-Tunya with expert rangers guiding you every step—getting within meters of wild white rhinos as they graze. Hear local stories, feel your heart race at their nearness, and share a laugh or two with your guides before heading back with new memories that stick around longer than dust on your boots.
Livingstone: Game Drive & White Rhino Walk with Close-Up ViewingYou’ll ride out from Livingstone into Mosi-oa-Tunya for a game drive with a local guide, then step quietly onto a short walking safari to see white rhinos up close. Expect honest moments: snacks shared under acacia trees, real stories from your guide, and that strange hush when you finally spot the rhinos grazing nearby.
Chobe & Chobe River: Full Day Safari with Game Drive & CruiseYou’ll cross from Livingstone into Botswana for a full day exploring Chobe by both boat and 4x4—with hotel pickup, border help, lunch and a local guide smoothing every step. Expect close-up views of elephants at the riverbank, time to watch hippos or lions if you’re lucky, and those long stretches of wild quiet that stick with you long after you leave.
Chobe Safari Day Trip from Livingstone: Game Drive & Boat CruiseA full-day safari in Chobe National Park combines a morning game drive across open grassland with an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River, both led by an English-speaking guide. The day includes a buffet lunch at a hotel in the park and all transfers between Livingstone and Chobe. A minimum of two people is required to book.Is it for me?Book this if you want both a morning game drive through open savanna and an afternoon boat cruise on the river in one day, seeing elephants and predators from land, then hippos and birds from water.
Devil's Pool Livingstone: Swim at Livingstone Island edgeDevil's Pool is a natural swimming hole carved into the lip of Victoria Falls in Livingstone, Zambia, where a shallow rock ledge allows you to swim in deep water without being swept over the edge. The activity includes breakfast and a live English-speaking guide; children from age 5 are welcome. A morning outing lasting around two hours, with pickup included.Is it for me?Swim at the edge of Victoria Falls on a natural rock ledge where the water stays shallow—your guide navigates the logistics so you can focus on the moment.
Livingstone: Chobe National Park Day Trip & River SafariYou leave Livingstone at 6:45am, cross into Botswana by speedboat, spend the morning on a Chobe River cruise watching elephants and wildlife, break for lunch, then do an afternoon 4x4 game drive through the park before returning across the Zambezi by late evening. Hotel pickup, all meals, drinks and park access are included, so you show up at your lodge ready to go.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Livingstone and want a full safari day without arranging your own border crossing, park permits or transport between activities—the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you step out of your lodge and the rest is planned.
Victoria Falls: Zambian & Zimbabwe Side Private TourYou visit Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwean side (75% of the falls, rainforest walks, multiple viewpoints) and the Zambian side (closer, more intimate views, seasonal variations). The tour includes the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, air-conditioned transport, and a knowledgeable guide who handles the border crossing and logistics. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the full experience fits into one day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Victoria Falls from both sides without arranging transport, border logistics, or timing the viewpoints yourself—the guide's knowledge of seasonal conditions and the fixed itinerary mean you catch the best angles for the time of year you're visiting.
Victoria Falls Zambian Side: Guided Tour & Rainforest WalkYou walk through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for two hours with chances to spot wildlife, then explore 16 viewpoints of the Victoria Falls' main cascade from the Zambian perspective. Hotel pickup, raincoats, umbrellas, and chilled water are included; the tour ends with a visit to a local arts center. Plan for getting soaked and bring a waterproof camera bag.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Victoria Falls from the Zambian side without arranging your own transport, park entry, or timing — the guided walk and fixed stops handle all of that, and the smaller crowds on this side mean you actually get space to stand and look.
Victoria Falls: Guided tour from Zambia with crafts stopStep into the misty roar of Victoria Falls on this guided tour from Zambia’s side. You’ll walk shaded paths with a local guide, hear stories behind Mosi-oa-Tunya, watch artists at work in the crafts center, and feel that cool spray on your skin — moments you’ll remember long after you dry off.
Mukuni Village Cultural Tour Livingstone: Meet the Leya PeopleMukuni Village Cultural Tour is a 3-hour guided tour from Livingstone to a working Leya village where you learn about local livelihoods, culture and history, visit Chief Mukuni's Palace, and can arrange to taste traditional food and beer. Your guide picks you up from your hotel and returns you there; the tour runs daily at a time you request. An air-conditioned vehicle is included.Is it for me?Choose the cooking option if you want to prepare and eat a traditional meal alongside the village tour; the standard cultural tour alone is the right pick if you want to learn about Leya life and see the palace without the food component.
South Luangwa Safari Tour: Guided Jeep Wildlife Tour with LodgingA guided jeep safari through South Luangwa National Park in Zambia with accommodation, all meals and expert licensed guides included. You're picked up from Mfuwe Airport or locally, then driven into the park in a Landcruiser 4x4 to see lions, elephants, giraffes, monkeys and other wildlife. The operator runs a smaller, locally owned lodge rather than a mega-resort, and guides hold the highest government certification available. Choose between Riverbend Bush Camp for closer wildlife viewing or a hard-walled cottage for more distance from nature.Is it for me?Choose Riverbend Bush Camp if you want wildlife close enough to photograph from your campsite at dawn, or the hard-walled cottage if you prefer solid walls and more distance from the park. Either way, the smaller locally owned operation means the guide can linger at a sighting instead of racing to the next stop, and the government certification means you're in hands trained to read the landscape and keep you safe.
Sunset Cruise Zambezi River: Hippos and wildlife at duskA sunset cruise on the Zambezi River in a 50-foot catamaran with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, and a high chance to see hippos and other wildlife along both the Zambian and Zimbabwean shores. The boat carries snacks, local drinks and bottled water; the trip runs 2.5 hours and departs daily at 3:30 p.m. (winter) or 4 p.m. (summer), with a minimum of two passengers. Children from age one are welcome on board.Is it for me?You're joining other travelers on a shared boat with a fixed departure time—choose this if you want to watch wildlife and sunset without coordinating your own schedule, or book a private departure when you reserve if you need a different time.
Victoria Falls Zambia & Zimbabwe: Cross-Border Guided TourYou're picked up from your lodge and driven to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, where you walk the Knife-Edge Bridge and get drenched in mist. After crossing the border into Zimbabwe, you explore the Main Falls viewpoints and the rainforest ecosystem that thrives on the spray. Your guide handles the border logistics while you focus on the two distinct perspectives of the falls. Transport, water, snacks, and an English-speaking guide are included; the whole day takes 5 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Victoria Falls from both countries in one day without arranging your own transport or managing the border crossing yourself — the fixed schedule and included guide are what make the cross-border logistics simple.
Zambezi River Sunset Cruise in Livingstone: Wildlife & DrinksThe African Queen Sunset Cruise is a two-hour river cruise on the Zambezi River from Livingstone, Zambia, where you sail past Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Siloka Island at dusk with a professional guide. Hotel pickup is included, and the boat carries complimentary drinks, light snacks and a waiter throughout. Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, antelope and fish eagles are common sightings along this stretch of calm water above Victoria Falls.Is it for me?The cruise is a seated, floating experience with no walking or water entry—the boat does all the movement while you watch the river and the light. It suits anyone looking for an evening out of the lodge without physical demands, and the two-hour timeframe fits easily into a day of other activities in Livingstone.
Victoria Falls Livingstone: Guided Tour & Photography TipsYou walk into the rainforest with a guide who knows the falls' history and the best camera angles, descend to the Boiling Pot where the gorge opens up beneath you, and move through multiple viewpoints as the guide explains the geology and local culture. Park entry, water, snacks, and transport back to Livingstone are included, so you show up and follow — no separate tickets or navigation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Victoria Falls from inside the gorge rather than just from the rim, and you'd rather have a guide handle the timing and logistics than figure out the paths and viewpoints yourself — the small-group format and included transport mean you show up and walk, no separate tickets or navigation.
Victoria Falls Livingstone: Guided Tour with Rainforest & Knife Edge BridgeYou walk through the Victoria Falls rainforest, stand at the boiling pot, cross the Knife Edge Bridge, and view the falls from multiple vantage points with an English-speaking guide who handles the pace and the details. Transfer from the Zambian border is included, so you arrive ready to walk. The morning is full but not frantic, and you leave having seen it from every side.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Livingstone who want to see Victoria Falls from multiple angles without arranging their own transport or guide. The morning pace lets you linger at each viewpoint instead of rushing between them, and the border transfer means you don't negotiate logistics at the crossing.
