Zambia

On the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, Livingstone offers a different angle on the same waterfall — and a noticeably slower pace than the Zimbabwean side. For many travellers it is worth seeing both.

Where you will go

• Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park — the Zambian side of the falls, with the Knife-Edge Bridge walk taking you right into the spray.
• Livingstone Island — accessible in low water, and the launching point for Devil’s Pool at the very lip of the falls.
• Livingstone town — the museum, craft markets and a colonial-era street grid worth an hour or two.
• Upper Zambezi — river cruises, canoeing and fishing above the falls.

When to come

The Zambian side depends far more on water level than the Zimbabwean side. In high water, February to May, it is spectacular but you will get thoroughly soaked. In low water, roughly August to January, sections of the Zambian falls can run dry — but that is exactly when Devil’s Pool opens.

Practical notes

Victoria Falls sits on an international border, and crossing it is straightforward: the bridge crossing takes under an hour with the right paperwork. The KAZA UniVisa covers both countries for most nationalities. Your passport and current visa requirements should be confirmed before you travel, and we will walk you through exactly what applies.