Livingstone Zambia: Livingstone Museum
Welcome to Livingstone, the Seventh wonder of the World!
Livingstone town, named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, is located about 10km from the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. The Town was established in 1905 as a major European settlement and became the capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1911.
As the capital, it has enjoyed excellent facilities far superior to anything in the country since it acts as a gateway to the magnificent attractions of the Falls and the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park. The town’s proximity to the Zambezi River and the stunning Victoria Falls has led it to double as a base for travelers from all over the world seeking to explore this Seventh wonder of the World.
Livingstone Museum
The Livingstone Museum located on the main road through the center of town is the country’s oldest museum and dates back to the 1930’s. It has different sections namely Archaeology Gallery that describes human evolution from Stone Age to Iron Age in Zambia; the Ethnography and Art Gallery that houses objects relating to Zambia’s different cultures including handicrafts, musical instruments; the History Gallery with origins of the Bantu people, development of British colonial rule and issues pertaining to independence. It also has an extensive library which houses a collection of David Livingstone memorabilia and some of Livingstone’s journals. The museum is open daily from 09h00 – 16h30.
Getting There
By Road, Livingstone can be approached from three directions. If you’re coming from Zimbabwe, cross the border at the town of Victoria Falls over the famous Victoria Falls Bridge, carry straight on this road for about 11 km. From Botswana, cross the border at Kazungula by ferry, and continue east for about 60kms. From Lusaka, Livingstone is 470km. Take the southbound Kafue Road out of Lusaka and just after the Kafue River Bridge, turn right towards Mazabuka.
Where to Stay-Accommodation guide
Recommended Livingstone accommodation is not in the town itself, but spread along the Zambezi River and includes;
• Chuma House; An exclusive leisure house set on the banks of Zambezi River.
• Chundu House; An exclusive home lying on the banks of the Zambezi River.
• Chundukwa River Lodge; Owner run and managed lodge located on the banks of the Zambezi River.
• David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa; A luxurious safari lodge named after Dr. David Livingstone, and located near the Victoria Falls.
• Sindabezi Island Camp; Luxury island bush camp in the Victoria Falls area.
• Stanley Safari Lodge; A superior lodge in true Afro-Colonial style, for new explorers of the Victoria Falls.
• Sussi & Chuma; Superior lodge accommodation on the banks of the Zambezi River, just a short drive from Victoria Falls.
• Taita Falcon Lodge; A luxury lodge overlooking Bakota Gorge and close to the Victoria Falls.
• Tangala House; Exclusive homestead on the banks of the Zambezi River.
• The Bush front Lodge; sheltered classic bush lodge located just a few metres from Victoria Falls.