Town in Southern Province, Zambia
Livingstone for solo travelers
Is Livingstone good for solo travel?
Zambia's adventure town on the upstream side of Victoria Falls, with Devil's Pool, rafting, microlights and a relaxed pace. Costs run high for tours but low for food; sellers can be pushy.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable in the tourist areas with the usual caution. Expect vendor attention; avoid dark roads and use taxis at night. |
How to meet people in Livingstone
Social backpacker lodges, group activities like rafting or Devil's Pool trips and sunset cruises are the easiest ways to meet people.
Good things to do alone
- Swim at Devil's Pool in low water
- Raft the Zambezi's gorges
- Take a sunset Zambezi cruise
- Visit Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
- Walk across the Victoria Falls Bridge
Where to stay in Livingstone
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Livingstone town centre (Mosi-oa-Tunya Road) | Backpacker lodges, cafés and shops; walkable |
| Mosi-oa-Tunya Road toward the Falls | Resorts, lodges and activity operators on the road to the Falls |
| Zambezi riverside lodges | Quieter safari-style stays upstream |
Solo travel across Zambia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Livingstone | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Lusaka | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is Livingstone good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Zambia's adventure town on the upstream side of Victoria Falls, with Devil's Pool, rafting, microlights and a relaxed pace.
How do you meet people in Livingstone?
Social backpacker lodges, group activities like rafting or Devil's Pool trips and sunset cruises are the easiest ways to meet people. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Livingstone?
Widely spoken.
Is Livingstone safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable in the tourist areas with the usual caution. Expect vendor attention; avoid dark roads and use taxis at night.
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