Livingstone is a historic town and present tourism capital of Zambia, a tourism centre for the Victoria Falls and a border town with road and rail connections to Zimbabwe on the southern side of the Falls. It is named after David Livingstone, the Scottish explorer who was the first to map the region and make the Falls known to the wider world.
Established in 1904, Livingstone is significant to the history of colonial rule in Africa and its eventual independence. Several buildings from this bygone era still exist and a concerted effort is in place to maintain these beautiful structures. In 1935, the capital was moved to the more central Lusaka. The once bustling town of Livingstone fell into disrepair but has, in the last decade, risen again to be the hub of tourism and industry that it once was. Today, Livingstone has seen a new surge of life. With the advent of tourism and its accompanying infrastructure, the town is once again bright and cheerful yet has been able to keep its laid back, African way of life. Various manufacturing companies from timber mills and textiles to farming and food processing have returned with their associated employment. There is a real sense of community with everyone working together for the better good.
The original settlement north of the Zambezi at Old Drift is now within the confines of the present day Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Due to the prevalence of malaria and its effects, the settlers chose to move to the higher ground (less mosquitoes) of Constitution Hill where the town of Livingstone remains today.
Adventure centre of Southern Africa
A visit to Zambia, without visiting the Victoria falls in Livingstone would be incomplete. Arguably Africa’s most famous attraction, the 1.7km-wide Victoria Falls is the largest sheet of falling water in the world. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World which offers breathtaking views that are almost too spectacular to describe. Unique attractions on the Zambian side include the Boiling Pot and The Devil’s Pool.
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