Victoria Falls — Mosi-oa-Tunya — is Zambia's headline sight, and Livingstone is the town beside it. From Lusaka it's a short flight or a long drive; either way, two days covers the essentials.

Fly or drive?

Fly (quickest)

Proflight Zambia and Zambia Airways run several flights a day from Lusaka (LUN) to Livingstone (LVI), taking about 1 hour 25 minutes. Fares start around US$140, so book early for weekends and peak season. On a 48-hour trip, flying gives you the most time at the Falls. Book via Trip.com

Drive (about 7 hours)

Take the T2 south towards Kafue, then the T1 through Mazabuka, Monze, Choma and Kalomo to Livingstone, a distance of roughly 475 km. The road is a single carriageway with heavy trucks and no street lighting, so leave early and arrive before dark.

Bus (budget option)

Operators such as Mazhandu Family and Shalom leave from Lusaka Intercity Bus Terminus. The trip takes about 7 hours, often longer, and costs roughly US$20–35, paid in kwacha. Buy your ticket at the terminus a day ahead and take an early departure.

Day 1

• Arrive and check in at one of our recommended hotels:

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  Afternoon: the falls themselves.

  • Entry fees:

    • International & SADC visitors: US$ 20

    • Zambian visitors: US$ 2

    • Lunar tour (all visitors): US$ 30

  • Operating hours: 6AM - 6PM

• Sunset cruise on the Zambezi.

  
  

Day 2

• Morning, you can pick two of the following:

  • Mukuni 5 - Walk with lions

  • Devil's Pool Adventure

  • Early morning Safari Game Drive

  • And if you are feeling extra brave, bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge.

• Afternoon: travel back to Lusaka.

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