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Both British Air and South African Airlines offer direct flights to Livingstone from Johannesburg. The flights are about 2-hours long. There is no Zambian airline anymore - it went bankrupt a while ago.
Livingstone's airport is small, but in pretty good shape. The only complaint that everyone had was about the line at passport control upon entering the terminal. It took them 1 hour to process the people on our flight, since they don't have the ability to staff up to deal with peak arrival volumes (two flights arrived within an hour of each other). The people working the desk were courteous and fair, but were overwhelmed by the number of people arriving all at one time. Do't plan to get to your hotel until at least 60 minutes after your flight lands, (it took us 90 minutes).
Written Sep 22, 2009
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We flew with Nationwide from Johannesburg to Zambia. This is probably the most convenient connection since Nationwide operates two daily flights (three on Sunday) between the South African hub and Livingstone. There service is exceptional and their crew is one of the best in Africa. A full warm lunch and bar service is provided and on our return flight a warm dinner was served. With connecting flights from London they can be also conveniently used for travellers from Europe.
Written Aug 7, 2005
Website: www.flynationwide.co.za
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This is the vehicle that takes you to one of the best possible views ever of the falls, a microlite airplane. Just you, the driver, some wings, a moter and the air that surrounds you. A bit of a thrilling way to see the falls it is, but it is the best form of transportation if you want to get up close and personal with the falls. See my must see and do activities...
Written Jul 30, 2004
Phone: + (260) (3) 320 058
Website: www.batokasky.com
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We took one of the Blue taxis from the Park to Livingstone Town. It is about 10 km and takes only 10 minutes.
There are some very good views on the way, so do ask the driver to stop along the way.
A one way trip was about 4 US $.
Updated Apr 18, 2009
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Taxis are the easiest way to get around the Livingstone area, including going to and from the airport and Victoria Falls. They are all light blue in color, and are generally in decent shape. You must negotiate your price with the driver before the ride starts, since meters are generally not used.
We got a good deal by hiring a taxi for 1/2 day. We told him what places we wanted to visit, then we negotiated a flat price. The driver helped us figure out a rough itinerary and then waited for us at each stop. It worked well and was worth the price - our driver was friendly and was always waiting for us when we got finished sightseeing. We also learned a lot about Zambia by talking with him throughout the day.
Written Sep 22, 2009
Livingstone can by reached by road in several ways.
-If you are coming from Botswana, cross the border at Kazungula by ferry and continue east for about 60 km.
-If you are coming from Namibia, cross the border at Katima Mulilo and continue east.
-If you are coming from Lusaka, take the southbound Kafue Road out of Lusaka. Just after the Kafue River Bridge, turn right towards Mazabuka. This road leads straight to Livingstone. Lusaka to Livingstone is 470 km.
-I came from Zimbabwe and crossed the border at Victoria Falls bridge. The distance between the border and Livingstone city is 11 km.
Updated Nov 11, 2009
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There are a lot of Taxis in Livingstone. You can see the blue taxis in Livinstone downtown or at the Victoria Falls border post to Zimbabwe.
I took a taxi from the border to Livingstone and paid 50000 Kwacha (10 USD) for the trip.
Updated Nov 11, 2009
Two major bus companies and many small ones are offering trips from Livingstone to Lusaka. I took the Mazhandu Family Bus services. A business ticket costs 80000 Kwacha (16 USD). The socalled business bus is a new bus with better space between the seats. The other buses are older and usually more crowded. The normal ticket costs 70000 Kwacha.
The 470 km trip from Livingstone to Lusaka takes 6-7 hours.
Updated Dec 4, 2010
Other local buses in Livingstone.
Written Nov 1, 2009
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- From Victoria Falls you can take the ferry train across the bridge to Livingstone (two trains daily).
- From Livingstone to Lusaka you can take the ”Zambezi Express” three days a week.
- Livingstone to Kitwe through Kapiri, Mposhi and Ndola is also three days a week.
(The trains are slower than the bus).
Updated Nov 1, 2009
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