Livingstone Activities

qualified guide.

Explore the spectacular landscapes surrounding Livingstone, Zambia and Batoka Gorge on all-terrain quad bikes for a good 60 minutes!

These ultimate adventure vehicles allow both novice and experienced riders to explore the area at their own leisurely pace. 

Under the supervision of a qualified guide, enjoy stunning panoramic views, birdlife and even the possibility of spotting some wildlife.  The quad bike trips vary from bush track riding while experiencing local village life, to the shorter quad bike eco safaris. 

No previous experience is required, the trails are conducted at a relaxed pace that suits everyone.

decision-making, lateral thinking, problem-solving, and communication. They are fuelled by initiative and determination not to finish last. 

Visits to a cultural village, museum tasks, bargaining for goods, and crossword puzzles are just a few of the activities that teams may participate in while following a trail of clues to complete their programmes

The Interactive Village Challenge, for cultural enthusiasts, requires teams to navigate a map and find the correct homesteads where they will be presented with their challenge. Teams can be led by a local family through basic farming skills or participate in the construction of a local hut through interactive exercises.

CSR projects are also offered in a variety of communities across the region. 

Each team-building activity is designed to be both fun and educational, giving participants a sense of accomplishment while also introducing a small but important element of competition.

with different cultures, often for the first time. This is a good experience for children.

Some of the villages you will visit were founded around the 13th Century. It is home to the Leya people. The chief will invite visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and to learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs.

The Chief’s guides and the people of the village are more than happy to show visitors their huts and take you inside, explain how they are built and decorated, introduce you to various craftsmen and women at work and ask you to taste some traditional foods and beer.

This is a working village, not a purpose-built tourist attraction, and it is a privilege to be welcomed into their lifestyle.

have the unique chance to swim in an infinity pool like no other! Devil’s Pool allows guests to peer over the brim of the largest curtain of falling water in the world. 

Be taken on a guided tour of the island, learning about its history from ancient times when it served as a sacrificial site to the present day and its World Heritage status. 

Devil’s Pool is open during the drier months of the year, usually between mid-August and mid-January, when the Zambezi water levels are low enough for swimmers to take the plunge.

the first European to discover the great waterfall which he named the Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria in 1855. A guided tour offers an interesting sight into the life and work of one of the world’s great explorers. There are also very interesting displays on the Stone Age people who first lived in this area and an African cultural section that includes traditional living, medicines and witchcraft. Dambwa Market offers an authentic African market tour in Livingstone. Guests also gain insight into how the local people buy and sell goods such as traditional foodstuffs, basic house ware, fabrics and livestock. The tour lasts around 2 ½ hours and may be booked for the morning or afternoon.

fitness levels and expectations. Given enough time in Livingstone, a full day Zambezi white water rafting adventure allows for 5 hours on the river. Once you have completed this exciting challenge you will see why the Zambezi River offers some of the best white water rafting.

All of our guides are International Rafting Federation Accredited, we run unparalleled guest to guide ratios. 

The rafting experience is seasonal dependent on the water level with the low water season being the optimal time to go rafting from August to December. 

The high water season runs from Jan-Feb and June-July with the first 10 rapids not being included due to the sheer volume of water.

The river is calm and perfectly suited for sedate and relaxing Zambezi River cruises.

The cruise will take you along the river boundary of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, around Siloka Island and back with plenty of opportunities for game viewing, bird watching and sunset photo opportunities. The daytime cruises last for about an hour and a half and the sunset cruise lasts for two hours.

Things you may see along the way – Elephant, hippo, crocodile, various antelope, Buffalo, bee-eaters, fish eagle, zebra and giraffe to name a few.

Experienced guides will take you to the best fishing area where your thirst for action can be satisfied. Over 75 species of fish lurk in these waters including bream and the renowned tiger fish. Whether the serious angler, recreational fisherman or first-timer – there is enjoyment to be had by all. A variety of wildlife can also be viewed along the river, from hippo to soaring eagles, the churning rapids to the serenity of a gently flowing river.

Half-Day and full-day excursions with refreshments are available.

postcard panoramic photos you have always dreamed of. This is also a terrific chance to witness the Zambezi River as it winds its way up to the Falls, as well as the formation of the breathtaking gorges below.

This is the most personal way to view the Falls from the air, with just the qualified pilot and one client per aircraft.

All flights leave from Maramba Aerodrome in Livingstone and are at the Falls within about a minute.

in the world.  To the north and northeast, you will see a section of the Victoria Falls and the first rapids below (maybe a few white water rafters as well). To the west, the river goes on between the steep cliff faces, and above the gorge in the distance, you can see the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel.