HOW DO I GET TO LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA?

Best way to get to Livingstone

Fly from your home city via Johannesburg (South Africa) to Livingstone airport. Nationwide Airlines,  South African Airways and British Airways all connect to Livingstone.  To date Nationwide Airlines have been the most 'kayak friendly'.

Visa waiver for entry into Zambia via Livingstone airport is almost 100%.

Sometimes a cheaper alternative is to fly direct to Lusaka. From Lusaka a 6 hour luxury bus journey to Livingstone awaits you.  This option is sometimes cheaper and no problem for the experienced traveller.

Visa waiver for Lusaka airport is less reliable, organised through Chachacha Backpackers in Lusaka.   Due to logistical difficulties Chachacha charge a small fee for this service.

*Alternatively

Another option is to fly into Harare, Zimbabwe and from there to Victoria Falls by plane, train or bus. The Harare/Victoria Falls leg by plane can often be a problem with kayaks. Free entry visas for Zambia can be organised if you choose this option, however visas for Zimbabwe cannot be avoided in any way. We can organise a free pickup at the Victoria Falls, Zambian border post.

Driving

For those driving up from South Africa, the best way is though Martin's Drift border post into  Botswana and then through to the Kazangula  ferry-crossing.  A visa waiver can be organised for this point of entry.   (Not necessary for South African passport holders.)