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LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS
LIVINGSTONE AND THE SURROUNDING VICTO-
RIA FALLS REGION
Livingstone takes the name of the famous Victo-
rian missionary explorer, Dr. David Livingstone,
the first European to gaze upon the Mosi-oa-Tunya
(the smoke that thunders), which he subsequently
named the Victoria Falls in honour of his Queen Vic-
toria. The town was established in 1905 and became
the capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1911. It remained
a capital city until 1935. As a capital city, it enjoyed
the development of excellent facilities, far superior
to anything in the country, as can be seen from the
survival of Edwardian colonial buildings that line the
city’s main road.
The proximity to the Zambezi River and the spec-
tacular Victoria Falls has led it to become a base for
travellers from all over the world wanting to explore
one of the most magnificent Seven Wonders of the
World, the Victoria Falls.
GETTING THERE
By Air:
Proflight and Zambian Airways have daily scheduled
flights to Livingstone from Lusaka. British Airways /
Comair fly 3 times a week from Johannesburg.
Nationwide Airlines has several flights a day directly
from Johannesburg.
By Road:
From Lusaka, Livingstone is only 470 kilometres away.
Take the southbound Kafue Road out of Lusaka and
just after the Kafue River Bridge, turn right towards
Mazabuka. This road leads straight to Livingstone.
Livingstone can also be approached from Zimbabwe
(cross the border at the town of Victoria Falls over
the famous Victoria Falls Bridge), and from Botswana
(cross the border at Kazungula by ferry).
WHERE TO STAY
There are several hotels and lodges in the Victoria
Falls areas providing a wide range of accommoda-
tion.
David Livingstone Safari Lodge
and Spa
Tel: +270-231-310-6900, +260-213-
324601 / Fax: +270-231-307-5247
ceres@threecities.co.za
www.threecities.co.za
Located within the palm-covered banks of the Zam-
bezi River, seventy-seven rooms of the David Living-
stone Safari Lodge and Spa largely reflect the feel
of Zanzibar. All suites have balconies that overlook
the mighty Zambezi River, while five offer private
lounges and bar areas along with Jacuzzis. Colo-
nial architecture and design infused with elements
of natural raw materials characterize the lodge. The
lodge comprises of a modern conference centre, a
swimming pool, a bar, numerous dining possibilities
that include in-room dining, and a Spa and Wellness
Centre that are readily accessible to guests.
Victoria Falls at their best!!!
Victoria Falls Birds Eye View
Islands of Siankaba
Tel: +260-213-324490 or +260-977-91241
siankaba@zamnet.zm
An exclusive luxurious tented camp sleeping only
12 guests with a haute cuisine restaurant, all on
two densely forested islands in the mighty Zambezi
River. The lodge is located 24 miles upstream from
the Victoria Falls and just 30 miles from Chobe
Game Park.